Matie Evelyn Stratt) KIEFT

KIEFT, Matie Evelyn (Van Stratt), age 95, passed away August 3, 2010 at home after a brief illness. Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, with a luncheon following for family and friends. Visitation from 12-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Friday and 12:00 PM until time of service on Saturday. Following cremation, Matie will be buried with Maurice in Grand Haven at a later date. Donations may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church in Holly, MI or your favorite charity. Matie was preceded in death by husband Maurice, parents Austin and Ada Van Stratt, and brothers Austin and John. She is survived by brother Wallace (Marilyn) of Holland and sister-in-law Gerry of Grand Haven. Matie was born on December 3, 1914 in Grand Haven where she would eventually meet Maurice in high school. They married in 1936 and moved to Lansing where Maurice taught at the School for the Blind. In 1943, they moved to Fenton and Maurice taught shop and math at Fenton High School for 23 years. Matie worked at Stiles Insurance for several years and then assisted her husband when he was Director of the Fenton Community Center from 1966 to 1973. Matie and Maurice were married 56 years and enjoyed winters in Bradenton, Florida and summers at their home on the Mill Pond in Fenton or at their cottage at Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta, MI. Matie loved to play cards and games and was very competitive. She had many Bridge friends and played in multiple Bridge groups. She also enjoyed bowling, fishing and playing the organ, and never missed watching or listening to a Detroit Tiger baseball game. She was well known for her ability to crochet doilies and donated many to her church bazaar. As she slowed down a bit, Matie read many books and did crossword puzzles to keep busy. She will be greatly missed by her three children, Lewis (Miriam) Kieft of Ypsilanti; Mary (David) Lampshire, of Swartz Creek; Linda Wykes (friend, Charles Bucknam) of Fenton, 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Friday, August 6, 2010 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Visitation

Saturday, August 7, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States