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Elaine Marie (Killey) Winton passed peacefully into our good Lord’s hands on February 23, 2024. She was 83 years old. She loved deeply, and she was truly loved.
 
Elaine’s smiling presence was legendary. It lit up anyone who paused to notice, and it drew them back to her just to see it again. And if you were lucky, that smile would melt into an indelible ‘I love you’, which were the enduring words she shared openly to everyone near her in her final days.
Her love was imbued by calm, abiding, and graceful presence. She loved nurturing and giving tours of her beautiful gardens. She made the best Christmas sugar cookies on the planet. She delighted in traveling all over the world with her loving husband, and she savored boat cruising as the ultimate first mate.
And above all, she loved our Creator very deeply and unfailingly. She is now smiling and dancing in heaven, making a place for anyone to join her.
 
Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, W. Patrick Winton, her son Brian (Vicki) Winton, her son Craig (Susan) Winton, her daughter Deanna (Steve) Hoffman, and 7 grandchildren, Patrick, Jared, Wade, Mackenzie, Zachary, Audrey (Hoffman), and Vivianna (Hoffman). 
 
All are welcome at a celebration of her life on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Huron River Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Drive, Dexter, MI 48130. 10:00am Visiting / Open House, 11:00am Service, Lunch after the service at the church.
 
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to any of the following:
An interment will be planned at a later date in the Upper Peninsula’s Riverside Cemetery in Ontonagon, MI.
 
Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, Michigan
 
O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 AMP
 
 
 
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#6 Ann Hays Sjolund 2024-10-01 19:56
A voice from the distant past. Yes, she was a lovely person. Wish I had stayed in touch with both her and Pat.
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#5 Sandi Carpenter 2024-03-20 19:36
Jeff & I are sad to hear of Elaine’s passing. Pat & Elaine we’re wonderful neighbors and friends we’ve missed since moving to Michigan from Catawba. May her family know and feel God’s loving care as she rests in His arms.
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#4 Gary/Cynthia Durdel 2024-03-03 15:06
Pat & Elaine were cherished members of our Lake in the Woods community on Catawba Island. She was one of the sweetest and kindest people in our neighborhood. We were fortunate indeed to know her. Our deepest sympathy to Pat and the entire family. God be with you. You're in our prayers and hearts. Gary & Cynthia Durdel
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#3 Laurel Grant 2024-02-29 17:01
Elaine is the mother of my wonderful sister in law Deanna… so I have only spent a few occasions in her company. There are some people in this world that just make one feel at ease. Elaine was one of those souls. She was so grace-filled and kind. Her kind voice is what I remember. I know she will be greatly missed.
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#2 Janey Melle 2024-02-25 08:27
Elaine was such a dear member of our Catawba Island Garden Club. We used to share our boating experiences. Her absence has been felt these past few years, but her memory lives on.
My deepest sympathy to Pat and her family.
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#1 Edie & Alan Greber 2024-02-24 10:48
Pat and Elaine are special friends of ours. We have enjoyed many dinners and vacations together. Many happy memories. Elaine always had a smile for us and was a gracious hostess. She will be in our hearts forever and will be missed. God is taking care of her until we meet again.
Peace and love to the family at this time.
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