Larrestine McKanders-Trimm
Passed: June 18, 2020
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Larrestine McKanders-Trimm
Passed: June 18, 2020
Obituary
On Thursday, June 18, 2020 Larrestine Amanda McKanders-Trimm of Youngtown, Arizona was called home to be with our Lord and Savior.
Larrestine was born Jun 15, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi to Addye Nell (Norwood) McKanders and Julius Aaron McKanders. Larrestine confessed to Christ at an early age at Second Baptist Church in Inkster, Michigan. She graduated from Inkster High School and was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Michigan State Unitversity (MSU.) While attending MSU she became a member and President of the MSU chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. After graduating from college Larrestine worked for the State of Michigan for over 25 years. During her career and after retirement she independently published articles in magazines and other publications.
Larrestine was married to Lawrence N. Trimm from 1971 to 1984. Three children were born to this union: David Lawrence, Ian Christiann and Justin Larren. Larrestine loved her children and family. She was an avid reader and she loved gardening and cooking.
Larrestine is preceded in beath by her mother, Addye Nell McKanders-Smith, her father, Rev. Julius Aaron McKanders I, he brother Rev. Julius Aaron McKanders II, and her brother Eddie Thornton Smith.
Precious and everlasting memories will live in the hearts of those who knew and loved Larrestine as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Celebrating her homegoing are her beloved children, David Trimm of Phoenix, Arizona; Ian Trimm of Lansing, Michigan; and Justin Trimm of Lansing, Michigan; her beloved grandchildren, Anyssa and Elijah Trimm of Lansing, Michigan; her beloved siblings, Geralyn McKanders-Neal (Husband Clarence) of Goodyear, Arizona; Kenneth A. McKanders (wife Carolyn) of Litchfield Park, Arizona; Landers McKanders of Romulus, Michigan; Brenda McKanders-Greene of Centerline, Michigan; and Donna McKanders of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by her beloved sister-in-law’s; Cherlyn McKanders (wife of Julius – deceased) of Washington Township, Michigan; Pamela Smith (wife of Eddie – deceased) of Dallas, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Larrestine, thanks for being special in touching our lives with a love that still remains. Your strong and gentle way will be missed by all. For you, the rain has stopped. The sun is out. Be warm in it, until we see you again.
A celebration of Larrestine’s life will be held at a later date. The family is grateful for your understanding. We appreciate your prayers and messaged of sympathy. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in memory of Larrestine Mckanders-Trimm to the American Heart Association: www.heart.org
26 responses to Larrestine McKanders-Trimm
Carrie Williams says:
June 24, 2020
Dear Larrestine, you will be Missed so very much, you were a great friend to me, I will miss our chats, hanging out going to the movies, and especially our trip to the Holy Land, to walk the paths that Jesus walked, and now you are walking with him..Rip your friend Carrie Williams
DARWIN HARRIS says:
June 26, 2020
To the family my Condolences my Prayers my Love RIP
Brenda Sage says:
June 25, 2020
RAIN
Rain falls at the expense of a tear,
And yes, we feel you near;
Our love is still, so dear.
Can we remember your slight, but warm smile?
As certain as we can see sunshine chase the rain away.
Can a cloud shade a silver lining?
Not if we let our memories of good times
shine through our cloudy days.
You showed us how, with grace and elegance,
to go for what we want in life, and not give up,
and not give in.
What then, can be said?
Thank you.
Thanks for being special in touching our lives
with a love, that still remains.
Your strong and gentle way
Will be missed by all, as we recall
the way you used to say,
“Oh Child, you may just have to do what you need to do.”
Which usually meant, ‘Do what’s best for you.’
For you, the rain has stopped.
The Sun is out. Be warm in it,
until we see you again.
Love you, ‘my dear’.
Brenda Adams-Sage
Garland and Michelle Miller says:
June 25, 2020
Larrestine, was very special to us. Her passing came to soon. We loved her like a second Mom. We will cherish all the plays, Lua, black history celebration, comedy shows, dinners etc with her. Even when she moved about an hour from us we still enjoyed getting together for her Birthdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday’s. Thank you Lord for the time you allowed us with this special lady.
Kenneth McKanders says:
June 25, 2020
Larrestine, affectionately referred to by family as “Sister”, your little brother Kenny continues to send you love and prayers. While it is impossible to cite here all of my fond memories of you, I remember how attentive and nurturing you were when you watched me while Mom worked; I recall the many holidays we spent growing up with you and sister Geri beautifully and uniquely decorating our home during the Christmas holidays; I recall your 16th birthday celebration that included your purchasing and playing the 45 record single “Sixteen Candles”; I recall how proud I was when you appeared several times on a locally televised Detroit dance show for teens; I recall your teen crush on “Johnny Mathis” and one of your favorite groups “Little Anthony and the Imperials”. You and Geri, both Michigan State U. grads, were my inspiration for attending MSU. Blessed memories continued into our adult lives. Carolyn and I always enjoyed seeing you and your beautiful sons during the many visits and dinners our families shared. We also enjoyed visiting you after you moved to Arizona and I feel blessed to have spent the past two years residing close to you here in Arizona. Sister, our love is everlasting, LOVE NEVER FAILS.
Cousin Marlene says:
June 25, 2020
Family. I have never seen Larrestine without a smile. I have never heard a softer, more pleasant voice from anyone ever. Thinking back, to me, she was such a beauty always, with a quiet strength and a calming presence. I remember my cousin most for her sweet and loving character. May God keep her in His loving arms.