Condolence: Dear Family and friends of Marie, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Marie. When I first moved to Monroe County back in 86 and started to run with Medic 7 Marie was my first partner. I can still remember her great smile as she greeted me for my first shift. A lot of time as past since that day but memories of the times together will always bring a smile to my face. Marie, may you find peace and rest with our Lord! Doug Deutsch, Paramedic

Condolence: Denise Anne Hubbs‎Marie Kuhenbeaker Coleman
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Marie and I started out together in kindergarten… We quickly became friends. She was an adventurous spirit. She told me to ” Get behind the snow banks and throw snowballs at the boys…that was how the boys would know you liked them.” Marie and I laughed many times about how ineffective this was. We also laughed at how long it took us to get out to recess because her mom would make sure Marie was warm. After getting her snow suit on with many layers underneath she reminded me of a starfish. Now picture her trying to walk up steps that way!
When Marie was your friend you knew it. She would stick up for you till she was out of breath or crying with frustration. When you were a good friend to her all you had to have was a caring heart and she asked no more of you.
Marie and I laughed about her moments of anger. She could be quick to put you in your place if you crossed her. One such time was when in Third grade a girl pushed her into the snow and said mean things to her. As hard as I tried to calm her, Marie was done with this girl, So she picked up a plastic shovel and hit the girl on the head with it. Yes, she got in trouble with the teachers. Her Mom was called in…. After hearing Marie and I tell why it happen Marie was not in as much trouble. Even her Mom felt she had a right to stop the bullying.
As Adults this incident helped her and I laugh when times were tough with her in her later life. I would post encouragement, by using this as a metaphor, like get your shovel out and hit it on the head. You’re a fighter. When pain would keep her up at night this was my go to answer. We would laugh at the memory. I could tell that the laughter helped. Then Ron gave her a shovel for Christmas she couldn’t wait to tell me. It was hysterical for the two of us.
In third grade we laughed about taking a picture of a tree all winter…. (Science project). It’s not like a tree changes much in the winter but every week we had to bundle up and go out to the playground to take a picture of it and hold it against us so it would develop!
Then the school got smart and separated us. Marie and I figured it was because we talked too much in class. We still remained friends though. Sleep overs with her pesky brother picking on her, making her smell his dirty socks . Marie got even but that’s another story.… LOL
In high school Marie was the one who I sat with going to Vo-tech. I could tell her anything and she would listen. She would advise or give me "what ifs…." She never was less than a good friend to me. I tried to be as good a friend to her.
After high school, I got married and we lost touch. When I did see her it was as if we never lost a day. Facebook brought us back together a few years ago. I am so grateful for all the phone calls and laughter we shared.
I am so shocked still of your passing. I wish comfort for your family and loved ones. I know there will be nights, I will reach for my phone to share something, and have to realize you will not be able to answer it. Those are the times the loss will feel heaviest.
I will miss you Honey. God speed. Say hello to your Mom, Dad and even Wes!
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Denise Anne Hubbs I posted this here because I tried to share on Kresge's and could not.