January 15, 1943 – December 14, 2003

The moment that you died,
My heart split in two;
The one side filled with memories,
the other died with you.
I often lie awake at night,
when the world is fast asleep;
I take a walk down memory lane,
with tears upon my cheeks.
Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day,
But missing you is a heartache,
that never goes away.
I hold you tight within my heart,
and there you will remain;
Life has gone on without you,
but it will never be the same.

I love and miss you everyday Mom,
Your daughter Tammy

Ralph C. Elder, Sr. July 12, 1945 – December 6, 2010 Through our tears and fears We remember the past years The one we love Now safe up above Our thoughts engraved forever Some we strive to endeavor A father, husband, and son Eternally a special someone Now lost in thought and prayer Know how much we care We love you, The Elder Family

November 15, 1979 to November 26, 2006

At first your death hurt, but over the 5 years I started to flirt, flirt with the idea that today may not be the worst, as I move on with my life, your death no longer feels like a knife, now I go from feeling like this month is crappy, to just being happy you were even here, you may not have been the best of brothers, but I wouldn’t ask for another, I still wish you were here, so I hold you near and dear, with everything that has happened in the last 5 years, my life is finally clear, so as I sit here today, I say, thank you, my life has only gotten better!! I miss you less, David, with everyday that goes by, but I will never forget about you, I know that is what you would want!

Love,
Christine, Jessie,
Shawn, April, LeLand,
Mom, Dad and Tim
Uncle Chuck

April 16, 1936 – November 18, 2010

There are lots of husbands in the world
But now and then you see
One who kind of sets the style
Of what husbands ought to be

One whose special qualities
Make him stand out in the crowd
And whose kindness to his family
Makes them awfully pleased and proud

And Honey, I feel happier
Than I ever hoped to be
Cause the nicest man in all the world
Is the one who married me!

Love your wife, Sharon

Sad are the hearts that loved you,
silent the tears that fall.
Living our lives without you,
is the hardest part of all.
You did so many things for us,
your heart was kind and true.
And when we needed someone
we could always count on you.
The happy years will not return,
when we were all together, but
with the love within our hearts
you’ll walk with us forever.
So, if we could have a lifetime wish
a dream that would come true,
we’d pray to God with all our hearts
for yesterday with you.
A thousand words can’t bring you back,
we know because we’ve tried,
and neither will a million tears,
we know because we’ve cried.
You left behind our broken hearts
and happy memories too.
We treasure all these memories,
but wish we still had you.

With love from your family,
Sharon, Debbie, Dutch, Mike, Amanda
Monica, Gregory, Heather, Christopher, Joshua, Jordan
Nathaniel, Zachary, Mackenzie and Adilyn-Grace

We are gonna love you forever and ever…. AMEN.

September 10, 1957 – November 15, 2009

Corine, “You are the apple of God’s eye”
May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be always at your back,
may the sun shine warm on your face,
the rain fall softly on your fields;
and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Gone, but never forgotten, and deeply missed by:
Rodney Dines, Sr.,
Randy, April, Aliyah & Kylee Dines,
Rodney Dines, Jr., & Katie
Brenden, Kadrian, Jackson, Conner, & Tucker Dines

IN MEMORIAM
HUGH GRANNIS
December 10, 1914 – November 20, 1988

It’s been 23 years since you left us, but sometimes when we close our eyes:
we can still see you in your bibbed overalls in your garden, or fishing with Scott or smelt dipping or hunting in the UP,
or see you and mom dancing around the kitchen to Anne Murray’s “Can I Have This Dance,” or if we listen really hard,
we can hear you calling square dances or whistling “Red Wing,” or singing
“One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus” with Katie or playing the harmonica as we sat around the fire at Round Lake.

We miss you
Wife Doris and children Sue, Sal,
Dan, Jon, Mary, Dena and families.     

Oct. 7, 1982 – Nov. 4, 2005

The day you left us was heartbreak and sorrow.
The day you left us we saw no tomorrow.
The day you left us we didn’t understand.
The day you left us God had you by the hand.
The day you left us your family came together.
The day you left us we remember you forever.

Love, Mom and Dad

Oct. 7, 1982 – Nov. 4, 2005

The day you left this world
I lost my guiding hand.
With that, I lost all hope
And I truly could not cope.
Now I’m left eternally saddened.

I love and miss you with everything I have. Thank you Timmy, my brother, my hero, my friend.

Stevie

In loving memory of our best friend, Barb VanHouten, who passed away 2 years ago, November 5, 2009.

“The Lord is My Shepherd,
I Shall Not Want.
Yea, though I walk through
The Valley of Death, I will
Fear no Evil,
For You are with me.”

We love and miss you deeply,
Our Sweet Barbarino.

Love, Terry & Robin

April 4, 1986 – Oct. 28, 2010

One year has passed since you were taken from us suddenly. We miss you every day that has passed. So proud of the man you turned out to be and the loving son you will always be. Rest in Peace as you know you are loved by so many people, family, friends and co-workers.

Love you so,
Mom, Dad, Randy Smith
Jason (Mary) Preston
Nephews & Nieces
a special person, Gina