Mary Frances Bremer

August 7, 1930 - September 24, 2021

Mary Frances Bremer, 91, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jamison was born on August 7, 1930 in Bradford TN, to the late Johnie and Zelma (Nolen) Jamison. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Jack Bremer, on November 3, 1947 in Flint, Michigan. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2020. Mary and Jack moved to Traverse City in 1984 after retirement. She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Mary had a gift of baking. Her pies and cookies, especially her Christmas cookies, were loved by all. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She liked traveling and spending winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Mary was an avid reader, the queen of crossword puzzles, and enjoyed playing cards and games. She also loved square dancing and round dancing with Jack. Above all, spending time with her family and being a grandma and great-grandma was her greatest joy. Mary is survived by two sons and a daughter, Richard (Paulette) Bremer, David (Marcia) Bremer and Kathy (Edward) Tokarek. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Kevin (Kendra) Bremer, Tim (Summer) Bremer, Rachel (Bryan) Harris, Kelli DeGood, Michael (Alison) Bremer, Colin Tokarek and Nathan Tokarek as well as 14 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Sharon (Jim) Hobson as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four siblings. A memorial service honoring Mary will take place at 12:00 noon, with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684. Rev. Michael Goers will officiate. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 1003 S. Maple St, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684, Heartland Hospice, 4020 Copper View, Suite 113, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684 or Sunrise Comfort Care, 5166 Mancelona Rd., Mancelona, Michigan, 49659. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Mary’s family at her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.