Evelyn J. (Curtis) Rehn

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Evelyn Rehn Obituary

Evelyn J. (Curtis) Rehn Mason Age 78, met our Lord August 22, 2009; born May 15, 1931 in Mason to William E.B. and Thelma Irene (Culver) Smith. She fought and braved a long battle of multiple cancers. Evelyn (Evy) attended the Pink School in Mason, MI and graduated from Mason High School in 1949. She worked 30 years for the USDA. Evelyn loved our Lord and her church family, Community Freedom Church of Leslie. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rehn; sister, Ninebelle Evert; brothers Clyde Smith, Stanley Smith, Willis Smith, and Harold Smith. Surviving are her loving family; 3 sons Samuel Curtis (Rose) of Dansville, Peter Curtis (Kalene) of Mason, and Frederick Curtis (Jane) of Coeur'd Alene, ID; granddaughters, Cassandra Curtis, Liberty Curtis, Mandy Martin, Lisa (Jeremy) Martinez, Sara and Krista Curtis; grandsons, Joshua, Thomas, Lance and Joe Curtis; great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Simmons of Yuma, AZ and Shirley (Jack) Ciucci of Mason; and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn's family was most important in her life, especially, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved yard sales and taking loving care of her family. She will be extremely missed. Family and friends are invited to attend services 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge in Mason-Holt with Pastor Wes Emerson officiating. Those desiring may make contributions in memory of Evelyn to the American Cancer Society, 3100 West Road, Bldg. B., Suite 110, East Lansing, MI 48823; or McLaren Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar Street, Ste. 600, Lansing, MI 48910. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Rehn

3 Entries

August 28, 2009

She was a very respected and remarkable woman and we were blessed to have had the opportunity to know her. Our prayers are with Pete, Kalene and the whole Curtis family.
Dean, Gina and Rachelle (Jackson, MI)

Frank and Tammy March

August 28, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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