Lillian Jewel Vader Obituary (1949

Lillian Jewel Vader, 71, of Niles, MI, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born December 18, 1949 in Buchanan, MI to the late Guy and Ernestine Harvel. On July 26, 1986, Jewel married Garry Vader at a ceremony in Westville, IN. Jewel's passions revolved around her family and her animals. She loved shopping, cooking, and thrifting. Jewel enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, and cheering on all the girls down at the softball fields. Jewel is survived by her husband of 34 years, Garry Vader; daughters, Nancy Bates, Sara (Jason) Schmidt; stepdaughter, Vanessa Vader; sister, Pamela (Mike) Hinkley; grandchildren, Bethann Bates, Daniel Bates, Brittany Schmidt, Emma Schmidt, Dalton Cimarolli, Mateo Cimarolli; great-granddaughters, Eastynn Martin, Nellie Martin; and nieces, Jordan Hinkley-Calfee, and Jennifer Abell. Funeral service for Jewel will be held at 2 pm on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Jewel to Humane Society of SWM, 5400 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.