Mary L. Housand

Mary L. Housand Feb. 28, 1921 - June 3, 2015 ST. JOSEPH - Mary L. Housand, 94, of St. Joseph, MI, passed away on Wednesday, June 03, 2015, at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph, MI. Mary was born on February 28, 1921, to the late John and Grace Ashwood in Morris, IL. She married Robert Franklin Housand on July 4, 1941, who preceded her in death. Mary was a Girl Scout troop leader for 14 years. She had a love for flying and almost received her pilot's license during WW II. Mary was also a spotter for Civil Air Defense during WW II. Mary was a real estate agent for 34 years. She was a member of the South Western Michigan Multiple Listing Services and a director of the National Association for Realtors. Mary did drafting for Kalamazoo Stove, Bendix and Gast. In later years, Mary volunteered for the St. Joseph, MI, Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She is survived by her children, Marilu (Ken) Patzkowsky, Robert (Peggy) Housand and Jayme (Jan Merwood) Housand; brother, Richard (Arminjill) Moore; grandchildren, Brian, Kevin and Mallory Housand and Kiah Patzkowsky; and nieces and nephews, Helen Desenberg, Marjorie Snook, Jean Templeton, William Housand, Thomas Housand, Martha Hous-and, Janet Ashwood Perez, Susan Sisson, Ann Lee, Mark Moore, Randy Moore, Jeff Moore, Chris Moore, Kim Hicks, Kathy Jasmin and many more. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John Ashwood and Grace Drennan (Arthur) Ash-wood Moore; husband, Robert F. Housand; brothers, John Ashwood, James Ashwood and Robert Moore; twin sister, Jane Ashwood Housand; and grandson, Neal Housand. The funeral for Mary Housand will be held at 11 am on Monday, June 8 2015, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-7 pm on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Hoven Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to The Alzheimer's Association or to a charity of your choice.