Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Purdy, Marilyn (Stebbins) August 23, 2018
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. Aug. 25, 2018

MARILYN (BROWN) PURDY
Marilyn passed away Wed., Aug 23, 2018 at age 84 in Boyne City, MI. at home
surrounded by her family. She was born in Ionia, MI on July 16th 1934, the daughter of Maurice
and Evelyn Stebbins. She was a giving daughter, sister, mother and wife. Marilyn
graduated from Saranac High School and Michigan State University. She was active in 4-H both
as a club member and leader; and taught in several Michigan elementary schools, Marilyn 
especially enjoyed her years as owner of the Boyne City Motel in the 70's and 80's. 
It was here that several years of dedicated hard work produced a long list of lifetime
friendships. Making friends of customers was her key to success. Dear to her heart was time
employed at Gosha's/Mary's of Boyne (Dress shop).She was a lifelong member of the Methodist
faith.

Marilyn is survived by husband Bill Purdy, daughter Sheri (Mike) Bates of Grand
Marais, MI., sons Steve Carpenter of Fruitland Park, Florida, and Tom (Laura) Carpenter of
Traverse City, Michigan; along with several grand children and great-grandchildren in both
Michigan and Florida. Sister Ann (Gerald) Bremer of Shreveport, La., Uncle Arlen (Maybelle)
Brooks of Clarksvile, MI.

Graveside service will be held Wed. Aug, 29, 2018, 1:00 pm at the Easton cemetery
with Pastor Nancy Patera officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren
Hospice of Petoskey, Michigan or donor's choice. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home
of Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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