Gerry was born in Traverse City December 5, 1928 to Gerald and Mary (Lambert) Yorks. She attended Traverse City Schools. On June 5, 1947 she married Frank Endres. She worked at Burwoods and retired from Sara Lee at the age of 72.
She enjoyed family gatherings, sewing, taking care of her home and the birds. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed winters in Florida with her sister, Joan, where she made many new friends.
Gerry is survived by her children Mary (Duane) Lautner of Traverse City, Michael (Donna) Endres of Lake Ann, David (Chris) Endres of Traverse City, and Chris Collins of Grawn; her grandchildren Gary, Andrea, Skyler, Bryon, Melissa, David, Matthew, Mark, Jason and Scott; her great-grandchildren Tasha, Jonathon,Trip, Brayden, Kaelyn, Amelia, Lauryn, Emma, Jersie, Landon, Alec, and Evan; one great-great-grandson Clayton; brother Robert Yorks of New York; sister Joan Brow of Lakeland, Florida; 2 half-brothers Stanley Yorks and Marshall Yorks.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frank Jr.; her brother Bill; and her sister Sonja.
A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 4 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Grawn United Methodist Church, 1260 W. Silver Lake Rd, in Grawn. A luncheon is planned immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice, 1150 Medical Campus Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684.
Please visit Gerry’s online memorial at www.covellfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.
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