Rosemary Lou Eppard, 88, of Muskegon, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Agape Home at Blueberry Fields. She was born June 22, 1938, in Hart, the daughter of Jay and Lucille (Dyer) Lydens.

Rosemary loved being outdoors, especially tending to her pickle patch and plants, watching birds and wildlife, and admiring the evening stars and moon. She also enjoyed listening to Elvis, watching Looney Tunes and taking naps.

Rosemary is survived by: her children, Marylou Eppard of Florida, Roger (Bridget) Eppard of Grand Rapids, Heidi Eppard of Whitehall, Lisa (Garry) Armstrong of Rothbury, and Harley Eppard of Whitehall; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Rosemary was preceded in death by: her parents; her sisters, Ellen and Elaine; and her great-grandson, Cole Lanning.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Hart Cemetery.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com