MACDONALD, Jane Porter
Kalamazoo
Formerly of Otsego
Passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2003 in Kalamazoo. Jane was born January
27, 1904 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Grant W. and Grace T. Porter. On
June 3, 1925, in Chicago, she married John M. Macdonald III. They lived in
many areas of the Midwest, moving to Otsego in 1947. She served as First
Reader of the Christian Science Society in Otsego for 19 years, and was a
member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Boston, MA. Jane was a
member of the Rebekah Lodge, Otsego Public Library, and the Order of
Eastern Star Otsego. She also served as the Past Grand Committee woman for
two Grand Chapters. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters and their
spouses, John M. (Joanne) Macdonald of Sarasota, FL, Grant W. (Marilyn)
Macdonald of Kalamazoo, Grace Alice Mashaw of Tangshan, China, Alma
(Arnold) Mabile of Vienna, VA; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1
great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband, John in 1977; and an infant grandson, Herb. Friends
may meet the family from 6 to 9 p.m. p.m. Friday at
Winkel Funeral Home
Otsego
where an Eastern Star service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. followed
by a Christian Science service with her son, Grant W. Macdonald
officiating. Interment will be at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Those
desiring may make memorial contributions to O.E.S. Chapter #169, Otsego or
the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Kalamazoo.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/7/2003. |
