Mary McCoy

Mary’s life began on July 30, 1939 in South Bend, the daughter of Alex and Dorothy (Cummings) Hunziker. Her professional life was supported by her education at Stevens College, Olivet College and Michigan State University. Her first real job was with the South Bend Tribune in 1963 as receptionist and secretary to the managing editor. In 1966, she be began her work in customer service with Clark Equipment and eventually moved into sales where she covered Clark’s plants in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky and North Carolina. In 1984, she came to Arnold Corporation with was acquired by Reynolds and Reynolds then later Relizon Corporation where she worked for 17 years. With Mary’s vivacious personality and positive team attitude, she proved to be very successful in her role as a sales representative. Mary enjoyed being outdoors and staying physically active. She loved traveling and was an avid golfer and downhill skier. Mary also enjoyed spending hours reading her favorite novels. Always busy, her husband Craig often commented that Mary could out-work ten grown men. Mary was pragmatic, warm, sweet, and bright eyed all wrapped up into a petite package. She was a delight to be with and an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mary leaves her spot on Earth filled with love and wonderful memories to be shared by all. Mary is survived by her husband of 47 years, Craig McCoy, children Robin (Todd) Wilson of Dowagiac, and Kim ( Mike) Zomer of Caledonia, grandchildren Christy (Jesse) Jansma, Tyler (Sarah) McCoy, Chad McCoy, Brandon Wilson, Kendra Wilson, Regan Zomer, and Josie Zomer; brothers James Hunziker of Florida, and Jerry (Pam) Hunziker of Niles and several nieces and nephews. Mary passed away on Thursday March 14, 2013 at her home surrounded by the love of her family. She is preceded in death by a son Mark McCoy. Her family will gather with friends on Friday March 22nd from 5-8 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel, where her funeral service will be led by Pastor John Kasper on Saturday March 23rd at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be directed to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the West Michigan Cancer Center or the Cass County Council on Aging-Front Street Crossing. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Mary at www.yazel-clark.com .