1927
Marilyn
2016
Marilyn Morse
April 4, 1927 — January 13, 2016
Marilyn S. Morse passed gently on the morning of January 3, 2016. She was born to O.W. and Vera Brownfield April 4, 1927, and grew up in Marshall. She married Arthur (Buss) Morse in 1948 and together they made their home in Battle Creek where together they raised their sons while owning and operating Verona Electric, Inc.
She was a dedicated and loving mother to her sons Thomas of Battle Creek and Ben of Florida, and an equally loving mother-in-law and friend to their wives Connie and Brenda. She was an adoring and adored “Bubbe” to her grandchildren, Aaron and Laura of Oklahoma, Teej of New York, and Kelly and Neil (Stefanie) of Florida, as well as her great-grandchildren Kayla, Tyler, Kenna, and Grace.
At various times in her full and rich life, Marilyn was a fine cooker of fish; Pennfield bandbooster; member and social chair of the Singapore Yacht Club in Saugatuck; mean boat drink mixer after long days fishing and diving in the Florida Keys; lover of all animals (except snakes) but especially her dogs; square dancer and rodeo gal; charter member of the Battle Creek Subnormals; fun-loving bowler; ink-using crossword puzzler; deer hunter, square dancer, horse handler; saintly and loyal caregiver to Buss before his death in 2006; fan of Mario Lanza and all the great tenors; correspondent with president Gerald Ford; collector of clowns, Crockpots, Blue Willow, concrete angels, and pelicans; lover of Crocodile Dundee; pool party hostess; organist at her legendary Christmas Eve parties where everyone fell on their knees during her rendition of O Holy Night. Above all, Marilyn loved meeting people and new adventures. Her sunny outlook on life was contagious.
Marilyn’s life will be celebrated at a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calhoun County Medical Care facility, where she received excellent and loving care for the past few years, or to the Nature Conservancy.
Arrangements by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home www.henryfuneralhome.org
She was a dedicated and loving mother to her sons Thomas of Battle Creek and Ben of Florida, and an equally loving mother-in-law and friend to their wives Connie and Brenda. She was an adoring and adored “Bubbe” to her grandchildren, Aaron and Laura of Oklahoma, Teej of New York, and Kelly and Neil (Stefanie) of Florida, as well as her great-grandchildren Kayla, Tyler, Kenna, and Grace.
At various times in her full and rich life, Marilyn was a fine cooker of fish; Pennfield bandbooster; member and social chair of the Singapore Yacht Club in Saugatuck; mean boat drink mixer after long days fishing and diving in the Florida Keys; lover of all animals (except snakes) but especially her dogs; square dancer and rodeo gal; charter member of the Battle Creek Subnormals; fun-loving bowler; ink-using crossword puzzler; deer hunter, square dancer, horse handler; saintly and loyal caregiver to Buss before his death in 2006; fan of Mario Lanza and all the great tenors; correspondent with president Gerald Ford; collector of clowns, Crockpots, Blue Willow, concrete angels, and pelicans; lover of Crocodile Dundee; pool party hostess; organist at her legendary Christmas Eve parties where everyone fell on their knees during her rendition of O Holy Night. Above all, Marilyn loved meeting people and new adventures. Her sunny outlook on life was contagious.
Marilyn’s life will be celebrated at a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calhoun County Medical Care facility, where she received excellent and loving care for the past few years, or to the Nature Conservancy.
Arrangements by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home www.henryfuneralhome.org
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