Mary Elizabeth Bachelder

Mary Bachelder, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly at McLaren Central Michigan, on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  Mary was born on January 12, 1926, in Mason Michigan, daughter of the late, Francis and Emma (Hawkins) Goddard.  Mary married Enus Bachelder on August 10, 1946, in Onondaga, Michigan and were blessed with 12 children.  She was a lifetime member of the VFW.  Mary enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, her television shows and gardening.  The most important part of her life was her family. She never missed a birthday, anniversary, or important date with anyone.  She will be greatly missed. Mary is survived by her children, Ann Marie Rowell of Oklahoma City, OK, Carolyn Mae Groeneveld of Mt. Pleasant, Gloria Jean (Wayne) Jokilsalo of Bruce Crossing, Sandra Lou (Mike) Schutt of St. Louis, Brenda Cheryle Bachelder of Shepherd, Joyce Jean Elliott of Okemos, Royce James Bachelder of Hope, Paul Allen Bachelder of Mt. Pleasant and David Lee (Gayle) Bachelder of Riverdale; 60+ grandchildren; over 100 great grandchildren; 40+ great-great grandchildren; sister, Violet Jean (Vern) Burns of Mason; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Emma Goddard; husband, Enus Bachelder; daughter, Sally Jo Foster; sons, Enus Donald Bachelder Jr., and Enus Leroy Bachelder; sisters, Ann Mae Jones, Esther Ryan, Ruth Miller and Betty Mae Dunlap; and brothers, Robert Goddard, Earl Leon Goddard and George Goddard. Mary's funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Don Foster officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Thursday one hour prior to the service. Following the service, all are invited to a luncheon in Lincoln Reception Center (attached to the funeral home). She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of Paul Bachelder. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.