Elliott, Natalie Bay Glaser

1/2/2010

Natalie Bay Glaser Elliott, age 90 of Fremont, died Saturday, January 2, 2009 at her home, completing a full life. Natalie was born on July 30, 1919 in Blissfield, Michigan to Kenneth B. and Natalie (Bay) Glaser. She married The Rev. George C. Elliott on August 31, 1942 in Blissfield, Michigan. George preceded her in death in 2007. Natalie graduated from Adrian College in 1941 and began her adult life teaching English in Edwardsburg, Michigan, where she met George. Following their marriage, Natalie spent much of their ministry leading and teaching childrens choirs in the congregations she and George served. Natalie is survived by her children, Leon & Nadia Elliott of Culpeper, Virginia; Kathleen & Dale Smith of Howell, Michigan & Kona, Hawaii; Laura Elliott Masters of Fremont; 28 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; her sisters-in-laws, Nancy Glaser of Adrian; Evelyn & Carl Hult of White Cloud; several nieces and nephews. VISITATION : Thursday, January 7, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. and Friday, January 8, from 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. at Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel located at 7193 W. 48th Street Fremont, MI. 49412. FUNERAL SERVICES : Friday, January 8, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Interment will take place at the Bridgeton Township Cemetery. Friends are asked to consider the Natalie Glaser Elliott Scholarship Fund at Adrian College for memorial contributions in memory of Natalie. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Elliott family online at www.crandellfh.com.
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