Brenda Lee Durand

Brenda L. Durand  69 of South Haven, Michigan, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 at her home.

Brenda committed herself to God's care, secure in his love for me and trusting in the salvation purchased for me through Christ's suffering and death. I leave those who survive me the comfort of knowing that I have died in this faith and have now joined me Lord in eternal glory.

I comment my loved ones to the protecting arms of God, knowing that he will continue to provide for them despite my absence, and I encourage them to place their faith and trust in him alone.

She was born July 10, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Ida (Eggerston) and Jervis Campbell. She married Bill Durand on March 23, 1991.  Brenda was a member of the South Haven Community Church and worked at the church's day care.  Brenda loved spending time with children.  She enjoyed doing jigsaw and word search puzzles.  She also liked playing card games such as Phase Ten, Skip Bo and Uno.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Durand of South Haven.  Son - Donald Hoffman of Heber Springs, Arkansas.  Daughters - Marie (Chris) Ferrier of Dowagiac, Michigan; Sharon Gilbert of Bangor, Michigan; Ida Williams of Bangor, Michigan and Sarah Hoffman of Leesburg, Indiana.  Three stepchildren - Eunice Durand of Bangor, Michgan; Terry (Connie) Durand of South Haven, Michigan and Tim (Brenda) Durand of Pullman, Michigan. 12 grand children and 3 great grand children.  Sister - Ethel Smith of Lacota, Michigan.  Two brothers - Donald (Betty Shears) Campbell of South Haven, Michigan and Jervis Campbell of Branson, Missouri also survives.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Filbrandt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 1:00 PM at the South Haven Community Church with Pastor Gary Guthrie officiating.  Brenda will be laid to rest at the Oakwood Cemetery in Allegan.