Mary Louise (Hamilton) Jones, age 91, passed away May 3, 2026.
Mary was born February 2, 1935, the only child of Louis and Dorothy Hamilton. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University with a BS degree.
Mary was involved in teaching her entire life. She taught in Kalamazoo, MI, Elkhart, IN, Flint, MI, Burnips, MI, and Holland, MI. She retired from West Ottawa after spending 32 years in education. She was an active member of Beechwood Church. Serving as an Elder, Teacher, facilitator and many leadership roles.
She is survived by her husband Stanley and children: Karen and Ronald Postema of Gun Lake, MI and Maricopa, AZ, Mark and Cindy Jones of Holland, MI and Maricopa, AZ, Sharen Rembelski (deceased) and Ken Rembelski of Tempe, AZ, Kevin and Cheryl Jones of Holland, MI; grandchildren: Bryan and Leeann Postema of Miami Beach, FL, Daniel and Jenny Postema of Revena, MI, Chad and Brittnye Postema of Nashville, TN, Alicia and Shawn McAndrews of Jacksonville, FL, Aaron and Patty Jones of Holland, MI, Michael and Hannah Jones of Holland, MI, Arek Rembelski of Tempe, AZ, Mara Rembelski of Tempe, AZ, Allison and Jeff Rahman of South Haven, MI, Mitchell Jones of Chicago, IL; great grandchildren: Aiden Postema of Miami Beach, FL, Jackson and Kinsley Postema of Revena, MI, Parson Wyatt and Hannah Jones of Holland, MI, Anna and Brooke Postema of Nashville, TN, Ellinana and Ezra McAndrews of Jacksonville, FL, and Brooklyn and Simeon Jones of Holland, MI; deceased great granddaughter Bree Postema; 7 Nieces and 3 Nephews.
Mary was so blessed to be a cancer survivor (thank you, Lord)
Mary loved playing the piano which her dad purchased for her when she was 8 years old. He purchased the piano from the Estey Piano Company in his hometown of Bluffton, IN. She played for her classrooms, Sunday school, Church and often for children’s groups.
Mary enjoyed having many friends. She especially enjoyed her wonderful “Branches friends”. They met one day a week for many years. She loved entertaining-always had fun games and fun prizes. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her best friend Lolly.
Stan and Mary were able to purchase an old cottage on Lake Macatawa in 1969 which they renovated into their year around home. They lived on the lake for over 50 years where their children grew up on the water with boats and lake activities.
Stan and Mary owned a Company called Oshtemo Hill. It began on a hill in Oshtemo. There were offices in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Lansing. They sold the company in 2000 and took a retirement trip to the Holy Land in 2001.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Beechwood Church, 895 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland. Rev. Dave Lantz will be officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, May 15 at Beechwood Church. Memorial contributions may be given to Beechwood Church. Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes – Northwood Chapel.
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