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Natalie Choate Obituary

Natalie J. Choate Natalie J. Choate slipped into eternity on September 21, 2012. Natalie Jean Harms was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 10, 1928 to Albert F. and Lucie M. Harms. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1946 and worked as a dental and medical assistant, for Arthur Kettlehohn and Herbert Helmkamp. Natalie married Howard R. Choate on August 8, 1953 at St. Mary's Cathedral, Saginaw. Natalie loved God, her family, and animals, and took an active interest in all the people her life touched. She is survived by daughters; Karen J. Choate (recently of Saginaw) , Sharon S. Choate (Marysville), many wonderful nieces and nephews, and special friends, George Diehl and Kay Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband; Howard, brother; Albert "Bud" Harms, sisters; Madelyn (Carl) Hahn and Jane (Carl) Albrandt, brothers and sisters in-law; Gertrude Choate, H. Martin (Frances) Choate, William (Genevieve) Choate, and Mildred Choate. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday September 29 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St.Clair, MI. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 9:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China, MI and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at church prior to service. Interment will be at St. Andrews Cemetery, Saginaw, MI. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, St. Mary's Organ Fund, or a charity of the donor's choice. May the angels, and Natalie's family welcome her to Paradise. May she see the face of the Lord she loved! Alleluia! www.youngcolonial.com

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Published by The Times Herald from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2012.

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Robert L. Gubody

October 1, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you Karen and Sharon. Your mother was a wonderful person. Her name has been entered into the "Book of Life" at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw, MI. She will be remembered in many Masses at the Cathedral. You are also remembered in my prayers.

Stephanie John

September 28, 2012

Natalie and Karen went together in Saginaw like Oreos and milk. (Or potatoes and buttermilk for the Irish in them!) They were always together. We miss them very much. Natalie was kind enough to babysit our son when he had the sniffles and spent years telling us what a good teacher of arcane board games she thought he was! She had a wonderful sense of humor and lived for her two girls.

Kay Pike

September 28, 2012

Many fond memories of Natalie as my father's (Dr.Arthur Kettelhohn)dental assistant.She was always happy and had a kind word.

Marlene Sova

September 27, 2012

Karen and Sharon, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was a good friend. I've missed not seeing her around here. Marlene

Alex Ramirez

September 26, 2012

My sympathies to the Choate family. I went to grade school with the twins, Karen and Sharon.

Barbara Myczkowiak

September 26, 2012

Dear Karen and Sharon, we are saddened to learn of your Mom's death. We have many nice memories of the times we worked with your parents on special projects at St. John The Baptist parish in Carrollton. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.

Al and Barb Myczkowiak
Saginaw

Peggy Gehrls Klann

September 26, 2012

Dear Karen and Sharon,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful and sweet lady. Our families were neighbors and friends from the time we were born! I have many good memories of those years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Friends forever.

Laurie and Bill Berner

September 25, 2012

Karen,
Your mom was a gem! Bill and I enjoyed the few times we spent dining out with you both and talking about our pets, our families, and life in general.She was the sweetest lady and she will be missed by many. Sending you and your sister hugs and prayers and hoping that fond memories of life with your mom will comfort you both in the coming days.

Anissa Mixon

September 25, 2012

Dear Choate Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I never had a chance to meet Mrs. Choate, but she was thought of well at the Capuchin's where I volunteer. I surely believe that this wonderful woman will indeed be in Paradise.

September 25, 2012

Dear Karen and Sharon,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a sweetheart and I know how much you will miss her. Know that you have many friends who hold you in our prayers. Stay strong.
Marilyn Hackett

joan & pat McCoy

September 25, 2012

Beautiful Natalie is now with her maker, our sympathy to you Karen and Sharon.Stay strong and know you are loved.

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