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Leah Grace Obituary

Leah F. Ernst Grace

Port Huron

Leah F. Ernst Grace, 88, of Port Huron, entered eternal life on Friday, March 7, 2014. Her spirit will live on in her six children, 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, her two surviving siblings, and an extended family of relatives and friends. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from her during her 88 years, among them: never, ever be fearful of storms, to laugh often and love much.

She was born on September 11, 1925 in Port Huron.

Also: let your dog share your bed; if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all and beauty is as beauty does-so always, always do beautiful things. Don't make that awful face again "because your face will freeze like that." And "put that pouty lip away because some bird will come along and poop on it." Take magazines you've already read to your hair salon for others to enjoy. Never say mean things about anybody. And give to every charity that asks. Choose to believe the best about what they do with your money, no matter what your children say they discovered on the internet.

Leah is survived by her daughters, Nora (Gary) Dean, Joe Ann Burgett, Vickie Burgett (Brad Burda), Charlene Burgett, Nan (Dave) Perley and her beloved son, Ted (Debbie) Ernst; 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren whose photos she would share with prospective friends in the checkout line, beauty salon or physician's office; her surviving siblings, Averill and Elmer and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to list but not forgotten.

Leah is reunited with her husbands, Eddie Grace, George Ernst and John Burgett, her mother, Mildred Dodge and father, Elmer Matts.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m.  Monday in the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th Street, Port Huron. Pastor Doug Studaker, Associate Pastor of Lakeport Wesleyan Church.

Burial will be in Burtchville Twp. Cemetery.

Visiting hours will be held Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

May O'Brien VFW Auxiliary will have a Memorial Service at 5:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Stephan Markle, David Perley, David LaFrance, James Dean, John Gilbert and George LaFrance.

Memorial tributes may be made to the Youth for Christ.

To view obituary and share memories visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com

Published by The Times Herald from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2014.
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So sorry to hear of your mother's passing Ted. May warm thoughts and wonderful memories console you at this time of your loss.

Karen & Mike Bloomfield

March 11, 2014

Sorry for your lose of your love one she will be missed.

nancy collinge

March 11, 2014

Condolences to the family of Leah! Enjoyed her positive attitude.

Norma Lohr

March 11, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you Ted.

Mike & Judy Wilton

March 10, 2014

I'm very sorry to learn of your loss Ted.

Mike Emery

March 10, 2014

DEAR FAMILY OF LEAH GRACE. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYER'S AND THOUGHT"S ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. LEAH WAS A WONDERFULL LADY AND FRIEND OF 22 YEAR'S AND OUR HILLSIDE CHURCH FAMILY SISTER. SHE WILL BE MISSED. KNOW SHE IS WITH OUR DEAR LORD FOEVER. WILLIAM &PENNY SPENCER. HILLSIDE WESLEYAN CHURCH.

WILLIAM & PENNY SPENCER SR. SPENCER SR.

March 9, 2014

I Loved your Mom...She always showed her positive attitude!! He and Ed will always have a place in my heart. LEAH....TIME TO DANCE! Blessings to All~

Patti Heileg

March 8, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you all and your mom today and always. What a wonderful woman and wonderful life she lived. Hugs to you all.

Mary Lou Creamer

March 8, 2014

Debbie Axelrod

March 8, 2014

So sorry to hear of your passing Leah. I will always remember your kind smile and how nice you treated me. May you rest in peace....

Irene Ryan-Huber

March 8, 2014

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