Mrs. Marva Sabel

Birth date: Sep 26, 1916 Death date: Feb 3, 2019

Mrs. Marva Sabel, age 102, of Norton Shores, died Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born on September 26, 1916 in Ravenna, MI. She was a member of the former Lakeside United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sable taught 35 years in the Mona Read Obituary

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Jim Homan

352w ago

I posted a notice of Great Grandma Sable passing away on Facebook back on Sunday. There were a number of responses to me including how some school mates of mine mentioning that they, their siblings, and a parent, all had her as 3rd grade teacher. Wow! I can not even imagine how many children she influenced as well as my brothers and myself.

There are too many memories to chronicle of this lady by those friends and myself remembering her as graceful, a lady, and a great teacher. Oh, and a pretty good dancer even to these later days (If I didn't have two left feet maybe I'd be able to say the same sometime.)

I started thinking about what I would write this morning after shoveling four inches of snow here in Denver and could only smile and say to myself that it was like being a kid with one hand on the handle bars of my bike and the other one dragging our lawn mower from Royal Oak St to her house to mow the lawn which I did...weekly. I'm not sure if I was volunteered by my mother or asked??? It was not a chore and came without a treat or beverage every time.

Grandma Sable, keep smiling and know there are a number of individuals out there that think of you fondly.

Regards,

JDH

William R. Gaston D.D.S.

352w ago

My name is Bill Gaston and I knew Marva professionally as her dentist. I don't normally comment when a patient dies but in this case I wanted to say a few words.
Marva was always very articulate in her speech and ALWAYS was dressed very nice had her hair done. She was so nice and pleasant. It was nice to see her name on the schedule. She was on of our favorite patients and will be missed. I can only imagine the joy she must feel as she embraces her children in heaven.

Marcos Olivares

352w ago

Added a new photo to the Memories Album album.

Tom Homan

352w ago

Added a new photo to the Great Grandma with one her Great Great Grandchildren! album.

Steve Drent

352w ago

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Tom Homan

352w ago

What can I say, at 102 she truly had a good life. My Great Grandma may have gotten very sick near her end, but the miles this woman had logged speaks volumes to the strength she had. Even up till her final days her mind was sharp. She could tell me stories and share with me memories that I would have to take a minute to reflect and think to myself, did that happen. Sure enough, it did! A woman of principle and courage, my grandmother was always firm for what she believed in, and it is from her that we have learned to stay strong. But grandma was more than just a strong figure. Many of you that had her as teacher know. She was also a woman of gentle smiles and a love to go around. There are so many other things I remember—like the cat figures in her house, the way she love to listen to music and dance, going to her house after school to have a pop and candy bar before making my way home (nice how her house was conveniently located halfway between school and our house)—all those little things. And it is during this moment that I realize how in the end, what we remember best are not really the grand things, but all the tiny things that made this Great Woman complete. While I and my family are sadden by this loss, we are also thankful for the chance to have had her in our lives. After all, not too many people have had the privilege of knowing someone as remarkable as her nor having the opportunity of having for so many years in our lives. God Blessed us with her presence!

Tom Homan

Marcos R.Olivares

352w ago

Marva led such an incredibly rich and full life, rich in experiences and memories. Others were enriched by having known her. In the 20+ years my father, Luis G.Olivares shared with Marva I was always amazed at the vigor &vibrancy of thier relationship. In the early years they could be found 2 or 3 times a week at one of the many " Polka venues " throughout Michigan. Later it was more diffficult to find them as they enjoyed each others company traveling abroad !! I enjoyed hearing her recall her own history as seen through 100 yr old eyes. Marvelous indeed ! Although we may grieve at her passing, we take great comfort in knowing the Lord has given her peace, and rest without pain.

Marcos R.Olivares

Maria Olivares

352w ago

Our family is blessed to have come to know and love Marva, through our father, Luis Olivares. Her gentle ways, and soft-spoken and caring nature will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for years to come

Marci Hektor

352w ago

Grandma will be missed dearly. She knew how much she was loved by her family and
what an important role she had in our lives. Her niece Paula was tireless in caring for her and making sure her last days were peaceful and we are so grateful for that. Everyone that knew her had only good things to say about her, as she was the most kind and caring person you'd ever met. During her teaching days she had an influence on hundreds of children during their formative years. She loved telling stories about things that happened; no names were given! We often talked about the years when I was young and spent time at Grandma and Grandpa Sabel's house with her daughter Gail when they lived on Wood St., in the Heights. They moved to Roosevelt Park and she was close to
Campbell School where she taught. My children attended school there, but could not have her for a teacher because of being her Grandchildren.
Grandma is in a special place now and our prayers go with her. I'll always remember her
last words to me, "Thank you for calling me honey. Call me again." That won't be possible anymore, but she'll be in my thoughts forever.
Marcia and husband, Gunther Hektor

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