This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DEUELL, PORTEOUS, GRAUB Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25865/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DEUELL, Ellen Jean Age 79 Of Kalamazoo On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Ellen Jean Deuell died at Spectrum Health Hospital, Grand Rapids. Ellen could not overcome the five grave illnesses that claimed her. Ellen was born in Lake City, September 8, 1930. Her much loved sister, Margaret passed as has her folks, Albert and Macila Porteous Deuell. Ellen leaves behind her brother, Richard and sister, Kathleen Graub and several nieces and nephews. Ellen worked for Mead's Corporation - faithfully for 48 years and never missed a days work. Ellen has shared her life with Jo-An Watson, in their home in Kalamazoo, for fifty years. Their life together was remarkable and rare. Ellen shall be missed beyond words. Ellen wished no funeral or visitation. This following poem is from Ellen, for you who cared! Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints of snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there I did not die Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.