Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Pickens, Marie L. (Hatch) November 24, 2006
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Hasting's Reminder-Tues. December 5, 2006

MARIE L. PICKENS
Lake Odessa Marie L.Pickens, aged 91, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday 
afternoon, November 24, 2006.

Marie was born in Jackson, on June 23, 1915 to George Nelson and Mary Ann 
(Mason) Hatch.

She had been an active part of the Lake Odessa community for many years and 
made contributions in countless ways. She led an active and vibrant life, 
even after she began to lose her eyesight in 1976.

Marie was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa, had 
been a Rainbow Girl, was a charter member of the Lake Odessa Library Board, 
the Lake Odessa Historical Society and the Woodland Co-Op. She had served as 
the President of the Visually Impaired Persons Organization and was always 
supportive of the Lion's Club.

Marie had been an avid golfer, bowler, and bridge player, and had traveled 
the world.

She had received many awards for her generosity and citizenship.

Marie is survived by her children, Thomas (Phyllis) Pickens of Clarksville, 
Dr. Timothy (Mary Ellen) Pickens of Saline, Joy (James) Adams of Jackson, and 
Jill (Greg) Lieto of Muskegon; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 
sister-in-law, Ingrid Hatch of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; several nieces and 
nephews; and special friends, Rosann Sinke, Susie Cooley. and Duane Yager.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Dr. George Morse who had 
served as a dentist in Lake Odessa, and Clare Pickens who had owned the 
Pickens Funeral Home in Lake Odessa; brothers Clifford Hatch and James Hatch; 
and nephew, James Hatch, Jr.

The funeral service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, November 
28. Burial was in lakeside Cemetery.

The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Lake 
Odessa Depot Museum, Friends of the Library, or for the support of the youth 
programs at Central United Methodist Church.

Additional Comments:
Lakside Cem.-#14-1774

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