Gladstone, MI
Marguerite C. Girard, 97, of 112 South 6th Street, Gladstone, passed away Friday April 28, 2017 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba following a brief illness.
Marguerite was born December 22, 1919 in Gladstone, MI the daughter of Christopher and Pearl (Carr) Smith. She was raised in Gladstone where she graduated from Gladstone High School. Following graduation, Marguerite worked at the Busy Bee Cafe in Gladstone before working at the J.C. Penney Store for over 30 years.
Marguerite was united in marriage to Lowell Girard on May 4, 1940. They made their home in Gladstone where they raised their two children. She was a member of All Saints Church, the Gladstone Senior Center, and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa Indians.
Marguerite enjoyed playing cards with friends, going to bingo, and volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul. She and Lowell also enjoyed traveling in their retirement. Family was very important to her and she treasured spending time with them.
Marguerite is survived by her children: Chris (Margaret) Girard of Appleton, WI and Sandy DeShambo of Sheboygan, WI, 7 grandchildren: Kevin (Cathy) DeShambo, Paul (Shannon) DeShambo, Kristen (Matt) Doedens, Mary (Alaa) El Ghatit, David (Cheryl) DeShambo, Gretchen (Brian) Eychaner and Jamie (Todd) Pelot, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 step-great grandchildren, all who adoringly called her “Old Gram” and “Closet Gram”, numerous nieces and nephews, several cousins, wonderful neighbors: Janice, Denise and Terry, and many special friends.
Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lowell, grandson Adam Girard, sister June (Howard) Carlsen, son-in-law Ken DeShambo, and all of her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
According to her wishes, private graveside services will be held at a later date at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski of the All Saints Church officiating. A memorial fund will be established in Marguerite’s name for the Gladstone Senior Center. Donations may be mailed to the The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone who are assisting the Girard family with the service.