Jacqueline Marie Courter, 71, of Gobles, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, in Hart. She was born September 26, 1953, in Detroit.

Jackie loved fishing, the outdoors, camping, and gardening. She raised and bred Labrador Retrievers, worked as a medical assistant and was a fantastic cook. Jackie was a kind, generous, and free spirit; she would have made a wonderful pioneer woman.

Jackie is survived by: her daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Wall; sons, Aaron Rinker and Alex Rinker; grandson, Travis (Lauren) Wall; as well as five sisters, Joyce (Robin) Long, Annette Fortino, Janice (Harley) Krieger, Judy (Scott) Siefman, and Joanne (Michael) Czarnota; aunt and uncle, Debbie and Ralph Hodges; partner of 15 years, Dean Henry; and many nieces and nephews.

Jackie was preceded in death by: her father and mother, Wilbur and Charlotte (McCurdy) Courter; and Nancy MeHarry.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jackie's name to the Wilbur and Charlotte Courter Memory Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, comstockcc.com/courter-memory-center/, or to the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, Alzheimer Unit, 701 East Main Street, Hart, MI 49420.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, Alzheimer Unit, for their dedication and care of Jackie.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com