Smithy, Eleanor L. Services of remembrance to share memories of Eleanor Smithy's Life with family and friends. Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 1pm at the Lincoln Township Cemetery with a time of fellowship and luncheon following at the family home. Please call Owen if you will be attending. Eleanor L. Smithy, age 66 of Brohman and formerly of Sand Creek, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at her home following a long illness. Eleanor was born on June 27, 1941 in Flat Rock Michigan to William and Mary Crenshaw and later married Owen Smithy on November 10, 1961 in Flat Rock, Michigan. Together, Eleanor and Owen moved to the Brohman area from Sand Creek, Michigan in 2004. Eleanor enjoyed crafts, reading and cooking and had been the book keeper for her and Owens construction business until her retirement. Eleanor is survived by her husband, Owen of Brohman; her daughter, Tina L. Smithy of Kalamazoo; her brother, Larry (Betty) Crenshaw of Milan, Michigan; her sisters, Mary (Dennis) Dunningan of Trenton, Michigan; Sandy (David) Young of Battle Creek; Bessie (Gerry) Gerst of Plymouth, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Strait in 2005; by 1 brother and 2 other sisters. Memorial services were held on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel with interment in the Lincoln Township Cemetery. Friends may consider the Eleanor L. Smithy Family to assist with funeral expenses for memorial contributions in memory of Eleanor. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Click here to post a condolence of Eleanor L. Smithy on-line As a good friend of Owen, and from all his many friends in our network, we want to express our deep sympathies on the passing of a great lady, wife and mother. Ellie is at peace now, and those who remain will be the lifelong beneficiary of her love and caring, as they were during her time with us. Don Bishop Watertown, NY Posted 10/23/07 To the husband and family of Ellie. I'm sure as you and I look up at the clear sky this evening, a new star will be visible. A Heavenly being, returning home to do God's will, yet keeping that one eye always on her beloved one. Yes, that bright light will shine forever more as Ellie. As a short time on-line friend of " Easy " , the heart felt caring by so many every time you were around was very evident. God Bless MDF, Willie John W Posted 10/23/07 My Heart felt Condolences to the Family & Friends of Ellie...My thoughts and Prayers for you Owen..May God be with you as you adjust your life without her on this earth,but yet always to be in your Heart..Another Angel gets her Wings. God bless you my Dear Friend. Angel Mary Pittman * aka * Angelishere13 Posted 10/24/07 To Owen and Family. I send out all my prayers to you all. Owen has been a dear friend to us all and now is the time he and his family needs us as friends. Owen GOD BLESS you and your family for having such a wonderful wife,mother,and friend. May her rest in peace and look out for us all that cared so much for her. The Hunt Family LaOtto, Indiana Posted 10/24/07 To a dear friend "Easy" & the family of Ellie, I want to express my sincere condolences to you all in such difficult times..My heart goes out to you all.. Sherry Goossen, Mattoon,Illinois SHERRY Posted 10/24/07 I love Eleanor a great deal and have been blessed to have known her most of my life. I will miss her and will always remember her laughter, her good food, but mostly how much she cared for her loved ones. I'm glad she became my sister's mom and that I was always welcome to come to their home. I am praying for Owen and my sister, Tina; also for the rest of the family and friends who have been loving them for years. Eleanor - great example of someone who could love you no matter what your faults. Great example of strength and loyalty. Just an awesome woman. Carri Johnson Battle Creek, MI Posted 10/24/07 My sincere condolences to a dear friend Owen and his family.............in this most difficult time may God place his hand on your shoulder and help you get through..... Ellie will always be with you ........ I admire you my friend........... a friend Forever ........Judy Posted 10/24/07 My older sister Peggy and I used to stay the weekend with Uncle Jr and Eleanor when they lived in Battle Creek. We had some good times and I remember when they took us to the Kellogg's cereal factory. Eleanor will be truly missed. Diane Sumner - Elizabeth and Bud's daughter - New York Posted 10/24/07 When I was a little girl, my time with Aunt Eleanor was priceless! I have wonderful memories of playing with her and picking on Uncle Owen. It means the world to me that Aunt Eleanor took the time to get to know our children. They love Aunt Eleanor so much and were loved in return by her. (And Uncle Owen TOO) We are going to miss her more than I can express! Josh And Amy berry Posted 10/25/07 Our hearts and prayers are with you Owen(easy) family and friends of our dear friend Ellie. We will miss her very much. Our deepest sympathies, (pooch) Norm and Alice Gilbert (dew) Nolan and (spunky) Jennifer Nitz Posted 10/25/07 I don't know if it's proper for me to reply here but I wanted to thank Tina, our loved ones and our special friends, and most of all THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES. (whisper) everybody has been great and very supportive Owen Posted 10/25/07 I wish to send you my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Eleanor, I know how hard it is to lose someone you love so much. I will pray for God to give you the strength to handle all the pain. He will be with you through it all, just let Him help you. Love Joanne St. Clair Posted 10/25/07 There are no words to describe the loss that Owen and our entire family has suffered with the loss of another wonderful person. Aunt Ellie & Uncle Punkin were always there with a smile and a cup of coffee for me whenever I would go to visit, and always had lots of love and hugs and kisses for my children. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives were touched by her. Owen - always remember that we love you and are here for you always. I love you. Your loving niece, Jessie Posted 10/25/07 Uncle Owen, I can't put into words how sorry I am for your loss. I hope you know that we will all miss her dearly, and that we are here for you if you need us. Aunt Ellie was a great Lady, and it fills my heart with sorrow knowing that I won't see her beautiful smile any more. The only consolation that we have is that she isn't in pain any more. I bet that Aunt Ellie, Aunt Judy, and Mom are all together in heaven scrapbooking right now! At least that is what I hope. I know that life will go on, but it won't be easy, so when you need us, don't forget you still have family, and we love you. Love, Kris, Russ & Devon Rink Posted 10/26/07 Eleanor was a great cousin and will be sadly missed. Jimmie and Diane Posted 10/26/07 To all my family I am so sorry to hear about Eleanor. As you all know I loved here dearly. I am so sorry I cannot not be with you but due to health problems in the family I am just not able to be there. Just know I love all of you and my heart is with you. Love to all, Linda Posted 10/26/07 Eleanor was such a kind, sweet and gentle woman. She had a beautiful smile, always a kind word and she knew that God loved her with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3). She was Owen's soulmate and they cared deeply for each other. Owen kept the marriage vows to the fullest in his devotion to Eleanor during her illness, right down to humming bird feeders outside her window. Her memory will always be treasured in her family's hearts. Owen, God be with you in your sorrow and give you the peace that only He, HIs Son and Holy Spirit can give. Love, Martha and Rick Anderson Clinton Twp., MI Posted 10/26/07 Dear sweet Eleanor you will be very missed. Your suffering has ceased and you are now in your heavenly home surrounded by all the loved ones that have passed before. You are comforted. You were our family historian and "story teller". Your tireless research that you shared with us, has helped us all know our "stories". We know where we came from in our shared beginnings. May God bless you and heal the aching hearts of all that loved you, especially Owen and Tina who now must go on. Love, Debby and Bill Hart------------- Posted 10/27/07 Anyone who knew Aunt Ellie, knew that she was a kind hearted and loving person. She influenced my life from and early age, and will live forever in my heart. Except for my mom, no other woman has had such an impact on who I grew to become. Uncle Punkin, we will all miss her. Your pain is shared by those of us who love her. And yes I am grateful in knowing that her pain is behind her. Heaven is a better place as she is there, and she is in very good company. Joe & Jo Raymo Posted 10/29/07 AUNT NOR AND UNCLE OWEN: WE JUST WANT YOU TO NO THAT WE LOVED YOU BOTH VERY MUCH, AUNT NOR WILL BE MISSED VERY VERY MUCH. WHEN JIMMY WAS IN MICHIGAN HE WAS VERY GLAD THAT HE GOT TO SPEND THE TIME THAT HE DID WITH NOR. IT REALLY BOTHERED HIM, FOR IF HE COULD HE WOULD HAVE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HER LIFE. HE LOVED HER AS A MOTHER HE WOULD CALL HER HIS SECOND MOTHER, ALL THE MEMORIES AND YEARS THEY SPENT TOGETHER WELL THEY MEANT ALOT, THE NIGHT WE RECEIVED THE PHONE CALL, WELL TEARS ARE STILL BEING SHED'''''MEMORIES OH WHAT MEMORIES WHEN JIMMY WAS GROWING UP WHAT STORIES, MOM AND AUNT NOR SHARED. THE ONE ABOUT WHERE MOM WOULD WALK HIM TO SCHOOL AND WALK BACK HOME AND THERE WOULD BE JIMMY WAITING FOR HER, HE BEET HER BACK HOME, HE'LL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES WHEN SHE CAME AND LIVED WITH THEM, AND ALL THE HOLIDAYS THEY SHARED AS ONE BIG FAMILY, OR ALL THE FISHING STORIES THAT WERE TOLD, AND ALL THE HUNTING STORIES THAT WERE SHARED. YES MEMORIES GOOD TIMES AND BAD BUT THAT'S WHAT FAMILY IS ALL ABOUT. WHEN WE LEFT MICHIGAN NOR SAID YOU TWO TAKE CARE OF ONE AND ANOTHER FOR YOU LOVE EACH OTHER. THROUGH GOOD TIMES AND BAD REMEMBER THE LOVE YOU HAVE AND EVERYTHING WILL FALL INTO PLACE. IT IS A ROUGH ROAD OUT THERE BUT YOU WILL MAKE IT AS LONG AS YOU STICK TOGETHER AND PLEASE DO FOR YOU LOVE EACH OTHER. AND THAT'S WHAT MATTERS, AND NOR YOU WERE RIGHT . YOU ALWAYS NEW AND HAD THE RIGHT THINGS TO SAY. WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON YOU ARE. ALWAYS KIND WORDS, A VERY LOVING PERSON ALTHOUGH YOU COULD AND WOULD GET A MEAN STREAK, BUT YOUR KINDNESS OUTWEIGHED THAT, I WANT TO GIVE UNCLE OWEN A BIG HUG AND KISS AND LET YOU NO THANK YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE THERE 100% AND I AM GLAD FOR NOR FOR SHE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH NO MATTER WHAT. AND I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK FRED AND BETTY FOR BEING WITH UNCLE OWEN THAT NIGHT OF NEED FOR NO ONE SHOULD EVER GO THROUGH ANY THING SO HEARTBREAKING ALONE. REMEMBER UNCLE OWEN EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE THERE AND WE ARE HERE. WELL YOU ARE NOT ALONE. FOR WE THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. AND HOPE YOU ARE OK. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. KELLY STRAIT 10/30/07 Posted 10/31/07 I would like to thank everybody for their thoughts about Eleanor, she is missed but no longer in pain, ( I can live with that) Thanks Again, Owen Posted 11/6/07 Hey Owen Hope you are feeling better mentally & physically. Here are some thoughts about Eleanor: I remember Eleanor when I was about ten or so. She was always friendly to me, unlike some of the other older cousins. My first wife and I remember the times Owen & Eleanor opened their house in battle Creek to us. We always felt real grown up visiting with these older relatives. They treated us like royalty. One time Eleanor took Glenda and I to the bowling alley she managed and gave us bowling lessons. We bowled for the longest time. Anyway, she was always firstmost when someone needed help. Her heart was as big as Aunt Cleos, whom she probably is conversing with right now. I always admired her intelligence, personality & family loyalty. Some of our best memories are the family reunions she & Owen hosted in Sand Creek. Those were the times! Now these times, like many people, are sadly gone forever. Leon & Susan Posted 11/9/07 When I was young, Aunt Ellie made an unforgetable impact in my life, in more ways than most could imagine. Except for my own mother, no other woman has influenced who I have become more than her. There is yet another hole in my heart with the loss of Aunt Ellie. Uncle Punkin, know that we love you and our hearts break for your loss, and ours. Ellie was of the kindest that God blessed us with. Heaven is a better place with her in it, and she is in very good company. Her pain is over, and for that we can be happy for her. She will be missed, but live forever in our hearts and memories. Jo Raymo Posted 11/27/07 Uncle Owen, Am so sorry to hear of you loss, our heart goes out to you, unfortunately we cannot be there, but our thoughts will be with you. Aunt Elenor was a wonderful Aunt and we will always have fond memories. Love Your Niece, Debby (Crenshaw) Reaid & Mary (Crenshaw) Bokenhagen Posted 12/4/07 _________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you, everyone, for the wonderful wishes and thoughts for my mother. My Dad and I appreciate the thoughts, and it comforts us in our time of grief. Just know that all of you were in her heart, and she will always be close to us in our memories until the day we can see her again. Tina posted 12/4/07