Age 77, passed away on January 17, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1942, the fifth of nine children born to Glenn and Alma Moored in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She grew up on a rambling 90-acre farm on Joy Road in Plymouth, Michigan. Mary attended a one room school in Dixboro, Michigan and later graduated from University High in Ann Arbor Michigan. She was a member of Dixboro United Methodist church where she sang in the choir along with several of her siblings. Upon graduation from high school Mary began working at Follet’s bookstore, where she met her husband-to-be, David Cameron Macleod. She later attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she carried a perfect 4.0 GPA, which made her very proud. Together with David, they moved to Boston, MA to follow David’s teaching career and soon moved to Valparaiso, Indiana where their two children Eric and Laura were born. The family later moved to Marquette, Michigan, then to Escanaba, Michigan and then to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan where they remained for nine years. Economic conditions forced a final move to Kalamazoo, Michigan where she and David lived for the rest of their lives in order to be closer to family in the area. Professionally, Mary worked in a variety of locations including dental offices where she was a dental assistant. She and David developed MacHandyman, a handy-man service she ran together with David until the end of his days actively working. She concluded her work life at the Cracker Barrell store where she thoroughly enjoyed her coworkers and customers. Mary was an active volunteer beginning with her work at the PTA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Safety Commission in Sault Ste. Marie. She later served as a community phone tree coordinator and helped organize antique automotive events together with her husband. Among Mary’s proudest achievements was serving as her husband David’s caregiver as he struggled with Parkinson’s disease during the end of his life. She was by his bedside almost continuously for the last year of his life, a sign of her devotion to, and love for, him. Mary is survived by her son Eric (Tara) Macleod, daughter Laura (AJ) Vaughn, four grandchildren, Megan Vaughn, Devinn Hillman, Olivia Macleod and Amelia Macleod, her brother Alan (Joan) Moored, her sisters Karen Moored and Lois (Brian) Kyte, brothers-in-law, Garrard (Moira) Macleod, Robert Macleod, George (Linda) Macleod, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband David (2017), parents Glenn and Alma Moored, brother Glenn (Jim) Moored, sister Geraldine (Gerry) Seyfried, sister Linda Moored, brother Ivan Moored and brother Roy Moored.
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Passing of George Wilson Macleod
George Wilson Macleod
Lineage: A. Garrard Macleod 1898, George Duncan Macleod 1865, John McLeod 1807, Malcom Mcleod 1785, Malcom McLeod 1740)
March 21, 1938 – November 3, 2022
“I’ve had a good life” were the final words of the man we called brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Teaching and learning were lifelong pursuits for George – from science and nature to history to fixing things around the house. There was nothing George didn’t accomplish once he decided to take on a project. He wasn’t one to do things half-hearted and lived by the motto of doing things right the first time. Most importantly, anyone who knew George remembers him as a kind and caring individual who did not hesitate to help those in need and though he enjoyed his solitude, his gift was his generous spirit and helping hand.
The youngest of four boys, George was born during the depression in New York City. The Macleod family moved to Kalamazoo in 1939 where George resided until his death. His athletic career started at a young age where he excelled at shot put in Junior High School. George was a three sport athlete at Kalamazoo Central High School, playing football, basketball, and track. He continued his athletic career at Kalamazoo College where he was a member of the football and track team. After receiving his BA degree from Kalamazoo College, George continued his education at Michigan State University and received an MS degree in Zoology and Botany along with a Teacher Certification. In the fall of 1962, he was hired by Parchment Public Schools to teach 7th and 8th grade science, coach 5th-8th grade basketball teams, and assisted with coaching the varsity high school football team. The following year, George moved to the high school to teach biology classes where he remained teaching for 32 years. His summer months were spent painting houses with his good friend and teaching colleague, Ron Ruster. In 1992, George was selected as “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers – The best teachers in America selected by the best students” and in 2020 he was inducted into the Parchment Community Hall of Fame.
Family and community were important to George. He married the love of his life, Linda Kaye Tifft, in August 1962. They had two sons, Kenneth (Devida) Macleod and Robb (Apryl) Macleod. George loved being involved in family activities and was fortunate to be an active participant in the lives of his nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was also an active member of the community. At Stockbridge United Methodist church, he was the historian, basketball coach, and member of the Asbury group. He was a member of the Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club, Kalamazoo Antiques Club, librarian for the Kalamazoo Audubon Society, President of the Kalamazoo Science Foundation, Historian for the West Main Hill Neighborhood Association, and volunteered for the Western Michigan University Archives.
George had a love for all natural things. In 1970, George and Linda purchased 10 acres outside of Hastings, Michigan. This land, affectionately known as “The Farm”, was a retreat from the busy city life where the family could learn about wildflowers, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. George loved to share this special place and teach others about the unique wonders of nature. While the Macleod household was not known to have traditional pets, there was an abundant supply of unique pets, including rats, tarantula, snakes, and turtles.
George Macleod leaves behind many family and friends, including his wife, two sons and daughters in law, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Garrard (Moira) Macleod and Robert Macleod. George was preceded in death by one brother, David (Mary) Macleod and his father A. Garrard Macleod and mother Margaret Macleod.
Life is not always roses, but it’s not always hurricanes either. George looked at life through the lens of roses while recognizing the presence of hurricanes. In choosing roses, he was able to say, “I’ve had a good life”, and that is what he would have wished for everyone.