Nola J. VanTyle

Nola Jean VanTyle, a lady who knew her mind and didn’t like to “make a fuss” about things, died unexpectedly December 8, 2021 in Charlotte. Born Nola Jean Poyer on November 19, 1953 to Alden Poyer and Dora (Eaton) Beeman, she graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1971. Three years later she married Michael VanTyle and they truly enjoyed time together and time spent with family, especially at the family cabin near Houghton Lake. Nola worked for Owens Illinois in the selecting department, retiring in 2011. She loved to travel, and often shared stories of her trips, especially her favorite trip, an Alaskan cruise. In addition, she loved driving the backroads of Michigan, often getting herself lost on purpose as she enjoyed everyday adventures in her home state. Other hobbies Nola enjoyed included fishing, crocheting, and searching for pudding stones and Petoskey stones on Michigan’s lakeshores and backroads.
Her family feels the tragic loss of the glue that held the family together, especially as they remember the Christmas slippers she crocheted for them. Nola is survived by her daughter, Lena Stadel; granddaughters, Cheyanne and Jasmine VanTyle; father, Alden Poyer; mother, Dora Beeman; and siblings, Raymond Poyer, Dale Poyer, and Dawn (Kevin) Richards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael VanTyle in 2010; and her son, Stacy VanTyle in 2020.
Friends and family are encouraged to support Nola’s family by sharing memories on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Nola’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.