Mary Ann was born February 21, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1944 in Warren, MI. She married the love of her life, Victor Michael Joseph Noelke, on October 8, 1949 in Van Dyke, Michigan. Mary Ann and Victor Noelke moved to Redmond, WA in 1956 where they raised their four sons, Robert, Gerald “Jerry,” Dennis, and Michael. Mary Ann and Victor retired in Lynden, WA. One of their fondest activities was traveling around the country with their 5th Wheel travel trailer. They traveled with their group of friends and had countless memories to share with the family . They were married for a remarkable 63 years until Victor passed away in 2012.
Mary Ann lived her life devoted to family and was loved by all who knew her. Grandma and Grandpa Noelke’s home in Lynden, as well as their condo at the Beachwood Resort in Blaine, WA were the favorite gathering spots for her sons and their children. Grandma will fondly be remembered by her nine grandchildren for her warm hugs, stories about the “good old days,” and the scent of her delicious home-cooked meals wafting in the air (her stuffed peppers were a crowd favorite).
She is preceded in death by her husband Victor Noelke, brothers Richard (Dick) Ogden and Clayton (Buddy) Ogden, and sons Robert, Dennis, and Gerald Noelke. She looked forward to reuniting with her husband and sons after her passing; she requested a rendering of this reunion at the pearly gates which was drawn by her granddaughter Michelle Noelke. She is survived by her son Michael and daughter-in-law Valerie Noelke, grandchildren James, Ryan, Kevin, Jennifer, Jerry, Michelle, Victor, Samantha, and Michael Jr. (M.J.)and great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Brett, Kalyn, Harper, Clara, Dennis, and Maimouna. One month before her passing, Mary Ann celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by many of her children, grandchildren and great-children.
Mary Ann’s memorial will be held at the Eagle’s Club 11440 Avondale Rd NE Redmond, WA on May 14, 2022 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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