Rosemary A. Thompson's Obituary
Rosemary A. Thompson, age 73, passed Friday, June 26, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1947 in Muskegon, MI to Virgil and Lorene (Perkins) Akins. She has been a life-long resident of Muskegon. She was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed spending her time raising her children while taking pride in her home. On December 2, 1967 she married the love of her life, George Thompson in Muskegon, MI. Together they cherished 39 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2007. She truly enjoyed reading romance novels and listening to Elvis Presley. She loved to watch I Love Lucy and the Andy Griffith Show. Above all things she truly loved spending time with her family. Rosemary was a vivacious and tender-loving soul who will truly be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her 5 children; Virgil (Chris) Thompson, Brian (Bobbi Jo) Thompson, Kimberly (Clayton) Bugbee, Jennifer Thompson and Nancy (Jeffery West) Thompson; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Arthur (Dorothy) Akins and Daniel (Vicki) Akins and dear friend, Greg Kennetch. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebrational Gathering honoring Rosemary’s Life will be held from 10-12 PM on Friday, July 10, 2020 outside under the south portico at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. You may visit the family’s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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