Obituaries
Raymond C. Holt
Raymond C. Holt of Charlotte passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the age of 85. Ray was born on June 11, 1934, in Alton, Ill., the son of Raymond and Alta (Caincross) Holt. He was raised in Cottage Hills, Ill. and graduated from Civic Memorial High School class of 1953. Ray was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he honorably served between the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He returned to Illinois after his service and went to work for Mississippi Lime where he worked as a purchaser, heavy equipment operator and a welder, retiring in 1994. Ray moved to Charlotte in 1994, where he currently resided. Anyone who knew Ray will surely remember that he always had a smile for everyone and that he loved to kid around with people. Ray enjoyed vacationing to his property on Bulls Shoals Lake, where he would partake in some of his favorite activities like hunting, fishing and camping. He will be greatly missed by one and all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Pat Lachnet; son, Bruce Holt and daughter-in-law, Stacey Holt.
Ray leaves behind his wife, Mary Holt; children, Jerry (Lorrie) Merideth, Vicky Binning, Kenneth Holt, Sherry Holt, Scott Holt, and Evelyn “Nicky” (Jerry) Case; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren; sister Lorena Hall and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
No services will be held for Ray. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. To share memories or condolences, visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
David H. Jones
David H. Jones, age 82, of Olivet, peacefully passed away in the presence of family at Bronson Kalamazoo, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, after a short illness. He was born May 28, 1937, in Detroit, son of Frederick Jones and Gladys (Henderson) Jones. He attended Mumford High School in Detroit and later graduated from Lawrence Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in business. Several years later (1965), he graduated from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, with a master’s degree in fine arts. He was employed by several companies which included LTV, Chrysler Corp., and his last employer, K-Mart Corporation. Dave was a member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians and spent many years playing the acoustic bass for several bands and trios. He played the tuba for the Army Reserve Band and also played the piano and electric bass guitar. Other interests included drawing, eating out, enjoying animals and spending time with family.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister Lynda (Jones) Otto and her husband Richard Otto; nephews, Heath (Mindy) Otto, Tim (Kim) Otto; niece, Laura Otto; a great-niece; and four great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in the spring. Memorial contributions are requested to Bellevue Methodist Church and the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd.
Suite 220, Bingham Farms MI 48025-4507. Visit LeslieFuneralHome.com to view the online obituary and send online condolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St. in Leslie.
Patricia Lee Flower
Patricia Lee Flower, age 88, of Springport, passed away on December 25, 2019, after a long-term illness. Patricia was born on October 1, 1931, to Gladwin and Marjorie Clark in Ohio. Patricia worked in the retail and food service trade before working in senior living care. She finally transitioned to childcare as a house mother at the VFW National Home for Children for many years until her retirement. Patricia was a cub scout troop leader and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved gardening, was an avid knitter and did fantastic crochet work.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Gladwin Paul Everest and Marjorie N. Clark; children: Mike G. (Hilary) Flower and Pat A. Flower; and brother, Conrad G. Clark. She is survived by her children: Diana L. (Jim W.) Whittem, Deborah Flower, Jon C. (Rena K.) Flower, Beth S. Brail, and Scott A. (Debrah S. Jones Flower) Flower; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on January 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Springport Cemetery located on M-99 in Springport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to McLaren Hospice, 2815 S. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 4, Lansing MI 48910; or Jackson County Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Dr., Jackson, MI 49202. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Springport Funeral Home, 121 Pearl Street/ PO Box 235, Springport.
Kay René (Hill) McAttee
Kay René (Hill) McAttee of Eaton Rapids, passed away January 5, 2020, at the age of 72. Kay was born in Lansing on February 6, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Ramsdill) Hill. She married the love of her life, John “Jack” McAttee, in 1976 and laid him to rest in 2010. Kay owned and operated the Flutterby Creations shop in downtown Eaton Rapids for over 20 years. She was an advocate for protecting all animals, taking in many cats and feeding numerous other animals around her home and rescuing greyhounds and whippets.
Kay is survived by her mother; brother, Kevin (Kim Kampf) Hill of Jackson; sister, Denise (Gil) Hensley of KY; nieces and nephews, Jessica (Charlie) Eaton, Josh (Jaime) Dutzy, Jason Dutzy, Chelsea (Troy) Forrest, Cayla Hill, Elizabeth (Mike) Murphy, Emily (Dakoda Barton) Kampf; great-nieces, Haiden Murphy, Madeline Barton; great-nephew, Landon Murphy and baby Forrest on the way. She was preceded in death by her father and husband “Jack.”
Funeral services were scheduled for January 10, 2020, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Interment followed in Rosehill Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Greyhound Rescue or the Saved By Zade Cat Rescue Mission. Visit www.millsfuneral.com to place online condolences or to sign the guest book.
Pamela Ann Garland (Moreau)
Pamela Ann Garland (Moreau), age 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was born July 15th, 1958.
On New Year’s Day, 2019, Pam chose a word which she wanted to live by instead of a resolution. That word was “adventure.” Throughout the year, as cancer kept attacking her, she joked that she should have been more specific as to what kind of adventure she meant. In the early hours of December 18, 2019, Pam began her ultimate adventure suddenly, as cancer claimed yet another victim.
Her husband of 39 years, David, was by her side as she passed. Her son, Justin, had just said goodbye the previous morning as he headed home to Texas to his wife, Melissa (Ward) Garland, and his two boys, Max (5) and Kai (3). Those two grandchildren were the “sunshine” in Pam’s life. She is deeply missed by each of them.
Pam was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Moreau. She is survived by her father, Douglas Moreau, step-mother Karen (McCoy) Moreau, and brothers Michael and Matthew, their spouses Marisue (Bordeau) Moreau and Robin (Mercer) Moreau, respectively, and several nieces and nephews.
Pam was a 1976 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. She then went on to graduate from Grand Valley State College with a degree in special education followed by a master’s in special education from Grand Valley State University. She taught various levels of special needs children with the majority of her time with early childhood special needs students in Kentwood Public Schools at Meadowlawn Elementary School and, finally, Hamilton Early Childhood Center. She retired from education in 2014.
Pam always had a flair for the arts; be it stained glass, quilting, bead making or painting. At age 50, she decided to begin a new venture as a fitness competitor. She proceeded to work out and compete, primarily with Ultimate Fitness Events (UFE). Her goal was to compete until age 60. This was almost thwarted by the onset of cancer at age 59. But, five months after her last chemo and radiation treatment, she fulfilled that goal. She continued working for UFE upon “retiring” from competition. The UFE family’s support of Pam throughout her battle has been greatly appreciated.
Pam may be best remembered, however, for her constant humor and positive outlook as she battled cancer time and time again. Her Facebook and Instagram posts gave many people inspiration to achieve and move through obstacles they faced. Her humorous pictures of her journey through cancer also gave people something to smile about to brighten their day.
A memorial time will be held in Chapel Hall at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1934 52nd St. SE, in Kentwood, Mich., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 25. Friends are asked to stop by and share their memories of Pam. In lieu of flowers, people are asked to make contributions to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook SE Suite 300, Grand Rapids MI 49546.