Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Jun 4, 1934 – Oct 7, 2020 (Age 86)
Mary Elizabeth (Reif) Blossom
Flushing, MI formerly of Vassar, MI
On October 7th, 2020, with her husband and daughter by her side, Mary Elizabeth Blossom went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Mary Elizabeth was born on June 4th, 1934 to Erwin and Ruth (Buchinger) Reif in Richville, Michigan. She was the youngest of six children.
On March 28th, 1953 she married the love of her life, Aaron Kay Blossom. In their 67 years of marriage they had seven children, 25 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren.
Mary led a life of service to her Lord, her family, and extended kindness to all who met her. She made the best pies, butterhorns, leckerli, and stollen bread. However, she is best known for her love, talent and passion for art. She was an accomplished artist, having her paintings sold in department stores and on Mackinac Island. She taught her gift to many and spread her artistic beauty through paintings.
Those left to cherish her memory include (take a breath here, it’s a long list) her husband Aaron Kay Blossom; her children, Aaron “Paul” (Pam) Blossom, Sandra (Roger) Cederberg, Daniel (Kristine) Blossom, Mary (Gary) Petro, Sara (Jerry) Bostwick, James (Susan) Blossom, Matthew (Silvia) Blossom; her grandchildren, Aaron (Amanda) Blossom, Andrew Blossom and Samantha Howard, Joseph (Ashley) Blossom, Lydia Carter, Lauren (Marty) Odom, Michael (Sarah) Blossom, Laura (Ashley) Harte, Arin (Paul) Shupe, Sally (Brent) Colosky, Sara (Kirk) Boyd, Daniel (Marcie) Blossom, Kate Blossom, Gary (Kate) Petro, Ethan (Joni) Petro, Annie (Liz) Cooney-Petro, Benjamin (Jamie) Petro, Fernando Ponce, Nina (Emory) Ponce-Brown, Marisa (Josh) Johnson, Saramaria Ponce, Lydia (Brice) Reheard, Mikala (Alex) Slotnick, Jaime (Ryan) Walsh, Julie (Zach) Hartley, Seth Blossom; 31 great grandchildren; and many friends, students, and beloved patients of her husband’s.
She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Blossom, daughter-in-law Orysia Blossom, granddaughter Rochelle, parents Erwin and Ruth, her five siblings, Robert, Carl, Raymond, Ruth, and James, and her life-long friend Jackie Koch.
In observation of Covid, a service will be held at a later date. If you would like to share your condolences or memories with the family, please email them to [email protected]. This email account has been set up for the family to receive your messages directly. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to a charity of donor’s choice.
Read MoreWith much love and fond memories of my beautiful Aunt Mary. I pray Uncle Aaron and my cousins feel God's love and comfort.
Rae Ann Reif Herceg
October 23, 2020 | Hatfield, PA | Family
Aaron and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary was a wonderful soul always positive with a smile a hug and a supportive word. She was a blessing to know and will be greatly missed.
Ric and Mary Guarnieri
October 11, 2020 | Pinconning, MI
What a sweet and Godly women .Her love for Jesus showed throughout the whole community where she was greatly loved and respected . She was one of the founders of Frankenmuth Christian Women's Luncheon I enjoyed our visits. she was a comfort. Her humor brought joy . Her counsel was wise. Heaven is sweeter.
I'm thankful for the privilege of
knowing and loving her.
God Blests all the family
Stacy Blossom
Stacy Blossom
October 11, 2020 | Vassar, MI | Family
I am sooo very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman whom I greatly admired.
Sarah Demlow
October 11, 2020 | Fenton, MI | Friend
Mary painted and framed a beautiful picture of flowers identical to those on my daughter and son-in-law's wedding invitation. It was a very thoughtful gift for Roland and Luann Szukhent, Jr. in 1989.
WANDA MROHS
October 11, 2020 | Flint, MI | Friend
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Blossom and family for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Joe and Valerie Genovesi
Valerie Jewell Genovesi
October 09, 2020 | Swartz Creek, MI
Mary you were a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all of us at The Shores of Mackinaw
Aaron you were a lucky man. We will always remember her in our hearts and prayers
James & Shirley Mercer
October 09, 2020 | Saginaw, MI | Friend
To the Family of Dan and Kris,
We pray that you will find the peace and consolation that you need during these most difficult times. May only the good memories of her give you comfort and peace.
Dana and Jannis Wiltse
October 09, 2020 | Bay City, MI | Friend
Dear Sara & Family...How blessed you have been to have her in your lives. We're praying for your comfort & peace as you all experience the ongoing impact of the way she shared her life so fully. Hugs to all of you.
Carol & Ed Short
October 09, 2020 | York, PA | Friend
