Grace Dumas

Grace Dumas passed away at age 87 on October 25, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Jack, two sons, a daughter, and a daughter-in-law who preceded her in death. Grace was born in Detroit on September 5th, 1932 and married the love of her life, Jack Dumas, on August 27, 1949 in Roseville, Michigan. Soon after, they moved to the Hubbard Lake area where they owned and managed Dumas Pallet Mill. In addition to her work in assisting with the family business, she held a variety of other jobs at area businesses and Alcona High School. More than any other role though, she was a loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother who will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and joy that she brought to those around her. Faith played an important role in Grace’s life. She was a charter member of New Life Lutheran Church, had a passion for singing and had a beautiful voice that she shared as a member of the church choir. Prior to her involvement at New Life Lutheran, she was an active member of Spruce Lutheran church. Those that preceded her in death, her husband Jack Dumas, son John Dumas, daughter-in-law Laurie Dumas, son Guy Dumas, and daughter Renee Ross. She is survived by her son Dale Dumas (Mary) of Royal Oak, MI; daughters Peggy Braamse (Bill) of San Diego, CA; Michelle Pridnia (John) of Norton Shores, MI; Heather Dumas of Davison, MI; and Tamara Husband (Steve) of Davison, MI. Grace is also survived by 11 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren who, like everyone who knew her, adored her dearly. Grace was a beautiful presence in the lives of so many, taught us much about living well, and will be forever missed by those who loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or to New Life Lutheran Church of Spruce. Services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at New Life Lutheran Church, 25 Kirche in the Woods, Spruce, MI 48762. Visitation is at 10 AM. Service at 11 AM. Grace will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery in Spruce. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Grace Dumas, please visit our flower store.