Christine L. (Woodhouse) LeMasters, age 103, of Jackson, MI, former manager of Setters Rest Kennels, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born in Bloomingdale, MI on July 10, 1919, daughter of LaRue and Iva (Leedy) Woodhouse.
Valedictorian of the class of 1936, she met her husband, W. Howard LeMasters, while working as a "soda jerk" and pharmacy intern in Bloomingdale. They raised one son, Michael.
Gram Chris enjoyed setting a beautiful table, preparing meals for and entertaining as many people as possible, reading, attending church, and making the absolute best blueberry pies. She also loved every animal, great or small. Gram Chris attributed her longevity to "good living, loving the Lord, and always working."
Survivors include grandson, Tyler LeMasters of Jackson; (step-)granddaughters, Shelly Finch and Penny Peterson Murray of Jackson; great-granddaughter, Brianna LeMasters of Jackson; (step-)great-grandchildren, James (Miranda) Finch of Elmira, MI and their children, Ruth Ann and JJ, Tyler Finch of Escanaba, MI and his son, Elliott, and Trevor Murray of Mineral Point, WI; older sister, Maxine Horton of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews; and indoor cat, Izzy, and outdoor cat, Gritz. Christine was predeceased by her husband, Howard; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Ruth Ann LeMasters; grandson, Michael LeMasters II; and siblings, James Woodhouse and Irene Ottoman.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, 10:00 a.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI, with visitation 9-10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Cascades Humane Society of Jackson, MI in memory of Christine.
