GAMM

Gillian Iris Gamm, 83, of Lowell, MI, surrounded by family, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Gill was born on March 7, 1941, in High Wycombe, England to Sydney and Margaret (Coltman) Abbott, the youngest of three siblings. All her formal education was completed in High Wycombe, located 35 miles northwest of London. She became a licensed manicurist in England and later in Kansas City, MO. She moved to America in 1963. She always said her proudest accomplishments were giving birth to her daughter and son and becoming an American citizen in 1977. She became a dental assistant and self-taught wedding cake designer and baker for several years in Greenville, MI. Coming from England, she didn't understand American sports, until 1984, when she happened to be watching the Super Bowl. She went on to be a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers and Lions, and seldom, if ever, missed watching all their games. During a 30-year period from 1985 to 2015, she rode with her husband, on three different Goldwing touring motorcycles, traveling to the four corners of the U.S. and a total of over 180,000 miles.

Whether it was just a local countryside ride, or a 20-day cross-country ride, she would always say, “That was Great.” She loved flying with her husband in their Cessna. She loved playing casino Blackjack, golf (including a hole-in-one), and fishing, throughout Michigan and Montana. She was a dear friend to anyone she met and spent time with. Her wry sense of humor, teasing nature, laughter and hugs will be greatly missed. She was proceeded in death by her English parents; son, Craig Jones; grandson, Sean Jones; and brother-in-law, Jim Gamm. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Dawn and her husband, Mike TenBrink; loving stepdaughter, Lori Cason; sister-in-law, Merry Gamm; brothers-in-law, Jon and wife Loretta, Bob and wife Julie, Tom and wife Sharon; numerous nephews and nieces here and in England; her English brother, Mike Abbott and wife Merle; and sister, Shirely Budd in Washington state. Family greeted friends and relatives from 5-8pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Roth Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, Michigan 49331. Funeral Services were held at noon on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Brad Brillhart officiated. At Gill's request cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be given to the Dementia Society of America or charity of choice. Memories and messages of condolence may be shared at gerstfuneralhomes.com