SACKETT,
Zelma Irene (Roberts)
Of Kalamazoo

Passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008 in Nashville, TN. Zelma was born February 4, 1914 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was a longtime employee of the American National Bank and gave many hours of volunteer service to the Bronson Hospital Nurses Guild. Zelma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo for 70 years and the Ladies Library Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, former State Representative Wayne B. Sackett. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother and sister, Harry S. Roberts, Arlene Roberts; and a son-in-law, Kenneth Solomon. Surviving are three daughters, Nancy (David) Kaiser of Grand Rapids, Diane (Phillip) Bumpus of Kalamazoo, Ruthann (Travis) White of Nashville, TN; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2PM Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick with Pastor Scott Burdick, officiating. Friends may visit with the family Saturday from 1-2. Private family interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 7/16/2008 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)