Elliott, Natalie Bay Glaser

 

Natalie Bay Glaser Elliott, age 90 of Fremont, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at her home, completing a full life.  Natalie was born on July 30, 1919 in Blissfield, Michigan to Kenneth B. and Natalie (Bay) Glaser.  She married The Rev. George C. Elliott on August 31, 1942 in Blissfield, Michigan.  George preceded her in death in 2007.  Natalie graduated from Adrian College in 1941 and began her adult life teaching English in Edwardsburg, Michigan, where she met George.  Following their marriage, Natalie spent much of their ministry leading and teaching children’s choirs in the congregations she and George served. 

 

Natalie is survived by her children, Leon & Nadia Elliott of Culpeper, Virginia; Kathleen & Dale Smith of Howell, Michigan & Kona, Hawaii; Laura Elliott Masters of Fremont; 28 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; her sisters-in-laws, Nancy Glaser of Adrian; Evelyn & Carl Hult of White Cloud; several nieces and nephews. 

 

VISITATION : Thursday, January 7, 2009 from 6-8 and Friday, January 8, from 12-1pm at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.  FUNERAL SERVICES : Friday, January 8, 2009 at 1pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.  Interment will take place at the Bridgeton Township Cemetery.  Friends are asked to consider the Natalie Glaser Elliott Scholarship Fund at Adrian College for memorial contributions in memory of Natalie.  Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Elliott family online at www.crandellfh.com.  

 

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To Natalie's Family:  We have so many memories of George and Natalie.  They were wonderful people and a great couple.  George called on us frequently.  I worked with Natalie on church committees.  Both were so friendly and always ready to help others.  Natalie will be greatly missed just as George has been.  With our prayers and sympathy, Arnold and Mildred Woodring

Posted 1/4/2010

                                                                                                                                           

Ill miss you grandma love clayton
 

Posted 1/5/2010

                                                                                                                                           

Natalie -- Good Memories -- Natalie wrote the script for the Annual Conference Spouses luncheon at Albion -- It was a humorous, sweet view of life in the parsonage -- Great fun working with George and Natalie. They served two churches , Holt & Hastings, ahead of Myron's appointments there. We heard only loving fun stories of them both. That's a tribute to lives well loved and lived. We send our sympathy and Gods loving, healing arms to surround you.
Peace --- Rev. Dr. Myron & Maudy Williams 


 

Posted 1/8/2010

                                                                                                                                           

Dear Laura, Kathy, Leon, and family,

 

I intended to be with you at the funeral today, but unfortunately the weather has made me reconsider those plans. 

 

I want to tell what very warm and fond memories our whole family has for you and yours.  Your parents were at the center of many of the happiest memories of my childhood.  They were such dear and faithful friends.  We spent some very happy times “up north” as we used to call our camp, and your folks were a big part of it.  My sister Becky and I used to listen for the sound of George’s tractor as soon as we woke up.  Then we would high tail it down the ravine and across the crick over the bridge he kept in good repair for us to use.  Your mom was always so welcoming.  We would swing in the hammock, play in the “toy room” she kept for little visitors, and feed Kiddo ice cubes.  One time she let us have a tea party with a small china tea set.  She made the simplest things fun and exciting. 

 

We were lucky enough to visit them in Alma for the Highland festival one year.  Becky and I rode the bus up there and attended the festivities with your parents.  It was such an adventure!  When we were older we spent several Thanksgivings at “the bus” and were made welcome at your family’s holiday table at the farm house. 

 

These memories are so vivid to me, even though they took place a long time ago.  Your Mom and Dad’s kindness and friendship left a deep imprint on my life and I will always remember them and all your family with deep appreciation and affection.  Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom and my friend. 

 

Love, Heidi Cowing Herrell

                                                                                                                                 

Posted 1/8/2010

                                                                                                                                           

I'm so sorry I couldn't be there. I had planned on it, but last night's snow stopped me. May she rest in peace. I am grateful to have had her in my life and especially as long as I did. With love and gratitude, Rozann Smith
 

Posted 1/8/2010

                                                                                                                                           

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you .  She was a great lady and
will be missed by many.   I have known her for many years and did her
hair. She always had a joke to tell with a dry sense of humor.  She
always made you laugh.   She was truly a great person.  Enjoyed her a
lot and will miss her.
Pat Bennett

Posted 1/8/2010

                                                                                                                                           

Dear Leon, Kathleen, and Laura,
I have such wonderful and rich memories of both your mom and dad!  Our trips "up north" to our bus would not have been the same without them across the ravine.  Heidi and I would wake up each morning and strain our ears until we heard George's tractor going.  Then we knew that they were up!  We would dress quickly, then race down to the creek, run across the old bridge (that George had put planks across so we could cross.), and then up that HUGE hill to the farm.  Natalie was always there in the kitchen cooking over the big black cast iron stove.  She would let us in, and invite us to breakfast.  She knew that we were there not only to visit, but to use the bathroom - but she never mentioned it.  She always made us feel special when we were there.  There was one time when Natalie organized a Tea party with Heidi and I, with animal cookies.  We laughed and laughed when she talked about the "dainty hippopotomus." 
Last year my 11 year old daughter had a Tea Party birthday party.  During the party, watching the girls having fun, I was transported back to Natalie's kitchen, and remembering the "dainty hippopotomus" tea party we had, brought a smile to my face.  I remember calling Heidi on the phone after the party, and we laughed and remembered our own tea party with Natalie.
When I was in college at MSU Natalie invited me to their house along with other students, and we spent several evenings eating, visiting, and singing around the piano.  It was like having a home away from home. 
She was an amazing person, and I will miss her.  I will be keeping your families in my thoughts and prayers.
With much love,  Becky (Cowing) Doss

Posted 1/8/2010