Josephine Bernadine Morin, 100 years, of Erie, MI, died Tuesday June 20, 2006, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. The daughter of Joseph and Emilia (Angermeier) Petri, she was born May 21, 1906, in Laurium, MI. August 31, 1929, she married Ralston Jack Morin in St. Boniface Church, Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death May 9, 1963. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Erie, MI and its Altar Sodality. Josephine is survived by her loving children, Jeanne (Julius) Pasternak of Erie, John Morin of Colorado Springs, CO, former daughter-in-law, Patricia Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Josephine was also preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Michael and 5 sisters. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 till 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI, where Scripture services will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in the Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Building the Future Campaign. Online condolences may be shared at: www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com
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News article from Monroe Evening News marking Josephine's 100th Birthday on May 22, 2006
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Josephine Morin admits she does not know what has contributed to her 100-year milestone.
Those who have a sweet tooth, though, can only hope that one of her indulgences helped her reach the century mark.
"I love desserts," she said, smiling. "Anything chocolate."
She had 100 reasons to load up on chocolate desserts Sunday when she celebrated her 100th birthday. About 100 family and friends attended a party Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church to celebrate the occasion.
Born May 21, 1906, in Calumet, located in the Upper Peninsula, Mrs. Morin moved with her family to Detroit at age 7. It wasn't until she married Ralson (Jack) Morin in 1929, at age 23, when she moved to Erie Township.
"I've been here ever since," said the former Josephine Petrie. "I lived in the same house for 72 years before I had to move out."
She moved out of her home three years ago after breaking her wrist. Ever since, she's lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Julius Pasternak of Erie. She also has a son, John Morin, who lives in Colorado; 11 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1963.
Besides raising two children, Mrs. Morin helped her husband run a farm that reached 100 acres in size at one point. Raising tomatoes, potatoes, corn, peppers and other foods, the couple ran a produce stand in front of their Erie home.
"They staked about 6,000 plants," her daughter recalled. "It was a big job."
Mrs. Morin not only helped grow food but also delivered it to various Toledo stores.
"I didn't drive until I was married," she said. "My first car was a Packard. I shared it with four sister-in-laws."
She actually prefers driving over all other means of transportation, especially flying.
"She flew to Hawaii once, and I think that was the only time. She didn't like it," Mrs. Pasternak said. "And I think that was 30 years ago."
The centenarian does, however, enjoy other treats in life. She likes reading and watching certain TV shows. "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" and "Wheel of Fortune" are among her favorites.
"She also watches Masses and rosaries on EWTN (a Catholic TV station) every day," her daughter added.
Mrs. Morin admits she doesn't exercise as much as she would like, but that's due to stiff knees and arthritis in both hands.
"I use a cane or a walker to get around," she said as she squeezed a stress ball to help her arthritic hands.
Because of her good physical condition, Mrs. Morin takes minimal medication.
"She doesn't take many at all," her daughter said. "She's doing great."
Mrs. Morin added it's due to the "good care"
she receives at her
daughter's home.
Living a faith-filled, hard-working life, Mrs. Morin believes she is blessed.
"I have a lot to be thankful for," she said. "I thank God every day."
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News article from Monroe Evening News marking Josephine's 100th Birthday on May 22, 2006
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Josephine Morin admits she does not know what has contributed to her 100-year milestone.
Those who have a sweet tooth, though, can only hope that one of her indulgences helped her reach the century mark.
"I love desserts," she said, smiling. "Anything chocolate."
She had 100 reasons to load up on chocolate desserts Sunday when she celebrated her 100th birthday. About 100 family and friends attended a party Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church to celebrate the occasion.
Born May 21, 1906, in Calumet, located in the Upper Peninsula, Mrs. Morin moved with her family to Detroit at age 7. It wasn't until she married Ralson (Jack) Morin in 1929, at age 23, when she moved to Erie Township.
"I've been here ever since," said the former Josephine Petrie. "I lived in the same house for 72 years before I had to move out."
She moved out of her home three years ago after breaking her wrist. Ever since, she's lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Julius Pasternak of Erie. She also has a son, John Morin, who lives in Colorado; 11 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1963.
Besides raising two children, Mrs. Morin helped her husband run a farm that reached 100 acres in size at one point. Raising tomatoes, potatoes, corn, peppers and other foods, the couple ran a produce stand in front of their Erie home.
"They staked about 6,000 plants," her daughter recalled. "It was a big job."
Mrs. Morin not only helped grow food but also delivered it to various Toledo stores.
"I didn't drive until I was married," she said. "My first car was a Packard. I shared it with four sister-in-laws."
She actually prefers driving over all other means of transportation, especially flying.
"She flew to Hawaii once, and I think that was the only time. She didn't like it," Mrs. Pasternak said. "And I think that was 30 years ago."
The centenarian does, however, enjoy other treats in life. She likes reading and watching certain TV shows. "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" and "Wheel of Fortune" are among her favorites.
"She also watches Masses and rosaries on EWTN (a Catholic TV station) every day," her daughter added.
Mrs. Morin admits she doesn't exercise as much as she would like, but that's due to stiff knees and arthritis in both hands.
"I use a cane or a walker to get around," she said as she squeezed a stress ball to help her arthritic hands.
Because of her good physical condition, Mrs. Morin takes minimal medication.
"She doesn't take many at all," her daughter said. "She's doing great."
Mrs. Morin added it's due to the "good care"
she receives at her
daughter's home.
Living a faith-filled, hard-working life, Mrs. Morin believes she is blessed.
"I have a lot to be thankful for," she said. "I thank God every day."
Josephine Bernadine Morin, 100 years, of Erie, MI, died Tuesday June 20, 2006, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. The daughter of Joseph and Emilia (Angermeier) Petri, she was born May 21, 1906, in Laurium, MI. August 31, 1929, she married Ralston Jack Morin in St. Boniface Church, Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death May 9, 1963. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Erie, MI and its Altar Sodality. Josephine is survived by her loving children, Jeanne (Julius) Pasternak of Erie, John Morin of Colorado Springs, CO, former daughter-in-law, Patricia Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Josephine was also preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Michael and 5 sisters. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 till 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI, where Scripture services will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in the Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Building the Future Campaign. Online condolences may be shared at: www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com
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News article from Monroe Evening News marking Josephine's 100th Birthday on May 22, 2006
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Josephine Morin admits she does not know what has contributed to her 100-year milestone.
Those who have a sweet tooth, though, can only hope that one of her indulgences helped her reach the century mark.
"I love desserts," she said, smiling. "Anything chocolate."
She had 100 reasons to load up on chocolate desserts Sunday when she celebrated her 100th birthday. About 100 family and friends attended a party Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church to celebrate the occasion.
Born May 21, 1906, in Calumet, located in the Upper Peninsula, Mrs. Morin moved with her family to Detroit at age 7. It wasn't until she married Ralson (Jack) Morin in 1929, at age 23, when she moved to Erie Township.
"I've been here ever since," said the former Josephine Petrie. "I lived in the same house for 72 years before I had to move out."
She moved out of her home three years ago after breaking her wrist. Ever since, she's lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Julius Pasternak of Erie. She also has a son, John Morin, who lives in Colorado; 11 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1963.
Besides raising two children, Mrs. Morin helped her husband run a farm that reached 100 acres in size at one point. Raising tomatoes, potatoes, corn, peppers and other foods, the couple ran a produce stand in front of their Erie home.
"They staked about 6,000 plants," her daughter recalled. "It was a big job."
Mrs. Morin not only helped grow food but also delivered it to various Toledo stores.
"I didn't drive until I was married," she said. "My first car was a Packard. I shared it with four sister-in-laws."
She actually prefers driving over all other means of transportation, especially flying.
"She flew to Hawaii once, and I think that was the only time. She didn't like it," Mrs. Pasternak said. "And I think that was 30 years ago."
The centenarian does, however, enjoy other treats in life. She likes reading and watching certain TV shows. "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" and "Wheel of Fortune" are among her favorites.
"She also watches Masses and rosaries on EWTN (a Catholic TV station) every day," her daughter added.
Mrs. Morin admits she doesn't exercise as much as she would like, but that's due to stiff knees and arthritis in both hands.
"I use a cane or a walker to get around," she said as she squeezed a stress ball to help her arthritic hands.
Because of her good physical condition, Mrs. Morin takes minimal medication.
"She doesn't take many at all," her daughter said. "She's doing great."
Mrs. Morin added it's due to the "good care"
she receives at her
daughter's home.
Living a faith-filled, hard-working life, Mrs. Morin believes she is blessed.
"I have a lot to be thankful for," she said. "I thank God every day."
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News article from Monroe Evening News marking Josephine's 100th Birthday on May 22, 2006
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Josephine Morin admits she does not know what has contributed to her 100-year milestone.
Those who have a sweet tooth, though, can only hope that one of her indulgences helped her reach the century mark.
"I love desserts," she said, smiling. "Anything chocolate."
She had 100 reasons to load up on chocolate desserts Sunday when she celebrated her 100th birthday. About 100 family and friends attended a party Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church to celebrate the occasion.
Born May 21, 1906, in Calumet, located in the Upper Peninsula, Mrs. Morin moved with her family to Detroit at age 7. It wasn't until she married Ralson (Jack) Morin in 1929, at age 23, when she moved to Erie Township.
"I've been here ever since," said the former Josephine Petrie. "I lived in the same house for 72 years before I had to move out."
She moved out of her home three years ago after breaking her wrist. Ever since, she's lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Julius Pasternak of Erie. She also has a son, John Morin, who lives in Colorado; 11 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1963.
Besides raising two children, Mrs. Morin helped her husband run a farm that reached 100 acres in size at one point. Raising tomatoes, potatoes, corn, peppers and other foods, the couple ran a produce stand in front of their Erie home.
"They staked about 6,000 plants," her daughter recalled. "It was a big job."
Mrs. Morin not only helped grow food but also delivered it to various Toledo stores.
"I didn't drive until I was married," she said. "My first car was a Packard. I shared it with four sister-in-laws."
She actually prefers driving over all other means of transportation, especially flying.
"She flew to Hawaii once, and I think that was the only time. She didn't like it," Mrs. Pasternak said. "And I think that was 30 years ago."
The centenarian does, however, enjoy other treats in life. She likes reading and watching certain TV shows. "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" and "Wheel of Fortune" are among her favorites.
"She also watches Masses and rosaries on EWTN (a Catholic TV station) every day," her daughter added.
Mrs. Morin admits she doesn't exercise as much as she would like, but that's due to stiff knees and arthritis in both hands.
"I use a cane or a walker to get around," she said as she squeezed a stress ball to help her arthritic hands.
Because of her good physical condition, Mrs. Morin takes minimal medication.
"She doesn't take many at all," her daughter said. "She's doing great."
Mrs. Morin added it's due to the "good care"
she receives at her
daughter's home.
Living a faith-filled, hard-working life, Mrs. Morin believes she is blessed.
"I have a lot to be thankful for," she said. "I thank God every day."
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