Elnora H. Teets

Elnora H. Teets Elnora H. Teets, age 75, of Forestville, MD, passed away August 31, 2013. Born February 15, 1938 in Munising, Mi, she was the daughter of the late Donald Tuimala and the late Helen Maki Tuimala. Elnora retired from the United States House of Representatives after 35 years of service. She then spent seven years volunteering for the Clinton Administration. She also served as the President of the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 248 for many years. Elnora is survived by her loving husband for 51 years James "Slick" Teets; devoted son Timothy A. Teets; sisters Elaine (the late Jim) Marshall, Evie (Earl) Rogers and brother Kurt Tuimala. Elnora was also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces. Contributions may be made to the Lombardi Cancer Center Research Building 3970 Reservoir Rd. NW E. 501 Washington, DC 20007. God looked around his gardenAnd found an empty place.He then looked down upon theEarth‚ and saw your tired face.He put his arms around youAnd lifted you to rest.God’s garden must be beautifulHe always takes the best.He saw the road was getting rough‚And the hills were hard to climb‚So he closed your weary eyelidsAnd whispered “Peace be thine.”It broke our hearts to lose youBut you didn’t go aloneFor a part of us went with you‚The day God called you home To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Elnora H. Teets please visit our Sympathy Store.