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Ellen Lowe Obituary

Ellen Marie Lowe DeWitt Born February 19, 1926 in Ovid, MI the daughter of John and Marguerite (Holden) Taft passed away August 6, 2010 at the age of 84. Ellen married her high school sweetheart, Dean Lowe on July 14, 1945 and he preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bob; and sisters, Mary and Janet. Ellen is survived by children, Cindy (Ron) Sadler of Perry and Bill (Debbie) Lowe of Walnut Cove, NC; grandchildren: Jeff (Crystle) Sadler, Brian (Allison) Sadler, Jennifer Sadler, Brad Sadler, Robert Bermudez, Heather (Shawn) Davis, Jason (Sandra) Lowe; great-grandchildren: Alex, Raquel, Chase, Julianna, Jaidyn, Jayla, Hanna and Alyana; sister, Lois (Arnie) Kindred of Owosso; and special friends, Jim and Mary Ellen Parker. She is also survived by an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews. Ellen was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Grams never missed a sporting event, dance recital or any family gathering. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life. Her memory will live forever in our hearts. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI. At Ellen's request, a family memorial to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. In memory of Ellen's great grandchildren, memorial contributions may be made to Ele's Place, 1145 W. Oakland Ave., Lansing, MI 48915. Online condolences may be made at: www.gorslineruncimandewitt.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 10, 2010.

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Nancy Kindred-Keeton

August 29, 2010

Thoughts and prayers are still going out to you all have been thinking of you and how your doing. I will greatly miss Aunt Ellen her beautiful smile and happy laugh

Denise Bean

August 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Aunt Ellen will be sadly missed but her memories will live on in our thoughts of the great times with the whole family.

Jennifer Sadler

August 11, 2010

Grams, The memories the girls & I shared with you will forever be in our heart. Julianna said the other day, she heard you talking. All I can do is keep strong and be there for Mom. I pray that you are happy being with Gramps and your pain is no more. I love you and miss you, Jennifer, Julianna, Jaidyn & Jayla

Jennifer Sadler

August 11, 2010

Grams, you were one of a kind. Julianna mentioned the other day she heard you talking. There hasn't been a day I haven't thought of all the memories my girls and I shared with you. Keeping strong and being a rock for Mom is all I can do right now. I pray that you are happy now with Gramps and your pain is no more. I love you and miss you! Jennifer, Julianna, Jaidyn & Jayla

Corinna Garza

August 10, 2010

Are prayer and sorrow are with and your family. Caring thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I met Ellen a few years ago and she was always very warm and caring with me and my family she will be missed Sonny and Corinna Garza

Kurt Lake

August 10, 2010

In sympathy and sorrow for you loss. I remember Ellen babysitting for us and the best of times with Bill. Your former neighbor, Kurt Lake

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