Obituary of Val Wilson-Hand

Val Wilson-Hand, 67, of Niles, passed away at her son’s home in Edwardsburg on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, with her loving family by her side

Val was born on March 30, 1951, in New York to the late Daniel C. and Margaret (Noonan) VanOrden.

She graduated from Niles High School.  Val held many jobs during her life, the one she enjoyed the most was at Big Lots. On February 14, 2002, she married Don Hand. Val was very creative and artistic. She enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing, woodworking and painting. She would often spend time soaking in God’s great handiwork in nature. Val adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Danny VanOrden.

Val is survived by her husband, Don of Niles; son, Christopher (Chelsea) Wilson of Edwardsburg; daughter, Michelle (Robert) Forsyth of Fenton, MI; stepdaughter, Kayla Jarman-Hand of Niles; eight grandchildren, Jeremiah, Gracelyn, Dane, Evan, Jackson, Joshua, Nyomi and Blaine; a brother, Bill (Suzanne) VanOrden of N. Richland, Texas.  

 A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 302 Cedar Street in Niles, with a time of visitation one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be sent to the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan, 5400 S. Niles Road, St Joseph, Michigan 49085.