Jacquelyn Lee VanGuilder

Jacquelyn passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 54 years. She married Robert VanGuilder on July 8, 1994 in Bay City and they were married for 27 years. She was the loving mother of three dogs, Buffy, Brooklyn and Brody. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping with her best friend. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially during the holidays. Her decorations would be up for months and she would never miss a Hallmark Christmas movie, even in July.
Jacquelyn is survived by her husband, Robert; father, Jack (Karen) Bigford; sister, Anne Marie Sullivan (Alan Gerken); nieces, Taylor (John) Hoffman, Shelby Sullivan and Samantha Gerken; two sisters-in-law, Susan Mueller and Linda (Terry) Prior. Jacquelyn was preceded in death by her son, Kody VanGuilder; mother, Mary Bigford; brothers-in-law, Mark and Bill VanGuilder and father and mother-in-law, William and Mary VanGuilder.
At the request of Jacquelyn cremation has taken place. A time of sharing will take place on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the time of sharing. Contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. For online condolences visit www.gephartfuneralhome.com