Sally VanSlambrouck's Obituary
Sally Anne VanSlambrouck, of East China Township, died March 8, 2011 at the age of 74, at St. John's River District Hospital of resipitory failure following a long and courageous fight. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and friends.
Sally, who was the eldest child of Walter and Lucille Zweng, was born on January 27, 1937. Sally, along with her two brothers, David and James Zweng, were raised by their parents on their family farm located on Meisner Road in China Township. It was during Sally's childhood days on the farm, that her parents instilled in her the tremendous work ethic and strong Christian faith that she exhibited throughout her life.
Sally graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1954 and attended college at Mercy School of Nursing of Detroit, graduating in 1958 with a degree in nursing. One of Sally's greatest attributes was her sense of compassion and kindness, which served her well in her career as a nurse. Sally started her career in nursing at Mercy Hospital in Port Huron and in 1959 she relocated to River District Hospital, where she worked as a recovery room nurse until her retirement in 1997.
Sally married Noel F. VanSlambrouck on September 8, 1962 at Holy Cross Church, and together they raised six children. Her passion was gardening and working with anything that would grow. Sally loved to spend time in her gardens and this love was only surpassed by her love for her family and spending time at her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Sally was a dedicated wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Noel VanSlambrouck, five children, Mary (Rich) Buslepp, Nancy (Scott) Westerhof, Joseph (Michelle) VanSlambrouck, Thomas (Cindy) VanSlambrouck and Jean (Troy) Martin, ten grandchildren, Becky, Hailey, Mackenzie, and Matthew Buslepp, Ryan and Katie Westerhof, Paige and Grant VanSlambrouck, and Joshua and Abigail VanSlambrouck, brothers, David (Betty) Zweng and James (Janet) Zweng, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela VanSlambrouck and parents, Walter and Lucille Zweng.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady on the River Parish, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Marine City. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. and Friday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to mass. A rosary will be said Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.
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