Marie Evelyn (Collins) Carr's Obituary
Mrs. Marie Evelyn (Collins) Carr, age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at her home. She was born February 19, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI to Thomas R. and Martha (Harp) Collins and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She married Robert B. Carr in Muskegon on October 18, 1943 and he survives her. Mrs. Carr was formerly a member of the Church of the Open Door where she sang with the choir. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was cherished by her entire family. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS include her husband, Robert; 4 children, Suzanne (John) Berson, Chris (Robert) Sevrey, Robbie Carr Peterson, Thomas (Donna) Carr; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Beverly Cowles; several nieces and nephews; and her life-long friend, Marilyn Cowles. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 16, 2011, at Friendship Wesleyan Church (1761 N. Roberts Rd.) with Pastor Chad Fessenden officiating. INTERMENT will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION will be 5-8 PM Thursday at The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Avenue, (231) 726-5210. Visitation will also be held 10-11 AM Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of American, 5716 Corsa Avenue, Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Sign the guest book on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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