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Marie Ashley Obituary

ASHLEY (HOLMES), MARIE DARLENE Marie Darlene (Holmes) Ashley, 88, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, died August 2, 2013. Born to Don and Esther (Calkins) Holmes in Wayland, Michigan, on April 27, 1925, she was married to James Milton Ashley (2003) of East Machias, Maine for 57 years. Marie is survived by sons, Randall (Barbara), Ryan (Carol), and Donald. Her son, Kimball, preceded her in death in 1991. In addition, she has four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Keith) Taylor, Katherine Ashley, Timothy Ashley, and Mark Kluznik-Ashley, and one great granddaughter, Alexis Kluznik-Ashley. Marie spent the majority of her life in Grand Rapids and was an active, lifelong member of Southlawn Church of God. She loved her family and friends dearly and generously donated her time and energy to helping others. Marie enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, and travel. Marie moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2000 and to Fountain Hills, Arizona in 2007. Friends of Marie are invited to attend a memorial service and gathering on October 12, 2013 from noon to 4 pm with a service at 12:30 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, located at 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, 49525. In memory of Marie Ashley, contributions may be made to the Humane Society, Hospice, or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Sep. 1 to Sep. 8, 2013.

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angie henderson

September 10, 2013

Marie was a wonderful addition to th eAshleyfamilyA great sister in law, and as an only child she came to a family with 6 children around,plus jim made the 7th Quite a change

Janis Zimelis Fitzgerald

September 8, 2013

We grew up with Jim and Marie across the street from us on Forest Hills Ave. Marie always had a beautiful smile on her face. Jim and his gardens. Love them both!

September 7, 2013

My condolences to Marie's Family and Friends at this sad time.
An old School friend from Godwin.
Lee Tanner/Collins

September 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember both your parents well when we lived across the street from them on Forest Hills Avenue. What a great place you had with lots of fun. Remember all those sweet times with your parents.

Jean Wygmans Nicholson

September 3, 2013

As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love and pain that God feels for you. Isaiah 63:9
With Deep Sympathy

Edwin Randall Family

August 31, 2013

Thoughts and prayers and blessing to all of Marie's family for her wonderful living of life

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