Anne Marie Thorrez
January 30, 1949 - July 10, 2024
After 75 magical years of life our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend has passed away in the beautiful Copper Country, her happy place. Anne Marie was born in Hancock, Michigan St. Joseph’s Hospital to Raynard (Bud) and Dorothy (Fountain) Tarbox on January 30, 1949. As a child, she loved playing cards and multiple activities with her loved ones and neighborhood families on Water Street. She was an athlete; biking, skating, hockey, bowling, and outside exploring. She shared memories of playing dolls and stroller pushing with her young cousins. In High School she planned to become a teacher and buy a Corvette. So she began attending Michigan Tech the school across the canal. She met a young engineering student Camiel, whom she met at a Tech mixer, September 21, 1967 and were married, August 30, 1969. There began a love affair that continues today 57 years later.
Anne Marie and Camiel built a wonderful life in Concord raising 10 children and providing unforgettable holidays was her specialty. She was active in the Community School and Church and was a constant supporter of her children’s and husband’s many activities.
Some of her passions in life were cheering on her beloved GB Packers, knitting blankets, jet skiing, driving the car, and fireworks.
She is survived by her loving husband Camiel Thorrez, 10 children, 26 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Christi (Dave) Saenz, Parker, Samantha (Tobin), and Annie; Heather, (Jason) Burton, Jaret, Greta, and Jensen; Holly (Chris) Kettwich Alex (Harley), Noah, Greg, (Great Grandchild) Emery, Brandon, and Hadley; Diana (Derek) Robison, Tate and Kendal; Henry (Samantha) Thorrez, Adella, Camiel, Calvin, Roman, and Conrad; Bevin (Todd) Sprague, Marley, Graeley, Veda, Culley,and India; Caroline (Rich) Masse, Aengus, Sullivan, and Birdy, John Thorrez; Annemarie Caitlin Thorrez; Zoe Thorrez
Brother Bill Tarbox (Mary Ellen) and numerous cousins, among them are Janice, Bob, Tom, Mike, Kathy and Mary Ann, nieces, and nephews. Brothers in law Jeff (Cheryl) Thorrez, Don Wheeler and Walt Stevens and Sister-in-law Mary Schei
Preceded in death by her parents, her brother Martin Tarbox, parents in law Henry (Phyllis) Thorrez, Siblings in law Thomas, Diana, Sandra, Candace, Theresa, and Mary Cay Thorrez. Granddaughter Saren Thorrez-Saenz. Goddaughter Veronica Frazer. Nephews DJ Wheeler and Luke Thorrez.
Visitation at Watson Funeral Chapel in Jackson, MI, on Tuesday, July 16 4-7 p.m. Rosary 6:30 p.m.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Concord MI at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 visitation 10 a.m.
Interment will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery Concord Michigan following Mass
Lunch will be served at the church following interment.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Jackson Right to Life 317 W. Washington Ave Jackson MI 49201, info@jacksonforlife.org
Please express your condolences to the family at watson-funeral-chapels.com.