Camilla Jean Jaquette

Camilla Jaquette Obituary

Camilla Jean Jaquette Olivet Age 85 died on July 4, 2009. She was born on February 6, 1924 to Margaret and Cecil Hayter in Reed City, Michigan. Camilla had six siblings, Margie Ormsbee, Cecil Hayter, Jr., James Hayter and Richard Hayter all deceased. Juanita (Neil) Crampton of Birch Run and Russell Hayter of Westminister, CO survive. Camilla is also survived by her two children, Tom (Susan) Jaquette of Olivet and Susette (Dave Steinhauser) Jaquette of Ann Arbor and her grandchildren, Jack, Lacey, Sam and Jenny May Jaquette and Samantha, Helen and Grant Steinhauser. Camilla lived all her life in the Eaton County area. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1942 and married Arthur Jaquette in 1944. Camilla and Arthur resided on their farm in Walton Township and were married for 52 years before his death in 1996. Camilla delighted in bringing a smile to people's face by sharing her free spirited and adventurous tales. Kindness was her middle name and "Character" was her surname. She was a woman of many talents from repairing an antique lamp to writing poetry to gardening. She was a hobby bowler, card player, antique enthusiast, Flea Market socialite. She was a friend to all people no matter their lot in life. She was not a complainer and was thankful for what she had and not for what she didn't have. Even though she experienced several hardships such as her memory loss, her glass was always half full. Her family and friends will miss Camilla's positive attitude and jovial personality. Memorial services for Camilla will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Olivet Congregational Church in Olivet, MI with Rev. Jack Brown officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m.. until time of services at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Oak Chest, P. O. Box 194, Olivet, MI 49076. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jul. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Camilla Jaquette

8 Entries

Bev Rekeny

July 12, 2009

Camilla, So sorry to learn of your passing, we so enjoyed your visits to the Able reunion and our occasional visit to the farm where you Arthur lived. Loved the old tales about when you were kids. Cousins Bev and Tom Rekeny

Mike Crampton

July 10, 2009

Many great memories of being on the farm during the summer, and all the things Camilla did to make it an exciting wonderful visit for cousins...always a smile, a story and a great positiveness that was catching...Camilla will be greatly missed and I'm so glad I was able to see her in May....Godspeed Aunt Camilla

SANDRA ROCKWELL

July 9, 2009

So SORRY TO HEAR OF CAMILLA PASSING WHEN I LIVED IN OLIVET I CAN REMEBER SPENDING ALOT OF TIME OVER AT HER HOUSE SHE WAS A NEAT LADY SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. SINCERLY SANDY ROCKWELL

Jackie Angus

July 9, 2009

Aunt Camilla, you will be missed by so many people you were the type of person who loved everyone and enjoyed everything. You made my life a better one by being my Aunt, you were the highlight of my life when I was growing up and so many found memories of you and Uncle Arthur he letting me drive the tractor and learming to milk a cow wow that was something for me, spaying milk at the cat! But you fixed me many a pouched egg for breakfast OH so good and I learned how to make doll's from your flowers, and flowers from cat tails, your painting room was a special place to be when you had the time to paint and how talented you were. You will be missed by many but you will always hold a special place in my heart, I loved you so much!
I will see you again someday until then.
Love you much
Jackie
(one of your favorite niece's)

Vicky Lindsay

July 9, 2009

We didn't know you mom but send our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Vicky and Max Lindsay

July 9, 2009

My sister, Camilla. You will always be in my heart--we shared so many things in our childhood and in later years. You were always there for me. You have earned your peace.
Sister, Juanita

Jeff Youse

July 9, 2009

Wow I am sad to hear that you are gone Camilla, what a fun lady you were to be around. I had the pleasure of seeing her almost every Friday for years at the antiques district in mason, mi. I was one of the fellow antique dealers and always enjoyed listening to her stories she would tell about her cats or about her stumbling up out of the ditch after collecting empty beer cans along side the road, and the strange looks she would get from passerbys. We hope to see you again someday Camilla, make sure to leave the lights on for us. Jeff Youse

July 9, 2009

We absolutely loved Mrs. J. She and Arthur "saved" Luke's life by taking him in during his high school years. Both she and Arthur will always hold a special place in our hearts. She is the neatest lady ever. Luke & Paula DeFabio

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