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“all the prays go out to you Love and miss you always
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1 of 54 | Posted by: rebecca manolovits - buchanan, MI
“I know i wasnt her best friend or anything but i do know that when i was around her she treated me as if i was. Stevie was the brightest, nicest, and...Read More »
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2 of 54 | Posted by: Bristan Gatchell - friend
“You will be missed dearly! You had a wonderful smile, always happy. You accepted people for who they were, and were such a great person! You had so...Read More »
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3 of 54 | Posted by: Scottie Kaiser - Friend
“My heart breaks for her family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. There are no words to describe the pain that they are feeling. My thoughts and...Read More »
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4 of 54 | Posted by: Tammy(Petie) Andersen - Buchanan, MI
“I had the pleasure to grow up around Stevie at school, and I also had the pleasure to walk with her at graduation. She was so beautiful, and wise and...Read More »
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5 of 54 | Posted by: Mandy Smith - New Troy, MI
“Dear Steve & Kelee;We are sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter Stevie Rae. We know it is difficult for you to deal with her passing, as...Read More »
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6 of 54 | Posted by: Jay R. Tidey - Leander, TX
“MAY YOU HAVE PEACEI cannot say that I know, just how you feelFor your hurt is so great, and will take God's touch to heal,Yet is it possible for such...Read More »
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7 of 54 | Posted by: Christina Ramos - South Bend, IN
“STEVE AND KELEEWE ARE LOST FOR WORDS, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY BUT ARE HEART BLEEDS FOR YOU ALL.CINDY AND I AND OUR KIDS, HAVE KNOW IDEA WHAT YOU...Read More »
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8 of 54 | Posted by: Pokey and Cindy Gray - niles, MI
“My heart goes out to Steve and Kelee in the most sadest days in their lives. Always remember, Death lives a heartache no one can heal but love leaves...Read More »
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9 of 54 | Posted by: Judy (Schoff) McKinley - FL
“I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can beassured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible....Read More »
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10 of 54 | Posted by: Mrs Sandi Watkins - Bowie, MD
“We are so sorry for your loss; Stevie was a wonderful/beautiful girl and will be missed so much! If you ever need anything we are always just a phone...Read More »
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11 of 54 | Posted by: Perry, Kris, Perry II & Makinzy Wahlstrom - MI
“kelee, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call me when you can.deepest Sympathy,Angel,Mike and Adisyn Dombrowski
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12 of 54 | Posted by: Angel Dombrowski (moore) - MI
“My heart goes out to you. Steve and Kelee you are in my prayers. When God picks flowers he doesn't pick the ugly spotted ones, he picks the...Read More »
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13 of 54 | Posted by: Stacey Barkman - Baker, FL
“kelee, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call me when you can.deepest Sympathy,Angel,Mike and Adisyn Dombrowski
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14 of 54 | Posted by: Angel Dombrowski (moore) - MI
“We are saddened to learn of the death of your beautiful daughter Stevie Rae. May God, family and friendships comfort you today and the weeks, months...Read More »
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15 of 54 | Posted by: Amy and Ric Seager - Sturgis, MI
“I am so very sorry for your loss, I know how much you loved your grabdbabies and I know that you have many special memories that you will cherish...Read More »
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16 of 54 | Posted by: DeeDee Schanick - Buchanan, MI
“Kelee and Family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl. There are no words that can really comfort you at a time like this,...Read More »
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17 of 54 | Posted by: Sharyl (Thomas) Freehling - MI
“I cannot imagine the pain that Steve & Kelee & family are going through right now. I can only say that I will offer up many prayers to help all of...Read More »
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18 of 54 | Posted by: Sandy Welch - South Bend, IN
“Steve, Just a note to let you know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. My heart goes out to you in this time of loss. God bless......Read More »
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19 of 54 | Posted by: Cindy Freeling-Scrimshire - MI
“I will never forget having Stevie in my PE and Health Classes. She was the most bubbly, upbeat, outgoing person. She lifted the spirits of everyone...Read More »
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20 of 54 | Posted by: Rich Sullivan - Harbert, MI
“I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can beassured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible....Read More »
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21 of 54 | Posted by: Mrs Sandi Watkins - Bowie, MD
“I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. There is nothing I can say to help make it better, just know that you are all deeply loved and in many...Read More »
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22 of 54 | Posted by: Lissa Hollis (Lockamy) - Buchanan, MI
“We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you in your time of grief. May...Read More »
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23 of 54 | Posted by: Helen Barlow - Buchanan, MI
“To Kelee and family. There is not enough I can say to express my sympathy. I know how close you all were as a family and know that as a family you...Read More »
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24 of 54 | Posted by: Joseph Majewski and family - IN
“Stevie will truly be missed by all she has touched.God Bless all of us
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25 of 54 | Posted by: Chuck & Tanya Herman - Vandalia, MI
“Proverbs 3:6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understandingI don't know how to express my deepest sympathy for...Read More »
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26 of 54 | Posted by: Stefanie Floor Woodrick - Niles, MI
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27 of 54 | Posted by: Jodie Lollar - Buchanan, MI
“Stevie was a wonderful girl who always had a smile on her face. I've known her since pre-school in galien although after kindergarten i moved to...Read More »
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28 of 54 | Posted by: Sarah Payne - Galien, MI
“Our hearts and souls are deeply sadden by the loss of your beautiful daughter Stevie Rae. God must have a great purpose and please let that help...Read More »
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29 of 54 | Posted by: Jeff & Stefanie Welsh - Niles, MI
“Sorry for your lost. Stevie was a great person and was always smiling.
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30 of 54 | Posted by: Elyse Koeller - Three Oaks, MI
“Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. We are so sorry for...Read More »
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31 of 54 | Posted by: Skii, Kerri & MaKenna - Niles, MI
“My heart goes out to KeLee and her family. My prayers are with you each and every day. May God be with you here on earth and with Stevie Ray in...Read More »
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32 of 54 | Posted by: Julie Balogh - South Bend, IN
“So sorry to hear of your loss, I will always have the memory of a smiling face on the ballfield.
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33 of 54 | Posted by: Dave Fisher - Niles
“Dear Steve & Kelee:I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I felt so sad when my Mom told me. Although I haven't see you since our high school...Read More »
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34 of 54 | Posted by: Sherry Stone Zubeck - NULL
“Our hearts ache for you. Rest assured Don is holding her now. Let God hold and guide you through this trying time, His love will carry you through...Read More »
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35 of 54 | Posted by: Amy Archer - Niles, MI
“We were so sorry to hear about Stevie. She is a very pretty girl and I hope your memories are the best there are. Linda, my God, I can't begin to...Read More »
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36 of 54 | Posted by: Brenda Stoneburner (Taylor) - IN
“Steve and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I hope that you can find peace and solace in each other. Remember the good times! You are in my...Read More »
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37 of 54 | Posted by: Anthony Jaroch - South Mills, NC
“Steve, Kelee, Charles, Chris and Family,We were so saddened to hear of the death of your beautiful daughter / granddaughter. You are most definitely...Read More »
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38 of 54 | Posted by: Tim & Cathy Ganus - Buchanan, MI
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39 of 54 | Posted by: Diana Vite - Buchanan, MI
“Peace, Love and Prayers. Strength and Courage be with you and your family my dear friend.
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40 of 54 | Posted by: Robyn Wicker - Henderson, NV
“Just wanted to let all of you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as they are in so many other's. I cannot even imagine the pain you must...Read More »
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41 of 54 | Posted by: Cheryl Ruth-Lloyd - Buchannan, MI
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42 of 54 | Posted by: Diana Vite - Buchanan, MI
“Sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful girl.
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43 of 54 | Posted by: Karin Turley-Rubio - San Antonio, TX
“Steve,Your family and Stevie Rae are in my everyday prayers. I am so sorry. Stevie Rae was such a wonderful, beautiful young lady and she will now...Read More »
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44 of 54 | Posted by: Tina - St Joseph, MI
“Steve, KeLee, Summer and Max - My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I will be thinking of you all.
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45 of 54 | Posted by: NULL - NULL, MI
“We are very sorry about your loss, we know what your family is going through at this time, our prayers are with all of you..love ya all Marilyn,Eric...Read More »
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46 of 54 | Posted by: Marilyn, Eric,Pete Fisher - MI
“Kelee, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you put your trust in God knowing that he has a reason for everything that happens in our lives...Read More »
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47 of 54 | Posted by: Mike Kanous - Galien, MI
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on...Read More »
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48 of 54 | Posted by: Melanie Byrdak - NULL
“Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful daughter Stevie Rae. May God hold you tight and comfort you and...Read More »
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49 of 54 | Posted by: McCarty Family - Galien, MI
“Not a million words can bring back Stevie or erase the pain but my thoughts & prayers go out to the family & friends of this beautiful girl. The only...Read More »
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50 of 54 | Posted by: Heather Deuel - Baroda, MI
“Stevie was an incredible person with a contagious laugh and smile. She was my very best friend for eight long years, and I will never forget the...Read More »
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51 of 54 | Posted by: Torie Marker - Galien, MI
“Stevie was one of my best friends. She made me happy when i was sad, she made me laugh my butt off in algebra class and she most of all was an...Read More »
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52 of 54 | Posted by: Carmen Stoepker - Galien, MI
“Stevie was one of the sweetest and most talented kids I have ever had the pleasure of teaching. Twice every school day she was in my art room...Read More »
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53 of 54 | Posted by: Amy Skaggs - Niles, MI
“My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of need. I will always remember this wonderful little girl in my first grade...Read More »
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54 of 54 | Posted by: Tami (Stover) Wright - Niles, MI
Stevie Rae Tidey, 18, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009. Our pride and joy was born Feb. 18, 1991. She leaves behind her parents Steve and Kelee Tidey, her beloved sister and brother Summer and Maxwell. She also leaves behind her grandparents Mary Godsey, Linda Godsey and Charles and Christine Tidey, and many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, as well as her boyfriend Warren Wolford. She was preceeded in death by her grandfather Willard Godsey and Papa Don Godsey.
She was a 2009 graduate of River Valley High School and was excited to have her first job with the Berrien County Parks Department where she worked in maintenance at Silver Beach. Stevie loved cooking, drawing, the beach, going to the movies, music and going fishing with her dad. But most of all she loved her many family members and friends who loved her back with all their hearts. Her beautiful smile and spirit will never be forgotten and she will always be our pride and joy, our "One Love One Heart."
The Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Buchanan Christian Church. Pastor Sean Kidd will officiate. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. Time for friends and family to visit will be Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Swem Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, Kelee Tidey, C/O Swem Funeral Home, 301 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107. Friends may leave an online message by visiting the guestbook at www.swemfuneralhome.com.
