Mary Ann Hoffman Woodhouse passed on gracefully to God on Thursday, January 12, 2017 after 93 years of life rich in family, friends and adventure. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Woodhouse, Sr. She is survived by her children, Chris (Rob) Frans, Robert, Jr (Jodi TerMole) Woodhouse, Anne (Tim) Debelius, Charlie (Ann Monahan) Woodhouse, Tom Woodhouse, John (Patty) Woodhouse; grandchildren, Robbie (Julie) Frans, Christopher (Elise) Frans, Elizabeth (Brendan) Siereveld, Alison Woodhouse, Justine, Margaret and Peter Debelius, Matt, A.J., Jill and Colleen Woodhouse; great-grandchildren, John, Cassidy and Freddie Frans; sister-in-law, Mardi Murray; good friend, Sr. Aquinas Weber; caregivers, Dawn Dauer, Claire Davidson, Katie Harington and Mary Howell. The family will meet with friends and relatives Tuesday, January 17 from 3:00-6:00 PM at the O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd., SE and Wednesday one hour prior to the service at church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 18 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen Church, 750 Gladstone SE, Rev. Scott Nolan, presiding. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s Home, Development Office, 2355 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4415 or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, 200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
