DeMaris Holmes

DeMaris Elaine Holmes passed away December 18, 2021. DeMaris was born January 14, 1938, to Arlo and Hazel (Shingledecker) Schug in Three Rivers, MI. She moved to Schoolcraft as a young girl and graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1955. Out of high school she went to work in the office of Latex Compounders. In 1956, she married the love of her life, classmate, Leonard Holmes. The first three years of their marriage they lived in California where Leonard was stationed with the Navy. After his discharge, they returned to live near Schoolcraft. DeMaris worked for 25 years as a seasonal greenhouse worker. Affectionally known by her friends as "Dee", she enjoyed crafts, needlework, gardening, reading, and was known for the many teddy bears she made for local bazaars. For several years she also delivered meals-on-wheels. Leonard and she spent many good times camping with friends and traveling the U.S.A. Dee and Leonard were members of several square dance clubs and attended many national conventions. After retirement, they spent winters on the Gulf Coast in Alabama. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed watching her sons and grandchildren in both school and sporting events. After 60 years of marriage, Leonard proceeded her in death in 2016. Surviving are her sons, Steven (Chris) Holmes and Gregory (Nancy) Holmes; grandchildren, Ashley Holmes and Bryan Holmes; brother, Lloyd (Nancy) Schug; brother-in-law Gordon (Martha) Miller; and many cousins and extended family. Arrangements entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes. A private viewing will be held for immediate family. Interment will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Schoolcraft United Methodist Church (Building Fund), 342 N Grand St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087. To view DeMaris' personalized guestbook please visit https://www.langelands.com