Cleo Chard

Cleo, 94, due to aging, entered Heaven's gates on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, where she joined her husband of 70 years, Harold; son, Rodney; daughter-in-law, Marlene (West) Chard; grandson, Robert Searl Briggs; parents, Fern and Vern Nichols; siblings, Fred Nichols & Norma (Olive) Bergau; nephews, Paul and Lorne Nichols; niece, Deanna Nichols.

Cleo's memory will forever live on in the hearts of her daughter, Penny (Dillon) Blair; son, Jim Chard; grandchildren, Kevin (Debbie) Chard, Kim (Kerry) Underhill, Kerry Steiner, Daniel (Amy) Briggs & their families, her dear sister-in-law, Fern Nichols; numerous nieces and nephews and special friend, Jackie Van Buren.

Cleo will be dearly missed and forever remembered as a hard working lady with a gentle soul. She was an excellent cook, born with a "green Thumb", her plants beautified their home and her vegetable gardens provided a healthy diet. She had a strong work ethic, was "witty" and honest and would do anything to help and serve others in need. She also loved the many horses they raised, trained, and raced.

Her occasional look of annoyance let you know you better straighten up, and when you asked to do something and the answer was "we'll see", it really meant "no".

The family wishes to extend special thanks to social worker Tammy Thomas, the caring staff at Tendercare West, nurse, Tammy Tuthill, and the staff and volunteers of Great Lakes Caring Hospice for the compassionate and expert care provided to Cleo.

There were no traditional services for her son, Rodney Harold Chard, who passed away August 4, 2011, but a silent prayer will take place during interment at the Dansville Cemetery to celebrate Rodney's life.

A funeral Service, where we won't say goodbye-just "see you later" – will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Mason First Church of the Nazarene, Mason, MI.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, East Lansing, MI 48823.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Mason, MI