Mary A. Namminga's Obituary
Mary Alyce Namminga, age 80, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born September 23, 1939 in Muskegon to Henry and Elizabeth (VanderMate) Nummerdor. On October 18, 1963, she married Lambert Namminga in Muskegon. Mary worked as a CNA for North Ottawa In Home Care for 10 years. She was a member of Unity Reformed Church and belonged to the Lois Circle, XYZ Seniors Group, Cross Group, attended bible study, and was involved in the prayer and letter chain. She and Lambert enjoyed 4 months wintering in Texas every year. She also loved reading, knitting, camping, traveling, and taking care of her family. SURVIVORS include her husband of 56 years, Lambert; 2 children: Daniel Namminga and Sarah (Tom Gerou) Pierce; grandson, Allen Jared Pierce; brother, Edward (Nancy Ryan) Nummerdor; in-laws: Artis Nummerdor and Agnes (Wes) DeWitt; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jan Palsrok. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lambert on September 28, 2020; daughter, Susan Namminga; 2 brothers: Jim and Tom Nummerdor. SERVICES for Mary and Lambert will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 2, 2020 at Unity Reformed Church (1521 Porter Rd., Muskegon, MI 40441) with Pastor Dave Celeskey officiating. VISITATION with the family will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS to Unity Reformed Church will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100
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