For 'our' Loved ones needing Support, and Loved Ones in Heaven!!

Support & Sympathies & Condolences

WHAT IS LIFE?

 

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is life, fight for it." -- Mother Teresa

 

In Remembrance of our Present Families, as well as, Our Extended Hoyt Families here-in, who also have their Ancestor's & Descendants who are of the American Wars through our Countries inception..WE HONOUR THEM! with this Beautiful Production by John Langskov.. "Mansions of the Lord" http://youtu.be/lq2BbVZ2LEc

CONDOLENCES, MEMORIALS, FUNERALS, BURIALS

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***** NEWS OF 2023-24 *****

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PEGGY LOUISE (HOYT) LENZ

B. May 19, 1944 - D. December 31, 2023

JACQUELINE FAY HOYT

B. February 20, 1928 - D. December 15, 2023

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PAUL EDWARD CONNER

B. November 18, 1952 - D. July 21, 2023

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CHARLES KERWOOD "PETE" DUNLAP

We reconize & Thank Charles, for his Military Service of many years, as a NAVY & AIR FORCE, during the KOREAN CONFLICT, and later in the ARMY National Guard in Winchester, VA

OBITUARY: PETE PASSED-ON: 03/17/2021

https://ompsfuneralhome.com/obituary/charles-k-pete-dunlap/

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Our Sincere Condolences & Sympathy to the FELL's & Families & Friends on the Death of

THOMAS E FELL

b. February 27, 1938 - October 24, 2020

[We Thank Him for his MILITARY SERVIVE & SACRIFICE of his MEDICAL EXPERTISE,

DURING THE VIET NAM WAR IN DA NANG 1964-1966]

OBITUARY LINK:

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theolympian/obituary.aspx?n=tom-fell&pid=197065629&fhid=29202

* (Courtesy & Thanks to Tom's Brother, Jack Fell - jehoyt)

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Our Sincere Condolences to Matthew D. & Jamie L. Hoyt on the Death

of his Mother& Grandmother to his 2 adorable children, Lillian & Madelyn,

and Charlene's Families of Cousins, Nephews & Nieces.

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Our Sincere Condolences to Charlene S. (Crittenden) Hoyt on the Death

of her Husband & Father of children, Matthew & James

DONALD EUGENE HOYT

b. 19 JUN 1947 - d. 16 OCT 2016

Don Hoyt's funeral will be a gravesite only service on Tuesday, Oct 25, 2016 at Conquest Cemetery, Zellwood, Fl. Viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. at which time the funeral service begins. There are directions and other information at this web site: http://www.uscemeteryproj.com/florida/orange/conquest/conquest.htm Mrs. Charlene Hoyt asks that, in lieu of flowers, please donate whatever you can to your church or favorite charity. The services will be provided by Loomis Funeral Home, Apopka, Fl. They also have provided a web site: http://www.loomisfuneralhomes.com Obituary link: http://www.loomisfuneralhomes.com/notices/MrDonald-Hoyt (Just in Case the link goes away, I've posted Charlene Hoyt's Obituary below -JEH) Obituary (.pdf) http://www.loomisfuneralhomes.com/notices/MrDonald-Hoyt Donald E. Hoyt, 69, of Apopka, Florida, passed away October 16, 2016. Mr. Hoyt was born June 19, 1947 in Michigan. He was an Electrical Engineer. Mr. Hoyt is survived by his loving wife Charlene Hoyt of Apopka; son Matt (Jamie) Hoyt of Umatilla; siblings Jim of VA, John of MI and Judy of AZ; 2 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake Sherwood Presbyterian Church, 8200 Balboa Dr, Orlando, FL 32818. Don was born in Michigan in 1947 and froze until 1981 when we moved to Florida! Don's mom once told me that when her first baby was a toddler her doctor said, "You don't want to raise this baby alone!" So, God smiled and soon she was expecting again -- six days prior to delivery, her doctor ordered an x-ray and there was not one baby, but two! John was born first, Baby A, Don 2nd, Baby B. When John would say he was the first and eldest, Don liked to say that he had kicked him out! Five years later, a little girl, Judy joined the family circus. Pauline loved to tell the story about the boys wanting to take the new baby out for ice cream as soon as she came home! So, school days, holidays, families with their grandparents at their Ohio farm, playing with lots of cousins (Aunt Betty Hoyt was Catholic!) Boy Scouts, band, baseball, football, track (aw heck I think they played with anything that bounced). The Irish Hills - Wamplers Lake, good times with classmates. Clinton was a small town with all of the trails therein, but it had a movie theatre and a drug store with a counter and stools -- more ice cream! That's all a kid needs, right? The family attended the United Church of Christ. I still have the small wooden cross that Don made in Sunday School. Don had a paper route, was a Sports editor of the town paper and worked in a science lab. The owner offered him a position there after high school, but he chose to go to DeVry Institute of Technology in Chicago for 2 years. He worked as a runner on the floor of Chicago Stock Exchange and on the line at the Checker Cab Company. He then transferred to Western Michigan University to earn his B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Subsequently, he earned an MBA, an M.A. in International Business and Ph.D. in Business. He also completed all of the coursework for a Ph.D. in Human Resources. When he began to talk about writing another dissertation, Charlene's size 12 foot came down - enough is enough! Back to younger years -- He had several jobs after college including working on the Mercury Program at a Nuclear Reactor Plant at the University of Michigan (where he met Charlene). Then, his father was in poor health, so Don helped him in selling Eye Gate Media (Educational Materials) to schools through federal programs. Anyone remember filmstrips? Don and Charlene were married July 26, 1975 and had the great pleasure of seeing their son Matthew (a bicentennial baby born in 1976) marry the most wonderful girl in the world, Jamie Leigh, on their 40th anniversary in 2015. We now have two darling granddaughters, Lily and Maddie. So in 1976, with a baby on the way, Don began working at the General Motors Assembly plant at Willow Run in Ypsilanti, Michigan -- yep, that's right the same plant that produced bomber after bomber during WWII. As an aside, Don's Acent Blanche was a bona fide Rosie the Riveter there! Don, however, was a testing supervisor in the testing of transmissions. He worked a long afternoon shift 6 or 7 days a week - not fun - but in 1981, God delivered us out of our own little Egypt and brought us to Orlando. A new job, day shift, a new church, St. Paul's Presbyterian, and a chance to live in a beautiful place with a better attitude toward the gift of "everyday life." This job brought advancement, worldwide travel (which he shared with Charlene) and an United States Army award for outstanding service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was a terrible blow to him when Lockheed terminated his employment in 2010. A trip to Israel at that time fulfilled a seemingly impossible dream trip to see Shoshanna, the mother of our dear friend Shlomoth Cohen. Sadly, she died only 2 weeks later. Definitely evidence of the Hand of God in our lives. Thereafter, Don worked in Texas for 2 years. Thankfully, he came home. While he tried several avenues to provide more income, nothing jelled. Perhaps, now we know why. He was a wonderful, patient father. Both of his sons admired him. Sadly, only one respected him. While all couples have their ups and downs, he was a good, faithful husband. I would rely on him for many things; perhaps too many. We have known the bitter reality of the deaths of many loved ones as age takes its toll, cross-country moves, a default on a major loan, severe, long illnesses and inexplicable betrayal of a son who was so loved, but chose to destroy himself. However none of this altered our commitment to each other and our concept of one family under God. The grace of God gave us faith, love, many, many blessed friends and the opportunity to see the leaves of the new generations. On the family tree, an upper middle class life, churches and pastors who have nurtured and inspired us. I thank God for the honor to have been Don's wife and the mother of his children. I praise God for giving us 41 years together to learn to love each other, our families, our friends, and most importantly, the Lord. Thank you for coming today. God Bless you all. Charlene Hoyt and family Obituary (.pdf) the web site and it is up and you may click on Don's obit picture (right now a candle) and select the appropriate tab for various functions from there. Don Hoyt's Photo links: *** NEW *** Celebration of Life for Don E, Hoyt with Burial Photos http://www.simonhoyt.com/paulmhoyt1.html (Scroll 1/2 way down page). http://www.simonhoyt.com/photos-Don-Hoyt_files/Don-Hoyt-Photo-Gallery.html Don's Youth with Photos of Family From Left: Don, John, Matt, Jason, Justin, Charlene, James, Joshua - 1989 Note: Don's 2nd son, James C. Hoyt ashes, who passed from an accident at home, on January 29th, 2015, will be interred with Don.

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SAD NEWS TO REPORT The George Marcus Hoyt Families has 2 Granddaughter's, (1st Cousins), that have Passed in 2016.   1. LINDA L. HOYT (left in Photo of 2006) b. December 12, 1938 - d. January 21, 2016 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ****NEW**** OBITUARY & MEMORIAL BURIAL - 10-25-2018 http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=linda-lee-hoyt&pid=190499876 Family Present Linda L. Hoyt's Celebration Burial: Frnt Row: Paul Connor, Elaine (Springer) Benoit, Father, Damon L. Springer, Andre Benoit (Elaine's son), Back Row: John Hoyt, Jackie Hoyt, Connie (Buchanan) Hoyt, Sisters, Mary (Hoyt) Hernandez & Terry (Hoyt) Connor, Matthew Hoyt Laschen & sister, Jenifer T. Laschen. (Not Shown was Elaine's half sister, Sherry, taking photo) n 10-25-2018 Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Suttons, Bay, MI   Photo taken at the Benjamin & Amy Jane (Hoyt) Taylor's home on the bay of Suttons Bay, Michigan (Taken by 2nd Cousin, John Hoyt on 04/23/2008) --------------------------------------------   2. AMY JANE (HOYT) TAYLOR (Right in Photo of 2008 above) b. December 2, 1918 - d. October 1, 2016 --------------------- DEATH NOTICES: (AThank You to Amy & Ben's Taylor's Daughter, Janet Riley, for sending these to me for Sharing -jeh) ----------------- The Extended Hoyt Families send Condolences to the Surviving Daughters, and their children. Elaine Springer Benoit , Janet Taylor Riley , Judith Taylor Kirby   Please VIEW the MANY PHOTO & ALBUM Links of these 2 First Cousins in the GEORGE MARCUS HOYT Family Page.

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Our Sincere Condolences to Ruthanne Haight on the Death

of her Husband & Father of children, Hilary & Devon Haight

CHANDLER L. HAIGHT

b. 6 SEP 1911 - d. 26 AUG 2016

Service & Color Guard Page 1 , Page 2 & 3 , Page 4

Burial placement will be at Tahoma Veterans Cemetery, Kent, King County, Washington

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Our Condolences to the Families of:

Cmdr. & Dr. William "Bill" Warner Anderson

b. 21 Mar 1938 - d. 31 Mar 2016

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Our Condolences to the Families of:

C. W. "Pete" Phetteplace

b. 20 Jan 1920 - d. 02 Mar 2016

Another Beautiful & Lovely Couple, Pete & Helena become angels. Helena (Mericle) Phetteplace passed into heaven. on Sept. 3, 2016 (Helena's Memorial is 3 persons down).   (Please click the photo above to view a larger image) C. W. "Pete" Phetteplace, age 89, was born in Worcester County, MA, and of Ignacio, CO, finally went to the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, from his fail & weakened body from longtime Korean War injuries, and a recent bout with pneumonia and C.H.F. WE REJOICE that he no longer has these injuries and illnesses, and these 2 Lovebirds, Pete & Helena (Mericle) Phetteplace, are once reunited in Heaven. Pete earned a Bronze Star from his Actions during the Korean War, but had previously, joined up at 18, in the last years of WW II, signing up on 28 May 1945 from Springfield, Mass. Pete and Helena were married on 2 Jun 1957 in Las Vegas, NV, and had lived many years in Tucson, AZ, before they came to Ignacio, CO to spend there last days on Earth. Surviving family is daughter, Hope, and her husband Bill Gregg from Fort Collins, CO. And a nephew, Wyman Phetteplace of Maricopa Co., AZ. 2 Nieces, Patricia & Susan Phetteplace. Many other nieces and nephews of the our Mericle Families, (myself included), also send their Condolences. Pete also had a brother that previously passed in 2000, named Wyman "Ken" P,. While his parents, father Wyman Edgar P. passsed in 1963, and his Mother Eunice F. (Temple) passed in 1967. On Thursday, March 10, 2016, there is to be a Military Honor Guard in Remembrance of his Duties of both Wars. He was lastly, a Tank Comander, Sgt 1st Class, in the 9th Infantry Division Army, in Korea. He will be interred soon afterwards and lay next to his Beloved wife, Helena, in their Final Resting place at Ignacio East Cemetery, La Palta County, Colorado, USA. NEW UPDATED MEMORIAL HEADSTONE WITH DATES - 2018 (Thanks to Daughter, Hope (Phetteplace) Gregg) Helena (Mericle) Phetteplace 09-17-1919 - 09-03-2015 Ignacio East Cem., La Plata, Colorado, USA C.W. "Pete" Phetteplace 01-20-1927 - 03-02-2016

Our Condolences to the Families of:

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Our Condolences to the Families of:

LINDA LEE HOYT

b. 12 Dec 1938 - d. 20 Jan 2016

Please Click this Link to View Her Geo. Marcus Hoyt Families Linda Lee Hoyt - was born at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, to Owen Allen & Laura Christine (Olson) Hoyt. Linda died unexpectedly in evening at her home in Cedar Springs, Kent Co., Michigan. She was preceded in Death by her middle brother George Gary Hoyt, whom passed in 1994 in Lake Co., Florida, as well as her parents, Owen Allen in 1973 and her Mother, Laura Christine in 1981. She is survived by her only daughter, Elaine Springer Benoit, also of Cedar Springs, and 2 grandsons, named Keith and Andre Benoit. Elaine lost her friend & ex-husband, Dreux Benoit, in May of 2015. Linda also is survived by her older sister, Jackie Hoyt of Farmington Hills, MI, along with her dau. Jenifer T. Laschen & son, Matthew H. Laschen, his wife Reine Jo, and their 4 children, named, Blaire (Laschen) Freeman, Rachel, Valerie & Jeremy Laschen, and 2 grandchild, Daniel & Jacob Freeman all living in or near Phoeniz, Arizona. She also is survived by her brother, Gary's children of Mary Ellen Hoyt & Terry L. with husband Paul Conner ,of Manton, MI,and their childern, Melissa Connor & Megan Connor with husband, Brendan Meteer and their son, Alexander E. Meteer. A Short biography - by John E, Hoyt, her traveling companion to various parts of Michigan of Family History & Freinds & Historical Society in Rose City, Michigan, where we both had become mebers along with her sister, Jackie for many years and even was in a Fourth of July Parade in the Hist. Soc, Float Honoring the Early Settler's of the Rose Families, of which Linda & Jackie's Grandmother & Sister Jenny Geroy, was adopted by one the Town's Main business Pioneers, that of Allan S. Rose and his wife Helen R. (Crippen) Rose. Grandmother Abigail Ann Geroy-Rose maiirred our Hugh P. Hoyt's older brother, George Marcus Hoyt in 1896 in Rose City, Ogemaw Co., MI, whom also became a well-known figure in Leelanau Couty MI and both Colonel Allen Rose & G. Marcus Hoyt were in the MI Legislatures, both were Pharmacists, Judges and school board members & other positions of their communities at large. Linda Hoyt went to the Detroit Public Schools until her Senior Year, when the Family moved North to Traverse City, MI and both Owen & Laura worked as Phamacist near the Traverse City Hospital. Linda being a Senior graduated High School from Traverse City and went on to Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI. and began working for the State of Michigan, soon after, Linda 1st married Damon L. Springer in 1958, and daughter, Elaine, was born in 1959. Linda worked in a few diff. divisions, the DNR, but first settled in Big Rapids, Michigan, where both her & Damon worked. Linda loved the out-of-doors, camping, 2-tracking with jeeps and Fords through the years. She divorced Damon Springer and a few yeas later, met & married Robert J. De Lorne in 1971 in Leelanau Co., MI. Linda, till her retirement at State of Michigan's Rehabilitation Services, back in Grand Rapids, in 1975, living in Wyoming, MI until 2012. Linda also loved playing their familes prized posession of a beautful wood grained old piano from her parents, along with in later years doing crafts for her grandchildren, and other nieces and nephews, and others. I had found Linda Hoyt living in Grand Rapids, back in early 2000's, and a special bond developed between us, envolving ourselves with the Family History, and all that goes with; the visits; to towns, courthouses, homes, churches & cemeteries that our many Family names of; Hoyt's, Olson's, Moe's, Pobuda, Rose's, Smith's, lived died & were buried in, and then, looked forward to the bi-annual meetinsg with Linda's sister & her daughter along with Linda's dau. and in later, years, myself, as Hoyt Cousins Meet @ Chedder's Rest. in Lansing, MI, for several years, to Honor their Mother, Laura's Birthday, on or near the 20th of July, and then, secondly, near Christmas time for family celebrations, depending on weather and wellness. When All is Said, I am sad that our Special Fun Times with the drives & other functions for our Families, that I shall miss you so very much, Cousin!! Your Traveling Family History Companion, John E. Hoyt   ------------------------------ The Family is planning to have Linda Lee Hoyt's ashes to be buried, next to her parents headstone sometime in Spring 2016. at Lutheran Cemetery, Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan R. I. P. Jackie Hoyt, John Hoyt, Linda Hoyt Rose City Historical Society Float, July 4th, 2008, to Honor Rose Family Descendants Rose City Historical Society Float, to Honor any Rose Descendant's, with Dick & Pat Rose seated in rear. Linda & Jackie John Hoyt in Front. Remus, Hoyt-Colegrove Home Owner Kelly Gilmore Surprizes the Hoyt's with Carrie (Hoyt) Colgrove 104 3/4 yrs old Soup Turrin by Mrs. Packard. Please Click this Link to View Linda's - Geo. Marcus Hoyt Families

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

CHARLES HERITAGE HOYT

b. 1919 - d. 2015

(Note: Charles Heritage Hoyt is part of the Henry John Hoyt Register Page in the

Other Hoyt, Hoit, Haight, Height, Hight, etc.. Lineages, posted at the Home Page)

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

HELENA (MERICLE) PHETTEPLACE - Age 95

b. 17 SEP 1919 - d. 3 SEP 2015

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

JON M. GARDNER - 31

b. 1984 - d. 28 Jul 2015

* Jon M. Gardner is part of the "Other Hoyt's of the Simon Hoyt Branch". See his Hoyt Branch at our link:

http://www.simonhoyt.com/gardner-hoyt.html

Artaban Hoyt b. 1785 d. 1852 dau. Elizabeth Hoyt m. James Know Polk Dulling, dau. Elizabeth M. B. Dulling m. Harry Halsey LaBounty,

dau. Rita Dulling LaBounty m. Donald Andrew Gardner, son, Grey M. Gardner m. Brenda S. Beggs, son, Jon M. Gardner

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

BETTY ANN HOYT POMEROY - 89 1/2

b. 03 Oct 1925 - d. 24 Apr 2015

Her Husband Bob, previous entered Heaven in 2005

ROBERT "BOB" FRANK POMEROY

b. 02 Oct 1925 d. 14 Oct 2005

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

BILLIE JEAN "BETTY" WATKINS DANE

b. 04 Oct 1926 - d. 15 Jan 2015

Obituary for Betty Watkins Dane Billie Jean "Betty" (18 mths) & Ray "Fritz" (6 mths) Watkins 1928 Billie Jean "Betty" in her youth. Betty Watkins Dane, 88, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Woodmont Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dane, formerly of Alpena, Michigan; and a son, Chris Dane. Betty is survived by two sons, David (Susan) of Fredericksburg and Richard (Jackie) of Richmond; one daughter, Kathie (George) of Fredericksburg; granddaughters, Megan, Rhiannon (Stuart), Jennifer, and Maggie; grandsons, Eric (Julie), John-Patrick, MacKenzie, and Nicholas; three great-granddaughters, Kynley, Charley, and Morgan; one great-grandson, Thomas; several nieces and nephews, and special friends, Elizabeth and Chip Sudduth. Funeral services will be private with interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Aplena, Michigan at a * later date. Online condolences may be expressed to Betty’s family at foundandsons.com. Betty’s family would like to thank the staff of Woodmont center for the wonderful care they provided to Betty over the past seven years. http://www.foundandsons.com/obituaries/Betty-Dane/#!/Obituary   Update: 07/22/2015 The Dane & Watkins Families held a 20th year Memorial Internment Anniv. of her husband, John Paul Dane. Memorial on 3 July 2015, at Evegreen in Alpena, as John Paul's Memorial was held on 3 Jul 1995. Relatives that participated are listed in below Memorial Service Program, 2nd image. Those relatives also present, were; Bob & dau. Robin Watkins, Sister to Bob, Patricia Watkins (Click above thumbnails to view larger image) http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Dane&GSiman=1&GScid=474&GRid=141407057& To View and learn more on the Watkins & Dane Families, and View Slideshows of old Photos Albums, etc. please visit the link below. http://www.simonhoyt.com/watkins.html

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES & MANY FRIENDS OF:

BLANCHE RONETTE (BERKEY) MERICLE

Mericle Family Tree Register / Berkey Family Tree Register

Celebration of Life / Tribuite / Memorial for Blanche is being Held on

June 21st, 2014 at 11:30 am at the Hillside Cemetery, Belleville, MI

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****NEW****

Blanches Family Albums, Photos,

and her K.F.O.C.I. & her Rosie-The-Riverter, LIST of Photo Files Link:
Please Click the Highlighted Link ---> Mericle-Berkey-Beckley-Master-Photo-Files.html

****NEW**** (August, 2018)

Click here to View A.R.R.A. at MAURADER Hist. Soc. WWII 40's Music Swing Band 09-10-2010 photos

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A.R.R.A. ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE ROSIE'S AT DEARBORN INN, M I --->

John & Blanche's WWII Bomber Plant, Yankee Air Museum Plaques Unveiled & Dearborn Inn Meeting 2013 Photos

PLUS

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/17/rosie-the-riveters-willow-run-bomber-plant/2430235/

*Courtesy of Nathan Bomey - nbomey@usatoday.com

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Blanche (Berkey) Mericle's Obituary

 

Blanche R. Mericle (October 6, 1917 - January 3, 2014) Blanche R. Mericle Blanche Ronette Mericle, age 96, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born Saturday October 6, 1917 in Windber, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Miles & Laura (Beckley) Berkey. She has been a Belleville resident for 70 years. She was a member of the Myrtle Lodge Eastern Star, Manager of the Seaway Region Kaiser Frazer Owner Club for 38 years. Blanche was one of three women who was known as Rosie The Riveter at Willow Run Bomber Plant Factory. She is survived by son in law Mark (Melissa) Dierks of Huntersville, North Carolina, neighbor David (Carolyn) Hildebrand of Belleville, Michigan, and special friend Keith Kriener of Niles, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Bernard, daughter Loralee, and two brothers. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 4-7 P. M. followed by a funeral service at David C. Brown Temporary Viewing Chapel, 500 E. Huron River Drive, Belleville, Michigan with Pastor David Hildebrand officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Feed the Children Please sign her on-line guestbook and share a memory for her family to cherish. NOTE: At 10:30 am, on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014, Blanche R. (Berkey) Mericle, was BURIED today, next to her husband, Kenny Mericle and next to them is their lovely daughter, Loralee Ann Mericle. Offiating the Service was pastor neighbor & friends, David Hildebrand & wife, Carolyn. Family members present were; Blanche's son-in-law. Mark Dierks, and Nephew, Dr. Donald E. Hoyt, and Keith Kriener, a long-time friend & assistant with her Kaiser Car's & Club's. (-JEHoyt per phone call from brother Don).

* Due to the waether at this particular time, the Relatives & Friends will hold a Celebration of Life for Blanche at a later date.

Blanche will be missed by so many people as she was envolved in so many activities throughout her life. Her surviving family member's

know that she went to be with the Lord with her Daughter, Loralee & husband, Kenny Mericle, which she do dearly loved the both of them, and

surely missed them both!!

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FUNERAL VISITATION & BURIAL SERVICE PHOTO SLIDESHOW MOVIE - JAN-7 & 8-2014 (.wmv)

FUNERAL VISITATION & BURIAL SERVICE PHOTO SLIDESHOW MOVIE - JAN-7 & 8-2014 .mp4 mpeg

*(Select above video format that may work in your O/S Operating System)

CREDIT:

Thanks to Dr. Donald E. Hoyt for taking these photos, as most of the Family members

and many Friends & Car Club members coudn't make this solemn event, due to the terrible Winter Storm!)

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

Elaine P. Nurse - 1917-2013

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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

RICHARD SPENCER HOYT

Born: June 30, 1925 Spokane, WA & Died: December 13, 2013

Joy (Horstmann) Hoyt - Pat I Hoyt- Dick S. Hoyt - Audrey F. (Hoyt) Stevens - Cherry (Hoyt) Henricks - 2003

Don & Cherry (Hoyt) Henricks & Dau. Cindy & Christie of CA

Amy Hoyt of WA

Audrey F. Hoyt of CA

(more infomation later)

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One of our Own Family Members,

DR. WILLIAM J. LENZ, Jr.

Passed away early in morning of July 1st, 2013

Obituary at link:

http://www.walkerfuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10842.php?task=Current&listing=All

******In Memory******

Our Condolences to the Surviving Sisters, Joan (Lukacs) Hoyt & Judy (Lukacs) Churchvara, and many neices & cousins

Denise loved dogs and was a pet instructor & pet trainer in business.

(Click above image to view larger image)

http://www.santeiufuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1887439&fh_id=12070

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Peggy Duehning's Christmas Poem 2012

(a 3rd Hoyt Cousin's wife from WA -Thank You Doug & Peg!)

(Click on image to view & read larger image)

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Condolences to the families of:

Gerldine Earl (Hoyt) Hillman

b. 2 Apr 1920 - d. 12 Jul 2012

OBITUARY: Mrs. Geraldine E. Hoyt Hillman, 92, of Frederick., formerly of Homer, LA, died suddenly on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late A. Sidney Hillman, who predeceased her on February 9, 2010. Born April 2, 1920 in Shreveport, LA, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Faye Smith Hoyt. She was a graduate of Byrd High School in Shreveport and continued her education at business college and Johnson County Community College. Throughout her career, she worked as a secretary for several different companies. While living in Homer, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church and actively participated in the Sunday school class. She and her husband moved to Frederick in July of 2004 to be closer to their daughter and her family. The Hillman's first resided at Heartfield's Assisted Living and then later moved to Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She became a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in downtown Frederick. Mrs. Hillman loved sewing, gardening, scrapbooking and couponing. She was an artist who thoroughly enjoyed oil painting. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Sheppard and husband, Bruce, of Walkersville; her son, M. Hoyt Hillman and wife, Jo, of Wichita, KS; three granddaughters, Amy A. Sheppard Lyon and husband, William, of Woodbridge, Va.; Becky S. Crum and husband, Keith, of Fairfield, PA, and Tracy Nelson and husband, Mike, of Wichita, KS; and great-granddaughters, Sydney Elisabeth Crum, Marley Addison Crum, Grace Nelson, Morgann Elizabeth Lyon and Maren Aliese Lyon. Mrs. Hillman also will be remembered by her special friend, Clare Nelson.She was predeceased by two brothers, J.G. Hoyt and Donald Hoyt; and a sister, Helen Carpenter.The family wishes to thank the staff at Citizens Care and Rehab Center for the loving care given to Gerry and her family during her stay. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second Street, Frederick, MD. Officiating will be the Rev. Kenneth R. Dunnington and the Rev. Harry C. Cole. A memorial service will be held at a later date at First Presbyterian Church in Homer, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gerry's name to the Citizens Auxiliary, 1920 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21702, or to Calvary U.M. Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick, MD 21701. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Stauffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Frederick.

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Condolences to the families of: Child of David Stewart EDWARDS and Dorothy Baker is: Nancy Lee EDWARDS. She married Jean Ellis MABRY. Click Links to View Nancy's Obituary, In Remembrance Page 1 , Page 2

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Condolences to the families of: Albert Hillman Families of Ferderick, Maryland     Mr. Albert "Sid" Hillman FREDERICK, MD - Mr. Albert "Sid" Hillman, 88 of Frederick, MD (formerly of Homer, LA) died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of Geraldine Hoyt Hillman. Born April 10, 1921 in Monroe, LA he was the son of the late Albert M. And Mary Aliese Smith Hillman. Mr. Hillman was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, a life member of the NRA, a member of the Lions Club, and in earlier years he was a Boy Scout Leader. In Homer, LA, Sid was an Elder and very active member in the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed making metal sculptures, making jewelry, photography, calligraphy and helping his friends and neighbors whenever they needed something. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children Helen Sheppard and husband Bruce of Walkersville, MD and M. Hoyt Hillman and wife Jo of Wichita, KS, his grandchildren Amy Lyon and husband Bill of Woodbridge, VA, Rebecca Crum and husband Keith of Fairfield, PA and step-granddaughter Tracy Nelson and husband of Wichita, KS, his great grandchildren Sydney and Marley Crum, Morgann and Maren Lyon and Gracie Nelson. Services and interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 618 N. 2nd Street, Homer, LA 71040 or The Auxilliary of Citizens Care & Rehab., 1900 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21702. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com <http://www.staufferfuneralhome.com> Stauffer Funeral Home Frederick, MD 301-663-1690 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=albert-hillman-sid&pid=139672466

 

Condolences to the families of: Richard E. Rose Families on the passing of wife and mother, Patricia E. (McQuire) Rose, passed on January 4th, 2010 View her Obituary Here: Funeral takes place January 8th, 2010 in Rose City, MI. at 1:00 pm.

 

Condolences to the families of: Paul Rumble Families of Macon, Geaorgia Paul M. Rumble, passed on January 4th, 2010 *(Author's wife's Father) View his Obituary Here: Funeral takes place January 6th, 2010 in Macon, GA. at 2:00 pm. Paul is survived by his 2nd wife, Johhnie Ruth (Sheffield) Rumble, and had 3 surviving daughters by 1st marriage: Mary, Harriet & Barbara.

 

Condolence to the Families of: Patricia Isadore (Hoyt) Simmons Who Passed into Heaven on April 16, 2009 Click left image. Patricia (Aunt Pat), (a 1st Cousin, 2 times removed), was a very good friend of mine, through these last 6 years. We have had many talks about the Hoyt Families from Spokane, WA, and even had an old bow, from high school days, that got in touch with me as he found my Family History site online, called me, and I was able to get in touch with Pat, over a few years, they became friends and almost married each other, but Gene wasn't ready after his wife of many years had passed within a year. This was some 13 years after Pat's husband, Sims, died in 1992 in Pheonix, AZ. Pat had a deep rusky voice, but always was cheerful and funny, even during her many years of pain. I looked forward to each time I called her. Paty was married briefly between 1940-42, she married Elmer Bell in MT, and had one child , Richard W. Bell, born in MT, and died 1 1/2 year later, in Nov. 1942, and buried in Spokane, WA. Baby had many allergies and very sickly. I'll miss the talks with Pat, and we Honor her Service during WW II - John E. Hoyt Pat I. Hoyt was a Phamacist Mate aboard the USS HOPE (AH-7) 1943-1945 .

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Update on Chloe Nicole Hoyt's premee birth. Please say Prayers for Support of this timest of Hoyt's trying to survive. December 02, 2009 Chloe's First Santa Photo - Chloe is now at 14 #'s and doing well!! ------------------------------------------- Update: 06/27/09, placed here, 08/12/09 Chloe Finally Comes Home - Photo links: http://picasaweb.google.com/jeh49341/ChloeNicoleHoytUpdatedImagesInfoOnHerHealth# http://1996158.phanfare.com/3539027#imageID=77684945 Chloe is a weighing in a little over 11 pounds, I do not remember how long she is somewhere around 24 and a half inches. The doctors say dispite being a preemie she is very long for her age. It is so awsome having her home, and we are enjoying every minute of it. At this moment Chloe and her Daddy are taking in her very first football game (The Hall of Fame Bowl) Chloe seems to be enjoying herself, much to the pleasure of her Dad! See Paul M. Hoyt Families (New Births & P.J. Hoyt Family Photos section) ------------------------------------------- Update: 04/27/2009 They started putting her in her bouncer and she loves the vibrations they really do soothe her, however she is a little weary of the plastic animals...lol Her surgery is scheduled for Thursday, so they are going to re-connect her bowels. Then all she has to do is process her formula, and be able to take a full bottle every 3 or 4 hours consistantly and then she can come home. It could be a few week, it could be a few months. We will just have to wait and see how Chloe does. ------------------------------------------- Update: 03/24/09 Chloe's mother, Christina, says that she is growing everyday, Chloe now weighs 3 lbs 10oz, and 16 1/2" lomg. ------------------------------------------- Update: 02/19/2009 Chloe had an obstructed sm, bowel, Drs. tried to unblock, but started bleeding, and she has an infection there now. Weak but Chloe is hanging on. P.J. Hoyt

 

Condolence to the Families of: John Chris Dane Who Passed into Heaven on Feb. 01, 2009 At age 56 from pneumonia in Fredricksburg, VA. You can view his obituary at link: http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/foundandsons/memorial.asp?listing_id=125453 and Sign guestbook

 

Condolence to the Families of: Joy (Horstmann) Hoyt of Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, CA Joy Hoyt Passed Over on Wednesday @ 1:15 pm, January 21st, 2009 Her Surviving husband is Richard S. Hoyt You can contact him at address: 18827 Braemore Rd. Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (818) 366-4608 Dick S. Hoyt's Letter about his wife of 63 years.

 

Condolence to the Families of: Mary Alice (Moe) Herman Mary Alice Passed Over on Monday January 19th, 2009 Photo taken in Jerry & Mary Alice Herman's home sometime in Feb. 2008 with Jackie & George Saito visiting. Traverse Cty Record-Eagle Traverse City, Michigan Mary Alice Herman - Obit SUTTONS BAY — Mary Alice Herman, 69, of Suttons Bay, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Alice was born in Suttons Bay on May 4, 1939, to John and Mary (Pobuda) Moe. Her stepfather, Walter Stowe, was also a part of her life for many years. On Aug. 22, 1959, in Suttons Bay, she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Robert Herman, who survives. Family meant everything to Mary Alice. Love for her family guided her daily actions and her heart. Mary Alice loved any occasion that brought her family together and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, completely devoted to her family and to her faith. She spoiled her family with her love for cooking and baking, attending her children's and grandchildren's school and sporting events, as well as with her talent as a seamstress. Mary Alice touched many lives, always caring for others in anyway they needed, whether it was cooking for people she knew in the area or running errands for those that were not able to do so for themselves. She loved children and ran a day care out of her home for many years. She loved baking, sewing, scrap booking, and was famous for her lemon meringue pies and homemade bread. Mary Alice is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Gerald; two sons, Bryan (Kris) Herman of Interlochen and Mark (Jo) Herman of Suttons Bay; a daughter, Marsha (Mike) Antal of Saline; a stepbrother, Douglas Stowe; a stepsister, Delores Couturier; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather; two brothers, Harold "Jim" Moe and Ludwig Moe; and a sister, Carol Livingston. Visitation will be held today, Jan. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m., with the rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The Mass will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., at St. Michael's Parish of Suttons Bay. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in the spring. Memorials may be directed to St. Michael's Parish, PO Box 9, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to the American Heart Association, 3940 Peninsular Dr., Ste. 180, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

 

Condolence to the Families of: Mary E. (Bess) (Mericle) Buttelwerth Mary Elizabeth Passed Over on Wednesday June 18th, 2008 Tina Goodson Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 5:04 PM Subject: Picture from Christmas 07 Hello friends, It is with a heavy heart that I am sending this e-mail to let you know that my mom passed away peacefully this morning. I have confidence that she is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. Mom accepted Christ as her Savior in July 2002 and affirmed that decision to our current and our former Pastors. I am thankful that I was able to visit with her a few weeks ago and am equally thankful that her suffering is over. I know I will see her again when I reach heaven. My family will be traveling on Friday to Cincinnati for her funeral on Saturday. Thank you all for your prayers. Love, Tina Obituary Online: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=mary-buttelwerth-bess&pid=148258969

Donald F. Moench, 78

Donald F. Moench, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008, at Tidewell Hospice House in Palmetto, Florida. Don was born in Toledo to Carl and Anna Moench on December 6, 1929. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as an electrician for Toledo Electrical, retiring in 1991. Don was a church usher and was on the recreation committee at Genesis Park in Ellenton, Florida, where he and his wife Carmen resided. He enjoyed golfing and was a talented woodworker and handyman. Don is survived by is wife, Carmen; sons, Richard (Kathy), Craig (Mary), and Randall Moench; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Christopher) Harrington, Eric, Daniel (Stephanie), Michael, Keeley, and Nathan Moench; great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Andrew Moench, Blake and Drew Harrington; stepson, David Nowak; nephew, Phillip (Linda) White; nieces, Debbie Cooper and Sue Wendt; brother-in-law, Vernon White. Also surviving are many cousins, aunts, nieces and nephews, and Don's mother-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lois White. Visitation will be held Monday, February 11, 2008, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Avenue (west of Corey Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 4151 37th St. East, Palmetto, Florida 34221. Online condolences may be sent tot the family through our website, www.walkerfuneralhomes.com
Published in the Toledo Blade on 2/10/2008.

(Katherine Jean (Hoyt) Moench's ex-husband.view her obituary below)

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Katherine Jean (Hoyt) Moench, 78

KATHERINE JEAN MOENCH July 25, 1929 - January 22, 2008 Katherine J. Moench loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother entered eternal life with her Lord at her home at the age of 78. She is survived by 1 sister Betty, 3 sons Richard, Craig and Randall, 2 daughters-in-law Kathy and Mary, 6 wonderful grandchildren, Elizabeth, Eric, Keely, Nathan, Danny and Mike, 4 precious great grandchildren Blake, Drew, Tiffany and Andrew and her beloved cat. Funeral Service will be Friday, January 25, 2008, 1:30 p.m. at Alamo City Christian Fellowship Church, 6500 IH 35 N, San Antonio, Texas 78218. Family request that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to The American Lung Association or The Animal Health Assoc. 11214 Iola Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217. FUNERALCARING ¨ USA FUNERAL HOME 6902 NE Loop 410 (210) 661-5001
Published in the Express-News on 1/24/2008.

Born: Katherine Jean Hoyt, of Parents, Eleanor Thomson & Paul M. Hoyt

Lawrence Wilson Hoyt, 90

Of Chestnut Ridge Rd, Sennett, Cayuga Co., NY

was born April 8, 1916, passed away on May 9, 2006

He was of our Timothy Hoyt's Lewis Hoyt (4317) Families

Surviving are his wife, Rose,

and 2 daughters, Cynthia & Sylvia Hoyt and their families.

Obituary to Come

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Helen Hazel Hoyt, 86

Rapid City, ND Head Librarian for over 28 years

Passed this 10th of July, 2007

Obituary

Funeral Card 1, Funeral Card 2

Letter from Helen's brother, Bert W. Hoyt

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It's now been a year since Loralee has passed on. We LOVE You & Remember You, Loralee, The Hoyt cousins.

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Loralee (Mericle) Bruce, 60,

Passed in early morning of September 13th, 2006.
Relativers & friends were present the evening of the 12th,

A Prayer Vigil and saying "Good-bye, while Loralee awaited Heavens Embrace.

Loralee had contracted an unknown neuro-muscular disease of an ALS nature, in Summer 2005.

A Graveside Service will be held in Belleville, MI at Hillside Cemtery on Wednesday,

Sep. 20th, 2006 at 10:00 AM.

(Newly Added, NC Auto Club Newsletter Article on Loralee (Mericle) Bruce's passing below)

Loralee Mericle 1964 Belleville High School, Belleville, MI

Below, Loralee with her black Kaiser Darien

View these NC Auto Club's Newsletter on Loralee's passing: Page 19, Page 20. Page 21

HAPPY MOTORING, LORALEE!

Grandma Cora Mericle with Cousins; Don Hoyt, Loralee Mericle, Jim & John Hoyt

 

Gone from our Sight, But Not From Our Hearts! - ( E-mail Septemeber 13th, 2006 -- Loralee's friend, Sherri Freeland) This is Sherri again to let you know that our sweet Loralee is whole again, walking and talking in the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ. She slipped from this life into eternity sometime between 1:00am and 4:00am on this morning of September 13, 2006. Tom checked on her at 1:00 and she was the same. He checked again at 4:00 and she was not breathing and her Bi-Pap machine was still operating. Tom called me and some others shortly after that. Since Saturday Loralee spent her days surrounded by loved ones telling us things she thought we needed to know with the use of the visual cue and her spelling out the words. She listened with great interest to the news of what was happening in the world outside her room. Loralee especially loved the messages you sent. I would print them and read them to her. I decided to start a notebook with the messages and it was Loralee who told me exactly where I could find a binder notebook and the hole punch. She always knew when I had been to the computer and her face brightened when I told her there were more messages. I was so blessed as I read each one to realize how many people loved her as much as I do. She had a great surprise yesterday when her cousin Jim from Virginia arrived and they spent the afternoon talking and reminiscing. Sadly her mother Blanche was not here, but we are expecting her to arrive shortly. Some of us here were discussing the interesting texture of Loralee's circle of friends. They are as varied as the flowers that bloom in the spring. Each one beautiful in its own way. One lady shared that she had missed the opportunity to have a long term friendship with Loralee because she has always stayed within the "box" of what was familiar and comfortable. Loralee's great gift to us was to teach us to reach out and enjoy the people around us, learn from them and share yourself. Loralee never forgot a birthday or your "favorite" whether it be a color or song or car. She was someone you could tell anything! She kept it in her heart and never had a judgmental thought. As of now the arrangements are incomplete. The funeral home is Linn-Honeycutt here in China Grove. The address is 1420 N. Main St, China Grove 28023. 704-857-2401. You can monitor this link http://www.Linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com/ in the coming hours for further information. Loralee will lie next to her Father, Kenny, who preceeded her in 1994. BORN: 21 AUG 1946, Belleville, Wayne Co., MI DIED: 13 SEP 2006, China Grove, Rowan Co., NC BURIED: 20 Sep 2006, Belleville, Wayne Co., MI OBITUARY Obit from the Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home: Loralee Ann Mericle Bruce Mrs. Loralee Ann Mericle Bruce, 60 of China Grove, died Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at her home following a year and a half of declining health. Born Aug. 21, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Bernard Mericle and Blanche Berkey Mericle of Belleville, Mich. She was a 1964 graduate of Belleville High School and 1968 graduate of Eastern Michigan University. An eighth-grade school teacher, Mrs. Bruce worked in undergraduate admissions at UNCC. She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Kaiser-Frazer Club International, Covair Club, AACA, Eastern Star and the Rainbow Girls. She was the producer of the TV program Carolina Backroads. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Thomas Richard Bruce; step-daughters, Christy Davenport of Indianapolis and Cindy Bruce of Johnson City, Tenn. Services will be held at a later date in Belleville, Mich. The family will receive friends 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. Memorials may be made to ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road Suite #150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove is assisting the Bruce family in making the arrangements for their loved one.

Wonderful Sculpture of Jesus & of his Mission, by Angela Johnson

(I was in Nauvoo last year as Young Performing Missionary when these were in the visitor center. Everyday I got to see the beautiful statues and enjoy the marvelous work of? Angela :) Thank you so much for this video and bringing back such wonderful memories for me! (A comment on theis youtube.com's video page). Enjoy!

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Anna Graceman - 11 yr. old Girl - America's Got Talent - 2011

"For My Grandma" - Lyrics on Page below video

Enjoy this wonderful Young Singer!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBaRDOn3gmM&feature=relmfu

Age 11 in this video.
melody and lyrics by Anna Graceman
for my grandma

Lyrics -"See you in my Memories" - written by Anna Graceman

You've been through so many trials
You've told a heart breaking story
You were the warrior that stood before me during the fight
Telling me everything's gonna be fine.
Now that you're gone, I don't know who or what to fall upon
And my life, doesn't seem just right
I know heaven is just a theory,
But I'll see you in my memories

You watched me grow from a baby
And held my hand through hard times
And you told me the end of a life is just a new beginning
Telling me, Everything's gonna be fine
You're not around, my world seems to be crashin down
And my life, doesn't seem just right
I know heaven is just a theory,
But I'll see you in my memories

I remember your eyes, your hands, your words, your laugh
Tears on the pictures you took of us
I know that everything's gonna be fine
But sometimes memories aren't enough!

You taught me to be true to myself
To be strong through all times
And you told me to never give up on any of my dreams
Telling me, Everything's gonna be fine
You're not around, my world seems to be crashin down
And my life, doesn't seem just right
I know heaven is just a theory,
But I'll see you in my memories

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