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Erna Reints Obituary
JEFFERS - Erna L. Reints, of Jeffers, passed away Feb. 9, 2007, at Ennis. She was born Oct. 11, 1911, in Kulm, N.D. When she was eight months old her family moved and home-steaded near American Falls, Idaho. She was the second of six children. She graduated from high school in 1930, in Aberdeen, Idaho. She married John Reints March 17, 1932. Within a week, while they were still on their honeymoon, the two moved to Jeffers and took over a ranch from John's uncle, William Reints, who had passed away. Erna is famous for her crocheted angels and snowflakes. Many Christmas trees have her decorations on them. She is also famous for her sourdough hot cakes. She never knew who was coming for breakfast. Erna was a special lady and the best grandma in the world.
Erna was preceded in death by her husband, one brother and two sisters. She is survived by her children, Susie and Clyde Whitman, of West Yellowstone; Elso and Marlene Reints, of Jeffers, and Jack Reints, of Jeffers; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, two brothers, and three sisters-in-law.
Memorials are preferred to the Presbyterian Church at Ennis, the Madison Valley Manor, the Madison Valley Hospital or to the charity of the donors choice. Due to the remodeling of the Presbyterian church, funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the Trinity Episcopal Church at Jeffers, with the Rev. Jean Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Madison Valley Cemetery at Ennis.
K&L Mortuaries of Ennis is in charge of arrangements.
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Anne (Carey) Wentz
February 12, 2007
Dear Susie and Family,
Bless you all at this time. Your Mother was such an upbeat person and made everyone feel they had known her forever. And, yes, I too have snowflakes and think of her everytime I open their box. They were a gift to me from my own Mother, who also thought the world of Erna. Take care.
Nita Sinclair
February 12, 2007
Sending my condolences on the loss of your mother. Oddly enough, I think of her often, as I have a little ornament on display that she made. My mother (Doris Willett) gave it to me years ago.
I wish you all peace. I know how hard it is losing one's parents.
Martin & Marie-France Hansen
February 11, 2007
At Christmastime, we wait with great anticipation to take out our Christmas decorations. Tucked away in a special box is a beautiful set of handmade Christmas ornaments made by Erna and given to us as a wedding gift in 1999. We have treasured these every year since our first Christmas together as we have reminisced about the time and effort and patience that Erna put into crafting such gifts. We will continue to treasure them year after year. Thank you Erna. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Doris Sherick
February 11, 2007
Thanks Erna, for being a special part of our lives. We love you and will miss you. Clarice, Kathryn,Doris and Steve.
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