Lynne Mary Wood's Obituary
Lynne Mary Wood, age 64, passed away August 30, 2018. She was born February 11, 1954 to Melvin and Eleanor (Engleright) DeYoung and was a lifelong resident of Muskegon. After working for The Buyers’ Guide for several years, Lynne began a 30-year clerical career at Muskegon Community College, retiring in 2009. She graduated from MCC in 1994 and went on to be “the oldest, living, part-time anthropology student at Grand Valley State University” where she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Lynne enjoyed league bowling, running, biking, swimming, ice skating and cross-country skiing and was an avid reader. She was also a member of the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Lynne is survived by her mother, Eleanor DeYoung; her son, Thorin Wood; her 25-year domestic partner, Richard Carney, Sr.; sisters, Joan (Walt) Gawkowski, Nancy (Mike) Ribecky; brother, Craig (Beth) DeYoung; along with nieces and nephews, Lisa (Dan) Salvati, Jason Ribecky, Amy (Carlo) Rodes, Ann Gawkowski, Sarah and Andy DeYoung. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin “Mel” DeYoung. A brief memorial service will be held Saturday, September 15, at 1:00 PM, at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100. Visitation will take place for 2 hours after the service, also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Egelston Township Branch of the Muskegon Area District Library or Partners in Health pih.org.
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