Elizabeth Ann Havener

Elizabeth Ann Havener age 91 of Cedar Springs died Friday, January 9, 2026 at New Haven Assisted Living. She was born July 2, 1934 in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of the late Warner and Mildred (Ingram) Parks. Elizabeth graduated from Spring Arbor High School at the age of 16 and attended Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois. She was highly intelligent and loved to learn. She was an avid reader, a creative writer and a very talented seamstress. Elizabeth had a quick sense of humor right up to the last days of her life. Elizabeth attended the Culinary Institute of New York and was an excellent cook. She loved to sing and sang with her church choir in Colorado. She worked for a number of years at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado as an administrative assistant. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and has been looking forward to meeting Him.

She is survived by her children, Michelle (Anthony) Iarocci, Michael (Kim) Bowersox; daughter-in-law, Becky Powell; stepchildren, Michael Havener, Theresa Schumucker, Cynthia Bedsoul; grandson, Scott (Tia) Powell; two step grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Vickie Parks; brothers-in-law, Doug Vollar, Daniel (Sherry) Bowersox; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Havener; son, Norman Powell; and granddaughter, Lindsey Powell; stepson, David Havener.

Private burial will be held at a later date.