
Glenda K. Lemmers
March 2, 1941 – October 23, 2023
A memorial service to honor and celebrate Glenda’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at the Mattawan Community Church, 23680 Front St. Mattawan, MI 49071, with Rev. Jonathan Lam officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. A private interment will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be given to the Mattawan Community Church, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 82, passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital on October 23, 2023. Glenda was born in Kalamazoo, MI, March 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Glenn and Kathleen (Wheeler) Hiser. Glenda was a kind, gracious and strong woman. She had a strong faith in the Lord which was the foundation of her life. She was currently a member of Mattawan Community Church and formerly a member of Trinity Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. Glenda was a hard worker who was employed as a school bus driver for more than thirty years. When not working she loved traveling and took several trips throughout the United States and abroad. She also loved spending time in the sun at the family home on Huzzy Lake. Following the sun, she enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida and Arizona. A social person, she rarely met a person who didn’t become a friend. She enjoyed playing games, especially cards and dominos. Above all Glenda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and leaves behind the legacy of a life well lived. She will be missed by all who knew her. On November 12,1965, she married the love of her life, James Lemmers who survives. She is also survived by two sons, Mark (Katie) Lemmers and Scott (Dominique) Lemmers; three grandchildren, Mallory, Casey, and Brett; two God-children, Kristian Owsiany and Melissa Meade; three siblings, Ruth (Tom) Welch, Rick (Bev) Hiser, Deb Hiser; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was also preceded in passing by five siblings, Glenn Hiser, Michael Hiser, Diane Roberts, Doris Hiser and Bob Hiser.
We have known Glenda since 1982 when we moved to a house on her bus route in Mattawan. All 3 of our children were blessed by her kindness (yet firmness – which allowed them to always feel safe on the bus). Additionally, we joined the Mattawan Community Church in 1989 and were blessed even more often by her friendship, faith, yummy fellowship snacks and working with her on soup suppers. She took real joy in the children she saw grow up on her bus rides over the years and in the Church; taking a true interest in their lives. Her quick wit was fun to share. She and Jim were missed each year they became “snow birds” over the winter months. The congregation was always happy when they rejoined us each spring. Our hearts go out to Jim, the boys and families. Heaven has truly gained an angel and she will be sorely missed; but we were all blessed to share her with them. Tom & Pat Mahood-Becky, Hunter, Matthew and Hudson.
Our Dear Glenda will be so missed. She has been a part of my life for 32 years and I value her like a 2nd mother, a friend and a companion. We laughed together, we cried together, we shared stories and experiences that I will value for the rest of my life. News of her passing was unexpected, shocking and my heart goes out to Jim, Mark, Scott and their families. Glenda will be very miss. Glenda earned her angel wings long, long ago and now she gets to use them. Thank you for being a huge part of my life, my family’s lives.
A beautiful lady. We loved our times spent with her and Jim in Florida. We will so miss her friendly phone calls and messages. She will not be forgotten. Glenda Hayhurst and Bill Carroll in Ontario