Marjorie Haney

Marjorie Elaine (Lawton) Haney, age 57, of Holland, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. age 57, of Holland, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of George & Beverly (Schelb) Lawton, she was born on November 29, 1959 in Frostburg, MD. A graduate of Watervliet High School and Grand Valley State University, Marj was the "church lady" at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Holland, where she was employed, and volunteered, for many years. She met her future husband, Tim, at Lake Louise United Methodist Camp. and they married in 1979. Together they raised four children in Zeeland, before moving to Holland's northside in 2015. Marj passed away most unexpectedly following a brief, but intense, struggle with an aggressive form of uterine cancer. Surviving are her husband, and those children, Geoffrey (Michelle) Haney of Zeeland, Allison (Koen) De Vuyst of Fishers, Indiana, Miranda (Adam) Swisher of Portage, and Jillian Haney of Niles; parents, George & Beverly Lawton; sister, Kathi (Bruce) Owens; brothers, Geoff (Joan) Lawton, Greg Lawton, and Gerald (Trina) Lawton; her angels - grandchildren, Carter, Nolan and Elora Haney, all of Zeeland; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Marj's life will be celebrated with a very informal gathering in the fellowship hall of FUMC, 57 W. 10th St. on Sunday, September 10, starting at 4:00 PM. Anyone and everyone who knew Marj is invited to share this time together. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Marj's memory to Lake Louise (lakelousiecommunity.org), or FUMC. Marj's family is grateful to all who shared her life. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marjorie Haney, please visit our flower store.