Nancy Jean (Eitniear) VanAvery

Nancy Jean VanAvery, age 72 of Hesperia, passed away on Friday evening, June 2, 2023 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont.  She was born on August 6, 1950 in Hesperia, Michigan to George W. & Verna M. (Rought) Eitniear.  Nancy had worked in food service at Hesperia Elementary School for 16 years until her retirement in 2012, and she loved to spend time with her grandchildren.  On February 22, 1969 she married Bill VanAvery and he survives her along with 2 children:  Traci (Andy) Krino of Cedarville, Michigan, Bill (Stacey) VanAvery of Hesperia; 5 grandchildren:  Arlo & Eli Krino, Darby, Olivia, & Garrett VanAvery.  Nancy is also survived by her brothers:  Gale (Lillie) Eitniear of Hesperia, Marlin (Sharon) Eitniear of Hesperia, Keith (Sharon) Eitniear of Whitehall; sister, Bonnie Robinson of Hesperia; sisters-in-law, Dolores Eitniear of Ferry, Beverly Eitniear of Hart; and by many nieces & nephews.  She was preceded in death by her brothers:  Robert, Duane, Leonard, Leal, & Allen Eitniear; and by her sister, Connie Booher.  According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service.  Suggested Memorials:  St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Newaygo County Compassion Home.  You can sign the online guest book at www.kroeze-wolffis.com.  Arrangements are by Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, Inc. of Fremont.

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