Louise Esther Strange

Louise Ester Strange, age 95, of Middleville, formerly of Detroit, MI, went to be with her Lord Thursday, December 31, 2009. Born September 12, 1914, to Allen and Clara (Weik) Ayris, she was in the first graduating class (1928) of Mackenzie High School, Detroit, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University in 1932. She taught social studies in the Detroit schools until she met and married her beloved late husband, Cyril A. Strange, on August 13, 1938. From that moment on until her children were grown, she devoted her life and love to her husband and family, Elizabeth R. Lepak of Hastings, Carroll (Yvonne) Strange of Columbia, TN and Margaret (Raymond) Weidner of Forest, VA., and her dear mother, Clara. Later she also enjoyed a period in retail sales of draperies at a small shop in Birmingham, MI. \r

Louise took pride in her lovely gardens, the clothing she made for her family and her beautiful needlework. She golfed and bowled with her husband well into their 80's. Reading and writing were passions and she especially enjoyed corresponding with friends and family. She authored several short histories for various organizations including the PTA in which she took an active roll while her children were in grade school. She was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church, baptized and married at St. John's Episcopal Church, downtown Detroit, later moving the family worship to St. Martha's Episcopal Church on Detroit's west side. Her last years have been spent in the loving care of the fine people at Carveth Village in Middleville, where she spent many contented hours. \r

Besides her three children, she is survived by six grandchildren, Kristi Orlik, Sarah (Roy) Hall, Devon and Derek Weidner and Jonathon and Laura Strange. A memorial service will be held at Sts. Andrew and Matthias Independent Anglican Church, located in Irving, on Wednesday, January 6, at 1:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Carveth Village, Barry Community Hospice or Sts. Andrew and Matthias Church. \r
""Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified... for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."" Deut.31:6. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net)\r