Marianne Tait

Marianne V. Tait (Volz), age 90, from Muskegon, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Marianne was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 30, 1928 to Norman and Mary Burch Volz. She was one of five children.

On October 25, 1952, she married Robert Scott Tait also from Detroit. They celebrated 45 years of marriage, before Robert’s death in 1997. Together they had four children, David Tait, Nancy Dokter, Karen Cordes, and Kathleen Fiet. In 1965, the family moved to their treasured home on the shores of Lake Michigan in North Muskegon.

Marianne earned her BA degree in teaching in the early 1970’s, and spent 23 years teaching 2nd grade at Orchard View Elementary, where she was cherished by all her students and colleagues.

After retirement, Marianne traveled the world with her sister, Janet, as well as frequently visiting her grown children and grandchildren. She seldom, if ever turned down an opportunity to pack her bags and be with loved ones on both sides of the United States.

Marianne was preceded in death by her four siblings, her husband, Robert, and her beloved son, David.

Surviving are her three daughters: Nancy Dokter (Kelly), Karen Cordes ( Fred), Kathleen Fiet, and daughter-in-law, Mary Tait; grandchildren: Cori Westfield (Scott), Ashlee Guzman, Michael Tait, Christopher Cordes, Kristin Hewson (Matt), Kelsey Tait, Nicholas Cordes, Kathryn Fiet, Julia Fiet, Sara Dokter, and Annie Dokter; great grandchildren: Jason, Dylan, Shylah, Delaney, Lilly, Brooks, Isabelle and Evan; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A funeral mass will be 11:30 am, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 480 North 152nd Avenue in Holland. Father Michael Cilibraise will be officiating. Burial will be in Laketon Township Cemetery in Muskegon.

Visitation will be from 6-8 pm with wake prayers at 7:45 pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and from 10:30-11:30 am prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (specifically designated for helping fund the cost of transporting those who need assistance getting to church) or Hospice of Holland. Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Home – Northwood Chapel. To sign an on-line registry or leave a memory please visit www.dykstrafuneralhome.com