Gail Louise Banker

BANKER, Gail L. Artley Of Scotts, MI and Port Charlotte, FL Passed from this life on September 6, 2010, at Rose Arbor after a short illness. She was born in Plainfield, NJ, February 24, 1938, the daughter of Hamilton M. and Mae L. (Waldron) Artley. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956 and was a 1958 graduate of Stevens College, Columbia, MO and a 1981 Western Michigan University graduate. Gail retired from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2001 after 29 years of service. During her career, Gail was an active member of ARMA, the national and state records management professional's organization. She was united in marriage to Duane Banker on November 24, 1978, who survives. Also surviving is Ron Spiker, father of her children. Gail is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, John H. Spiker, John M. (Heather) Herron and Ezekiel Herron; Susan (Neil) Farrell, Myra (Nate) Delany and Katelynn Delany, Jessica Farrell, Christina Farrell; and step-children and grandchildren, Susan Bockstanz, Erica Bockstanz and Chelsea Bockstanz; Brenda Siscoe; and Connie Banker and Zachary Banker. A grandson, Patrick Siscoe, preceded her in death. A sister, Judith Artley Peterson also survives. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Gail's life will be held later. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gail's name to KVCC Foundation, 6767 West O Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49003.