8/15/2023 0 Comments Chelsea pearl drag queen obituary![]() To leave an online condolence visit Marilyn A. Instead of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice. and Susan Hallifax of Grand Rapids, Leigh Ann and Ed Harris of Hastings, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren, and special family friend, Angie.Ī graveside service will be held Saturday, Apat 1:00 PM at Rutland Township Cemetery. She is survived by her children Robert Hallifax, Jr. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, sons Michael and Scott Hallifax, brother Dale Laubaugh, sister Lorraine (Lavern) Guthrie, brother Kenneth (Janet) Laubaugh, great-great granddaughter Kaydence Hallifax. But most of all, Marjorie loved putting together family events every year, especially at Easter, cooking all of her homemade goodies and getting an egg hunt together and buying kites for the grandchildren to fly out on the family farm, where she still lived. Marjorie, along with her sister Lorraine, would challenge anyone to a good game of Euchre. You would never find anything dirty or out of place in her home. She loved digging in the dirt, but always cleaning and washing everything in her house. Marjorie enjoyed working out in her flower beds and yard, which was always so beautiful. Marjorie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Rebekahs Lodge for over 50 years, and the UAW Local 138. She worked at Hastings Manufacturing Piston Rings over 30 years, retiring in 1984. She was a 1943 graduate of Hastings High School. Marjorie was born on March 1, 1925, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Burr and Beatrice (Vanderbook) Laubaugh. Hallifax passed away March 29, 2023, peacefully at home in the hands of her daughter Leigh Ann and granddaughter Michelle. Roger is survived by his children, Kenny Caris, McKenna Caris, Roger (Missie) Jr, Paul (Katie) Skinner, Teresa (Jim) Sheldon, Sue (Ed) McKeough and Bill Skinner, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchildren and special nephew James Avery. He continued in this business until becoming full time on the Fire Department. Roger and his family moved to Hastings in 1974 as the new owner of Western Auto. Known to the grandkids as Grandpa Chief, they loved spending time at the Fire Station sharing a “Fire Department Sprite.” Grandson Adam Sheldon shares,” I'm just so thankful for the dedicated time he would turn off his phone, wrap his hands over mine on my club, teach me an awesome swing and say, 'see that - now go do it, you won't need me for that much longer - you've got it.' He did that for a lot of us.” Son in Law Jim followed him into the Fire Service. His family generously shared Roger with the entire community. Amy Byers, President of TCU says, “We appreciate all the knowledge, guidance, and friendship shared with us.” In his honor, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will be served at their next meeting. Roger Caris also served for 26 years on the Board of Directors at Thornapple Credit Union. He was responsible for the many firefighters to take the state written and practical test for over 15 years as the Region Training Coordinator for the Bureau of Fire Service. Roger not only served our local community. I will miss our conversations, I considered Roger an advisor and a great friend.” I would stop at the Fire station and talk to Roger hours at a time. I have had the pleasure of working with Roger throughout his career with the City. Roger Caris was an exceptional person, a dedicated firefighter, the type of person that always put his community and its citizens first. Mayor Dave Tossava states, “It is a very sad day in the City of Hastings. He loved his family, serving the community and training firefighters across the State. Roger served on the Hastings Fire Department for 49 years becoming the Chief in 1981. ![]() ![]() Hastings/BIRCH Fire Chief Roger Caris passed away Wednesday morning, April 19 th after suffering a cardiac arrest.
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