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March 25, 2016
A. Kathleen Livingston
A. Kathleen Livingston
Died March 24, 2016
SUTTONS BAY – Alice Kathleen Livingston, 86, of Suttons Bay, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her home with family at her side.
Kathleen was born on Nov. 12, 1929 on the family homestead in Bingham Twp., the daughter of Ivan C. and Mary A. (Rader) Livingston. She attended Donny Brook School and was a graduate of Suttons Bay High School in 1947. In 1949 she began her career in banking at State Bank in Suttons Bay and, 39 years later, retired from Old Kent (now known as 5/3rd). She lived on the family farm her entire life and was also a lifelong cherry farmer, running the farm up until the end of her life. Kathleen was a hardworking woman with a will as strong as her heart.
A wonderful woman who enjoyed hunting for treasures at garages sales, Kathleen was also known to attend many auctions. Furthermore, she had a knack for hosting memorable family dinners – and was renowned for her specialty pies and cookies. Her creativity was also exemplified by her talents at crocheting and sewing.
Kathleen is survived by her nieces, Lori (Ken) Pease and Kayla (Brad) Thomas; nephews, Edward Send, Mark (Esther) Send, and Allen Livingston; grand-nieces, Kelli, Trisha, and Kelsey; grand nephews, Andrew and Jason; and a great-grandnephew, Kevin; sister, Helena Send; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Livingston.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ivan Robert “Bob” and Irvin Livingston; brother-in-law, Edward Send; and nephew, Michael Livingston.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at 11 a.m. also at the funeral home with a visitation one hour prior. Rev. Patricia Haas will officiate. Burial will be at Keswick Maple Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Suttons Bay/Bingham Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 280, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jessica Paquette and staff and to Munson Hospice for their compassionate care of Kathleen.
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We will miss your wit and smile. John and Teresa Forton
ReplyDeleteKathleen always seemed to have her hand on the pulse of the community.
ReplyDeleteHer kindness shown in her smile and a wink that acknowledged she knew exactly what you were saying or trying to say.
We will miss you and we will remember your kindness and wisdom you showered on all whom encountered you. May we all continue in these footsteps where you left off.
Tom and Cecilia Hamer
A quick wit, positive outlook, and generous nature were among Kathleen's attributes. It was always a pleasure to chat with her when our paths crossed at yard sales. I will miss her.
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