Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Thelen, Gay L. (Blakely) 2000
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Lakewood News, 1 Aug 2000

Gay L. Thelen, age 46, of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with her Lord early
Friday morning, July 28, 2000.  Gay was born on April 16, 1954 in Hastings, the
daughter of Clare and Joy (Hampel) Blakely.  She was a lifetime resident of Lake
Odessa and was a graduate from Lakewood High School in 1972.

Gay was active in the Lake Odessa community and for many years enjoyed her
participation with crafts and Art In The Park.  She also was one of the founders
of Christmas Around Town in Lake Odessa.

Gay had a special heart for children and had opened her home to many.  Her
involvement and membership at Lakewood United Methodist Church was a continual
source of strength.  At all times, Gay’s family and friends were very special to
her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clare, on September 25, 1971.  Gay is
survived by her children, Theodore Clare, Katie Joy, Adam Lee, Dustin James,
Corey Michael, and Brittany Rachelle; her mother, Joy Blakely; her brothers and
sisters, Bruce and Debra Blakely, Randall and Shirley Blakely, Kelly Blakely,
Jayne Blakely, and Carol Scheidt; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and
cousins; and her special friends, Cindy and Tom Green, and DeeAnn and Martin
Bautista.  Gay’s family is deeply appreciative of the love and care shown by all
her many loving friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 31, 2000 at the Lakewood United
Methodist Church.  Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery.  Memorial
contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church or “Friends
Of” … Cancer Benefit.  Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in
Lake Odessa.


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