Marjorie Zalaoras

ZALAORAS - Marjorie Ellen (Nichols), age 90, of Wyoming, passed into eternity on Monday, December 27, 2010. Born August 27, 1920 in Grand Rapids, from the marriage of Helen Sleamon and Talmadge Nichols. She was preceded in death by her Grand Rapids Central High School classmate & sweetheart Arthur, who passed away on September 6, 2005, after 64 years and 11 months of a wonderful marriage. She missed him very much, and looked forward to reuniting with him in eternity. Born of that marriage were three sons, Gary, who passed away in 2007, Dale, of Wyoming, and Mark (Maureen), of Las Vegas, Nevada, parents of her only grandchild, Erin. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Talmadge Jr. (Nick), Kenneth, and Ralph. Also survived by her sister in law, Betty Zalaoras, 14 nephews & nieces, and special friends Susie & Frank Simmerer. Marjorie learned of Arthur being missing in action during the invasion of Germany, and later of his capture during combat, while caring for Gary at home. She was a lifelong homemaker. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers that aided us in keeping her home for the last 10 years of her decline from Alzheimers and breast cancer, including Angel Care, Faith Hospice, and for the last month the staff at Trillium Woods, who saw to it her passing was pain free. A time to gather and celebrate Marjorie's life will be held 10:00 AM Friday, December 31 at Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave. The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday 6 to 8 PM and Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider gifts to the Alzheimers Association or Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Memories and condolences to Marjorie's family may be shared at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marjorie (Nichols) Zalaoras please visit our Sympathy Store.