Muriel Suzette Spencer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Muriel Suzette (Spence) Spencer, age 93, passed away quietly on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the hospital in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. She was born to Arthur and Suzette Spence of Goetzville, Michigan on September 15, 1928. Muriel was a very busy homemaker who participated in the family Angus beef farm, snowmobile sales, and service businesses with her husband Ernie. She loved infants and children of all ages. When time permitted, she enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren most of all. In addition to her eight children, she helped raise many other children. Many of them called her “mom” and stopped by later in life to visit. Muriel is survived by her children and their families, Carol (Mike) Sharpe of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Jim (Sandy) Spencer of Stalwart, Michigan, Margaret (Ronald) Rutledge of Pickford, Michigan, Barb (Steve) Promo of Moran, Michigan, Darryle Spencer of Stalwart, Tom (Doris) Spencer of Johannesburg, Michigan, and Kathy Spencer of DeTour, Michigan; two sisters, Gladys Bowen near Lansing, Michigan and Ruth Eastman of California; two sisters-in-law, Helen Spencer of McAllen, Texas, and Karen Spencer of Rockview, Michigan; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many beloved great nieces and nephews. Muriel is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Suzette Spencer; husband, Ernest Spencer; son, Gary Spencer; grandson, Jason Rutledge; sister, Margaret Smith; and brothers, Vernon, Ray, and Bob Spence. Funeral Services will be at Galer Funeral Homes & Cremation in Pickford, Michigan, on Thursday, May 26. Gathering Time will be from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:30 PM. Her final resting place will be at Stalwart Cemetery, alongside her husband and son. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.

Muriel Suzette Spencer

September 15, 1928 - May 21, 2022