In loving memory of

Mary Leona Oudsema
September 12, 1948 - June 16, 2022

Oudsema, Mrs.
Mary Leona
Muskegon, Michigan


Mrs. Mary Leona (Taylor) Oudsema, age 73, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was born on September 12, 1948, to Wilford and Jenola (Ross) Taylor in Muskegon, Michigan. After graduating from Muskegon High School she was the first in her family to go to college, earning her degree in social work from Grand Valley State College and launching her career of helping others, especially women and children in need.


SURVIVORS
Mary was blessed with two children, Peter (Courtney) Oudsema of Troy and Emily Oudsema of Muskegon. Her greatest pride and joy were her grandsons, August "Gus" and Griffin. Mary is also survived by her big brother, Carl Taylor, of Laporte, Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews to whom she was a guidepost, inspiration, and friend.
She was preceded in death were her parents, sister Barbara, for whom she was a bone marrow donor, brother Robert, and her dearest friend Marjorie.


SERVICE
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday 23rd of June, 2022 from 12:00 PM- 1:30 with a luncheon immediately following services.

VISITATION
Thursday, 23rd of June, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon.

MEMORIAL: Harbor Hospice Foundation.

Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon

Tributes

Jenny Biczak wrote on Jun 21, 2022:

"Sending you love and light, Emily. Your mom was a wonderful woman and also raised one. "

Paula Ray wrote on Jun 17, 2022:

"Hugs to you, Em. Love you....P"

Kevin Rumsey wrote on Jun 16, 2022:

"Pete and Emily, I unfortunately know the pain you are feeling at this most difficult time. It will ease as time goes on, but it will never go away. Keep fond memories in your mind and she will always be with you. Aunt Mary., My heart is broken. As the Bone Marrow donor for Mom, you gave us 13 more years with our Mom, a debt that could never be repaid. I love you and you will with me forever. Rest in Peace, Love Kevin"