Pauline Morris

Pauline Morris (Reibel), 76, of Ellsworth, passed away on June 17, 2015. Pauline will be lovingly missed by Art, her husband of 30 years; sons Keith (Dianne) Stewart of Ellsworth; Kevin (Julie) Stewart of Ocala, Florida; daughter-in-law Maryse Stewart of Sorel, Quebec, Canada; step-sons Chris (Kelly) Morris of Charlevoix; Craig (Jennie) Morris of Plymouth, Wisconsin; step-daughters Michelle Morris of Muskegon; Carla (Jeff) Lameris of Grand Haven; sister Evelyn Ernst of Rochester Hills; brothers Earl (Mary) Reibel of Central Lake; Lee (Betty) Reibel of Lake City; 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dave Stewart and son Craig Stewart.

Pauline was born March 14, 1939 in Berkley to Loyd and Irma Reibel. The family moved to Ellsworth in 1947. Following graduation from Ellsworth High School in 1957 Pauline moved to Livonia where she worked for the Wilson Sporting Goods Company.

She wed Dave Stewart on May 3,1959. They moved to Ellsworth in 1968, where they raised their family. Following the death of Dave in 1983 she married Art Morris on September 28, 1985.

Pauline was an artist who was continually decorating her home or that of a friend or family member, lending her skills to anyone needing help. She was an energetic and giving person who enjoyed spending time with her family, hosting family and friends at their lakeside home, home decorating, gardening and cooking. She taught classes in ceramics and porcelain for several years from her home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Ellsworth Weselyan Church (6339 Elm Street, 49729) with the Reverend Jim Foster officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Banks Township Fire and Rescue.

The family was served by Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth, online at www.hastingsfuneral.com