Evelyn Marie Lynch, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at The Sanctuary at St. Mary’s. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the loving care she received from the staff at the Sanctuary. Evelyn was born on May 3, 1927 in Grand Rapids and was a lifelong resident here. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, enjoyed Golf, the beach at Lake Michigan and above all, adored and cherished her grandchildren. Evelyn retired in 1992 from St. Mary’s Hospital where she was a registered nurse and was a huge University of Michigan fan.
Surviving are four children; Mari Jo (John) Mester, Michael (Melonie Ice) Lynch, James (Kelli) Lynch and Amy (Ken) Abare; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Joe and Mike Mester, Bobby Lynch, and Nick, Allison and Ben Abare. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lynch in 1977 and also three brothers, Larry, Don, Richard and sister, Marilyn. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Rd., Grand Rapids, with The Rev. Tom Page as celebrant. The family will receive friends at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave. N.E., Grand Rapids on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 p.m. The family will also receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
In memory of Mrs. Lynch, please consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society or to the Kent County Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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