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Marilyn Jeanne Rhodes Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1932 - 2005 Age: 73 RHODES, Marilyn Jeanne County Road 374 Paw Paw Passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 10, 2005, at Heartland Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Marilyn was born March 29, 1932, in Hartford MI, daughter of the late Pearl and Lela (Challams) Myers. She was a 1950 graduate of Hartford High School. Marilyn entered Borgess School of Nursing in the fall of 1950 and completed her Nursing school in the summer of 1953. In May 1953 she married Bill Rhodes in Long Beach California. She returned home, completed nursing school, and became the office nurse for Dr. Paul Boothby. Upon Bill's return from the navy, they settled in Paw Paw and raised five children. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Bill, of 52 years, and children, Greg (Barb), Randy (Sue), Brent (Pam) Brad (Sue) and Tara Lynn. This family produced the dirty dozen, twelve of the best grandkids in town, including Katie (Will) of Indianapolis, Travis, Sarah, Sierra, Tyler, Zach, Megan, Chelsey, Jake, Luke, Nick, & Audrey all of the Paw Paw and Mattawan area. Marilyn not only raised this family but found time to work as a nurse in Long Beach Hospital in CA., LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw and at the Paw Paw Medical Group. She also found time to work with scouts and sports groups in Paw Paw. No one washed more uniforms than Marilyn did. She is also survived by sister-in-laws, Alleyne Myers, Mary Ann Evans, Carol Rhodes and brother-in-laws, Donald Drake, Gene Rhodes, and Jim Evans, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Joyce (Don) Drake and Beverly Myers and a brother, Norman Myers, all of Hartford. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Monday 11 a.m. with Rev. Bob Lynch officiating. Interment will be in Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Van Buren County, Parkinson Disease Association, Alzheimer’s Association or the Paw Paw United Methodist Church.

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There are currently 4 condolences.

Jim Rogers frenchJ@gvsu.edu Monday November 14, 2005 at 7:49 AM

I have fond memoriews of Marilyn which include her asking me to a freshman dance in algebra class.

Bob and Bev Brooks oldnurseb@surfbest.net Sunday November 13, 2005 at 1:05 AM

Thinking of you at this difficult time and sharing in the loss of your loved one. We send our deepest sympathy. Bev & Bob Brooks

Linda Winters Katididb57@aol.com Saturday November 12, 2005 at 4:50 PM

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother. Marilyn was a wonderful woman and nurse. I knew her through my parents and her kids and she was a nurse at the Doc's office where our family went. Marilyn, you will be missed. I know God will hold you all in the palm of his loving hand. Please know I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and in my heart too. Sincerely, Linda {Brown} Winters

Barb Rathbun Olds gpo68@hotmail.com Saturday November 12, 2005 at 2:41 PM

Marilyn was a school pal of mine for many years at Wilder grade school and Hartford High. We had many great times at her parents home and with her sister Bev. She was a great friend and my sympathy goes out to her family. She is in Gods care.

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