Edith A. Van Camp Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edith Ann Van Camp of Holly died peacefully at home on September 6, 2018, at age 102. She was born during a record-breaking hot August in 1916 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to Finnish immigrant parents. In her 20's, she relocated to Southern Michigan, where she soon met her husband-to-be, Charles Van Camp. In the 1940's, the couple joined the Seventh-day Adventist church. Shortly thereafter they relocated to Holly so their children could attend Adventist schools, and where Edith faithfully attended church services well into her 90's. She enjoyed raising her children and also found joy in being of service to others. Through the years, she volunteered for a variety of church positions and activities, including teaching in the children’s division, serving as a deaconness, and assisting at the church’s Community Service Center in Holly. In addition, along with some other women from the church, she had a part-time job for a many years helping to prepare the Holly Herald newspaper for mailing. Edith is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Van Camp and Charlotte Van Camp of Michigan, and her son, Frederick Van Camp of Arizona. She is also survived by her grandson, Caleb (Trina) Darnell, her granddaughter, Caitlin (Jacob) Stuart, and six great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings, all but one of her cousins, and her husband, Charles Van Camp. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Holly. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Holly Seventh-day Adventist Church, and a luncheon will be held at the church after the service. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of Michigan for the compassionate care provided to Edith during her decline. Donations in memory of Edith may be made to the Holly Seventh-day Adventist Church,and memories of her may be posted on the Dryer Funeral Home website. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com

Edith A. Van Camp

August 7, 1916 - September 6, 2018