Jeanne M. Andrzejak

Jeanne Marie Andrzejak (McComb) Jeanne was a gracious fighter with a keen desire to live from the moment she was born prematurely on June 26, 1923. She was strong willed and tenacious, proving everyone wrong by living beyond her 93rd birthday. Jeanne was the third of three children born to Lora and Herbert Mc Comb. She grew up in Detroit and also at the White Lake home her father built by hand. Her creativity and love of nature, especially the water, were formed at an early age. Jeanne attended Cass Technical High School majoring in dress and costume design. She worked as an inspector at a parachute plant during WWII and then at Henry Ford Hospital as a nurse's aide in the pediatric unit. In 1947 she married the love of her life, Raymond Andrzejak, a young Army veteran. He joined the Detroit Fire Department in 1946, and with their small savings they purchased their first home. It was the beginning of her life as the proud "Chief's Wife", the rank Raymond would achieve in his career. She always wanted two daughters, and her wishes came true with the birth of Loralynn Jeanne (Lori) and then Kay. She loved utilizing her creative talents, hand painting ornaments and rugs, and turning her home into elaborate holiday displays, where every room was decorated. She loved flowers and gardening, Eastern Market, and landscaping her home. She loved to shop and dine out, frequenting favorite spots on a regular basis. Jeanne was also a devoted daughter. She cared for her mother at home after a broken hip. When it became impossible to continue, she drove 100 miles every day to visit her in a nursing home prior to her mom's death. With the support and companionship of her daughter Lori, she found her "little slice of heaven" on the ocean front of Marco Island, Florida, where she and Lori loved to spend time, furnishing and decorating their beachfront home. She would walk the beach for hours and watch the sun set over the ocean from her balcony. She loved her pets, including the many strays and wounded animals she would rescue. In 1987 her world was rocked by the death of her beloved husband Raymond and her brother Herbert Mc Comb. Her sister Eleanor Sass died in 2004. As her health and abilities declined she moved from her home of 40 years in Detroit to a single story home in St. Clair Township. Her daughters were committed to helping her realize her wish to remain at home by caring for her until her passing. In the later part of her life, as her conditions became more challenging, this was only possible with the assistance of compassionate in-home services provided by her doctor, nurses and caregivers. They all marveled at her strength, resilience, and twinkling expressive blue Irish eyes. Mom enjoyed the comforts of her home; feeling the fresh breeze and warmth of the sun, surrounded by her numerous pets, and the sounds of birds and wind chimes. On Wednesday, September 21 she was at home with her daughters by her side when she made her final journey home. She is survived by her loving daughters Loralynn and Kay Andrzejak (Elaine Fort), and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Though our hearts feel broken, the love and family bonds that she nurtured are eternal. She will be deeply missed but always close in our hearts. Please join the family to celebrate her life on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Marysville Funeral Home, 1200 Michigan Ave., Marysville from 4-8 PM and on Tuesday, Sept 27 at the Wm. Sullivan Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile, Royal Oak from 4-8 PM. Funeral will be held Wednesday at the Wm. Sullivan Funeral Home at 11 AM with burial to follow at Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army Bed and Bread Club or a charity of the donor's choice. To view full obituary or send condolences please go to marysvillefuneralhome.com or Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Jeanne M. Andrzejak

June 26, 1923 - September 21, 2016