Jody Ann Buiten's Obituary
Stanwood- Jody Ann (Denslow) Buiten 57, of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly, July 27, 2013 while vacationing with her husband and friends on Mackinac Island. She was born in Stanwood on November 12, 1955, the daughter of Clifford and Leolabell "Billie" Denslow. Jody graduated in 1973 from Morley Stanwood High School. She worked at General Motors in Grand Rapids for over 20 years and managed Brindle Insulation since 1990. Jody was the Stanwood Village Clerk for many years. She loved to cook and entertained the family at all the holidays. She enjoyed hosting card parties and loved her dogs. Jody enjoyed playing softball for many years. Jody is survived by her husband Jack, one sister, Linda Huntey of Stanwood, two brothers; Ronald and Paul Denslow both of Stanwood, sisters-in-law; Judy Wike, Sandy (Ed) Dantuma , Jill (Marc) Gelina and Beth Lekinta plus several cousins, nieces and nephews. Jody was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Dewitt Denslow and brother-in-law William Huntey. A memorial service for Jody will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Stanwood Church of Christ with Pastor Max Lee officiating. Her family will greet friends on Thursday at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue Coalition of Mecosta County
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