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1918 - 2007
Age: 89
McGOWAN, Gertrude E.
S. Exchange St.
Lawrence
Passed away Tuesday morning, April 17, 2007 at Tendercare of Westwood, Kalamazoo. Gertrude was born March 28, 1918 in Dowagiac, MI the daughter of the late Harold and Pearl (Michael) Myrkle. She loved cooking, knitting and gardening. On November 1, 1940 in Lawrence, MI Gertrude was united in marriage to Milan L. McGowan who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Luanne (Gary) Austin of Lawrence; son, Randy McGowan of Lawrence; 2 grandchildren, Sherri Austin of Saugatuck and Scott Austin of Gull Lake; 1 great grandson, Peyton Austin of Gobles; niece, Sandra Conrad ; sister-in-law, Evelyn Myrkle both of Dowagiac; special cousin, Phyllis Hemenway of Decatur. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda McGowan; and a brother, Gordon Myrkle; Family will receive friends Friday 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Adams Funeral home, Paw Paw where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Kasper of the Dowagiac United Methodist Church officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Quick Response Team or the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Dick Small
smalldick69@gmail.com
Friday September 7, 2007 at
5:42 PM
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I didn't know Ms. McGowan well. Her son-in-law is an excellent teacher. Her grandchildren are wonderful people. Her granddaughter is a great teacher too. Ms. McGowan most likely had some influence on those wonderful people and should get credit for their being so wonderful. My heart goes to her family.
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Delores Brooks Ball
Friday April 20, 2007 at
12:38 PM
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Luanne and Family,
I am thinking of you.
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Carolyn Voogd
Thursday April 19, 2007 at
10:36 AM
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Dear Luanne and Gary,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother, Luanne. I will try to be at the Memorial Service tomorrow. I will always remember your mother's wonderful laugh. She was a sweetheart! No matter how old our mother's get or how old we get, it is always extremely difficult. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Carolyn and Terry Voogd
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Barrie W. Chapman
Wednesday April 18, 2007 at
8:59 PM
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Dear Luanne,Gary and family;
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know she will be in your hearts forever and you will have many wonderful memories to carry with you. Please accept my sympathy for you loss.
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Greg & Elaine Myrkle
greg@copper.net
Wednesday April 18, 2007 at
7:57 PM
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Luanne, Gary and Randy, so sorry for your loss. I only wish we could be there. Just know that we are both thinking of you. Your Mom was a very special lady. She always had a way of bringing a smile to a face. And that's something I'll never forget about her.
Greg
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