Anna Stinson obituary, 2004

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from the Michigan Record Eagle, 15 Feb 2004


INTERLOCHEN - Anna L. 'Ann' Stinson, 86, of Interlochen, formerly of Traverse City, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Tendercare. She was born in Mt. Holly, N.J., on Feb. 11, 1918, the daughter of Henry H. and Pearla Mae (Nixon) Swain. Ann married John J. Stinson on Jan. 29, 1938, in Bordentown, N.J. Ann was a beautician and worked for East Field Beauty shop, along with being a homemaker. She was a member of the Golden Fellowship Senior Citizens group and attended the Grace Episcopal Church. Ann had a green thumb, and enjoyed growing house plants. She also enjoyed cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting and crafts. She truly loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years, John J. Stinson of Interlochen; two daughters, Judith Ann (Charles) Kitchel of Grand Rapids, and Patricia Lynn (James) Shooks of Central Lake; her son, Michael Henry (Gwen) Stinson of lnterlochen; nine grandchildren, Molly Shooks Hybl, Sarah Shooks, Emily Shooks Muser, Rebecca Shooks Graham, Joshua John Kitchel, Meggan Leah Stinson, Jakob Joseph Stinson, Katie May Stinson and Michael Mac Stinson; nine great-grandchildren, Hannah, Katie, Erin, Adam, Jessica, Matthew, Caleb, Haley and Brenden; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister. Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Louis Grettenberger officiating. Burial will take place in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to Green Lake Township Emergency Medical Services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Homes, Traverse City

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