Marjorie Claire Gulliver

Marjorie Claire Gulliver obituary, Eaton Rapids, MI

Marjorie Claire Gulliver

Marjorie Gulliver Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Skinner Funeral Home - Eaton Rapids on Sep. 10, 2022.
Marjorie Claire Gulliver
Of Independent Village of Grand Ledge and formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 91. Marjie was born on December 20, 1930, in Sault Sainte Marie, MI the daughter of Stuart and Melba (Filer) Ten Eyck. She graduated from Sault Sainte Marie High School class of 1948 and went on to receive her Registered Nursing Degree from Sparrow Hospital in 1953. Marjie worked in surgery for Sparrow Hospital and retired in 1986. She was a talented artist and loved to do arts and crafts and especially enjoyed wood craft painting. Marjorie was an avid MSU Spartan fan and particularly enjoyed the hockey program, traveling with the Spartans to championship games. She was a past member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in East Lansing where she was a member of the Altar Guild. Family was most important to Marjie and her devotion showed through her love and compassion for her husband, children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Richard Gulliver; daughter, Wendy (Richard) Allison; son, Gary (Theresa) Ten Eyck; grandchildren, Benjamin Jones, Sarah Ten Eyck, Lily Ten Eyck; great grandchildren, Mathias Stoecker, Marah Jones, Malek LaRose; brothers, Gary P. Ten Eyck, Michael (Betty) Ten Eyck and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Marjie is preceded in death by her parents, son Rick, and grandchildren, Rebecca LaRose and Daniel Jones.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Ten Eyck Gulliver Nursing Scholarship fund at Lake Superior State University. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com
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