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Louise Darrow Obituary


DARROW, LOUISE G. Chelsea, MI
Age 69, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Harper Hospital after a 3 year battle with Leukemia. She was born November 7, 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of James & Evelyn (Borlace) Muir. Louise graduated from Wayne State University and was a teacher for many years. She then worked at Merkels, and retired from Washtenaw County after 14 years. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church before transferring to Peace Lutheran. Louise truly loved being a mother and grandmother and loved to be with her family especially around holidays. Louise loved her husband so much she would go fishing with him. She also loved to read and loved her cats. Louise stayed close with her friends and continued to meet up with the women from Child Study Club. Louise married Thomas R. Darrow in Fowlerville, MI on Sept. 29, 2002 and he survives. Other survivors include her two children, Julie Carrigan of Plymouth and Mike (Melanie) Thompson of LeClaire, Iowa; two step-sons, Brian T. Darrow and Jamie (Denise) Darrow; five grandchildren, Caitlyn and Clarissa Carrigan, Ryan and Reese Thompson, and Cameron Darrow. Louise was preceded in death by her parents and a baby brother. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Jeffrey Draeger officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Sunday 1-5pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Research Foundation.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Jul. 26 to Jul. 29, 2012.

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Evonne Pugh

July 29, 2012

Mike and Melanie and your entire family,
Please know my thoughts have been with you this week. I know words don't convey feelings, but I do feel and care deeply for you during this time, and always. I remember the first time I met Louise, she and Tom were our table-mates at Shon's wedding in Indianapolis. I know how much you love and miss her, and I'm sure she does too. Love, Aunt E

Cindy DuFresne

July 29, 2012

Julie, Michael, Caitlyn, Clarissa and Tom,

My heart goes out to you at this time when words fail. Your Mom/Grandma/Wife had a special place in the hearts of many, including me.

I wish you peace and healing.

In deepest sympathy,

Randy & Adele King

July 28, 2012

Tom, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts!

cis/glenn Winkle

July 28, 2012

Tom,
Our love and prayers go out to you and all the family on the loss of your wife. May she rest in peace with the Lord & may all of you find the peace in your hearts.
Blessings,
Glenn & Cis Winkle

July 27, 2012

Although I never met Louise I feel like I owe her something....a special "Thank You" for having made possible, her daughter and our precious Julie Carrigan. I had the pleasure of working with Julie at Garden City Hospital. I now know where Julie must have gotten her beautiful personality. My prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.
Jessie Lutz

Cynthia Every

July 27, 2012

I worked with Louise for many years at Washtenaw County. She will be missed!

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