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for Charlene Schaar
Barry & Elaine Tarrant
May 23, 2010
Such a tragic loss of such a beautiful person. Our sincere sympathy to all of the Schaar family.
May 21, 2010
I taught with Char for many years. I was sad to hear of her passing. She always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face. Martha Thomson
May 20, 2010
I was a classmate of Charlene's in elementary school and have sweet memories of her. After many years, we met again at a reunion for others who had attended DeWitt schools and since then she had kept in touch on birthdays and Christmas with her wonderful Christmas greeting with photos of family. Condolences to her family. I know she is missed by many people.
Arlene Swanson Martin
Patricia Couzzins/Gaulke
May 20, 2010
It is with great sorrow that I send my thoughts and prayers to the family of my friend and former schoolmate Charlene. What a shock the news was to me. I'm so sorry.
Marcy F
May 20, 2010
She will always be remembered as a stand-out dedicated and caring educator. Family, know that you are surrounded by prayers and hugs.
Tammy Henderson
May 19, 2010
Dr. Schaar I am very sad to hear of your WONDERFUL Mothers passing. Tom and I adored your Mom. Everytime she saw us at Meijer she would smile and come over to talk to us. She will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with you and your whole family. May God grant you Peace through this difficult time. Tom & Tammy Henderson
Kate Madden
May 19, 2010
I was so fortunate to have Mrs. Schaar as my 1st grade teacher in 1980. I have such wonderful memories of her pulling my teeth & giving me hugs. She invited our entire class over to her house for dinner once, which I remember so vividly. We even met her husband and sons that night, and I thought very fondly of them also. She was definitely one of the most caring and beautiful people I've ever met, and I've thought of her often over the years. My only regret is not getting back to Michigan to visit her after I moved out of state when I was 9. May she rest in peace.
Tina Templin
May 19, 2010
The entire school community grieves the loss of this caring and compassionate woman who touched the lives of so many. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Chad Davis
May 18, 2010
Schaar Family~ I know that no words can take away your pain at a time like this. Mrs. Schaar was my first grade teacher many years ago. I have taken more memories from that year with me than I have of, perhaps, my entire elementary experience. Her compassion, enthusiasm, and kindness are the reason I am a teacher today. She will be greatly missed around town. You could always count on Mrs. Schaar to remember your name and to be truly interested in what her students were doing with thier lives. Heaven has definitely gained another great one.
Carrie Sparks
May 18, 2010
Dr. Schaar......I am very very sorry to read about your mother's passing :( Lots of thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
----Carrie Gunn Sparks
Andrea (Deak) Nuffer
May 18, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Schaar. She was my first grade teacher 30 years ago and I still remember vividly being in her class! She was such a kind, sweet lady who had an obvious love for her family and students. I am grateful to have been under her guidance at such a young, impressionable age. She will be missed by many.
Betsy (Pfaff) Lavolette
May 18, 2010
Mrs. Schaar was more than my first grade teacher. She worked very hard to make sure that I got the best education possible. I will never forget her! My condolences to her family and friends.
May 18, 2010
To the Schaar family, Charlene was my mentor in so many ways. Her kindness, dedication, and professionalism reminded me to try to emulate her to the best of my abilities.
Lynne Horn
May 18, 2010
I vividly remember the battle to be sure my child was placed in her 1st grade classroom. A battle fought by many parents ....and those who were lucky enough to win had the best of the best. God Bless her and your entire family!
May 18, 2010
Certain people come to mind when you think of hometown. Charlene is one of those people.
She will be remembered as the supportive spectator at every sporting event that Mark and David played together during our school years. Years later we were fellow Jazzercisers. I admired her stamina and dedication.
When my youngest son was entering first grade I made a special request to
the principal I wanted Mrs. Schaar to be his teacher. I had an "in" the principal was my father-in-law. She was one of his favorite teachers and he speaks highly of her to this day.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Marilee Powell
Robert Erskine
May 18, 2010
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy is with you. The Erskine Family
Barbara Hoppes
May 18, 2010
To the Schaar family So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother,grandma your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Her love and all of your memories will forever live on From Gary and Barb Hoppes family
Steve and Denise Frederick
May 17, 2010
Charlene "Mrs. Schaar" was simply the best. Our son Benjamin referred to her as his "favorite" teacher. Our entire family admired her and would like to extend our deepest sympathy.
Richard and Doris Humes
May 17, 2010
Was very sad to hear of the passing of Charlene Schaar. She was our son first grade teacher. She will be greatly missed.
Sheryl (Brown) Ferrigan
May 17, 2010
Mike and Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendy Wallace
May 17, 2010
Addy,
My condolences to you and your family. I did not know your grandma very well, only knew she was known as "Grandma Schaar." I enjoyed seeing her and your grandpa at about every basketball game. She always made it a point to come and ask how my son, Jordan was doing or how many points he had. She was a true "PANTHER" fan. She will be deeply missed.
May 17, 2010
Mrs. Schaar was my first grade teacher and I was sad to hear about her passing. Many years after being in her class, she still remembered who I was when running into each other around town. She was a truly remarkable woman and will be missed. My condolences to the Schaar family.
Beth Willard
May 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Beth Willard
Debbie Keener
May 17, 2010
To the Schaar Family-What a great blessing to have had someone like Mrs Schaar as a wife,mother and grandmother. She was a a truly amazing woman. She was my daughters 1st grade teacher. That was my meeting of Mrs Schaar, I have been blessed every since. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
May 17, 2010
Dear Bill and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Charlene was a wonderful person and always a grand lady. We have all been blessed by just knowing her. Sorry we won't be able to be at the service ,but, please know that we are with you in spirit.
Pat & Clay Parker - Zephyrhills, Florida
Tom/Janet Zielaskowski
May 17, 2010
We are saddened to hear of Charlene's death, but know she is resting comfortably in God's presence. She was an incredible person and we were touched by her compassion for others, loving heart, and incredible smile. She made everyone she met feel 'special'. Cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schaar family. God Bless.
Mike Abbott
May 17, 2010
Mark & Mike, Your mother will live on through you and your families. She touched many lives and will always be remembered as a wonderful person. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Jillian Evertse-Trumbull
May 17, 2010
Mrs. Schaar was my first grade teacher and I have always had fond memories of her. She was truly an amazing person.
Maria Peak
May 17, 2010
Schaar Family,
It seems like just yesterday that my parents invited my brother's first grade teacher over for dinner. I can still remember how nervous and excited Nick was to have Mrs. Schaar at our home. I saw her at his funeral last September and she hadn't changed a bit - they both had suffered from the same terrible disease. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Maria (LaFave) Peak
Bruce Ferguson
May 17, 2010
To the Schaar Family- I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My youth is filled with wonderful memories of Mrs. Schaar - a warm, elegant and grand woman who was unfailingly kind and generous. She cut my hair, cheered for me on the bench during basketball games and made me feel right at home with one of my very best friends, Mark. She touched the lives of everyone she met in a special way, and while I have not seen her in many years, I will forever be inspired by the example she set. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Much love, Bruce Ferguson and family, Washington, DC
Manning and Jennifer Larson
May 17, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Char was such a great Christian example to many people. She will be sincerely missed. God Bless!!!
Theresa Costello/McDonald
May 17, 2010
Mrs Schaar was my favorite teacher. We as students of hers are blessed to have been in her "class". All of my years of school, she was the one that made the most impact in my life. To this day, I speak of her to my children as the greatest teacher I ever had. She taught me how to count in french, and how to sit like a lady. I am so sorry to hear of her passing, my heart felt condolences to her family. Mrs Schaar was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Marilyn Sevick Barber
May 16, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlene from my mom today. She was a very nice lady and I'm sure she will be missed by many. I know she loved her family very much and I am glad she no longer has to suffer the pain that cancer brings. Sorry that my family will not be able to make it down to the service. You will be in our thought and prayers.
Debbie (Shooltz)Gonzalez
May 16, 2010
Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers will include you and all your family. I am sure that the memory of your mother who has touched so many lives will live on forever. Keep strong and try to have comfort that she is in a much better place.
Matt L.
May 16, 2010
Thank you for all you taught me through the years with your smile and your warm hello's Mrs. Schaar
Rachelle Keresztes
May 16, 2010
She was my first grade teacher, one of my favorites. Ah, memories of teeth pulling, learning German, and the book with the song "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be". Rest in peace Mrs. Schaar!
The Marsh Family
May 16, 2010
Our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow. It was a blessing that she was a part of our lives. I am glad to have known her. She treated us all as family and we are forever grateful she was there to support us. With all our love, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matt Souden
May 16, 2010
Bill and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and the loss to my hometown and first church. Kelly has been updating the whole family during this difficult time, and I'm sorry we were not able to pay a visit. I have and will never forget Mrs. Schaar. She enriched so many lives in DeWitt, and was a model for how to be an incredible member of a community.
Know that her example and memory reaches far and wide.
Robin (LaMacchia) Spinner
May 16, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. She will be remembered! Preserved in the hearts of all the little (now big) people that she made feel special. Such a blessing to all who knew her.
Jennifer Martin
May 16, 2010
I personally did not know Mrs. Schaar, but my husband had her as his first grade teacher and he has very wonderful memories of her. My parents had the honor of knowing Mrs. Schaar and her family and were breakfast regulars at Sams Kitchen with them. My mom informed me of Mrs. Schaar's passing and she told me that Mrs. Schaar was the best of the best, not much nicer than her. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. Jennifer Banker Martin, Gilbert AZ
Kelly (Boo) Smith (Souden)
May 16, 2010
I was shocked to hear the news today; I didn't realize we had so little time. I hope this means that she didn't suffer and went in peace. An entire community has suffered a great loss. I think of her with every tooth I pull of my own kid's and every hard boiled egg I make. Hugs to your family. She was an amazing woman...full of so much love, life, laughter and patience.
May 16, 2010
Mrs. Schaar was one of the most amazing ladies I have ever met..My first grade teacher...Amazing lady...rest in peace...thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.....Marty McCallum
Peggy & Bill Brown
May 16, 2010
To the Schaar Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charlene's passing is a loss to us all. She nurtured and loved every student she taught or came in contact with including our son BJ. Our hearts are heavy and she will be missed dearly.
Audrey Fabus
May 16, 2010
Bill, Mike, Luann, Mark, Mickie, and grandchildren. We are so very sorry to learn about the loss of Charlene. What a wonderful lady she was. I know the pain is unbearable now, but hope soon it will be replaced with many beautiful memeories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tom and Audrey Fabus
May 16, 2010
Dr. Schaar we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers, are with you and your family. Jim & Marta Chouinard.
Cindy Beadle Klebusch
May 16, 2010
To the Schaar Family - You all are in my prayers and thoughts. I lost my husband five years ago to pancreatic cancer and know how quickly this can surface and the short time you have left to spend with your loved one. To Bill, my father (Jack Beadle) sends his condolences, he went to high school with you and your wife. To Mike and Mark, may you find peace in your memories of your mother and the wonderful woman she was.
Neysa Oberlin
May 16, 2010
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Charlene. I enjoyed talking with her and Bill everytime they came into the restaurant in DeWitt where I worked. May your memories bring you comfort and joy.
Sharon Baulch
May 16, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, friend. Charlene was "the best" in all. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
May 16, 2010
Am so sorry to hear about Charlene. Pat sent me a e-mail this morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary McCarn Browning
Scott Ferguson
May 16, 2010
Our deepest condolances to your family, Charlene was truly an angel here on earth. Thoughts and prayers..The Ferguson Family
James Ebert
May 16, 2010
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Dr Schaar, I never met your mother but I truly beleive she left a lasting legacy for the community of Dewitt.
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