Born February 8, 1931 on a farm in LeRoy, MI to Harry and Mary Werner; Pauline Yvonne Aven passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the age of 79. She retired from the State of Michigan after 30+ years of service. An avid and accomplished quilter, she left hand-crafted heirlooms for each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Karl. Both Karl & Pauline were charter and life-long members of University Lutheran Church. She is survived by her three sons, Richard of New York, NY, Dennis (Tracy) of DeWitt, and Doug (Cindy) of Haslett; her three granddaughters, Stephanie (Scott) Kazmierski of Walled Lake, Lindsay (Justin) Kobolt of Kansas City, MO, and Amanda Aven of Haslett; step-grandsons, Kyle and Tyler Armour of DeWitt; two great-grandsons, Jackson Kazmierski & Carson Kobolt; brother Forrest (Lee) Werner of LeRoy, MI; sisters, Katherine (Bill) Zurakowski of East Detroit, and Fran (Donald) Alquire of Raleigh, NC. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. A memorial service will be held at University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, Monday, March 15, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to University Lutheran Church, or Hospice of Lansing, 4052 Legacy Parkway, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48911 in memory of Pauline. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com
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