Obituary of Elizabeth A Michik

Name: Elizabeth A. Michik Date of Death: Friday, August 12, 2005 Residence: Rome NY Age: 76 Obituary:Elizabeth A. (Bette) Michik, also known as "Ma", of W. Dominick St., Rome, passed away at Rome Memorial Hospital August 12, 2005, after a long and courageous struggle. She was born on November 25, 1928, in Otter Lake, NY, the daughter of William and Clara Baer Savoy. On June 28, 1952, she was united in marriage to Charles Michik in St. Peter's Church. He passed away February 3, 2000. Mrs. Michik's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Rome Memorial Hospital, ICU, and Bethany Gardens, for the kindness and compassion shown to her during her illness. Elizabeth is survived by her beloved children; two daughters, Peggy Michik, with whom she resided, Christina Rappa and Craig Bohling, New Hartford; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and his longtime companion Nancy Leshanski, New York City, Robert and Carolyn, Rome, Steven and Rebekah, Rome; one sister, Ethelyn Hemming; two brothers, Theodore and Royal Savoy, both of Rome; five cherished grandchildren who knew her as "Nonnie," Andrew, Eileen, Nick, Lindsay, Lauren and special friend Brittany; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; a dear family friend and honorary son, David Feeney; and lastly, her loving feline companion, Boomer, who kept her company for many years. She was predeceased by a sister, Celia Amo, and two brothers, Kenneth and Robert Stickles. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30am at the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7pm Contributions in Elizabeth's memory may be made to the National Emphysema Foundation. "Always Walk in Beauty" Always walk in beauty, as the garden Of life spreads itself as an Offering beneath your Weary feet Treading lightly as you go, delicately Weaving your way through hopes And dreams that only Your eyes can see, Only your footsteps can feel Gathering along the way, those Memories of love and tenderness Discriminately choosing which Are needed for your journey Carrying the beauty with you As though wildflowers, a bouquet Nestled contently within Your arms, Until the walk is shortened, Ending soon But then, continuing on, further still Quickening the gathering Its relevance more meaningful now Perceiving an even greater beauty That will be found, Rejoicing now Within the gardens of "home." Services: Calling hours Tues. 47pm Funeral Wed. 10:30am at the funeral home