Madelyne Lucille Squier

Madelyne L. Squier died August 20, 2012, at Crown Point Nursing Home due to complications following a fall in her home on June 13. She was born to Fred and Helen (Golden) Woodard in Bluffton, IN on March 27, 1915, the eldest of three children. Madelyne was married to Duane B. Squier of Springport, MI, in Battle Creek, MI, on March 26, 1937. He preceded her in death in August, 1980. Madelyne was one of the original “Rosie the Riveters”, working in a war time metal factory. She then worked at the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek until her retirement after 25 years. She moved to Horseshoe Bend, AR, in 2006 to be near her daughter and son-inlaw, Susan and Andy Clay. Madelyne was a devoted, loving Mother, and was an avid gardener up until her illness. Madelyne loved dogs, especially a Beagle named Sam, a poodle, Gigi, and Bounder. Madelyne also enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and corresponding with her friends and family who remained in Indiana and Michigan. Madelyne is survived by a son, Lance Squier (Judy) of Rocklin, CA, and a daughter, Susan (Andrew) Clay, of Horseshoe Bend, AR. She was preceded in death by a son, Chad Squier of Horseshoe Bend, in 2009. A brother, Fred Woodard, and a sister, Mildred Meeks also preceded her in death. Madelyne is survived by 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service held at Faith Presbyterian Church on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at 10:00 am., Rev. Dr. David Schaller officiating. Burial in Springport, MI. Memorials may be made to “The Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals”, 609 Circle High Drive, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512