Eltha Marie Addington's Obituary
Big Rapids- Eltha "Marie" Addington, 75, of Big Rapids, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2013. Marie was born January 31, 1938 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Smith) Lewis, and attended Big Rapids Public Schools. On June 4, 1955, she married the love of her life, Ernie Addington, who preceded her in death in 2001. For 30 years, Marie worked at Ferris State University in food service and custodial services also. She raised two loving daughters, and loved visiting people. Marie was a fantastic cook (her specialty was scalloped potatoes), and enjoyed eating out. She was so loved and will be missed by her many friends and loving family. Marie is survived by her daughters Barbie (Dave) Shepherd of Reed City, Shelly (Craig) Gostlin of Morley; her only grandchild Tony (Amanda) Addington of Big Rapids; her great-grandchildren Breanna, Junior, and Emily; her sister Cheryl "Willie" Wicks of Kalamazoo; and her nephew John Wicks of Ann Arbor. Marie was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, a brother-in-law, and several nephews, aunts, and uncles. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with her family greeting friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Memorial contributions in Marie's name may be made for either Heartland Hospice or to the activities department at Altercare Nursing Center, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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