Judith E. McCreary

Judith E. (Travis) McCreary, age 88 of Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 15, 2024, with her family by her side. On August 12, 1935, Judith was born the eldest of four children to Jack and Vilis (Dennis) Travis in Canton, MI. Judith was a proud graduate of the Blissfield High School Class of 1953. In March of 1958, Judith enjoyed a route 66 trip to Tucson with her first love George Corwin, and there, the couple was united in marriage. In the late 60’s, Judith and George made the decision to end their respective careers with Ford Motor Co. and Consumer’s Power and relocate to the Central Michigan area with their young family in tow. In 1970, the pair settled in Loomis, where George opened a mechanic’s garage and Judith opened part of their house as “Judy’s Restaurant” for two years until the couple opened a separate restaurant and bar down the road named the “Loomis Bar”—which still exists as the “Loomis Lounge” today. Judith sold the restaurant in 1976 shortly after George’s unexpected passing that February and moved back downstate to be closer to family. In 1990, Judith moved back to her final home on Bluff Lake with her second husband Philip McCreary and she took a job with the Soaring Eagle Casino’s security team that lasted eleven years where she made many good friends before retiring in the early 2000’s. Judith was a passionate cook and baker whose apple pies won many awards at the Clare County Fair. She was also a Lions and Chiefs fan, as well as an admirer of English culture movies and shows and loved following the Royal Family. However, those that knew her best, knew that she was happiest entertaining her family and grandchildren over a large home-cooked meal. Judith is survived by her three children Diane (Oliver Saylor) Primm of Lake, Thomas (Renola) Avitts-Corwin of Gladwin, and Connie (Ronn) Turnbull of Durand and her grandchildren Angie (Tom Bonham) Motes, Dustin Philp, Darrin (Nicole) Philp, Thomas (Katie) Corwin, Keith (Dania) Corwin, and Travis (Dominique) Turnbull. Other survivors include her eleven great-grandchildren, her three brothers Dennis (Barbara) Travis, Dave Travis, and Jack (Barb) Travis, Jr., and her stepchildren Julie Smead, Star and Melissa McCreary, Barb Evans, and Gerald McCreary. Judith was preceded in death by her husbands George Corwin and Philip McCreary and her parents Jack and Vilis Travis. In keeping with Judith’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Judith’s life will take place at her Bluff Lake home in August of 2024 with an exact date and time yet to be determined. Memorial contributions given in Judiths honor may be recommended to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, and online condolences may be shared on Judith’s tribute page at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Judith E. McCreary

August 12, 1935 - March 15, 2024