Erma Fender

Erma Lord Fender, age 94, of Wickenburg, AZ, passed away March 31, 2008 in Oro Valley, AZ. She was born September 6, 1913 in Brohman, MI to Fred and Matilda Ellis Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fender; a son, Bernard Robart; and sister, Edna Lord as well as brothers, Kenneth, Bill, Melvin, Donald, Harold and Ovia. Erma is survived by three children, Margaret and Garnet Zimmerman of Big Rapids, MI. Vernon and Geraldine Robart of Casnovia, MI. and Thelma Stuart of Fruitport, MI; and daughter -in-law, Elsie Robart of Whitehall, MI; and three step-children, Charles Fender of Wellington, AL, Alice and Dale Merrifield of Garden City and John Fender of Foley, AL; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Fender had worked in grocery stores in Newaygo, Michigan and also in Wickenburg. She was employed by GM, and her husband and she owned and operated Fender's Modern Motel in Roscommon, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Grant, Michigan. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.