Time For Memory

Mary Lou Heaton

1942 - 2007

Mary Lou Heaton age 64 of Greenville died Wednesday evening at Spectrum Health United Memorial Greenville. She was born April 25, 1942 in Greenville to Russell “Rut” and Agatha Mount Wilson. Her parents have preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Greenville High School with the class of 1960. Out of High School she worked for C.J. Nye Agency and after raising her family she was employed as a teacher’s aid with Greenville Public Schools first at the Turk Lake School and then retired from Baldwin Heights School with 28 years of total service. She married Robert L. Heaton on May 7, 1966. She was a member of the 1st Congregational Church of Greenville , the Women’s Bowling Association, bowling for many years and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was an avid gardener helping many families with their plantings yearly. She enjoyed lighthouses and shared an eager interest with all of her collection of lighthouses.She was also a miniature enthusiast creating many pieces of miniatures for doll houses and room settings. She formerly belonged to the West Michigan Mini Associates showing her creations at several shows. Her greatest joy was working with children many years in the school and now her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Bob of Greenville, her daughter and husband Sally and Andy Ryan of East Tawas, MI and son Bob A. Heaton of Gowen, her grandchildren, Connor Ryan and Molly Ryan, her sister Ruth Louise Wilson of Greenville, sister-in-law Sally and Roger Coates of Greenville, Aunt, June Raymor of Greenville and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 21, 2007 at 1 PM from Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Jerrold T. Jones officiating. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or Hospice.

There are currently 34 condolences.

elias Sunday June 3, 2007 at 11:09 PM
sory

Kelly Ross Wednesday May 30, 2007 at 11:12 PM
Sally & family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God grand you peace, your classmate - Kelly

Carrie McCarthy ( Haight) Tuesday May 1, 2007 at 12:38 AM
to family, June Raymor is my great great grandmother. she is her neice of Mary Lou Heaton. I am sorry to hear . Pray for you and your family.

CHERYL KALTZ Friday April 27, 2007 at 8:14 PM
SAL, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU. YOUR MOM WAS A LADY WHO LOVED LIFE. I KN0W YOU WILL MISS HER. JOE'S MOM DIED IN JANUARY, SO I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH. TIME HEALS BROKEN HEARTS. NOT NECESSARILY QUICKLY, BUT IT HEALS. TAKE CARE. LOVE, CHERYL

Robert Balslev Monday April 23, 2007 at 9:55 PM
I will always remember Mary Lou's great smile,laugh and love of life represented by her daily positive actions and attitude. I never saw her in times of sorrow of which we all endure from time to time. I wish her family the best in this time of great confusion and transition. Regards, Bob Balslev

BillJohnson Sunday April 22, 2007 at 4:00 PM
My deepest condolences to the family of Mary Lou. She was a ray of sunshine for our class, and we are sorry to hear of her passing.

Bill Johnson Sunday April 22, 2007 at 3:55 PM


Jon and Alice Slezak Saturday April 21, 2007 at 6:14 PM
We were saddened to hear of Mary Lou's passing. She was always a ray of sunshine at Baldwin Heights. Her love of life, and especially of children, was evident each day. She was always willing to help whenever needed. She will be missed but we know she has a place with our Lord in heaven. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Val Vander Mark Saturday April 21, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Dear Heaton family, Well, we've lost a good one. Mary Lou and I worked together at Turk Lake when I first began teaching, and she was so friendly and helpful to me as a new teacher. And what a great sense of humor! She kept us all laughing. My kids also remember her fondly from Baldwin Heights. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit and memory will live on in so many hearts. Val (Schulz) Vander Mark

Kimberly (Cairns) Dreyer Saturday April 21, 2007 at 7:31 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not hear about it until too late and could not make it. My prayers are with all of you.

carmel Friday April 20, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Bob and Bob Jr., I am truly saddened for you both. You will be in my continued thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Trish Etcheverry Friday April 20, 2007 at 10:13 PM
Bob and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss, Mary Lou has been a very special part of Kari's life and a blessing to all who knew her. Ruth, Teri, Mike and Bill, I am thinking of you all and praying for you. Mary Lou was a spark of life to anyone who knew her, she brought laughter and fun wherever she was and was truly a blessing to us all.

Gloria Nye Friday April 20, 2007 at 10:08 PM
We were so sorry to hear about Mary Lou's passing. Although it has been many years since we last saw her, she was never forgotten because of her great sense of humor that made people laugh and smile whenever around her. Our special thoughts are with all of you. Gary and Gloria

Trish Etcheverry Friday April 20, 2007 at 10:06 PM


Tom Rydahl Friday April 20, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Bob, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Pam Jacques Friday April 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM
Dear Sally, Andy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your mom.

Nancy Briggs Master Friday April 20, 2007 at 4:36 PM
I am so sorry to hear about Mary Lou's passing. We sure had fun with her when we were kids! Our folks belonged to a supper club together, so the possibilities for mayhem were numerous. One summer night we,Ann, me, and Mary Lou were jumping on our beds upstairs, yelling and laughing hysterically. Boom, the beds broke! What a mess, but we just kept laughing. I remember that great laugh to this day. I treasure my memories of growing up in Greenville and having such nice friends who grew up to be fine adults. Mary Lou was one of those. Rest in peace and keep laughing in Heaven. We will miss you. God bless you and your family!

Lori & Dennis Bayn Friday April 20, 2007 at 2:17 PM
We are deeply sorry for your family. Remember,those we love live on in our memories. You are in our prayers.

Jim and Sam Kiblinger Friday April 20, 2007 at 2:16 PM
Sally, Losing someone we love is NEVER easy...you are in our prayers and may you find peace in knowing that your mother is in a better place and she will always be in your heart...A donation to the Cancer Society will be made in your mother's honor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Tim and Ellen St. aubin Friday April 20, 2007 at 2:12 PM
Each of you have been through a lot these past few weeks. God blees you. Tim and Ellen

Denny & Mary Look Friday April 20, 2007 at 1:46 PM
Sally and Andy, You are in our thoughts with the deaths of both parents. It doesn't matter how old they are when they pass, we still mourn and miss them. But one thing to remember, they are going "home".

Dionne and Barry Schley Friday April 20, 2007 at 1:32 PM
We are so sorry for your loss . . .

Wendy LaVoie Friday April 20, 2007 at 1:09 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cynde and Keith Martin Friday April 20, 2007 at 1:07 PM
We are thinking of you and wishing you strength and courage. Believe your mom is at peace.

Matt and Stacey Mochty Friday April 20, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Just know that many are thinking of and praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.

Kelly Mikulski Friday April 20, 2007 at 12:36 PM
I am so sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda del Rio Friday April 20, 2007 at 12:10 PM
As always you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant special peace and comfort! know that you are loved.

Laurie Jacot Friday April 20, 2007 at 12:09 PM
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.

Bill & Jolene Grusecki Friday April 20, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vicky L. Marlette (Leda Howell's granddaughter) Friday April 20, 2007 at 1:45 AM
What a blessing God gave us when he sent Mary Lou into your life, her laugh, her smile and that great sense of humor, made our burdens seem lighter. Take heart in knowing so many will remember her as a happy person they knew, not to be forgotten.

Linda Huppert Friday April 20, 2007 at 12:48 AM
Lou, I loved your sense of humor and your ability to laugh at yourself and to get others laughing with you. Your generous heart and loving spirit will live on in all of us that you have touched. Now go catch the big one. Linda

Jeff and Karn Orlowski Thursday April 19, 2007 at 11:48 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need.

Jack & Jo Weber Thursday April 19, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Mary Lou, your smile, laugh and sense of humor will be sorely missed.

Erv, Margaret and Alyssa Bradley & Family Thursday April 19, 2007 at 1:41 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this diffucult time. She will be greatly missed.

Printable Condolence Page