Mary L. Dumas' Obituary
Mary L. Dumas, age 90, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1930, to Robert and Annabelle (Smith) Utterback in Petty Township, IL. ON March 23, 1952, she married the love of her life, Carroll R. Dumas, and together they spent 64 loving years together until his passing in December of 2016. She is survived by her children, Steven Dumas, Linda (Larry) Bishop both of Jenison; 3 grandchildren, Nate (Amber) Bishop of E. Grand Rapids, Bethany (Dave) Stone, Amy (Daaron) Fleeger both of Grandville; 9 great-grandchildren: Dawson, Ethan, and Gabriella Bishop, Eddison, Henry, and Hudson Stone, Daaron, Colton, and Emery Fleeger; sister, Evelyn (Adrian) Coon, of Cape Coral, Fl; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carroll Dumas; brother, Don Utterback; and sister, Juanita Miller. A family graveside service will take place at Norton Cemetery. For a more lasting memory, donations in Mary’s name can be made out to Attic After School (2141-B Porter St. S.W. Wyoming, MI 49519.) Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of The Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444. Feel free to sign the family’s online guestbook and share a memory at www.sytsemafh.com.
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