UPDIKE - Sharon Elaine (Poole) Updike, age 84, of Comstock Park, was called home to Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Thelma Poole, of Saranac, Michigan; sister, Marjorie Cahoon of Belding, Michigan; and brother-in-law, Richard Christiansen of Ionia. Sharon is survived by her husband, Thomas; children, Michael (Darlene) Updike of Orlando, Florida, and Lynn (Brian) Karsten of Zeeland, Michigan; four grandchildren; sister, Virginia (Richard) Christiansen of Ionia; several nieces and nephews. Sharon was born in December 1936 in Saranac, Michigan. She graduated from Saranac High School before marrying her husband of more than 65 years, Thomas Updike. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue, Comstock Park on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Celebration of Sharon's life will be at Trinity Congregation Church, 2725 4 Mile Road N.W., Grand Rapids on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, with Pastor Izzy Young officiating. A private interment will be in Saranac Cemetery. In memory of Sharon, please consider making memorial contributions to Trinity Congregational Church.
Service Details.
Visitation
When
September 30, 2021 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Beuschel Funeral Home
Address
5018 Alpine Avenue
COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321
Second Visitation
When
October 1, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
Trinity Congregational Church
Address
2725 4 Mile Road NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
Service
When
October 1, 2021 11:00am
Location
Trinity Congregational Church
Address
2725 4 Mile Road NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
Reception When
October 1, 2021 11:00am
Location
Trinity Congregational Church
Address
2725 4 Mile Road NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544