Sally J. (Norton) Datema

DATEMA, SALLY 9/3/41 - 6/20/26 Sally Joy Datema (Norton), age 84, of Comstock Park, MI with her family by her side, entered her heavenly home.

Sally is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Claude, her parents, Myrtle and Cecil Swiger, sisters Joann Hall and Myrna Barnes, brother Doug Norton, in-laws Betty and Claude Datema, sisters-in-law Sharon Hurley, Linda Himebaugh, Diane Datema, brothers-in-law Roger Datema, Ron Hall, Jim Barnes, Pete Pierce and Tom Himebaugh.

 Sally will be deeply missed by her children: Scott (Jan) Datema, Bruce (Sue) Datema, Diane (Mike) Kasparek; grandchildren: Alexis (Cody) Perry, Randy Datema; Austin (Kayeleigh), Chad (Taylor) and Lauren Wirt; Brenden, Cade (Amaya) and Nolan Datema; Allison (Buddy) O’Malley, Andrew (Kaelyn), Megan and Katelyn Kasparek; great-grandchildren Rhett, Jensen, and Sutton Perry, and Scarlett Gilman; sister-in-law Kathy Datema, brothers-in-law Roger Hurley, Lonnie and Dan Datema, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Sally was a 1960 graduate of Godwin Heights High School. After graduation, Sally worked as a secretary, a stay-at-home mom and then many years at Oven Fresh Bakery until she retired. Although Sally had many hobbies throughout the years, her favorite hobby was watching her kids and grandkids activities. Whether it was basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, hockey, soccer, cheerleading or band concert, you could look into the stands and know that mom and dad, grandma and grandpa were there to be your biggest fans.

Per Sally’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life for family and friends will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sally’s name to Interim Hospice Grand Rapids. 

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