Evelyn Brookins

Funeral Information

The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Owendale United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cindy Parsons, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grant Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Owendale United Methodist Church or City Rescue Mission of Saginaw, P.O. Box 548, Saginaw MI 48606-0548. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON: Saturday, March 8 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. AND AT OWENDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Sunday, March 9 1 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m.

Family of the Deceased

She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Brookins of Owendale, Debby (Tim) Trim of Hemlock, and Linda Heiler of Caro; grandchildren: Timothy (Kristi) Trim of Lansing, Tracy (Mitch) Scherzer of Freeland, Richard Heiler of Reese, and Connie (Donnie) Wellman of Birch Run; and great-grandchildren: Lydia and Luke Scherzer, Cassie, Ericka and Abby Heiler, and Jarrett and Jordan Wellman. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; brother Clare; sister Irene; and son-in-law Bill Heiler.

Biography

Evelyn R. Brookins, 97 of Owendale, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6, 2014 with her three daughters at her side. Born March 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Rosa Heberly, and graduated in 1934 from Owendale High School. Following her graduation from Saginaw Business Institute, she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for several Saginaw area businesses including Montgomery Ward and Nuechterlein Insurance. She retired in the 1970’s from Miller Fire Protection in Bridgeport. Evelyn married Robert Brookins on May 6, 1943 at the Owendale Methodist Church. Robert passed away in August, 1989. Evelyn was a member of the Owendale United Methodist Church, serving as the financial secretary for many years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, serving as their treasurer for several years, and was one of their Five Star women. Evelyn was quiet, unassuming, gentle, and gracious. She always pointed out the positive. She was a friend to all she met. She cherished time with her family and friends, and was a role model for them. She enjoyed hosting Camperpalooza every summer and family holidays. Evelyn enjoyed doing crosswords, playing board games, Tiger baseball, and fishing and spending time at the family cottage near Lupton.

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