Marian P. Tennant
Died Feb. 3, 2017
SUTTONS
BAY – Marian P. Tennant, 87, of Suttons Bay and formerly of Lenawee Co., passed
away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.
Marian
was born on Jan. 21, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Frances
(Tallman) Pennington. On Nov. 7, 1953 at Tecumseh Presbyterian Church,
she married Mac E. Tennant, who survives.
Marian
graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1948 and Henry Ford Hospital School of
Nursing in 1951. She worked at Herrick Hospital, Bixby Hospital, and for
a doctor’s office. She was a proud member of the Henry Ford Hospital
Nurses Alumni Association. Marian was a fifty-year survivor of breast
cancer. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society, Reach to Recovery,
Hospice of Lenawee, and was a guide at Hidden Lake Gardens.
Marian
enjoyed camping, traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada, crocheting, birding,
wildflowers, and taking nature walks. She absolutely loved her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were her pride and joy.
In
addition to her husband of 63 years, Marian is survived by her children, Mark
(Edith) Tennant of Lynden, WA, Barbara (Pat) Burguard of Northport, David
(Jemma) Tennant of Milford, OH, and Mary (David) Hovest of Lake Leelanau; granddaughters,
Brynna (Renato Marimon), Erin (Corey) Jenison, and Dylan Burguard, Rita (Thomas) Schneider, and Rachel (Jordan) Harmelink; step-granddaughters, Tracie (Jeff)
Causey, Jamie (Dustin) Nimmo; siblings, Zoe Ann Ragsdale, Howard (Ada)
Pennington, Erwin (Darylene) Pennington, and Louise (Don) Hessel; a
brother-in-law, John (Shirley) Tennant; 5 step-great-grandchildren and 2
great-grandsons.
She
was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Charles Ragsdale, a sister-in-law,
Dorothy Pennington, and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Madelyn and Bob Fogg.
A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Keswick
United Methodist Church with the family greeting friends one hour prior to the
service. Burial will take place at Deerfield Township Cemetery at a later
date.
Memorials
may be directed to Hospice of Lenawee at www.hospiceoflenawee.org and Keswick United
Methodist Church at www.keswickumc.com
Arrangements
are with the Martinson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau.
I knew Mrs. Tennant when she worked Palmer II at Bixby Hospital. I enjoyed working with with her. I still put the crocheted bells she gave on my tree every Christmas! I am sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteFrom the Sharrock family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Marian was such a special person. Mom and Dad always enjoyed your Mom and Dad's visits and your Mom's letters. It meant so much to all of us. She will be greatly missed. Hugs to all of you. c/o Shellie Lott
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry and shocked to hear of Marian's passing. She was a high school classmate and dear friend for over 75 years. Ardyth Mohr
ReplyDeleteWe were privileged to have Marian as a neighbor for a short time. She and Mac were always so friendly and kind, especially to our kids. If there was ever a newspaper article or a photo involving our family she would have, we would receive it in the mail.
ReplyDeleteMarian will be missed however her kindnesses will live on forever.
Our love and prayers for comfort and strength go out to Mac and her family.
Love, Duane, Vicki, Nicholas & Andrew Amato
I am so sorry to hear of Marian's passing. I have admired her for the 70 plus years I have known her. She was so kind and thoughtful. Always thinking of others! My prayers are with you all. Jeanette (Daniels) Feight
ReplyDeleteDear Mac, I just heard from Dutch this morning about Marian's passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. You and Marian were my favorite tenants at York Condominiums. I always enjoyed visiting you when I had a chance and loved receiving your rent check because Marian always included a note to let me know how things were going and how both of you were doing. She was truly a special lady and a loving wife. May the Lord embrace you with comfort as you grieve her loss and give you peace knowing she is now in His glorious presence. Loving regards, Cathy L. Ryan.
ReplyDeleteMac, I just heard about Marian's passing. How often she encouraged me and others with her wit, warmth, and generosity. She is a genuine Christian, through and through. She is as precious to Jesus as she is to you and we will see her again; and that is our hope in Jesus. We can count on God, He can't lie. May God bring you comfort and peace at this time.
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