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Elaine Heinitz
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Elaine M. Heinitz, age 81, of Carrington, ND, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington.
Elaine Mae Burkhardt was born on March 2, 1934, in Goldwin, ND, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Schelske) Burkhardt. She graduated from Woodworth Public School and enrolled in Jamestown School of Business.
In 1953, Elaine married Delbert Lee, whose union was blessed with three children; James, Debra and Kevin. They later divorced. She wed Don Heinitz in 1976, gaining two step-children, Kim and Rod. Elaine and Don enjoyed many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who she loved dearly.
Elaine was a member of Federated Church, and served as the Treasurer since 2010. She was a dedicated volunteer and Auxiliary member of Carrington Health Center. Elaine enjoyed golfing, embroidering, reading, walking, and playing computer games. She also found great pleasure by staying in touch with family and friends through Facebook.
Elaine is survived by her husband Donald; three children, James Lee, Jamestown, ND, Debra (Tyre) Leapaldt, Carrington Kevin (Carla Lukach) Lee, of Bryan, TX,; two step-children, Kim (Scott) Stafford, New Rockford, ND, Rod (Michelle Olson) Heinitz, Carrington; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Adeline (Merle) Bartlett, Chandler, Arizona, Lila (John) Daley, Jamestown; one brother, Norman (Florence) Burkhardt, Jamestown.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leslie.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Federated Church, UCC/UMC, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Monday, July 13, 2015 at 2:00PM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery |
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Name: Mary Carter
Date: July 11, 2015
Message: Our sincere sympathy to you at the passing of Elaine. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. Our prayers for comfort for her family.
Dennis and Mary
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Name: Lois Wahl
Date: 7/10/2015
Message: My husband, Ken, and I send our condolences to the family and prayers for the comforting arms of Jesus to be with them during this of grieving. With love Ken and Lois.
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Name: Barbara Marke
Date: 7/10/15
Message: As Elaine's niece, I have fond memories of my Aunt growing up. I especially remember visiting my grandparents farm when I was very young and my Aunts and Mother speaking German and giggling. Aunt Elaine, Lila and my mother (Adeline) always found something to giggle about when they visited whether on the farm, in Reno, or in Chandler. I am so happy that I knew her. My 6 brothers and sisters as well as I send our prayers and well wishes to Don and our cousins.
Love,
Barbara Jane
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Name: Don Frye
Date: &-10-2015
Message: Words can not express our sorrow in learning of the passing of Elaine. A wonderful person who we have had the pleasure of knowing and becoming good friends with. She will be missed by all.
Don Frye & Lorrie Pavlicek