Jacquline M. Arter
March 1, 1947 – April 11, 2022
In accordance with her wish cremation will take place and the family will hold a memorial service on Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Freshwater Community Church, 600 East Michigan Ave. Paw Paw, MI 49079 (please use Entrance A and the parking lot across the street from Entrance A on the south side of the building). Memorial contributions may be made to the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors or the Freshwater Community Church, c/o the funeral home
Obituary
Age 75, passed away at her home on Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 1, 1947, the daughter of Joseph B. Moreno and Delores L. Moreno (Tennant). Jackie graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1965. She went on to earn a degree from Southwestern Michigan College in 1984 and began her career as an LPN. Jackie worked doing her life’s passion of caring for others at Pawating Hospital in Niles, MI, and later at Borgess Gardens Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, MI. She received the Burton Upjohn Award in 2001 for her excellent work in nursing. On March 1, 2014, she retired after more than 29 years of providing care with a loving and compassionate heart. Jackie was a loving mother and grandmother to her own children and many that adopted her as their “mother”, “grandmother” or “aunt\". She was a loving aunt and friend. She had the mottos of “The More the Merrier” and “Grandma’s House is Switzerland”. She served as a Den Mother, Brownie and Girl Scout Leader in Paw Paw and Niles. She enjoyed spending time making memories with her family and friends. She loved to travel and live life to the fullest. Jackie will always be loved and cherished by those that were blessed with the privilege to have known her. Jackie is survived by five children, Ernest “Skip” (Shana) Arter Sr., of Lawrence, MI, Neena (Aaron) Porter, of Schoolcraft, MI, Amy (Chad) Elyea of Kalamazoo, MI, Ranee (Rasaun) Arter-Cunningham and Heather (William F.) Carmichael, of Battle Creek, MI; twenty-three grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Patricia) Moreno of Vicksburg, MI; six nephews, several cousins, friends and “adopted family” which includes the John and Dorothy Johnson family, Ray and Mildred Pike Family, Leo and Carol Nash Family, Donna Mulder family, and Tracy Rios Family along with lifelong friends Patty, Patty and Cyndi. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph B Moreno, Delores (Tennant) Moreno Culbertson; stepfather, Arthur L Culbertson; grandparents, Jesus and Maria Moreno and Charlotte Smith; two brothers, Randolph and Joseph “Chuckie” Moreno; grandson, Brenden William Carmichael; the Love of her life, Johnny Johnson.
My sincerest condolences to the family of Jackie. She was a great neighbor and will be missed. RIP Jackie….. 🙏 🕊
Jackie was loved and respected by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. Condolences to her family. Jackie was an important part of the Paw Paw High School Class of ‘65. Loved to dance and be joyful. Jackie will never be forgotten. We can see still her dancing to Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll”.
Jackie was a good mother and friend. She was more of a sister to me and I shall miss her. In loving memory RIP my dear friend.
Thank you Aunt Jackie for everything, especially your unconstitutional love. Prayers for your family. I love you
RIP dear Jackie! I’m sure you’ll be dancing away with friends we’ve already lost, especially Patty ! We did have fun times and thank you for including me even though I graduated a year before. So sorry to hee family, she loved you all so much!
Jackie was such a dear heart, I will miss our chats on Facebook rest in peace my friend xxxooo
Jackie was a very special cousin to me and my brother’s Jack, Bob and Tommy. We have so many happy memories of playing together as children. Jackie, Paul, Randy, Chuckie, Aunt Delores….. What a special time! Always, Jackie’s compassion and heart were front and center. Such a loving heart she shared. We will miss her and are sending much love to all of the family. Kathy, Bob, Jack, Tommy Kramer