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Portrait of Charlotte Louise Spotts Anspaugh
In loving memory

Charlotte Louise Spotts Anspaugh

March 7, 1940 – February 5, 2023
Lived 82 years
Bay City, MI
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Life story

Charlotte slipped peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, surrounded by family on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born in Livonia, Michigan, on March 7, 1940, to the late R.S. and Edith (Davis) Spotts. Charlotte grew up in Hudson and Osseo, Michigan, then married and raised her family in Bay City, where she continued to reside for over 60 years. Her faith was strong, and she had a close personal relationship with her friend, Jesus.

She is survived by sisters, Cynthia Roth and Shirley (Bernel) Carpenter, and her children, Marc (Donna) Anspaugh, Michael (Diane) Anspaugh, and Marla (Don) Blackmond.

Charlotte cherished her grandchildren, Brad (Sara) Beeckman, Scott (Becca) Beeckman, Bridgette (Kent) Schultz, Brittany (Matt) Novak, Aaron (Jordan) Anspaugh, Spencer Blackmond and Olivia Blackmond, and eight great-grandchildren. She was a special loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She also appreciated the kind support of Robert (Patricia) Anspaugh.

Charlotte whole-heartedly served others and consistently placed others ahead of herself, which is something she learned from her mother and father. She carried this ethic into her professional life at the Kawkawlin branch of Chemical Bank, where she was known and appreciated for her personal care and exceptional customer service.

Charlotte liked to visit Lighthouses and hunt for Petoskey stones with her family along the shores of Lake Michigan. She also loved to vacation at Gregory Beach in Dowagiac with her grandchildren. She traveled to many military bases in the states and Korea to visit Marc's family. She had a clever and sometimes "catch you off-guard" sense of humor, which she inherited from her father. She also inherited from her mother a special gift for making pies and delicious down-home meals. She was an avid Spartan fan and loved animals. She enjoyed feeding cardinals and mourning doves, and traveling with her Cocker Spaniel, Suzy. Charlotte faithfully served her church families by playing the piano, leading Sunday School classes, and caring for children.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1940
Born March 7
1946
Charlotte was 6 when "It's a Wonderful Life" opened in theaters
1958
Charlotte was 18 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1964
Charlotte was 24 when President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act
1976
Charlotte was 36 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1981
Charlotte was 41 when MTV began broadcasting
1991
Charlotte was 51 when the Soviet Union dissolved
2007
Charlotte was 67 when the first iPhone went on sale
2014
Charlotte was 74 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2022
Charlotte was 82 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away February 5, age 82
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