Birth date: Apr 8, 1918 Death date: May 24, 2015
Mrs. Edna Irene Essebaggers, age 97, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 in Spring Lake, MI. She was born in Muskegon on April 8, 1918 to George and Phyllis (Shiel) Herlein and was a life resident of the area. On June 3, 1937, Edna m Read Obituary
I am so sorry for your loss.
I have been struggling with what to post here. Grandma once told me a story during one of our many visits, about a palm reader she encountered in an airport many years ago. This "fortune telling" woman grabbed her hand and told her she was going to live to be 102.... and Grandma said she cried. She considered that to be the worst fate anyone could have. She knew if that was true, she would be alone and miserable for an unbearable amount of time. Well, 97 is a few years shy of 102, but she was "alone" without Grandpa and most of her friends/extended family as they passed long before her and she had been in such pain for so long - the last 6 months were particularly awful.
So, today, I feel like I just want to congratulate Grandma on finally making it home. I LOVE you, and will miss you, but I'm happy for you Grandma. Give Grandpa a hug for me.
P.S. I will wear my hair curly for you today, because that's how you liked it ;)
Love, Your Granddaughter, Susie
A.K.A. "your little Shirley Temple"
Jerry, Pat, Rich,
I hold many fond memories of the times we had with both Myron and Edna. Camping memories of laughing and enjoying all the good times. Enjoying visiting Michigan and sitting in the breezeway and talking and having the kids become familiar with their grandparents. Such fun. Camping at Pentwater was the best. I believe all of us somewhat live on those memories as they will forever be in our hearts.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all tomorrow. May Christ wrap his loving arms around you all and bring the comfort so needed at this time.
Martie
Dear Jerry & Pat & Family:
I truly enjoyed taking care of Edna at Oak Crest/American House. I was glad I got to know her. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. I know how you are feeling, since I just lost my dad in April. Always hold the good and special times close to your heart. RIP sweet Edna, you will always have a special place in my heart.
Love,
Sharon Kieft
We will miss you Grandma. Love you!!! Marci, Ed and Logan
Dear Essebaggers Family and Friends,
I wasn't privileged with the remarkable acquaintance of Mrs.Essebaggers as you were,but it saddens me to read of your loss. Please accept my family's sincerest condolences. It brings great comfort to many to know that the Almighty God and Creator promises us in his word the Bible, that soon death, mourning, outcry, and pain will be no more. May you have peace.
