Merie G. Almas, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was born December 6, 1929 in Morley, the daughter of Howard and Louis (Wilson) Thurston. Merie married Charles Almas on August 15, 1946 in Howard City and together they raised their family in Morley. She was employed by Wolverine World Wide and retired after 45 years. Merie was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Howard City. She had a passion for animals, the outdoors, and watching wildlife. Merie liked to go on fishing trips to Canada with Charles. She was an excellent baker, especially apple pies. Merie also enjoyed embroidering. She will be greatly missed by her family. Merie is survived by her special friend, Sheldon Snyder of Morley; two children, Susanne Merie (Gary) McIntyre of Morley and Steven (Dianna) Almas of Morley; daughter-in-law, Linda Almas of Morley; seven grandchildren, Michele (Karl) Steiner, Robert McIntyre, Garylynn (Jayne) McIntyre, Michael Almas, Pamela (Chris) Martin, CanDeta (Rick) Lyons, and Steven II (Angela) Almas; 17 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Katie Thurston of Sand Lake; many nieces, nephews; and her cat, Annie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles Almas, son Randy Almas, an infant grandson Jeffrey McIntyre, and nine siblings. Funeral services will take place 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday at the Funeral Home. Merie will be laid to rest at Boyd Cemetery in Morley. Memorial contributions may be made in Meries name to Mecosta County Animal Rescue Coalition. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Saturday, December 29, 2018 12:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Saturday, December 29, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307