Obituary of Elizabeth Wallin

Elizabeth Jane Gaynier was born in Monroe, Michigan on October 18, 1921. Elizabeth was one of nine children born from the union of the late Ezra Gaynier and the late Ada (Duvall) Gaynier. She attended St. Mary's Academy in Monroe and graduated with the top of her class in 1938. After a lengthy courtship Elizabeth eloped to Indiana to marry, Robert Wallin on August 9, 1941. They later had an official exchange of nuptials in Monroe on January 21, 1942. For some time the young couple with son Barry lived in Boston. Robert would serve in the Navy in the Pacific Theatre. They moved to the Redford Area in 1954. Robert served as the Manager of the Mulligan and then later the Krug Lincoln Mercury Dealerships. Elizabeth would serve as a homemaker. She was referred to by her children as very crafty. She enjoyed sewing, and she made beautiful stained glass. She was also a pro in the kitchen. Whether it was cooking or baking her creations brought delight to those she served. Elizabeth was also an avid reader. Her favorite books were those by Nora Roberts an author for whom she had collected all of her volumes. Elizabeth Jane Wallin age 88 of Monroe passed away at 7:53pm, Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Alice Lorraine Care Center. She had been under the care of Heartland Hospice and Homecare. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her husband in October 1996; a son: Barry; and six brothers and sisters: Eugene, Ozzie, Eddie, Winnie, Shirley, and Jimmy. She leaves to cherish her memory a son: Robert "Bob" Wallin of Monroe; a daughter: Michele (Dennis) St Peter of Flat Rock, Michigan; two sisters: Joann and Helen; and two grandchildren: Roger Wallin and Derek Wallin. Friends may gather from 12:00pm until 2:00pm, Saturday, January 9, 2009 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will follow with Father Marc Gawronski pastor of St. Mary Parish in Monroe officiating. To further science she has chosen to be donated to the University of Michigan Medical School Anatomical Donations Program. Memorial donations are suggested to the Heartland Hospice and Homecare or The Alzheimer's Association. Online words of inspiration and comfort can be made by visiting www.merklefuneralservice.com and then selecting the Life Stories page.