LaRae Lord, age 97, of Grand Rapids, MI, born August 25, 1926 in Vermontville, MI to Gladys and Lyle Dean, passed away on January 13, 2024 at the Lodge of Samaritas Senior Living in Grand Rapids, MI.  She is with Jesus and will be with Bill again.  She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Lord. They were blessed with 74 years of marriage.  She loved knitting and other varieties of crafting. She enjoyed many mission trips with her husband in Peru, Aruba and Alaska. She also enjoyed many years of wintering in Florida and Texas, searching for shark’s teeth on the beach with Bill and many trips including Hawaii, Europe and Jamaica.  She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Jeffery Lord, Gary (Mary) Lord, Bruce (Pamela) Lord; grandchildren, Megan, Aren, Katie, Rachel, Alex, Matt and Adam, along with 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; brother, David (Diana) Dean; and many nieces and nephews.  The family wishes to thank the staff of Samaritas and Hospice of Michigan for their wonderful care of LaRae.  A private family memorial will be held at a later date.  Memories and condolences for LaRae Lord can be posted on the Stroo Funeral Home website.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International, Samaritas Senior Living, Hospice of Michigan or to the charity of your choice.