Maria Rife Timmerman

TIMMERMAN, Maria Rife; of Clarkston ; passed away at home on Jan. 5, 2023; age 75; wife of William Warren for 48 yrs.; mother of Erick Timmerman & Lauren Timmerman, husband Richard Mowen; preceded in death by her parents Eugene & Anna Adriana Rife and brother Michael.

Originally born in Naples Italy, during the war, Maria came over on the USS Constitution with her mother Anna Adriana De Felice, and her father Eugene Wilbure Rife who was deployed to Naples as a former farmer in the North Dakota countryside. Once released from duty, they went back to the states, with baby Maria. Her mother had never seen anything more than the city lights of Naples. It was a change for her mother.

Maria graduated from Waterford Twp High School. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Oakland University and a Master's degree in Art History from Wayne State University. Maria retired from Clarkston Schools as a paraprofessional educator. She was a talented artist, especially painting and stained glass, along with film and many other artistic talents.

She loved cruising down Woodward with her Sheepdog, Bruce. Watching the wildlife at the cabin she built with her husband, the turning Michigan leaves. The lake house she raised her family in with buzzing humming birds. Meeting the man of her dreams and establishing a family. She loved hearing about her son's adventures in Seattle, and visiting her daughter to explore art museums in Chicago. Her Children may have been far away, but she loved spending time with her husband and dear friends.

She sends her love to sister in-law Lorna, Nieces and Nephews; Nick, Nathaniel, Julie and Dan.

Her candor, enthusiasm, and love for all of us, family, friends will truly be missed.

Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Wednesday 5:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00am at the funeral home followed by interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly at 1:00pm. Please leave a memory or condolence on Maria's online guest book below.