Pamela Kay Dyer

of Manchester, Michigan, age 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home with her family. She was born December 3, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of James & Luella Esther (Steinaway) Dyer.

Pam graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, class of 1970, and attended Grand Valley State University. Pam lived in Traverse City, and later had a farm and store on Manitoulin Island, Canada, where she sold wool products and maple syrup that she made. Pam moved to Ann Arbor and worked at Workbench Furniture and was a manager at Saturn Automotive Dealership. After years of sales, Pam started her own business, Clear It Out, Clean It Up. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor. Pam enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing, dancing, and playing with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was compassionate and protective of her family, and loved her many fur babies. Pam was first and foremost, a caregiver and a best friend to each of her children. Her contagious smile brought joy to everyone.

David Michael Ball

David Michael Ball, 66, died Thursday, February 11, 2025, at home after many years of suffering with multiple sclerosis. David was born on September 20, 1958, to Norma (née Wood) Ball and Ivan J. Ball in Iowa City, Iowa.

He attended public schools in Iowa City, graduating from West High School in 1976. After high school, David worked as an information technology specialist, first for a consulting company and later for Notre Dame University. As his illness progressed, he was unable to continue working but was able to live with family.

William Howard Boudreau

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Plymouth, age 83, passed into heaven on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born June 9, 1941, in Newberry, Michigan, the son of John William and Jane Alice (LaPine) Boudreau.

Bill graduated from Adrian High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962, in the 508th Military Police Battalion. He attended Jackson Community College 1966-1967, and transferred to the University of Michigan, graduating in 1971, with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. William worked as a Sales Account Manager to Auto OEM Manufacturers, a Sales Engineer and Industrial Engineer all with Johnson Controls, from 1963 - 2002 (including Stubnitz Greene Corp. and Hoover Universal, Inc., acquired by JCI). He attended the Chelsea Church of the Nazarene and previously, the First Church of the Nazarene in Northville. William was a member of the 508th Military Police Alumni Association.

Richard Ferris “Rick” Bousley

of Dexter, Michigan, age 78, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home in Dexter. Rick was born January 10, 1947, in Texarkana, Texas, the son of Ferris and Anna (Johnson) Bousley.

Rick’s father was a member of the US Air Force and the family moved to Ann Arbor when his father retired. Rick graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1965. He attended Eastern Michigan University and worked weekends at Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research in Ann Arbor. Rick served in the Army and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he married Christel Schatz and moved to Berlin to attend The Academy of Fine Arts where he earned a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and developed a lifelong love affair with the arts, primarily painting, drawing and sculpting.

Rick and Christel had two daughters Denise and Cindy, both born in Germany. In 1977 the family moved back to the United States and Rick returned to Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis/Pfizer working there until the facility was closed. He joined Lycera Pharmaceutical in 2011and retired in 2019.