Age 89 of Farmington MI, quietly departed this earth for the great kitchen in the sky on February 14, Valentine's Day, 2010. Her cheerfulness, kindness, boundless optimism, fashion sense and fabulous cooking will be missed by daughters Linda Heard and Nancy Youngdahl.

Predeceased by husband of
54 years Alex. In addition to her two daughters, she is survived by grandsons Michael (Cheryl) and David (Tina) Heard, great-grandchildren Melinda, Allison, Lexi, Landon and Weston, sister Britta Mather and two nephews, Steven (Jean) Mather, and Robert (Margi) Nagy.

Born in Detroit, she was a resident of Farmington for 55 years, but remained a loyal "Detroiter" and Wayne State Alumni her entire life. She was a devoted home economics teacher, a dedicated runner, an eager church volunteer, an enthusiastic gardener, and a faithful friend, admired by many for her kind and generous nature. Her light will always shine.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 17th at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Farmington, 33112 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI 48336. Dr. Jeffrey R. Maxwell presiding.

Visitations will be on Monday from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, and after 10 a.m. at Church on Wednesday.

Burial will take place in Parkview Cemetery in Livonia.

Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Farmington or Botsford Foundation Fullness of Life Program.