Anita Eileen Templin

Anita Eileen Templin, 44, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2014. She was born July 26, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan, to James Edward Templin, Jr. and Eileen Joyce (Anderson) Fulton. Anita was a 1988 graduate of Sexton High School and was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in home health care. She was a lifelong member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Post 701. Anita was an enduring advocate of animal rights and women's issues. Her vibrant creativity, and joy of living and relationships have positively benefited all who shared her life. Anita will be remembered as a genuinely giving and loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.

urviving to cherish Anita’s memory are her parents, Eileen (Neil) Fulton and James E. (Joyce) Templin, Jr.; brother James E. Templin III and sister LaVendée Fulton and their children, Ethan and Jacob, brother Paul (Barbara) Templin and their children, Nicole, Jessica and Andrew, brothers Matthew (Kathy) Fulton, Corey B. Fulton; sister, Kristi (Robert) Timmer and their children, Vicki and Ellen; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; her beloved cat Tigger; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George W. and Eva M. (Rickett) Anderson and James E. and Alverna H. (Hand) Templin.

Private services will be held. Contributions may be made in Anita’s honor to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 7910 E. St. Joe Highway, Lansing, MI 48917 or Capitol Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River, Lansing, MI 48906.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.