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Audrey Moses Obituary
Arlene was born in Central Lake on Nov. 10, 1929, the daughter of Anson R. and Helen M. (Barrow) Carpenter. Arlene married James C. Moses on June 7, 1947, in Central Lake.
She was employed at The Traverse City State Hospital as a practical nurse and retired after 30 years of service.
Arlene enjoyed collecting wind chimes, gardening, growing flowers, especially roses, raising goats, rabbits and especially llamas. She was very handy with crocheting and knitting. She would make a blanket for each grandchild.
Her family was her life. She would spend the entire fair week working in and around the llama barns and helping show the llamas. Arlene enjoyed life and will sadly be missed by her family, friends and neighbors.
She is survived by two daughters, Juanita A. Beckwith and Barbara (Ben) Walker, both of Grawn; eight grandchildren, Cory Walker, Zachary Walker, Alex Walker, Jason Beckwith, Colleen (Michael) Couture, Darryl (Wanda) Beckwith, David (Lisa) Beckwith and Lisa (Buddy) Rollins; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, Herb Carpenter of Central Lake, Joyce (Ott) Burns of Virginia, Dan (Judy) Carpenter of Midland and Margaret (Tom) Gatwood of California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Moses in 1993; and son, Gary J. Moses.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2007, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., from Covell Funeral Home, Traverse City. A funeral services will be held on Monday, April 30, 2007, at 11 a.m., from the funeral home, with Fr. Jerry Micketti officiating. Additional visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be given in Arlene's name to llama building project fund at the Northwestern Michigan Fair fairgrounds.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Homes.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Trish, Aaron, Angel Oster
May 21, 2007
Great grandma and special friend, We will miss you forever.
Michael Funaro
May 5, 2007
I met Audrey through my friends Frank Bare and Shirley Korn here in Las Vegas when she and her husband Jim used to winter here. Audrey was always so kind to me and always went out of her to say hello or send me a kind note as when my mother passed away. I am truly saddened by her passing and am regretful that I wasn't able to see her one last time before her passing. I'm sure she is watching down on all of us from heaven now. God Bless you Audrey.
Dale, Tracie Bryce & Cole Herkner
May 3, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family on the loss of Grandma Moses. I just learned of her passing today and deeply regret not having the opportunity to attend her service. I heard about Grandma Moses years before I finally got to meet her. I met her the first year me and my boys entered the fair with our llamas. Her reputation was definitely on point. She had a soothing way about her and always was there to listen and lend advice. Fair week will not ever be the same. She has left a void that no one else can fill. Yes, her homemade icecream will certainly be missed this year at the fair, but not forgotten. We are thinking of you Barb, Ben & Alex. God bless.
Jean Livingston
April 30, 2007
I met Audrey through my mother and Dad, George and Agnes Livingston, through the rehab group. When I was on vacation the group allowed me to go to lunch with them and it was always a pleasure to see and talk to Audrey. My mother and I were truly sorry to hear of Audrey's passing and extend to her family our deepest sympathy.
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Monique Brownson
April 30, 2007
Juanita and Barb,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother.
I just wanted you to know that your mom was one in a million. I enjoyed working with her and especially appreciated her smile and upbeat attitude about life. I met her in 1967 and through the years just thinking about her always brought a smile to my face.. Her bright smile and energy made lots of people smile.
Monique Brownson
Theresa (Teri) & Nate Graves
April 30, 2007
And the children said, "You will always walk with us,
Mother, even when you have gone through the gates."
And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And they said: "We cannot see her but she is with us still. A
Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence......" Your Mother is always with you.... She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street; she's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks; she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not
well. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop.
She's the place you came from, your first home; and
she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love and your first heartbreak, and nothing on earth can separate you."
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Ted,Tammy, & Alayna Hammerle
April 28, 2007
Grandma Moses always had the best words of wisdom for me when I was going through difficult times. I could always count on her hugs and unconditional love. I'm so glad we stopped last Saturday on our way out of town so she could see our new baby and thank her for the beautiful baby blanket that she made for her. It will be treasured always. I will miss her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Janaice and Fred Linsell
April 27, 2007
We enjoyed Audrey's friendship at exercise class each Tuesday and Thursday. We were always greeted with a hug, big smile and an encouraging words.
We are so glad we saw her last Tuesday morning looking so healthy and happy. We will miss her and extend our sympathy to all her family.
Martha Alvarez
April 27, 2007
Dearest Juanita and Barb,
I am sad to know of the passing of this wonderful person. My prayers are with you at this time of grief. Please know that you are in my thoughts...Love to you both. Martha
Trixie (Bartlett) Gutzka
April 27, 2007
To the family,
I consider myself very lucky to have been able to get to know grandma Moses. She was someone whom I looked up to...her wisdom and her sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will truely miss her.
Ken and Jeanne Robinson
April 27, 2007
To Audrey's wonderful family,
We hope that you find comfort in knowing that Audrey was so special to so many. She was a dear and caring friend, so generous and loving. We will miss her beautiful smile, lovely laugh and her bright and spirited outlook on life.
She will live on in all our hearts.
Bob and Angie Kenney
April 27, 2007
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Audrey's immediate and extended family, our hearts and prayers are with you.
She has been like a beloved sister to me, and both Bob and I will miss her beyond words. In loving memory,
Kathy Easter
April 27, 2007
What a beautiful and thoughtful person! We are so very fortunate to have been blessed with her presence for so many years. Fair was extra special with Audrey there taking care of the tent and everyone who resided in it. The ice cream she made each year for the kids was so amazing. There were so many extra things that Audrey did for the fair that no one will ever know. We will greatly miss her presence this fair, but do know that she'll be watching our every move and letting us know when we mess up or forget something - of course with a smile and giggle. Our prayers are with you Barb, Ben, and the boys. Memories are such beautiful things to cherish. We love you, Dave, Kathy, Erika, and Erin Easter
Kathy Nowak
April 27, 2007
Juanita & Barb and all the family/friends, I and my family miss Arlene/Audrey/Mrs Moses so very much. I personally don't know how things will be without my fearless leader and supporter. Our prayers have been with you all over the years and will continue, especially now, to be with each of you. What an example to all of us that we, together, could never replace. Thank you for sharing her with us and all the memories. We love you, Kathy Nowak and Ken and ALL our Nowak/Risinger family
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