Lorraine Theresa Sarhatt

Lorraine T. (Laurie) Sarhatt

Died July 15, 2010

KEWADIN – Lorraine T. (Laurie) Sarhatt, 83, of Kewadin and Lansing, MI., beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passed away peacefully July 15, 2010 at Munson Medical Center with her three loving children holding her hand. She joined Bob, her “Sweetie,” and is now jitterbugging happily with him in the after-life.

Laurie was born and raised in Bay City, Mich. to Mary and Walter Golombek. On August 13th, 1949, Laurie married her high-school sweetheart and returning World War II G.I., Robert (Bob) Sarhatt of Flint. Laurie and Bob made a great team—she the hard-nosed pragmatist and he the eternal optimist. They raised their 3 children in Lansing, Mich.and were very involved in their community. Bob & Laurie spent their golden years on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. There, Laurie created idyllic memories for her 7 grandchildren, all of whom she adored.

Laurie embraced and relished the noble calling of devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. In addition, Laurie attended Michigan State University and was a plucky professional. From the 1940’s – late 50’s, Lorraine performed office and computer (!) work at Bell Telephone, IBM, Farm Bureau, Atlas Drop Forge, and the State of Michigan. When the children got older, she worked at John Henry Seed Co. and was the beloved ‘hostess with the mostess’ at Jacobson’s Dining Room, well-known to MSU students, professors, and loyal Jacobson’s clientele.

Laurie was predeceased in death by her parents, Mary and Walter; a stillborn son; and Bob, her husband of over 60 years who passed away April 8th, 2010.

She is survived by her three children, Sandy Sarhatt Pear (David) of Darien, Conn., Rene’ Atayan (Christopher) of Bronxville, N.Y., and Greg Sarhatt (Sue Ann), of Hastings; seven grandchildren, Alexandra, Alina, Amanda, Channing, Mitchell, Ara and Zachary; and her younger sister Delores Wyss (Walter).

A Celebration of “Sweet Lorraine’s” Life will be held on August 15th , Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Twisted Fish Art Gallery, 10443 S. Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids. A private burial, reuniting husband and wife, will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lansing on August 13th, Bob and Laurie’s 61st wedding anniversary.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert E. and Lorraine T. Sarhatt Memorial Fund, Alden Men’s Club, P.O. Box 261, Alden, MI 49612. Laurie and Bob were especially fond of the Alden Men’s Club, an organization whose mission is to support local families in need. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Elk Rapids. Please share a memory of Laurie at www.MeM.com