Mary Janet Simpson Park  October 27 1927  June 27 2019 (age 91)

Mary Janet Simpson Park October 27 1927 June 27 2019 (age 91)

October 27 1927 June 27 2019 (age 91)
Mary Janet Simpson Park, age 91 of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 27, 1927 in Three Rivers, MI to the late William J. and Elva (Trickey) Simpson. She married Lawrence Y. Park on June 13, 1953 in Kalamazoo, MI. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2007. Mary graduated from J.W. ton High School in Lansing in 1945, and went on to Michigan State University, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work in 1950. She also attended Western Michigan University and received her Master’s Degree in Education from Grand Valley State University around 1984. She began her social work career at the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital in 1951. After moving to Grand Haven in 1956, she took a temporary position selling colored telephones for AT&T, worked as a substitute teacher for Grand Haven Area Public Schools, and also taught children with Downs Syndrome at the Haven Center. She was a real estate agent for a short time for Rycenga’s Real Estate in the late 1970’s. In 1972, she joined Ottawa County Community Mental Health until 1986. She spent her last several years of service once again making visits to Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital as an Ottawa County Liaison. She and her husband, Larry, enjoyed traveling and spending time together. After retirement, they became passionate about genealogy research. They joined the local group of researchers as well as many others, further afield. Mary also served on the Board of the North Ottawa Council on Aging and was a member of the Lakeland Painters Club. Mary enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching basketball games, especially the Detroit Pistons. Mary will be lovingly remembered and missed by her daughter, Becky (Chris VanBennekom) Park of Grand Haven; sons, Jeffrey Park of Grand Haven and Timothy Daniel (Sharon) Park of Grand Ledge; grandchildren, Douglas, James, and Zoe VanBennekom; several nieces and nephews; and dear friend and caregiver, Lisa Bergman. A Graveside Memorial Service for Mary will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be given to Hospice of North Ottawa Community or the Loutit District Library. Donations may be made to: Hospice of North Ottawa Community 1309 Sheldon Road, Grand Haven MI 49417 Tel: 1-616-846-2015 Web: supportnochs.org Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven MI 49417 Tel: 1-616-842-5560 Web: loutitlibrary.org

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Janet Simpson Park October 27 1927 June 27 2019 (age 91).

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Death notice for the town of: Grand Haven, state: Michigan

death notice Mary Janet Simpson Park October 27 1927 June 27 2019 (age 91)

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