Born to Everlasting Life 2/22/12. She was conceived in love; grew in love; and was delivered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She experienced no pain, only LOVE. On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Marie Elizabeth Hietpas was given back to Jesus in love. All our hopes and dreams for her were not to be. As we mourn her loss we find comfort in the peace that surrounded her as we held her and loved her.

Marie Elizabeth is survived by her parents Tony and Emily Hietpas; first time Grandparents: Dan and Betsy (Bongers) Hermus; Robert "Bear" and Mary (Gloudemans) Hietpas. She is also survived by Great Grandmothers; Peg Bongers-Kons, Jeanie Hermus and Nancy Hietpas. Great Great Grandfather Robert Welter. First time Aunts and Uncles; Melissa (Nate) Luedtke, Ben Hermus (special friend Emily Tennessen), Nick (Erin) Hietpas, Scott Hietpas (special friend Kristin Hiroskey) and Amy Hietpas.

She is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents; Bill Bongers, Rudy Hermus Jr., Nick Hietpas, Tony and Verna Gloudemans. She will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private family memorial service will be held.

The Family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at AMC and TC Birth Center, Gold Cross Ambulance, Dr. Cherney and Dr. Debbie and their staff. Chaplain Mark, John and KC for their spiritual guidance. Also, a special thanks to Father Jim Vanden Hogen for being there each step of the way. And lastly for our wonderful family and friends for their continued prayers and support. With all of you, we'll continue to get through this difficult time.

To our precious angel in heaven, words cannot express what you mean to us. We love you Marie Elizabeth and are so grateful we got the chance to hold you in our arms. Know you will be with us always and forever. We await the day to see you again in heaven. You are in good hands. We love you always, Mom and Dad

Marie Elizabeth, you were held in our arms, you will be forever in our hearts. Our little angel, our little sweetheart. We love you, Grandma and Grandpa Hietpas.

To our little Angel, Marie Elizabeth: Even though your time with us was short, you were loved as though we had known you for a lifetime. We thank God that we were able to experience your love for us as well and will hold that in our hearts forever. Until we meet again-We'll love you always, Grandma and Grandpa Hermus. P.S Tell great, great grandma Marie she has to let others hold you too!