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Whitmore Lake Her Legacy... Juanita Ruth St. Charles, age 92, passed away July 29, 2015.

She was born to Charles and Ruby (Wallace) Stevens on January 20, 1923 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

On February 14, 1941 Juanita married the love of her life, Lawrence St. Charles in Fowlerville. Juanita had a vast love for everyone in her family. Her love for brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews her grandchildren and many, many others who needed nurturing.

During World War II, Juanita helped the efforts by helping manufacture detonators. She loved tending to her flower garden and feeding the birds, drawing and crocheting. She was devoted to her church Wesley United Methodist Church of Whitmore Lake, where she served and was famous for her pie crust. Juanita will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her Family... Juanita is survived by her children Stephan (Margaret), Gerald (Jiji) Michael, and Laurelyn (Chuck). She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; her parents Charles and Ruby; and her 5 sisters and 3 brothers. 

July 29, 2016
July 29, 2016
I can not believe a year has gone by. It seems as just yesterday she was making a huge batch of sterum. I'm so glad DeShayla fell in love with it as much as I. Each and every day I miss her more and more. I tell myself daily , just keep going, all will be well one day. I hope we will be together again one day.

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July 29, 2016
July 29, 2016
I can not believe a year has gone by. It seems as just yesterday she was making a huge batch of sterum. I'm so glad DeShayla fell in love with it as much as I. Each and every day I miss her more and more. I tell myself daily , just keep going, all will be well one day. I hope we will be together again one day.
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September 5, 2015

   

       Recently we laid to rest my Grandma.  One of the greatest women of influence in my life. Her love and respect for all us kids, blood related or not, was unmatched. All the little things she did for us , from bandaging a boo-boo , to straightening out a mistake, all done with love.  During her service the Reverend asked us to share memories of our  life with her. I was unable to at that point in time, so here goes.

         The things I remember the most was Love, unconditional and unrequited love. I remember the weekends at the house where music always played. The Euchre tournaments, her voice singing with us all. Her mandolin above the guitars, just strumming along. I miss the " Jay Mitchell ". ( had a few of those ).  The cook outs , the hugs and kisses, ( those were the best). The stern looks with those eyes that pierced right through to your soul. Homemade Rhubarb pie, my favorite. Fresh baked cookies, Spanish rice yummmm.

          Tutoring for the love of it. Helping in the yard , camping, fishing,  swimming and so on. These memories are mine forever, I share them with you all because she would expect nothing less. Also because you all can relate to every word I just typed. I'm  no novelist I know this , but I just can't seem to get the words just right in spoken language.

          All these and more I would gladly trade for just ; one more Rhubarb pie , one more hug , one more kiss, one more sing along. A game of Euchre,  a " Jay Mitchell ! " , all for one simple thing..... just one gloriously day with my Grandma. I miss you every day , I love you ,see u soon. 

                                           


 

          

          



       

September 1, 2015

Written in honor of Nonnie by another great grandaughter, Shalynn Mellerup who read it at the funeral.

September 1, 2015

This was written and read by Lexie Saxon one of her great grand daughters at the funeral

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