Mary Lou Rewa

REWA, MARY LOU
Allegan

Age 68, of Allegan, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at the Railside Living Center, in Byron Center, after a big struggle with fontal-temporal dementia. She was born May 12, 1945, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late, Robert and Mabel (McGann) Boylon. She graduated from Marywood Academy High School in Grand Rapids in 1963, and attended the University of Detroit. She received special occupational therapy training at the State Psychiatric Hospital in Pueblo, CO and worked her entire career in Occupational Therapy, until her retirement in 2005. The last 20 years were spent working at the Holland Hospital, in the psychiatric unit. She lived for many years in the Allegan area, and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Many enjoyable summers were spent at the family cottage at Osterhout Lake in Allegan County. She was an avid bird watcher and nature lover, and a longtime member of the Audubon Society and other conservation associations. She loved gardening and reading. Surviving are her husband, Gale Rewa; two children, Molly and Matt Buist, Bryan and Jennifer Rewa; three grandchildren, Colin Buist, Declan Rewa, Neave Rewa; two sisters, Anne Boylon, Patricia Boylon. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may meet with the family on Monday, April 14, 2014, from 5-8 PM, at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com, where the Rosary will be recited at 5 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 110 Cedar St., Allegan. Rev. Fr. Alan P. Jorgensen, Celebrant. A special thanks goes to the staff at Railside Assisted Living Center and the spectrum hospice group, for all the loving care and support that was given. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 310 N. Main St., Suite 100, Chelsea, MI 48118.