Anna May Timmons, known also as Ann, Annie, Mom and Grandma, died January 19th at her home in Palm City, Florida. Her family was the center and joy of her life. She is survived by her beloved husband Clayton and their 2 daughters, Marta Timmons (husband Dennis Sparrow) and Carol Rearick (husband Douglas Rearick), as well as grandchildren Katie Rearick (wife Rachel Rearick), Sean, Maura and Mary Timmons. Also by their “heart adopted” son Zoran Zdravkovski and family.
Anna was born September 9, 1025 in Toledo, Ohio. She enrolled at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University), inducted into Mortar Board her junior year and received a B.S. degree in 1947. Anna taught math and physical education for 5 years in Farmington, Michigan where she met and married Clayton (Tim) Timmons. They celebrated their 66th anniversary last August 15th. Her brother, Herbert Metzger of Toledo, Ohio, predeceased her.
While raising their family she was active in and held offices in AAUW and Questers as well as offices in St. John Lutheran Church and regional and state Lutheran positions.
After her husband retired they made their permanent home on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Anna was Chairman of the Friends of the Mackinac Island Medical Center and on the Medical Board for 26 years. Along with her husband she also served on the Star Line Board (a ferry company that provides service to the Island). They both were active members of the Little Stone Church where she was Moderator for several years.
Because of her husband’s prolific garden, she was inspired to write a cookbook, “Zucchini, the Versatile Vegetable.”
In winter they lived in Palm City, Florida, and were members of Stuart Congregational Church where she was a chairman of the Outreach Board for 6 years.
Burial will be at Mackinac Island Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be sent to the Medical Center Fund c/o Mackinac Island Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1933, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
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