Memories of Michelle Marie Havens

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Michelle Marie Havens

South Bend, IN

March 17, 1971 - September 27, 2024

Mar 17, 1971 - Sep 27, 2024

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Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Cory Havens

Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Cory Havens

Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Cory Havens

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Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Cory Havens

Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Cory Havens

Nathan McGarity

2007, Tennessee, USA

Cory Havens

Nathan McGarity

1997, Plymouth, IN, USA

My first memories of Michelle were through my kitchen window. I was making coffee one morning, shortly after moving to Plymouth, and saw a lady also making coffee in her kitchen. I waved, she waved. Our families occasionally posted notes to each other through the window, Merry Christmas, etc. Finally, we met over dinner. Cory and Michelle were our neighbors for 4 years in Plymouth and we loved every minute of it. My favorite thing about Michelle was her sense of humor. Often times, she would be the only person laughing at my stupid jokes. As I look back, I see now she wasn't laughing because she thought I was funny. She was laughing because she was extremely kind and if she didn't laugh no one else would! I called her Mitchell and she accepted my nickname for her with a smile. My children adored her. Melissa and I adored her. I can easily say I have yet to meet anyone that matched her kindness, her generosity, and the way she loved other people. She was just genuine and anyone that met her knew that immediately. Thank you, Michelle, for spending time with me and my family. We are better people because we met you. -Nathan

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Cory Havens

Alison Havens

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Cory Havens

I can't love this enough. I know it could be taken the wrong way when you're describing looking through each... Read more I can't love this enough. I know it could be taken the wrong way when you're describing looking through each other's windows, ... Read more I can't love this enough. I know it could be taken ... Read more

kathy breitowich

the Breitowich family was so saddened to hear af Michelle passing. May her memory be a blessing. My son, Jack, had Michelle for a second grade teacher at SCS. Spring play, about the coming of spring, Michelle chose Jack to be the Robin. the protagonist of the play. I mean we all know the first sight of a robin means spring is coming in the midwest. after a week, Jack said he didn't feel like a robin, he was more of a Hawk when he thought of a bird. so even though it didn't vibe w the story line... Michelle said "sure. be a hawk." she called me and asked me would I mind making a costume for jack since we were 1 week away. I did. and jack performed as a hawk. though it made no sense for the story line that a hawk was addressing the coming of spring...Michelle let him be who he wanted to be. forever grateful for her as a teacher, and character builder for my son.

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Janine Beatty Durham

My memories of Michelle are from childhood days spent with the Haugh's. The family friendship began with our dads over 70 years ago. Michelle was the tiniest, sweetest, soft-spoken girl with the big, beautiful smile. She would light up the room. She just had that special gift. It's so amazing of what an inspiration she was. She lived life to its fullest and positively impacted so many others. I'm forever grateful to her for her love, thoughtfulness and kindness shown to my parents and sisters. Be free, sweet Michelle, you are forever in our hearts. Janine Beatty Durham

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Alison Havens

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Alison Havens

2019, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Michelle and Ana volunteering with Máximo Nivel's Animal Care program in Antigua, Guatemala. They worked at animal shelters and a horse rescue and rehabilitation center. Michelle also taught lessons in English and math at a school in Antigua. — with Elliana Havens

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Patty Haugh

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Alison Havens

2018, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Michelle with Ana (daughter) and Charlotte (family friend) volunteering in Puerto Rico after Hurricaine Maria.

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Patty Haugh

Cory Havens

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Alison Havens

Cory Havens

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Allison Haugh

Grace Grace Grace

Allison Haugh

David Haugh

Patty Haugh

Alison Havens

Cory Havens

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Allison Haugh

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Allison Haugh

She even won over Coco. She even won over Coco. She even won over Coco.

Becky Reimbold

So much love! So much love! So much love!

Allison Haugh

— with Michelle

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Allison Haugh

Schererville, IN, USA

A little competition between Clyde and Tate. Both huge Michelle fans. — with Michelle

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Alison Havens

Allison Haugh

Schererville, IN, USA

Michelle and Blair — with Michelle and Blair

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Mark Runkle

I knew Michelle was special from the time she was my 8th grade volleyball coach. Caring, brilliant, and real, she was like no other adult I had encountered. She was a tough, but fair, coach who helped instill determination and discipline in the team.

Michelle continued to coach me throughout high school—not in volleyball, but in life. She was a trusted adult, a sympathetic ear, and most importantly, someone who got me. Michelle opened up her house to me and I got to know her amazing husband, Cory. They were both beacons of light in a challenging period for me. They also were inspirational as I had never met anybody as smart as them. Their love and fondness for each other was palpable. Their relationship, real.

Everything about Michelle was real. Her fondness for teaching. For coaching. Her easy laugh. Her quick wit. Her courage. Most real of all—the impact she made on the lives she touched. Michelle left this world better than she found it—something we should all aspire to.

I am a better person for having had Michelle in my life. We all are.

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Patty Haugh

Cory Havens

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Alison Havens

Becky Reimbold

Millie Havens

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Cory Havens

Thank you so much, Mark, especially for really SEEING her like she really saw you. You have enriched our ... Read more Thank you so much, Mark, especially for really SEEING her like she really saw you. You have enriched our lives, and I definitely... Read more Thank you so much, Mark, especially for really SEEING... Read more