Marjorie Geraldine (Hooker) Westover (84 years old) passed away on February 13, 2025. Marge was born October 3, 1940, to Clifford and Ilene Hooker. She spent her first few years in the Paris, Michigan area, then moved into Big Rapids where she grew up and married the boy next door, David Westover, on May 24, 1958. Marge followed Dave to El Paso, Texas, where Dave was stationed in the US Air Force. Marge and Dave spent 20 years in the Air Force where they lived in Texas, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Puerto Rico, and South Dakota. Marge accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was a young girl, and felt God had called her to marry a pastor. Dave didn't know that he would be a pastor when they married, but several years later, he felt the call to full-time ministry. Marge was committed to missions, first while living in Puerto Rico and even more when they moved to South Dakota. Marge first started making quilts for the new mothers at the Indian Reservation. She enjoyed making quilts both small and large throughout her life. Marge loved to sing in choir and often sang solos in her church. She also loved to teach preschoolers in Sunday School, and she volunteered for the Women's Missionary Union. Marge had a special heart for the elderly. She worked in several nursing homes first as a nurse's aide and later as an Activity Director. Marge was a genealogist for Dave's family, reaching out to Westovers all over the United States to get as many family contacts as she could. She was an avid letter writer and would send over 100 Christmas cards each year. She worked as a greeter at the local Meijer store, always wearing a smile and greeting people and even remembering many names.

Marge is survived by her husband, Dave, her 4 children: Penny Powers of Big Rapids, David (and Karen) Westover of Clio, Michigan; Donald (and Penny) Westover of Goldsboro, North Carolina; and Nancy (and Russell) Wencl of Big Rapids; 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, her sisters: Marcia Jacobson of Big Rapids, Juanita Hooker, and Myrna (Willie) Smith both of San Antonio, Texas and many nieces and nephews.

The family will greet friends on Saturday, February 22nd at Charity Baptist Church in Paris. Visitation begins at 10 am, followed by the funeral at 11 am. Luncheon will be served directly afterward. Burial will be in the Ladner Cemetery in Roger's Heights, Mecosta Township. Arrangements are in the care of Daggett Gilbert Funeral Homes, Big Rapids. To leave a memory or share a condolence, please visit, www.daggettfuneral.com