Constance L. McAdow

Constance L. McAdow, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 27, 1936, to Ralph and Lillian (Deater) Toman in Muskegon, MI, where she remained a lifelong resident. Constance was a proud graduate of Muskegon High School, Class of 1954. She worked as a secretary for several companies throughout her career but found her greatest joy in serving nearly 20 years alongside the staff of Oakridge Public Schools where she was a secretary as well as a teacher's aide. On July 27, 1956, she married the love of her life, Harry McAdow, in Muskegon. Together they shared 64 years of love, laughter, and adventure until Harry's passing on August 26, 2020. In her younger years, Constance enjoyed being part of her neighborhood Bunko club and her high school Yahtzee club. She also loved sewing, reading, and tackling word searches and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed watching all the Detroit professional sports teams, especially the Detroit Tigers and usually had a favorite player each year. She also looked forward to attending her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting events and school activities. A faithful servant of the Lord, she was a longtime member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church and taught Sunday school there in her younger years. She gave freely of her time through volunteer work, especially serving at the voting polls on election days. Above all, Constance cherished time with her family. She and Harry often enjoyed long walks together, especially exploring the beauty of Duck Lake State Park. Constance had a remarkable gift for making friends wherever she went, she truly never met a stranger. Her loving, kind nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her four children, Connie (Jim) Thompson, Brenda (Kevin Lee) McAdow, Daniel McAdow and Karen (Walt Jr.) Bowen; several grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; special niece and caregiver, Cheryl Radel-St. Amour; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Harry McAdow; brother, Robert Toman; three sisters, Betty Smith, Shirley Colella and Carole Stiles; and granddaughter, Echoe Jill McAdow. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 with pastor Bryce Sherwood officiating. A Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 -11:00 AM at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorial Contributions in her honor can be directed to Harbor Hospice. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.