Lorraine Mae Keesee, age 78 of Leighton Township,died Monday, June 2.
Princess Lorraine treasured her family above all else. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was famous for her baked beans, and three-cornered apple cakes. Her family and friends described her as an author in her own right. She spent many years journaling and writing poetry inspired by love and quick wit.
She nurtured the bond between Rick and their boys, encouraging them to hunt, fish, and tackle every project together. Her girls didn’t fall far from the tree, as her contagious sense of humor and sassy sarcasm is rooted in them both. Her family was inspired by her love for nature, baking, sewing, antiques, music, Snoopy, chocolate, and coffee.
An almost daily drive, which often ended with a turtle fudge sundae, or chocolate shake, ranked high on her list of things she enjoyed. She held each of us in a special place of her heart, loving us just as we are.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Rick; their children Jeff (Tracy) Keesee, Renee (Randy) Weatherwax, Vicki (Warren) Genther, Ricky (Xia) Keesee; grandchildren Joshua Keesee, Holly Keesee, Michael Dressler, Tad Dressler, Jessica (Peter) Bos, Brittani Dressler, Danielle (Nick) Pomeroy, Jacquelyn (Joe) Johnson, Breanna (Will) Ozeranic, Cade Hupp, Elijah Hupp, Forrest Keesee, Cole (Billie) Weatherwax, Dallas and Brody Genther; great-grandchildren Corbin Weatherwax, Rylee and Olivia Bos, Damion and Bentlie Wolters, Hannah, Haylee, and Jacob Johnson, Camden and Ayla Pomeroy, Zavier, Arianna, and Paxton Ozeranic; siblings Marie (Bob) BruinsSlot, Richard (Gay) Monroe, Frank (Sam) Monroe, Pauline (Dave) Cunigan; sisters-in-law Adele Monroe, Joan Fink, Joy (Gary) Vandemeer, Nancy (Rick) Brown, Annette Smith; special neighbors, the Ignatoski family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Esther Monroe; siblings Bobby (Virginia) Monroe, Paul (Birdene) Monroe, Gary and Larry Monroe; brother-in-law, Howard Smith.
A celebration of her life will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th Ave. Dorr. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, and one hour prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Hospice.
