Madelyn V. Custer, 86 of Coldwater passed away
Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her home under hospice care.
A celebration of Madelyn’s life will be held on
Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Fairview Missionary Church in
Angola. A gathering of family and
friends will be held prior to the celebration beginning at 3:00 PM at the
church.
The family has been
cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home of Coldwater.
Madelyn was born August 20, 1932 in Quincy to Clarence
and Dortha (Shaffer) Miner in Quincy. She married LaVon Campbell, and they
later divorced. On December 14, 1980 Madelyn married Melcher “Mel” Custer in
Clinton, MI.
Madelyn worked as a secretary for many years with Fauver’s Rubber
Manufacturing and Parker Chemical before retiring and moving to Coldwater.
Madelyn has been attending Fairview Missionary Church
in Angola for many years. She enjoyed playing the organ, painting, and filling
in adult coloring books. Madelyn also liked to go bowling, and doing yardwork,
especially mowing. She was a good cook and will be remembered for her
compassionate and joyful personality.
Her true joy in life was spending time
with her family. Madelyn was loved and made an impact on the lives of many.
Madelyn is survived by her husband of 38 years, Mel
Custer of Coldwater; her daughters Rebecca (Stan) Shadbolt of Tipton, MI and
Vickie Betz of San Tan Valley, AZ; her step-daughter Mary (Rex) Orpurt of
Fremont, IN; her grandchildren Scott Metcalf, Brandi Keller, Nick (Shekinah)
Betz, Marcea Betz, Christopher (and Samantha) Wentworth, Brienna Orpurt, and
Brittany (Thomas) Hilton; her great grandchildren Jareth Keller, Lauren Keller,
Zipporah Betz, Alex Hilton, Cason Castner, and Ethan Wentworth.
She was
preceded in death by her parents; her sister Reva (Bill) Clark.
Memorials may be directed to Great Lakes Caring
Hospice.
www.dutcherfh.com
