Ann Christine Wade

Ann was born on September 8, 1940, to Christian and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Vahs in Battle Creek, Michigan. Her father died before she was born. She lived in Bellevue until 1948, when her mother married John Shaffer and the family moved to Olivet. Ann graduated from Olivet High School in 1958 and attended Olivet College.

Ann married Peter C. “Pete” Wade, and after living for a short time in Oklahoma, they moved to Saint Claire Shores, Michigan. In 1967 they moved to Okemos. She worked for many years at Lansing Community College, and then at Michigan State University.

For years Ann enjoyed antiquing and was very talented at a number of crafts, such as knitting, cross stitch, and basket making. It was her love of quilting that seemed to bring her the most joy and she hand pieced and quilted many beautiful quilts over the years. Ann’s real love was for her family and friends. In addition to her husband, Pete, she is survived by their two children, Peter (Tami) Wade, Jr., and Susan (James) Grant; three grandchildren, Matthew (Kathleen) Wade, Sarah Wade (Chad Khodl), and Stephanie Wade (Myles Bench); and a great granddaughter, Campbell Christine Wade. She is also survived by a sister, Jean (William) Blair. She was predeceased by another sister, Julia Shaffer, in 2013. There will be no service, but a gathering for family and friends will take place at Coral Gables, 2838 E Grand River Ave., East Lansing, on Saturday, June 25, 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.