Annette Kittle

Annette V. Kittle, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her home at Clark on Keller Lake. She was born in the fall of 1922 to her parents Russell and Helen (Mc Leod) Van Dore in Detroit, MI. Annette studied at the Kendall School of Design and the Art Institute of Chicago. This education enabled her to work in various roles utilizing her skills in art. These included being an art teacher, working in art design, and even composing art for commercial use. Some of her most cherished achievements included her own paintings. She was also a member of Altrusa. Annette is preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Kittle who passed away in 1992. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Bruce (Kay Lynn) Kittle; a daughter, Diane (Lou) Lincoln; grandchildren, Daniel (Rachel) Kittle, Bethany (Lee) Burgess, Matthew (Shireen) Lincoln, and David (Bic) Lincoln. Also surviving are great grandchildren, Sophirah Kittle, Judah Kittle, Landon Burgess, Quinn Burgess, Kian Lincoln, Arun Lincoln, and Amia Lincoln. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retirement Community.