Elizabeth "Jeanette" (Viele) Strait Obituary

Strait, Elizabeth "Jeanette" (Viele) Saline, MI

Age 86, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at home in Saline, with
her family. The daughter of Rolla and Cleo (Crook) Viele, she
was born in Hastings, MI and raise in Vermontville, MI. She
completed nursing training in Battle Creek, MI and was a
Registered Nurse at Saline Community Hospital from its opening
in 1959, until her retirement in 1989. She is survived by her
sons Ed (Jean) Strait of Gilbert, AZ and Jim (Jill) Strait of
Saline, MI, her daughter Bonnie Strait of Saline, three
grandchildren Eric, Marie and Cathy, nine great-grandchildren,
brother Charles (Louise) Viele and sister Mary (Vernon)
Trowbridge, both of Vermont-ville; and sister Rachel Weiler of
Fairchild, PA. She was preceded in death by her son Dave Strait
and her brother John Viele. A memorial celebration will be held
with her family and friends this summer at her beloved cottage
in Napoleon. Contributions may be made in her name to The
National Parkinson Founda-tion. We would like to express a
special thank you to St Joseph Mercy Hospice. Arrangements by
Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home, Saline, MI.