Marilyn Bearup
October 22, 1933 — October 14, 2004
Marilyn Bearup
Marilyn Louise Bearup went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at the age of 70. She passed at Ingham Regional Hospital surrounded by her family and pastor.
Marilyn was born October 22, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Allyn and Marian ( Cutler ) Grant. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1951.
Marilyn married Donald Lewis Bearup on July 3, 1953. God blessed them with 51 happy years. Marilyn was a loving and devoted wife and mother.
Surviving are her husband, Don, mother-in-law, Mary Bearup, children; JoEllen (Jeff) Frederick of Fairfield Ohio, and Steve (Connie) Bearup of Harrison, Ohio, grandchildren; Jason and Caleb Bearup, Crystal and Paul Frederick, Shelly Cossman, Stephanie (Beige) Fields, great grandchildren; Jordan Bearup, Kyle Cossman, Brandi Carnes, Breanna and Brady Fields, her aunt, Carrie Braendle, many special brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Bernard Johnson, father-in-law, Lewis Bearup, son, Mike Bearup, brother, Bryce Grant, sister & brother-in-law, Betty (John) Shattuck, sister, Beverly Shartle, brother-in-law, Lyle Acre, sister & brother-in-law, Betty (Oren) Quick, and step brothers, Ernie, George, and Allen Johnson.
Marilyn enjoyed cooking, baking, quilting, traveling, playing cards, and visiting friends & neighbors. She had the gift of hospitality and enjoyed fish fries and pot lucks with family and friends.
Marilyn lived in rural Elsie, Michigan for eight months each year. She attended Eureka Christian Church. In the winter she enjoyed their home in Chiefland, Florida. While in Chiefland she attended First Christian Church of Chiefland. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family, church families, friends, and neighbors.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 17 from 5-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at Eureka Christian Church on Monday, October 18 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Bob Ditmer officiating. Burial will be at Collier Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be given to Eureka Christian Church.
Read Marilyn Bearup's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Marilyn was born October 22, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Allyn and Marian ( Cutler ) Grant. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1951.
Marilyn married Donald Lewis Bearup on July 3, 1953. God blessed them with 51 happy years. Marilyn was a loving and devoted wife and mother.
Surviving are her husband, Don, mother-in-law, Mary Bearup, children; JoEllen (Jeff) Frederick of Fairfield Ohio, and Steve (Connie) Bearup of Harrison, Ohio, grandchildren; Jason and Caleb Bearup, Crystal and Paul Frederick, Shelly Cossman, Stephanie (Beige) Fields, great grandchildren; Jordan Bearup, Kyle Cossman, Brandi Carnes, Breanna and Brady Fields, her aunt, Carrie Braendle, many special brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Bernard Johnson, father-in-law, Lewis Bearup, son, Mike Bearup, brother, Bryce Grant, sister & brother-in-law, Betty (John) Shattuck, sister, Beverly Shartle, brother-in-law, Lyle Acre, sister & brother-in-law, Betty (Oren) Quick, and step brothers, Ernie, George, and Allen Johnson.
Marilyn enjoyed cooking, baking, quilting, traveling, playing cards, and visiting friends & neighbors. She had the gift of hospitality and enjoyed fish fries and pot lucks with family and friends.
Marilyn lived in rural Elsie, Michigan for eight months each year. She attended Eureka Christian Church. In the winter she enjoyed their home in Chiefland, Florida. While in Chiefland she attended First Christian Church of Chiefland. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family, church families, friends, and neighbors.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 17 from 5-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at Eureka Christian Church on Monday, October 18 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Bob Ditmer officiating. Burial will be at Collier Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be given to Eureka Christian Church.
Read Marilyn Bearup's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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