Dearest Mom

Thank you for everything that you did for us through out life! It saddened me to see you suffering over the past few years knowing that there was nothing that I could do to help.  It pained me as well not being able to see you these past couple of months too! 

Never the less your pain and suffering is over and you are now safe in the arms of the Lord!    

I love you !    I miss you!
You will always be in my thoughts.
Until we meet again   . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your son
Kurt Stennes


Sister Noryne:
My Sister Evelyn- WHAT A GAL !!
How did I get so lucky?! - so much to admire - STRONG - spiritually strong - she amazed me - my BLESSING!
Daughters, Michele and Donna - Grandbabe, Jesyca - with me - on last visit with Evelyn - strongly stated - when she got out from where she was - she was coming  to visit us (in Jacksonville,FL).
"Great idea"!, we all agreed.  Evelyn was full of great ideas!
Well, she's out of where she was - so, yes - I  am eagerly awaiting my Sister's  visit!
I can clearly see it- Evelyn's arrival back to our "TRUE HOME" -  The first one she sees - JESUS - radiant and joy filled - out stretched arms to receive  her. (They've been Buddy-Buddy for years). All her Loved Ones rushing to greet her - Evelyn's  beautiful  face - beaming - smiling as she looks upon OUR Heavenly Father- is ready to embrace her- saying " This is my DAUGHTER  in whom I am well pleased "
Doesn't get any better than that!  OH! also a host of ANGELS singing her favorite hymn. 
Well, Sis Evi, see you later! You count on it! Love you, Sis NeNe (Sister  Noryne)
Hey! What's  that?!! There is someone TAP TAP TAPPING  at my  door. Could it be?? Is it?? "  I yell,  " Come in!  the door is unlocked!"
In memory of:
Evelyn Frances  Laub - nee Mazur,  July 14th, 1942 - May 6th, 2020


I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Evelyn. I was honored to have known her. She was a very kind, loving compassionate woman.  Please accept my condolences and prayers to you and your family.

Linda Langston
Your Mother In law 


Evelyn was a mother to me in many ways growing up. It must have been obvious I needed it, and she gave freely. I have many fond memories doing things together. She influenced my life for the better. Well done! I love you too, Evelyn!

Evelyn and I spent many days together visiting during family get togethers.  We often did some gardening and landscaping projects together as well. Evelyn was a joy to be around.  She always treated me with respect and kindness. 

I offer my sincerest of condolences to Kurt and his family.
From Shane Langston
Your Son In-law


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During later years of her life after her last husband, Joe Laub, passed away, she told me she felt she was not good at making decisions on her own, probably never having any experience in this area due to the household in which we grew up. Combine that with her enhanced detail-oriented personality & being extremely private in all matters, sometimes things were not accomplished as fast as they could have been. She had her idiosyncrasies like we all do, but I will always be proud she was my kind, forgiving, thoughtful sister--a/k/a WaWa, a name I called her when I was a very young child because I could not pronounce Evelyn.  Evelyn’s good friend, Loida More & her son, Frankie; &  Ivana Perglova & her daughter, Evelynka, (Evelyn’s grandchild), in the Czech Republic called to express their condolences to the family & to tell how much she meant to them. I know she is in Heaven & at peace. My regret is that I or no one else was in the nursing home to provide support  during her last days. Here is a poem entitled “Safely Home” that we both loved.
		        I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
			Oh, so happy and so bright!
			There is perfect joy and beauty
			In this everlasting light.

			All the pain and grief is over,
			Every restless tossing passed;
			I am now at peace forever,
			Safely home in Heaven at last.

			Did you wonder I so calmly
			Trod the valley of the shade?
			Oh! But Jesus’ love illumined
			Every dark and fearful glade.

			And He came Himself to meet me
			In that way so hard to tread;
			And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,
			Could I have one doubt or dread?

			Then you must not grieve so sorely,
			For I love you dearly still;
			Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
			Pray to trust our Father’s Will.

                       There is work still waiting for you,
                       So you must not idly stand;
                       Do it now, while life remaineth—
                       You shall rest in Jesus’ land.

                        When that work is all completed,
                        He will gently call you Home;
                        Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
                        Oh, the joy to see you come!

Because big sister Evelyn was just two years older than I, I was naturally closer & had more in common with her than my other siblings. All my memories are of her being caring, kind, loving, thoughtful & willing to help. She set a good example for her younger sister as we grew up, although I could not match her softball hitting ability even with her small frame when we played in our NJ front yard as kids & her gift of being a natural born dancer.  She was “loose”--& I mean that in only a good way--on the dance floor dancing all those 1960’s dances.  One instance, I owe her my life when I was about 6 yr old. As we were walking along the “Half Road” (i.e., Reeds Ave. not far from Iona Lake), a truck stopped beside us & a man asked if we knew of where he could buy some apples. After we told him about a place a short distance away, he asked us to show him where it was. Well, naïve Candy unhesitatingly started to climb into the truck with the man helping, even though my mom always warned us about such instances. Thank goodness the always cautious Evelyn pulled me out of the truck by my legs before I completely climbed in. The man in the truck immediately drove away in the opposite direction of the apple farm without a word.  Evelyn was always a very good student in school. I remember our mom always saying that she was “college material,” & she was. She had an opportunity to attend college but decided not to due to a lack of confidence. I wonder how her life would have been if she had. In her early 20’s, she did something that completely changed her life—she became a Christian. Afterward, it was forever, total, 24/7 devotion serving the Lord every minute of every day for the rest of her life.  In my opinion, she is one of the very few people I have ever met who has had such complete devotion to the Lord, sadly, sometimes to the detriment of relationships with family and friends' due to her enthusiasm. 
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When I think of Aunt Evelyn I think of an Angel. I have fond memories of Aunt Evelyn from my childhood. She was a ray of sunshine and a beautiful gentle soul. Her comforting words and Prayers helped me through a difficult time in my life when her nephew Larry passed away in 2011. I will never forget the special time we spent together when she was here in NJ. There is peace knowing that she is in Heaven and is rejoicing with the Lord. There was a smile and a glow on her face when she would speak about you Kurt. She loved you dearly. Kurt, Misty and Family, you are all in my thoughts and Prayers. God Bless!

My Aunt Evelyn will be remembered as a true woman of God. She lived her life spreading the word to save us. A beautiful woman whom I love and will  always have fond memories.

On behalf of Royal Palm Funeral Home, we extend our sincerest condolences to your family in the passing of Your Loved One. Thank you for allowing us the privilege to serve you during your time of bereavement.

I have many memories of my Aunt Evelyn:  Being 4 or 5 years old and calling her on her phone- I still know the phone number; Coming back from Saudi Arabia, on home leave, and being excited because I knew that we would see her; I have a scar still on my finger from when she was babysitting us, and I was peeling an apple and cut my finger; She would play the piano in her living room in the cabana colony house and we would sing hymns or Christmas carols; I used to love going into Kurt’s room and playing with his Lincoln logs; Eating olive loaf sandwiches; She always had a pretty blanket over her sofa, which we hardly ever sat on; The way her house smelled.
As I grew up, she would frequently visit. She would always park across the street under that big Australian pine tree. Sometimes she would speak to our neighbor, Beulah Harlow; sometimes she would speak to my paternal grandfather, Eddie Miller. Even though I was her niece, I feel like I was more the daughter that she didn’t have. She was always interested in how things were going with me: school, boys, etc. She would bring makeup samples and we would talk about their application. She always tried to help me to eat healthy, and live a healthy lifestyle.
She bought me a beautiful bible, with silver edges and my name on the front. I lost it several years ago, during a move, and would give anything to have it back again. She would always pray, and would always try to teach me about God and the bible. I was not the best student when it came to such things, but she was persistent. I know that sometimes her persistence could be annoying to some, but people talk about things that they know, understand, and love, and that was Evelyn.
I did not have many opportunities to visit her in recent years.  I should have called her more.  My mother spoke with her frequently and we were, therefore, kept abreast of each other’s goings-on, but it’s not the same. I knew her, and I loved her, and I pity all of those that never did.  

Evelyn was beautiful, nice, great with the heart in the right place. I have a lot of memories with her. In 2006 she visited us (my family, her granddaughter Evelynka) in the Czech Republic. It was a lovely experience. She loved beautiful flowers, she loved Synagogue. She was happy to know the place where her granddaughter Evelynka was born. In 2007 she invited me, her granddaughter and my mum to Florida. We lived with her, she showed us her piece of life. It was amazing. We were so close after that. Think about each other a lot although the distance.  We loved her !

My heart is with you Kurt, Misty, Candy and the rest of the family at this very difficult time. My condolences. 

Evelyn was a strong and beautiful women.  
Her body is now healed and she is no longer in pain.  I see her now having morning coffee with that hazelnut creamer I know she enjoyed.  
 
Take time to slow down and listen to all the kind words that will be said about your mother. You will be amazed how many others cared and loved your mom too. Her light will shine through the stories and you will love her even more then before.  It will make you know how lucky you were to have her as your MOM. 

May she rest in Peace. 

There are many things to remember about Evelyn and things she said and did. I was really surprised when she told me she knew the famous comedian Larry the Cable Guy when he was a student at Berean Baptist School where she was employed. Behind her rather quiet demeanor was a person who could be strong willed and determined.  She could be a fighter when she believed it was necessary. And she could be fun. Evelyn was a devoted and steadfast believer in her faith and God. She will be remembered.

To Kurt. Life has a way of straightening things out and putting things in balance. The great feelings of loss will ease over time but the memories will remain.

When we moved to Florida in 1970, your mom and dad would party with my mom and dad.  We moved to Fl because of your parents.  Lost contact with your mom for many years, but I was delighted when Aunt Evi would come with your guys to our December 23rd parties.
Your mom loved you and the Lord very much.

Love,
Cindy

I was blessed to have worked with Mrs Stennes at Berean Christian School. She made our day with a smile and the many questions we had through the a day. She always was there helping in any way needed. She loved Kurt with her whole heart and wanted the best for him.  Her love for the Lord was always shining on her face!! She will be missed praying for the family during this time!!

Evelyn was  a great example of someone whose heart is sold out to God. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was in my Sunday School class at Westpines Baptist, she was such an encouragement to everyone. I know for a fact she has no care for this world, because she is in Paradise fellowshiping with the Creator of the universe who gave Himself for her. 

As all the posted memories show Evelyn enjoyed her family very much. She was able to watch Kurt grow and succeed in life. Always happy to spend time with her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Her sister Candy in Tenn would visit from time to time and her brother come as well.  Her trust in god her savior was always present in her life and she was proud to share this with others. 

I was privileged to spend many Thanksgivings' with Kurt Evelyn Misty and her family. Evelyn always showed genuine concern for my well-being and was fun to be around. She always made me smile. It was a joy to know her. I remember her working in her early seventies. I think she did that because she enjoyed it. She was also very spiritual in her thoughts and actions. She will truly be missed.

Evelyn was beautiful inside and out

 It was wonderful to see her share her love for the Lord with everyone she met. She was a special friend

Evelyn was a very sweet lady. Always had a smile on her face . She was always willing to help when ever she could

I have fond memories of the special times I shared with my Aunt Evi through out my life.  One, is she made sure I was saved with our Lord.  I was a teen at the time but I feel it has helped me in my life.  Thank you Aunt Evi, I love and will miss you. Until we meet again...

Kurt, I did not personally know your mother, but loved seeing your post of her. Your mom reminded me a lot of mine and I so much enjoyed seeing post of you all. Your mom seemed to be the type that you would meet for the first time and feel like you knew her a lifetime. I know you will carry her around in your heart, but  just know you’ll always have her by your side. 

She will always be Mrs. Stennes to me and Kurt’s mom.  She was the administrative assistant to the principal at Berean where I went to school my whole life and have worked the last 28 years.  I will always remember her for her listening ear and wise Godly advice that she gave me as a teenager and college student.  She was a Godly woman who led others by example.

Evelyn was a very traditional mother-in-law at heart ! Always looking after her son Kurt making sure he had the best. Often stubborn and difficult at times but created a nurturing loving relationship and with me her Daughter-in-law.  Never did I think I would win over her heart but I think I did! She was more than a mother in law . She became a second mother to me! A Heart of Gold with the most genuine and purest of love! May you Rest in Peace Evelyn F Laub! May Heaven bring you all the happiness you deserve! You will be greatly missed. Forever in our Hearts. Looking forward to the day we meet again until then I'll see you later!
XOXOX's 
 with Love
 Misty Stennes
Your Daughter-in-law


OBITUARY

Mrs. Evelyn (Evi) Frances Laub

July 14, 1942 – May 6, 2020

Royal Palm Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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