Vera Jean Girard

Okemos, formerly of Dearborn

Age 95, died October 12, 2011. Vera was born May 10, 1916 in Penowa, PA to Joseph and Rachel (Tiberi) Castrodale and moved to Michigan in the 1940’s. She moved to Lansing after the death of her loving husband, Philip, to be with her daughter’s family. She loved cooking, gardening, music and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. She spent the last 6 years at the Ingham Medical Care Facility and the family wishes to thank the staff for the wonderful care they gave Vera during that time.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Philip, sisters Bella and Dora and brothers, Albert and Philip. Surviving is daughter Rochele (David) Cotter; grandchildren Rachel, Lauren and David Cotter; sister Norma Russell; brother Joseph Castrodale; and many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held Friday, October 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Road, East Lansing with Rev. Mark Inglot officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in honor of Vera to the Ingham County Medical Care Facility Foundation, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos, MI 48864 Online condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com

Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing, MI.