Hope Elaine (Ashley) Myers, 88, of Allegan passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Allegan General Hospital.
Born Sept. 7, 1931, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Mildred (Fargo) Ashley.
Hope loved genealogy research and had successfully traced her lineage back to the 1400s. She was even able to take a trip to London to visit many of the historical sites that were linked to her family tree. Hope also liked to go to Gun Lake Casino with her sons, Jerry and David, to gamble and eat at the buffet. She loved all animals, though cats were her favorite.
Hope is survived by her children, Jerry (Char) Myers, Nancy (Alan) Nusbaum, Kenny Myers, Melinda Myers and David Myers; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline (DeMull) Myers; sister, Nancy (Jim) Page; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Millard “Butch” Myers; and her stepbrother, Roger Brenner.
A private family service will take place at Mallory Cemetery in Trowbridge Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 124, Douglas, MI 49406. Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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