Mary Louise LaMourie's Obituary
Mary Louise LaMourie, age 94, of Nunica passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Lakeshore Assisted Living in Grand Haven, MI. She was born August 16, 1927, in Miamisburg, OH to Charles H. and Stella M. (Marksberry) Windhorst, and married Lyle “Pete” Omer LaMourie on December 9, 1948, in Berkely, CA. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2011.
Mary worked at Oldsmobile General Motors for twenty years as a secretary, retiring in 1985. She has lived in the Grand Haven area since September 2012, previously living in Perry, MI. Mary was a member of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church and previously at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrice, MI. She enjoyed everything, especially painting, gardening, basket making, bicycling, camping, tennis and in her first thirty years ballet. She and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Most of all she loved family and family gatherings.
Mary is lovingly remembered by her three children: Suzanne “Suzi” LaMourie, Peter (Diane) LaMourie and Jeanne LaMourie; granddaughter, Maria Therese LaMourie; great-grandson, Gabriel Zeigler; her sister, Betty Homer; brother, Vic (Karen) Windhorst; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Windhorst.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2022, at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Schwartz as celebrant. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the Mass at church. Memorials to Tri-Cities Right to Life are appreciated. Interment will be in Bethany Cemetery in Morrice, MI. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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