Edith "Jeannette" (Clutterbuck) Pahl, 84 of Traverse City completed her earthly journey and has gone onto the great promise of everlasting life on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Cherry Hill Haven in the loving presence of her husband, daughter and granddaughter.

Jeannette was born on March 1, 1929 in Houston, Tx to the late Fred and Freida (Bergmann) Clutterbuck. The family returned to the Traverse City area in 1933 and Jeanette lived in Traverse City for the rest of her life.

She married Melvin P. Pahl on May 17, 1958 in Traverse City. Eventually they were blessed with two wonderful daughters Susan and Jeannie. Together the family lovingly built the homes they lived in throughout their lives in Greilickville Township and for the last 35 years in Bingham Township.

A lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church she lived her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Using her God given ability Jeannette taught Sunday School, was a member of the Adult Choir and served others thru the Dorcus Society at Trinity.

Jeannette will fondly be remembered for her love of gardening, sewing, canning and cooking. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Surviving Jeannette is her husband Mel of almost 55 amazing years, daughters, Susan Pahl of Traverse City and Jeannie (Frank) Vaughn of Bloomfield Hills, grandchildren Jennifer Pahl of Traverse City and Frank Vaughn III of Bloomfield Hills, a sister Juanita Lautner, sister-in-law Shirley (William) Ormsby of Charlevoix and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Jeannette is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Fred Clutterbuck, Doris Solis and Horace Clutterbuck.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 1:30pm with a visitation held one hour prior at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Traverse City. Pastor Robert Zagore will serve as officient. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.