Sybil J. VanHouten, age 82, of Dexter, MI passed away on June 1, 2020. Born in Hillsdale, MI on March 1, 1938, Sybil was the daughter of Daryl and Dorothy (Johnson) Salsbury.
Sybil attended Hillsdale College where she acquired her teaching degree. She touched many lives during her 42 year career. She married her high school sweetheart on Nov. 21, 1959. She loved traveling, gardening, knitting, and was quite passionate about restoring and volunteering at Gordon Hall in Dexter, as well as being involved with the Dexter Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Eric P. VanHouten. Survivors include her husband, Peder VanHouten, of Dexter, daughter, Jennifer L. VanHouten, of Dexter, her brother, Phillip (Sara) Salsbury of Palo Alto, CA; several nieces and nephews, and her beloved beagle, Bailey.
A small service is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2020, 3:00 p.m., at the United Methodist Church of Dexter, with Reverend Dr. Matt Hook officiating. Drive-by visitation is the same day, 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Graveside service to follow. Funeral Directors are following current CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those in attendance will be instructed accordingly. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Gordon Hall. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
