GAWNE - Erin Elizabeth Gawne, age 39, passed away Thursday February 28, 2018. Erin graduated from Big Rapids High School, attended Culinary Arts School and held a variety of food service positions. She participated in the Epilepsy Summer Stroll for several years and led the “Rocking Butterfly” group. Erin is best known as a great friend to so many. Her warm smiles and genuine hugs were always available for those that surrounded her. Erin loved being with family, and she especially loved spending time with the little ones. Erin will be dearly missed by all, including her cat, Bella Rose. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl C. Gawne, Rosemond Gawne, Thomas W. and Mildred Lewis, and Harry Ward. Erin is survived by her mother, Patricia (James) Ward and father, Gary Gawne; brother, Jerod L. Gawne; step-brothers, James (Aimee) Ward, Joseph (Rachel) Ward, step-sister, Jessica (Joseph) Albin, grandmother, Antoinette Ward; aunts and uncles, Ronald (Deanna) Salik, David (Marge) Lewis, Paul (Carol) Lewis, Michael Lewis, Patricia Moore, Irene (Ronald) Buite, Barbara (Larry) LeBaron, Jean Hitzemann, Kim (Eddie) Roak, Jamie (Kelley) Gawne. Erin’s family will greet relatives and friends 3:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday at the funeral chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, March 10 at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan or to NAMI of Kent County. To share a photo, memory, and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Erin Elizabeth Gawne please visit our Sympathy Store.
Visitation
MAR 10. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
Memorial Service
MAR 10. 4:00 PM (EST)
Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI, 49306
[email protected]
https://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com
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God bless during a very trying time. Kirk
- Kirk Lebaron
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
- Craig LeBaron
Our deepest condolences to Gary and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers🙏 Theresa and Lillian
- theresa Mahoney
Dearest Patti. Russ and I are heartbroken with the news. Erin was a delightful person with a smile to melt your heart. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and hearts. We are making a donation to the epilepsy foundation in Erin's name.
- Karen Greenleaf
Thoughts and prayers to Pattie and Gary and families. May God carry you through this difficult time.
- Cal & Barb Park & family
With our sympathy to the family and friends of Erin, Robert, Mabel and Roger Scheid
- Roger Scheid
Anne Marie Wilson lit a candle in memory of Erin Elizabeth Gawne
- Anne Marie Wilson
Dear Pattie & family-. My heart is hurting for you Pattie at this sad news of Erin's death. I remember both your children from my beginning at BRMS. And I remember, especially, how kind you always were with a ready smile of encouragement. From reading Erin's obituary, it seems she lead a beautiful, fulfilling life loving her career work and her cat and her extended family. May you find comfort in your friends, family & Jesus in the days ahead.
- Anne Marie Wilson
Lori Vera lit a candle in memory of Erin Elizabeth Gawne
- Lori Vera
Hi Patti, I've been thinking about you a lot, lately. My wish for you is love, peace, lots of good memories and healing. I hope you have all of the love and support around you that you so often share with others. Take good care, Holly Normington
- Holly Normington
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- Uncle Chuck, cousins Beth & John, Greg & Sharon
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