Rita Jean Currier

ST. CLAIR - Rita J. Currier, of St. Clair, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer; at the age of 80. She was born June 6, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Henry F. and Eulalia (King) Balwinski. Rita married Robert E. Currier on October 19, 1959 in St. Clair. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; and her sister Doris Balwinski. Rita was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Rita graduated from Central Michigan University and University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies. She was a member of St. Mary''s Parish, St. Clair, the Daughters of Isabella and the St. Clair Lioness Club. Rita taught elementary school in St. Clair for many years; and she continued teaching each of us, throughout her entire life. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Bob and Laurie of Marysville; Tom and Roxanne of St. Clair; and, Dave and Rochelle of Livonia; grandchildren Austin, J enna, Madison and Damon; sister Teresa Mauch of Saginaw, sister-in-law Joyce (Jack) Wilson of Port Huron, brother-in-law Dr. James (Patricia) Beadle of Cocoa, Florida; several nieces and nephews; and, her very special care giver Lisa Horn. Rita was also active in Boy Scouts of America as a Den Leader, Den Leader Coach and a scouting parent; continually encouraging achievement for her scouts and sons as well. She was honored to have three Eagle Scout Mother''s pins and wore them proudly. Among Rita''s favorites and greatest joys were family and her grandchildren; friendships and Pansies; and, that she was able to visit with her St. Laurent family at their 100th anniversary and reunion last August. And we can''t forget her favorite saying, "Ohhh nuts!" Visitation will be Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-9 PM L. C. Friederichs and Sons Funeral Home, 214 Trumbull Street, St. Clair. A rosary will be recited Friday at 7:00 pm. Saturday visitation at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9:30 AM till 10 AM when mass will be celebrated, the Rev. Edward Ritter . Burial will be in St. Mary''s Cemetery, St. Clair. Those who wish, memorials may be made to St. Mary''s Catholic School, or donor’s choice. Send condolence on line at www.lcfandson.com. Cancer is so limited. . . It cannot shatter hope. It cannot corrode faith. It cannot destroy peace. It cannot kill friendship. It cannot suppress memories. It cannot silence courage. It cannot invade the soul. It cannot steal eternal life. It cannot conquer the spirit. Anonymous.

Rita Jean Currier

June 6, 1924 - May 25, 2005