Hattie Namminga, 94 of Avon

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with burial in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be Thursday from 11 AM until 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield.

Hattie Namminga was born May 7, 1913 near Armour, SD, the daughter of Lambertus and Susie (Poll) Wieten. She entered into eternal life on February 11, 2008 at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall, SD.

Hattie's family moved to Michigan shortly after her birth, then after a few years, moved back to South Dakota. She attended country schools in Douglas County. As a young girl, she did housework for families in northwest Iowa, Zeeland, Ml, and the Corsica, SD area.

Hattie made profession of faith at the Harrison church. Her family moved to Springfield when she was a young adult, where she transferred membership to Emmanuel Reformed Church, and met Andrew.

Andrew and Hattie were married February 20, 1940, at her parent's home in rural Springfield. They had three sons: Lambert, Donald and Allen. They raised their family and farmed in rural Avon. When they reached retirement age, they enjoyed spending the winter months in Mission, TX. They had many dear friends and relatives there and looked forward to this each year. As her health declined, she lived in the Assisted Living Center in Springfield, then moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Tyndall in 2006.

Hattie was a faithful member of the Guild and Ladies Aid at church. She taught Sunday School for over 30 years. She was a member of WCTU and Extension Homemakers.

Hattie will be remembered for her strong faith in her Savior and her love for her family. She was always a willing friend and neighbor. She loved to be part of the grandchildren's events. Hattie loved entertaining, flowers, gardening and working on her scrapbooks. She loved to quilt and made sure the grandchildren received a baby quilt and graduation quilt. She continued this tradition with her great grandchildren until her health didn't allow it.

Thankful for having shared her life are her three sons: Lambert and wife Mary of Muskegon, Ml; Donald and wife Beth of Avon; and Allen and wife June of Avon; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brother-in-law, James and wife Susie Namminga of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.

Hattie was preceded in death by her parents; five day old infant brother, Herman John Wieten; step-mother, Alida (Van Zanten); two year old infant granddaughter; and her husband, Andrew on May 13, 1993.