Helen Elizabeth Newland

Helen Elizabeth Scholten- Newland was born March 13, 1921 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1939. She attended Pargon's Business College and was first employed by the Hammond Machinery Company. She worked as a secretary for United Way of Kalamazoo and later as the secretary at Western Michigan as the Internal Auditor. Helen sang her very first solo at the age of three in the Oakwood Bible Church which her father helped found. November 2, 1940 she was married to Donald Russell Newland at Trinity Reformed Church where she was a member. When World War II broke out she had assumed the duties of mother and father to Donnie and Renaigh when Don was sent to the Pacific. Following Don's service in World War II, 1947 they packed up two children and their earthly goods and decided to move to Ft.Lauderdale for eighteen years, were two more children were born, David and Scott. The Lord provided a wonderful Missionary Church and it was a great time of spiritual growth. In 1961 they returned to Michigan due to lack of work. In 1981 they moved to Hiawassee, Georgia and later returned to Michigan, and eventually settling in Three Rivers, Michigan. They have attended Three Rivers Bible Church since 1990 and loved their church family very much. Helen loved sports, poetry, music, and arts. The Lord , church, and her family have always been the center of her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, her parents, sister, and brothers. She is survived by: Children: Renaigh H. (John) Newland Rogers, Geneva, Illinois Donald R. (Corina) Newland, Fresno, California David R. (Sue) Newland, Three Rivers, Michigan Scott A. (Christina) Newland, Marcellus, Michigan Grandchildren: Amy S. Rogers; Nathan F. Rogers, Trevor W.H. (Kelly) Rogers Marco A. (Tracie) Newland, Troy E. (Valecia) Newland, Niccole S. (Derek) Saidla, Kevin Y. (Bobbi Jo) Newland, Adam R. (Renee) Newland, Laura S. Newland, Emily L. (Gordon) Ball, Zachary S. (Laura) Newland Great Grandchildren: Jaxon D. Rogers, Brittani L. Newland, Nickiles J.R. Newland, Brittany Ott, Michael Ott, Jessie Mosleys, Ryan J. D. Myers, Brandon S. Myers, Lauryn K.H. Saidla, Aiden P. Saidla, Seth R. Newland, Carter R. Newland, and Elizabeth L. Ball, and baby Maddie Newland due in March. My prayer I wish to tell you all "Good bye" Please don't be sad, please do not cry For I am home; my Lord I have seen, Whom I have love since I was three. He welcomed me with open arms Please know in death there is no alarm If Jesus Christ is your Savior is All is lovely, joy and bliss Remember me in smiles and laughter Even though at times long after when I am gone a tear may raise Remember me in hymns and praise Do not weep for me I pray For I have finally made my way To where my Precious Lord I see From earthly toils I am set free. Rejoice in all you say and do Our days on earth are far to few To serve our Lord and worship Him And try each day a soul to Win. This is my prayer. Helen E. Newland Free from all my earthly stains A new Creature Now am I