Margery R. Des Jardens (Mueller)

Kawkawlin, Michigan

Our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully early Saturday, July 4, 2015 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude (Wendt) Mueller was born on September 2, 1929 in Bay City, MI and has remained a lifelong resident. Margery was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, served as a chair of the offering committee and was a member of the altar guild. She worked for many years at Dr. McFarland’s office and a variety of other places over the years. Margery had a great love for her family, she lived a rich full life, was always happy, she enjoyed her life at the beach, and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Margery devoted many hours volunteering with the Close Knit Hugs Group, United Way and the Meals on Wheels Program. She was one of the biggest fans of Detroit Tigers Baseball, also enjoyed knitting, traveling, fishing and gardening.

On July 30, 1954 she married her husband of 59 years, Robert J. Des Jardins who was her best friend and confidant and he passed away December 24, 2013. Their long loving marriage produced five daughters; Jean R. (Steve) Wesolowski, Lynne M. (Kevin) Taylor, Mary Jo (Jon) Burgiel, Kay A. (Scott) Boyce and Patti A. Des Jardins who preceded her in death. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Brad (Becky) Wesolowski, Kyle Wesolowski, Kate Margery Taylor, Kurtis Taylor, Jay Burgiel, Andy Burgiel, Alec Boyce and Corey Boyce, two great grandchildren; Blake Robert Wesolowski and Bennett Thomas Wesolowski one brother and two sisters-in-law; Gerald and Carolyn Mueller and Betty Des Jardins and many dear friends.The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to McLaren Hospice for the unending, loving care they extended to Margery and her family during the time they cared for her.

Funeral and Committal Service and Committal Services will take place Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel C. Meckes with private interment following in Floral Gardens Cemetery. The family will be present at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. to receive family and friends on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Margery will be taken to the church on Friday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. For those planning an expression of Sympathy the family asks that you consider a memorial to Faith Lutheran Church or the Wishes of the Family. www.gephartfuneralhome.com

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