In loving memory of
Pearl Welscott
August 26, 2019 - May 2, 2008
Pearl Welscott, age 88, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at her home. She was born March 19, 1920 to Edward and Nelle (Vanderlaan) Hesse in Muskegon and married Harold R. Welscott on June 24, 1941 in Muskegon. Harold preceded her in death on January 7, 2002. Pearl spent most of her adult life in Spring Lake and had been employed as a bookkeeper for Challenge Porcelain and Automatic Spring. Mrs. Welscott was a lifelong member of The Reformed Church of America where she had served as Sunday School teacher, Bible Study leader and president of the Women's Guild. She was a former member of the auxiliary board at Christian Haven Home and a Girl Scout leader. Pearl enjoyed camping, crafts, and playing cards. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Ann Welscott (Karen Markwardt Blakewell) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, two sons; Rev. Richard A. (Mary) Welscott of Byron Center, MI, Roger L. (Mary Jo) Welscott of Spring Lake, 9 grandchildren; Mark (Amy Jo) Welscott, Gina (Todd) Brian, Todd Welscott, Wendy (Steve) Sabatino, Doug (Anna) Welscott, Randy (Anita) Jurgens, Lonnie Jurgens, Lori (Luis) Zapata, Carol (Steve) Hugo, 23 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pearl was preceded in death by two sisters; Geneva Brouwer and Lucille VanderWeg and 3 brothers; Kenneth, Bernard and Egbert Hesse and 4 great grandchildren. The service for Pearl Welscott will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Christ Community Church in Spring Lake with Rev. Robert Kleinheksel, Rev. Peter Theune and Rev. Richard Welscott officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be at Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorials to Christian Haven Home are appreciated.