Pauline Wolverton

Pauline "Polly" Wolverton, age 89, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 at home after a brief illness. She had lived at her farm in Lake Odessa since 1947. Born in Mecosta County on July 6, 1920, she graduated from Lakeview High School in 1936. She attended Central Michigan College of Education in Mt. Pleasant, and upon completion taught at South LeValley School. She later received her Bachelor's in Education from Central Michigan University and taught in several area schools, including the Algodon School, Mulliken Elementary, and Lakewood Public Schools until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Friends of the Library, Retired Michigan Teacher's Association, and a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa for 61 years. In 1943 she married Richard Wolverton who preceded her in death on October 23, 2001. In addition to her parents, George and Beatrice (Beemer) First, Polly was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn; son, Randy; grandson, Alex Idema; and brother, Gene First. She is survived by two daughters, Joani (Vern) Slager and children, Michele (Scott) Wallace, Mark, and Meredith, Kerrie Idema and son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Linda (Roger) Altena and children, Lisa (Jimmy) Pogue, Diane (Nathan) Sprague, and Bob (Rhonda) Wolverton; sisters, Helen Olsen, Doris Gregory, and Judy Youngs; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral and committal services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with the Rev. Dr. Eric S. Beck officiating. Visitation will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel on Sunday, January 24 from 2-5 p.m. Private burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial be given to the Central United Methodist Church, or the Lake Odessa Friends of the Library. Funeral Service January 25, 2010 1:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221