Marion Violet Ham

Marion Violet Ham, 90, of Williamsburg and Trenton, MI, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.

Marion was born on the dairy farm in Ellice Township, Ontario on June 17, 1922 to Jesse and Rebecca (Mathison) Skinner. On March 13, 1943 she entered into marriage with Victor Ham who preceded her in death.

Marion and Victor made their home in Stratford, Ontario before moving to Detroit with their daughters. While in Detroit, their son was born. They then moved to Trenton, MI and Marion was a proud stay-at-home Mom of three...always there for her family.

Marion was a voracious reader and enjoyed knitting, sewing and crocheting...giving away most items she made. She also enjoyed traveling.

She could often be found watching her favorite Detroit Red Wings, Tigers, and Lions. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Marion was happiest taking care of her family and visiting with friends and family.

She will be remembered as a kind, caring, compassionate person...the best mom and grandma ever. A quiet, gentle friend, she never had a bad word to say about anyone.

Marion is survived by her daughters, Margaret Laws of Tennessee;
Frances (Terry) Butler of Williamsburg; one son, John Ham of Trenton; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; the "apple of her eye" great great-granddaughter, Gabriella Sue Johnson, as well as many other family members and friends. She is also survived by her faithful companion, Scrappy.

Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; brother, Orville Skinner; sister, Mae Simpson; twin grandsons, Mark and Michael Storms; and son-in-law, Vernon Laws.

Per Marion's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association-Michigan or the Father Fred Foundation, P.O. Box 2260, Traverse City, MI 49685.