Fay L. Gradowski
Died Dec. 17, 2015
Died Dec. 17, 2015
Fay was born on January 29, 1937 in Flint, the daughter of Vern and Ardith Larson. On December 16, 1968, she married Virgil F. Gradowski, who preceded her in death on August 23, 1994.
Fay and Virgil moved to Leelanau County to fulfill a desire for open spaces and a hobby farm. It was here they raised kids, animals and a bountiful garden. After many years in Leelanau, Fay and Virgil took residence in the centennial Larson farm in Cherry Grove Twp. Fay devoted many years to improving the property. She enjoyed landscaping with rocks and plants. She took great pride keeping the farm in the family.
Fay worked at the Wexford Public Library for many years and enjoyed both patrons and co-workers.
At age 50, Fay took up distance running. She found great joy in this new pursuit. Later in life, she turned to long bike rides and walks with her beloved Golden Retriever, Jefferson.
Fay had many interests and talents that included sewing, weaving baskets, constructing Shaker boxes and refinishing and reupholstering furniture.
She will be remembered for her scratch-made angel food cake, scones and fabulous cheesecake.
She loved beautiful things: flowers, fabric and furnishings. She was particularly fond of her carefully curated collection of primitive antiques. She liked to read and follow politics.
She took great delight in her grandchildren, whether visiting museums with Jonathan in Grand Rapids or making pancakes and walking the beach with Addison and Ethan in DuBois.
Fay is survived by daughters, Lee Anne (Ron) Lawler of Beulah; Jennifer (Chad) Bufka of Northport; son, Dr. Joel (Cynthia) Gradowski of DuBois, PA; grandsons, Jonathan Lewandowski of Tamarac, FL; and Ethan Gradowski and granddaughter, Addison Gradowski of DuBois, PA.
A private graveside service will be held at the Larson Family Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Cherry Grove Church of the Nazarene, 8450 S. 29 Rd., Cadillac, MI or The UPMC Cancer Center Melanoma Program, Attn: Megan Boehm, UPMC Forbes Tower Suite 8084, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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