Birth date: Oct 23, 1920 Death date: Nov 14, 2008
Evelyn Jean McGreevy, age 88, of Spring Lake, went to be with her “Sweet Jesus” on Friday, November 14, 2008. She was born on October 23, 1920 to Nels and Margaret (Scott) Christopher in Fruitport. She married Robert Allen McGreev Read Obituary
Grandma was one of my favorite people to visit. I used to love to walk down Boom Road (it always seemed so long!) to Grandma and Grandpa M's house. They were always welcoming to me. I remember watching the river flow by the house while we looked out the window. There's so many memories to share and I'm a better man just to have known her.##imported-begin##Stephen Hart##imported-end##
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....##imported-begin##LINDA ( VANDER MOLEN ) LEWIS##imported-end##
WE WERE NOTIFIED BY PAT BROMLEY THAT EVELYN PASSED AWAY LAST FRI. JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE THINKING ABOUT THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS##imported-begin##BERNIE AND LENORE MCDONALD##imported-end##
Dear Bob & family,
My deepest sympathy's for all of you, May God touch your hearts with the truth, that she is with the Lord, comfortable and in awe of him.
May God bless you with peace.
Sincerely,
Joe Sabo##imported-begin##Joe Sabo##imported-end##
Grandma- a name she took much pride in, and as many kisses she gave, goodies she cooked and love she gave, she definitly lived up to the name! I loved how her smile just lit up a room with warmth, even in these past harder years. She was, is the sweetest lady who would do anything for anyone. She would never dare hurt a fly... but let me tell ya, she sure could get all riled up during a game of "I'll Buy It!" Grandma White-hair, I LOVE YOU- you will be missed...##imported-begin##Melissa S##imported-end##
Where does one being a love relationship of almost 60 years?!
Adjectives describe. Every postive, beautiful, loving and caring adjective describes my "Other Mother".
Physically this lovely lady was my aunt; my beloved Mothers older sister by 9 years.
Emotionally she ws my friend, my confidante, my supporter, my critic and my Spiritual sister in Christ.
She was so good to me and my family.
She loved my Mom so much. She loved my husband and my children.
When my son, Chad was learning to talk, he could not say "Evelyn", so he would call her "Yum Yum". That was our family name for her. It was later changed to "Yummy".
My daugther, Kristen would spend time with Aunt Eve and she would call Kristen, "Trinket". Then she would say.."ohhhh", Kristen would reply, "that is ok Yummy, you can call me Trinket". Aunt Eve would hug Kristen, and they would laugh. Trinket was her pet name for her beloved granddaughter Traci.
Aunt Eve and I would spend hours together. We could talk all day and start all over the next day. We shared so many things from recipes to secrets. She had a great personality and made everything fun.
Since her first heart attack and stroke in January of 2001, she was physically challenged and very frustrated with her limitations.
She did not give up. She would do her exercises, fold laundry and do what ever she could to help take care of her home.
Praise God she now has no limitations, and no discomfort. She is resting in the arms of her "Sweet Jesus". She is having a reunion with her loved ones, and friends.
Even though that family generation has left us here on earth, we have the privilege of their memories and their teachings.
We are challenged to carry the "Word" to our generation and generations to follow. We have the work of telling our family, loved ones, friends and strangers about Eternal Life. About our Heavenly Father, Our Savior, Our Friend.
I will miss my "Other Mother" more than words can express. But I know I will see her again. She just got to Heaven before I did.
Lovingly,
Her niece, Sue Warren (Susie)##imported-begin##Sue Warren ( and Ed)##imported-end##
My sweet grammie - where do I start? My first thoughts are walking down the sidewalk, your hand in mine - my legs in braces. I felt your patience, your compassion. A few years later, laughing going over the "tickle bridge", teaching me the wonders of Spam, giving me "cootie spray" when I was afraid of the nighttime monsters, teaching me that I don't have to order "a hamburger with meat on it" -- it just comes that way! But my favorite memories are of staying overnight and waking up to hear her singing in the kitchen, "Rhondavooo, I love you!"
At the end all she could do was look deeply in my eyes, squeeze my hand and say, "oh honey!" I LOVE YOU. That said it all for me. Her unconditional love was unmatched. All my life in my grandma's presence, I didn't have to be the most beautiful, the best at anything, or be perfect. I just had to be myself which is the greatest gift of all.
"Across the years -- I will walk with you, in deep green forests and shores of sand, and when our time on earth is through in heaven too, you'll have my hand."
I love you sweet grammie, you will never know how much you mean to me. I can't wait to hold your hand again!
XOX
RhondaVoo (and Don)##imported-begin##Rhonda Brown##imported-end##
We wish you strength during this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories your mother, grandmother left you in your hearts. We are thinking about you all. Love and hugs The Kiebach's. Grand Haven Michigan##imported-begin##Steve & Lorie Kiebach##imported-end##
Dad-Grandpa-Sandy
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We know words can't mend all the cracks in your heart right now. We are thinking of you and praying for your family. She was one sweet lady and will be missed dearly.
Love, Larry and Debbie McRae##imported-begin##Larry and Debbie McRae##imported-end##
My Grandma- I'll always carry with me the precious memories of my grandma's beautiful smile, the twinkle she always had in her eyes for her family, how much LOVE she always showed everyone. You had plenty of kisses for everybody. I'll remember the way her home smelled with home-cooking and home-made goodies. I'll also remember all our talks we had together, and there were many, about her "sweet JESUS". Grandma was also a great card player and she kicked my butt plenty of times. Grandma was a very, very, giving person who I love and loved very much, I will miss you!! So until I see you again have fun cooking up a storm, talking up a storm, and enjoying all those wild flowers with your best friend "JESUS"!!
Love Your Granddaughter-Debbie McRae##imported-begin##Debbie McRae##imported-end##
