Darlene K. Jaime

"If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these

things." This is part of the 13th Article of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Saints, but to Darlene Kay (Schieber) Jaime, the mother, the matriarch, and the rock of her

family, it was so much more. In fact, one could easily say that she adopted this as her own

life's motto, always striving to be a reflection of those qualities, in her thoughts, words and

actions. Born October 14, 1948, to the proprietor of Kawkawlin Stone Sales, the late great

Donald Schieber, and his wife Charlene June (Heppner) Schieber, Darlene was as firm in

convictions about her faith, family and friends, as some of the finest granite she grew up

admiring. At the same time, her heart was as tender as they come. An appropriate description,

members of her immediate family began referring to her as "Mama Bear" in her later years.

Indeed, as instinctively as a bear protects its cubs, her greatest joy in life came from providing

for and protecting her family.

Unfortunately, loss of family members struck Darlene at an early age. The third of four girls,

Darlene had celebrated her 33rd birthday just two days earlier, when she lost her older sister,

Sheryl Ann (Schieber) Huntley to cancer on October 16, 1981. Then, exactly six weeks later

she lost her younger sister, Melanie Joy (Schieber) Keyser to cancer on November 27, 1981,

who was just 28 years old at the time. The heartache and pain caused by such loss ignited a

fire within Darlene that could never be extinguished, even until her last mortal breath. Defying

traditional medicine, Darlene set out on a quest for a natural and holistic lifestyle, not only for

herself, but for those she loved, and really anyone willing to give her five minutes. Driven by

her ever-yearning thirst for knowledge, and the entrepreneurial spirit inherited from her father,

Darlene leaves behind a legacy that includes many colleagues and close friends made through

health products she promoted in what can only be described as a true crusade to make the

world a healthier place. Darlene's thirst for knowledge did not end with physical health though.

Her whole-body approach includes the spiritual as well. Surely, this is most certainly why

second to only her family, the greatest joy she felt was in sharing the knowledge she gained in

hearing the message brought to her by two young men and learning of the restored gospel of

Jesus Christ, providing service to those in need, and helping to build the Kingdom of God on

Earth. Combining two of her great loves, service and cooking, she often used her skills to feed

the masses. It was not uncommon for well over 20 people to gather at her home to enjoy a

home cooked meal together. She filled their bellies, and she was full of spirit. As a hairdresser

of over 50 years, she also liked making them look good, whether in her home studio or at the

salon she opened and aptly named, "Healthy Hair." Not one to ever shy away from a challenge,

she took many things in life head-on. Whether it was running for County Commissioner,

competing for the title of Munger Potato Festival Queen, or striving to hit sales goals in order to

win lavish and luxurious vacations, she always gave it her all.

And all in she was when she was married to the love of her life, Carlos Jaime, on June 11, 1977

and sealed to him for time and all eternity in the Washington, D.C. temple on July 19, 1978.

From their first little house on Jose Rd., they built a family and quite a life together, and

eventually they even literally built their own dream home, back in those 10 wooded acres off of

Lauria Rd. The knowledge that what they built can never be broken, gave Darlene such a

sense of peace. It's the peace Darlene deserves after fighting so valiantly for so many years.

She fought hard when faced with her own cancer battle; as hard as she could in so many ways,

but she also fought quietly and softly, in much the same way as that tenderness that embodied

her life. Even as she stared down her personal mortality directly in its face, she felt so much joy,

right until the very end. She felt pure joy and absolute excitement in anticipation of the beautiful

and glorious reunion with so many loved one awaiting her arrival on the other side of the veil.

Darlene is survived by her sister Lamoyne (Schieber) Dore; her husband of nearly 49 years,

Carlos Jaime; children Brent (Kim) Jaime, Tony (Robin) McArdle, Eric (Tiffany) Jaime, Melissa

(Jeff) Idalski, Ryan (Destinee) Jamie, Andréa (Patrick) Stringer; soon-to-be 19 grandchildren; 2

great-grandchildren; and countless other extended family members.

Per Darlene's request, she wants to be remembered for the good times, especially those spent

hanging out around her father's handmade pool in front of the old Kawkawlin homestead on

M-13 (if you know, you know). And as Darlene would say, "God be with you till we meet again."

Darlene peacefully departed for the spirit world in the early morning hours of Wednesday

February 11, 2026.

Darlene will be laid to rest on Monday February 16, 2026. Arrangements

have been entrusted to Rivertown Funeral Chapel. For those wishing to pay respect, service

for Darlene will be held on Monday February 16, 2026 at 12pm at The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints in Saginaw, Michigan with Bishop Brad Herzog presiding with inurnment at

Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 10am till time of service.