Gloria May Peters

Gloria May (Heater) Peters, 89, of Hartford, and more recently Charlevoix, Mich., gracefully and peacefully went to be with her beloved husband, Wilson, and her heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born on Jan. 7, 1928, in Benton Township, Berrien County, to Elsie (Schauss) and Joseph Heater. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1947. Gloria married Wilson Peters on July 22, 1950. Together they joyfully raised three children: Bruce and Gary born in 1951, and Shari born in 1952. After her children were in school full time, Gloria did the unusual and went to work for Whirlpool Corp. She retired from Whirlpool in 1990 after 32 years of dedicated employment.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson, of 65 years; her parents; her sister, Donna; and her brothers, David and John.

She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Terre) of Paw Paw, and Gary (Irene) of Yuma, Ariz.; her daughter, Shari (William) Kitchen of Boyne City, Mich.; six grandchildren: Joey, Jason, Adam, Elizabeth, Alycia and Derek; and seven great-grandchildren: Nathan, Henry, Lauren, Anna May, Edwin, Zachary and Addison; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Gloria will be remembered for her love of family and friends, and her quick wit and great sense of humor, which did not overshadow her fearless courage and independent spirit. She was a classy lady both in style and fashion sense, and Gloria's wardrobe always included beautiful pieces of jewelry. She loved dinner parties, spirited card games, and the camaraderie she shared in Variety Club.

To honor Gloria, please wear your favorite piece of jewelry.

The family wishes to thank American House of Charlevoix, Advisacare, Comfort Keepers and Hospice of Michigan for their compassionate caring and kindness.

Friends and family will meet at Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, for visitation at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. At 10:30 a.m. there will be a procession to North Shore Memory Gardens for a graveside service at 11 a.m. Lunch and fellowship will follow. Memorials can be made to the Hartford United Methodist Church or Hospice of Michigan. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.