Gayno Marie Westbrook, aged 81, of Hastings, passed away at her home on Saturday morning, September 12, 2009. She was born on August 8, 1928 in Carlton Twp., Barry County, MI to LeRoy and Ida (Degraw) Allerding. Gayno was united in marriage to Ivan "Curly" Westbrook in Ionia, MI on August 23, 1946. She had sold Stanley products and had been employed by Action Rod and for 18 ½ years worked in the Food Service Department at Hastings Public Schools. Gayno enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, crocheting, square dancing, and card parties. She is survived by her children, Ralph (Cheryl) Westbrook, and Beth Olson; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, John (Nellie) Allerding; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Gayno was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan "Curly" Westbrook; son, Kirk Westbrook, Sr.; sister and best friend, Ada Moore; and brothers, Burton and Dennis Allerding. Visitation will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Tuesday, September 15 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Fuller Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, Barry Community Hospice, or a charity of the donor's choice.
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