Marilyn Jeanne Hosford

Marilyn was a graduate of Creston High school and went on to become a devoted wife and mother to her family. She married her sweetheart, Darrell L. Hosford in 1952 and the couple spent 50 wonderful years together until his passing in 2002. In her free time she enjoyed going to casinos, traveling, working in her yard planting flowers, going out to eat, and watching the Detroit Lions. She and her daughter, Kathy, had a close relationship and would always spend time together. They would take trips every year and often went on cruises to Hawaii and the Caribbean. She also cherished her family time on the holidays, especially with her daughter, Susan. The two always made sure to make every birthday and holiday a special one. Marilyn would always do whatever she could to help others. She was always giving her time or making donations to charities. She loved her family and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her son, Scott, and his wife, Kristy, watching the grandchildren at all of their events, making sure to always cheer them on from the sidelines. Her kind spirit and giving nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Marilyn was preceded in death by: husband, Darrell Hosford; brother, Robert Shadowens; and niece, Cheryl Stowe.

Marilyn is survived by: children, Susan Hosford, Scott (Kristy) Hosford, and Kathy Hosford; grandchildren, Elise (Brian) Ngo, Derek Hosford, and Brent Hosford; many nieces and nephews; close friends, Luica McMillan and Amy Erhart; as well as, many other special friends, and neighbors- who she loved so much!

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 2pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. A Funeral Service will be held the following day, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am, also at the funeral home. The family will welcome guests one hour prior to the start of the service. The family would like to invite all those in attendance to a luncheon at Frederik Meijer Gardens, 1000 E. Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, following the services at the funeral home. Marilyn will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:00pm.

The family would like to thank the staff of Beacon Hill at Eastgate for their compassionate care of Marilyn in her final days. She greatly enjoyed her three years at Beacon Hill and loved all the staff. Memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hill at Eastgate in Marilyn’s honor.