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Edith Lorraine Meyering, (92) of McBain, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2023. Edith was born on May 8, 1931 to Frank and Clara Jager. Edie was raised on a farm outside McBain and attended McBain Rural Agricultural School. She married Edward Meyering on March 25, 1952 and enjoyed 70 years of marriage before Ed passed away in May of 2022.

After high school, Edie accompanied her husband Ed to Michigan State and as he attended classes she set up housekeeping in a tiny trailer near campus. They later returned to McBain where Edie was a stay-at-home mom who helped supplement their income by selling Avon and working part-time for the Northern Apparel clothing store. Edie was an active member of the community working on the Election Board for many years, as well as an active member of the McBain Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed spending many winters in Florida with her husband, along with her 2 sisters and their spouses. She also enjoyed spending family time at their cabin on the Clam River. She will always be remembered by her family for her kindness, big heart and as the maker of the best carrot cake and banana bread.

She is survived by her children, Howard Meyering (Beverly), Holly Decker (Charles), Beth Werner (Gedeon) and Brenda Nederhood (Dan).She will be remembered affectionately by her 6 grandchildren - Adam Meyering (Jody); Heather Short (Shawn); Bryan Meyering (Kim); Andy Gilde; Nicholas Werner and Collin Nederhood. Grama-Great will be missed by her 9 great-grandchildren - Caden, Keith and Kaylynn Meyering; Easton, Gracen and Bowen Short; Henry, Jackson and Allie Meyering.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, siblings and in-laws; Ruth (James) Lutke; Clinton (Elaine) Jager; Rosie Brinks; and Les (Carole) Jager. Elsie (Neal) Schaaf; Albert (Alberdine) Meyering; Henry (Kay) Meyering; Harold Meyering; James (Jane) Meyering. Edie is also survived by her In-Laws: Betty Meyering and Gordon Brinks.

Visitation will be held at Burkholder Family Funeral Home of McBain on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service, with services at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 22,2023, also at Burkholder Family Funeral Home of McBain. Luncheon will immediately follow the service. Burial will take place at Mount View Cemetery in McBain

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Hospice of Michigan and the staff at Quiet Creek Care Facility for the care extended to Edith and her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vogel Center CRC Building Fund.

Thoughts and prayers may be left at www.burkholderfunerals.com