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Debbie Rewerts Van Nest posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Hearing this news brings me such sadness. I pray for her and her family. Mrs. Givens was my absolute favorite teacher at Ferndale High. Just now I see she was only 10 years older than I am but she was such an influence in my life. Thanks to her, I am where I am today a Montessori Preschool Teacher at Brookfield Academy in Troy just a few miles from where she taught. I last saw her when we met at Ridley's for lunch. To this day I thank her for all she taught me. I still use a great deal of what I learned during my senior Year, 72-73 andI felt privileged to be a student in her Vocational Child Care Class. This was a wonderful program that allowed juniors and seniors to learn about working in the field of early childhood education, we helped run a lab nursery in our school 2 days a week, went out on a job two days a week, and had one day of class to learn and prepare for the following week. It was a wonderful experience and it gave me the chance to see if I really wanted to work with young children. I guess I did since I am starting my 38th year as a Montessori Teacher. Thank you Mrs. Givens! You certainly touched my life and inspired me, especially at a time when there weren't many teaching jobs. You encouraged to stay with my dream and I thank you. Thanks to you, I have touched the lives of many children. Children who have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, parents, etc. Thank you again!
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Jan Ross and Sam Hollis posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Pat was a devoted, beloved teacher and an admired colleague held in affection by us all. The AHS Christmas parties at Pat and Len's home were the happy sign that the holidays had really begun. She is gone too soon. We send our sincere condolences to Len, Lisa, and family.
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Eric Rosenthal posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Pat was a wonderful lady. Always thinking of others. Her generosity, good humour, and positive attitude to life truly make her one of the most special people I've ever known. Although I didn't see Pat very much in recent years, I thought of her often. She has touched the lives of so many and will be missed dearly. My condolences to her family.
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Jennifer Potts posted a condolence
Monday, July 18, 2016
Mrs. Givens was a good teacher. I graduated in 2007. She will be missed
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Greg posted a condolence
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Pat was a dear, caring and true friend to four generations of the Kopacz family. She was an extremely principled and brave lady. She is sorely missed.
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Debra Picard posted a condolence
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Pat Givens was truly a positive influence in my life in 1971-1972 as she was my early childhood education vocational teacher at Ferndale High School; my mentor, personal sounding board, model and much more. I am grateful and honored to have known her and had her support during my senior year in high school. Her legacy to her students and to the early childhood profession lives on in her students, their students and their children. Thank you, Mrs. Givens, from the bottom of my heart. Love, Debbie Picard (Thomas)
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orin brustad posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Len, We just learned of Pam's death and want to offer our condolences to you and your family. Orin & Ilona Brustad
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Gwen posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Dear Pat, Being your partner in tennis was a blessing. Memories of our brilliant comebacks will remain with me. If there are tennis courts in heaven, I hope I will be blessed enough to join you again. Much love,Gwen
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Cesar A. Gustilo posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Mrs. Givens was a great teacher. I had her for study hall at Troy Athens High School. My condolences goes out to the Givens Family! May the teacher R.I.P.!
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Christie Lehmann posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Pat was a very classy lady, well loved both on and off the court. Her smile was contagious, her personality was fun and loving. You just loved being playing with or against Pat in tennis, she made it challenging yet fun.
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Cinda posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Pat, you were always such a gracious, fair and tough competitor. You will be missed on and off the courts.
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Marie Lecter posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Pat was a client at the Birmingham Vet Clinic where I work. She was always such a sweet happy person. It was a delight to see her and her enormous bouvier Munch and her cat Mary. Gone too soon from our lives. Rest in Peace gentle lady.
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Warren Block posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
I would be walking home from school many times if it wasn't for Pat. She was a great tennis player and teacher. My 32 year old daughter still remembers the sandbox in the Athens pre-school and the teacher that made it a wonderful place to be.
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Cindy posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
I also had her as a teacher in high school, and remember her with fondness. I pray for comfort of her family.
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Michelle King (Ziemba) posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Mrs. Givens will be greatly missed. What a tremendous loss. I will always remember what a truly great teacher she was. I loved her classes so much that when I would skip other classes, I would go and hang out in the child care room. She has taught so many, so much. She will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her loved ones and the ones who loved her. Heaven has received such a loving Angel. Spread your wings and soar high with the rest of our angels.
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Elizabeth Dietrich posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Mrs. Givens was so special! She was my preschool teacher at Athens when I was both 3 and 4 years old. I remember walking in the first day with a pacifier on a ribbon around my neck. She reassured my mom I wouldn't have it long. I was able to use a real hammer and real nails in the workshop and i remember her singing and teaching us the motions to the Itsy Bitsy Spider. My senior year at Athens, she was my teacher again. My first day of class she ran into her office and got this globby-clay container, she sqealed, Elizabeth, you made this for me 13 years ago! I was dumbfounded. She dumped out the paperclips and sure enough, showed me my initials. She made everyone of us feel special, important and loved.
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Drew Becker posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
My sympathies to you Len and family. May God have mercy on her soul.
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julietaube posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
I taught with Pat for only two years at AHS, but I remember that smile, genuine friendliness and good heart.
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Susan posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Pat, I will miss your graciousness and fun on court. And a few glasses of wine...
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Tina DeSantis posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
You will be truly missed. Thank you for all your great teachings! â¤â¤â¤
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Trudy Corpe posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
I only met Pat a few times but what a Great Lady, she was very kind and gracious she will be greatly missed, With deepest sympathy and love for her family you all will be in my thoughts and prayer's for healing, peace, and comfort in this most difficult time
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Bunny Ziska posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
I worked with Pat for many years at Athens and she was a good person. She loved her kids--big and small--and was such a supportive co-worker. She was a pleasure to be around. She always had a smile and good word for us. My condolences to her family--may God grant you comfort and peace in her absence.Bunny Ziska
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Gina Reszczyk-Bishop posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
She was one of the most inspiring teachers I ever had. She loved all of the kids she taught and especially all those little ones. Awesome women.. Prayers for the family. She will be greatly missed.
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Robyn Rinke posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
I was honored to learn so much from Mrs, Givens. She inspired my love of all things relating to early childhood development. She encouraged me to obtain my college degree and I am still in the field of child care 25 years later. I am deeply saddened by this loss. I still sing the songs she taught everyday to the the little ones I care for and sang them to my own children. I have saved almost all of my materials and notes from my time learning with her but the most valuable lesson was her teaching of the PIES-physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of young children. I recently contacted the school district to try and get in touch with her but did not receive much of a respnse. I am so sad I did not have a chance to say goodbye or thank you. Robyn (Weiner) Rinke
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Paige Alexandra posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Mrs. Givens was one of those people that I assumed would live forever. We first met when I was 3 years old on my first day of preschool. I remember hammering nails into oranges and her funny puppet songs! When I took her childcare class in high school I did not expect her to remember me after all these years but sure enough she did! She even had a newspaper clipping of me from 96' hanging on the wall in her office. Mrs. Givens made each and every one of her kids feel special and loved. She was the perfect combination of tough and caring! Thank you for the positive influence you had on my life. -Paige
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Becky Garity posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Pat was such a special person. I am so very sorry and know she'll be missed. especially by Leonord, Lisa, Matt and Irie. She so loved her family and shared that love with the Athens staff and students in a very special way. A thank you to her family for sharing her with us. Becky Garity
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Martha May posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Working with Pat at Athens preschool was a wonderful experience. She was a caring teacher and so aware of how preschoolers and high school students related and learned in different ways. She respected each student and worked with their strengths and weaknesses to help them develop and learn. My condolences to her family...a very special lady.
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Deborah Scott posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
She was a wonderful teacher to my children as toddlers and high school students. I called upon her a lot for advice and she did not hesitate to take the time to talk to me. She will always and forever be in my memories. I would never know about her toddler program if she did not also have my sisters in her class in the late 80's.
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Lindsay Jackson posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
I have learned so much about life from Mrs. Givens. I had her for two years in high school. I will never forget being the last student to walk out of her classroom, of the last class she taught before she retired. When I gave her a hug goodbye, I remember seeing a look of satisfaction on her face. I knew she was happy with the amount of people's lives she had changed, and the hard work she put into as a teacher and a mentor. I don't know one student of hers that didn't love her as a teacher or a person. The best memory I had with her was running into her at Ridley's when I was skipping school. She just gave me a smile and said you better be back for my class! I am so grateful for the positive effect she had on my life. She will always be remembered by us. Prayers to her family.
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