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1931 - 2008
 Mrs. Arletta Mickey Mae Christensen of Trufant died Friday, November 28, 2008 in Grand Rapids. She was born December 19, 1931 in Mancelona, the daughter of John and Amanda Gothrup. On June 23, 1952 she married David K. Christensen. Mickey was a loving wife, treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a devoted friend. She loved her church, Cowden Lake Christian Church, and loved giving to her community. She enjoyed coffee time with friends and loved to cook and bake for everybody. The measure of love that a person has in their heart for others is shown in the amount of love returned to them. She was truly loved by everybody that knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her sisters, Toni Conway and Ardith Christensen; and her brother, John Gothrup. Mickey will be deeply missed by her children, Vickie Grant of Grand Ledge, Jean McLaughlin of Trufant, Ron Christensen of Trufant, and Jackie (John) McLain of Greenville; grandchildren, Mindy, Heather, Courtnie, Nick, and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Kyler and Elizabelle; sisters, Lou Meadows of Cadillac, Peg Smith of McBain, Mary (Bud) Alexander of Mancelona, Evelyn (Bill ) Coger of Mancelona, Nita (Bob) Newkirk of Eatonsville, and Darlene (Bud Engles) of Kalkaska; brothers, Lon (Nita) Gothrup of Haughton, LA, Cliff (Janet) Gothrup of Mancelona, and Dennis (Barb) Gothrup of Lakeside, OR; and by Thor-dog, a special pet. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, Rev. Lynne Kronewitter of Cowden Lake Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Langston. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-3 and 5-8. Memorial contributions in Mickeys honor may be given to Cowden Lake Christian Church. |
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Kelly Ellis
Tuesday December 2, 2008 at
8:15 PM
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Dearest Ron, Jean, Vick and Jackie,
I was so sad to hear about Aunt Mickey's passing. I had beent thinking about her recently and remembering all of the Christmases we had at Grandpa and Grandpa Gothrups house and those of us up north always hoped for good December weather so you all could come up! She always was smiling and laughing and she made the BEST pies! Even though I was so much younger than all of you, she always would take the time to chat with me and see what was up! She was a beautiful woman that we will all miss! I am sure she is loving her reunion with Grandpa and Grandma! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I was hoping to make it up to the funeral but the weather was very bad!!!!
Kelly
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Steve Butterworth
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
5:49 PM
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I will always remember coming to the farm with my father Carroll Butterworth and Mickey always asking if I wanted something to eat or drink. She will be missed by all. My prayers are with the family and friends.
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carroll Butterworth
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
4:37 PM
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Sorry to hear about Mickey. We were surprised and wish we could be with you at this time but we are in Arizona and can't be there. Remembering all of you in our prayers. Carroll and Margaret Butterworth
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