Edith V. Pontius
June 8, 1934 – March 1, 2021
The family is planning a graveside service later this spring at West Cooper Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her son. Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.
Obituary
Age 86, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Edith was born in Kalamazoo, on June 8, 1934, the daughter of Paul and Ruby Fay (Parker) Docsa. On September 5, 1953, she married Maurice Junior Pontius who preceded her in death on July 3, 2002. Edith was an avid gardener. She enjoyed having lunch with her friends. Nothing was more important to her than her family and her home. Her grandchildren will remember spending time with her around the pool and laughing with her. Laura, her only granddaughter enjoyed their daily telephone conversations. Edith is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Rick Cronkite) Pontius and Deb (Jerald) Smith; grandchildren, Laura (Danny) Simmons, Michael (Susan) Simmons, David Smith, Jesse Pontius; 2 great-grandchildren, Johnathan Falls, and Ella Davis; sister, Nancy Caro; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Besides her husband, Edith was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Dave Pontius; and a grandson, James Smith; a brother, Richard Docsa; a sister, Charlene Dykehouse.
Sending our sincere blessings and condolences to our neighbors Sharon and Rick and the entire Pontius family. We pray that the peace of God comforts you.
Aunt Tootie, I love and miss you dearly. I will treasure every memory I have of my beautiful, sweet, loving, caring, compassionate Aunt. Sharon, you and Rick will forever be in my thoughts & prayers! Aunt Tootie couldn’t have asked for a more loving, caring, devoted daughter to take such wonderful care of her. Gena, Andy and Jakob
Heart felt condolences to the Pontius family…good memories in my childhood days when we all lived on Clarnin St.