This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SAMPSON, VANGENEP, WEAVER, NEWTON, WALSH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22605/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SAMPSON, Mary Lorraine (VanGenep) Mary was a generous, kind and artistic woman. She was an avid gardener, loved nature, animals and photography. She was born and raised in Michigan, but spent many years in Oregon. She took amazing scenic photographs in both states. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Weaver; granddaughter, Kerrie Weaver-Newton; great granddaughter, Mary Nicole Newton; niece, Noreen Walsh; Noreen's children and grandchildren. Mary - you were our sunshine!! Many thanks to the Upjohn Care Facility and Southern Care Hospice for taking care of Mary in her time of need. Funeral Home: Redmond Funeral, Kalamazoo, MI. Cremains laid to rest: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/6/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.