Adel Marie Almy age 90 passed away on May 3, 2006. Adel lived on a farm near Coral until 3 years ago when she suffered a stroke and has resided at Spectrum Health United Memorial Long Term Care Unit since that time.
She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 27, 1915 to Rasmus and Hattie (Balzell) Christensen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Carroll C. Almy.
She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Hansing Clary (Jack R.Clary) and Sheila Ward. She is also survived by her siblings, Lucile Newell and Gene (Betty ) Christensen, her sister in law Thelma Whitwam and her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, William (Patti) Hansing and Lynn, Daniel (Roxanne) Hansing, Danielle and Jack Wayne, Craig (Michelle)Ward , Dylan and Dean and various nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jack C. (Claire) Clary and Jack Morgan, Jennifer(Mitchell)Balingit and Katherine and Johanna and step great grandson Max Clary. She was preceded in death by step grandson Dr. John R. Clary.
Adel’s greatest joy in life was enjoying her husband, home, children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had expansive domestic skills and lavished her time, caring and thoughtful ways on all who knew her. She was very knowledgeable of gardening and the out of doors and imparted that interest to all she came in contact with who were interested.
In accordance with Adel’s wishes cremation has already taken place and a memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Trufant on Sunday May 7, 2006 at 4 PM with Rev. Aaron I. Sorrels officiating. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services. Private burial will be in West Pine Cemetery, Coral.
Those who desire can make donations to Visiting Nurse Foundation - Hospice, 1401 Cedar NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 or Trufant Friends Charity group in care of Hurst Funeral Home, 1801 W. Washington Greenville, 48838.
