Mary Alice Redin, 88, of Warren, PA. died peacefully Saturday evening, March 16, 2013 at Golden Living-Kinzua after an extended illness. She was born May 29, 1924 in Tidioute, PA. to the late Ralph M. and Florence Hendrikson Conklin. She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Mary Alice attended Tidioute High School and graduated in 1940 from Warren High School. She was a 1944 graduate of Clarion State College where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education and earned her Master’s Degree in Library Sciences from University of Syracuse. She was employed as a school teacher with Cranberry School District for 3 years and with the Warren County School District as a English Teacher , teaching at Tidioute High School retiring from there after 32 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, Pennsylvania Association of Retired School Employees, College Club, Warren Women’s Club, active in the Warren Senior Center, Volunteer with the Warren Literacy Council, member of the Honorary Society of Delta Kappa Gamma and also Beta Phy Mu which is a Honorary Society for Librarians. She was an avid Reader and Gardener. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William A. Redin whom she married June 4, 1953 at the Youngsville Methodist Church, Youngsville, PA., 2 Sisters – Anna May Finney of Erie, PA., Ruth E. Weidemann of Austin, TX., Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, Pa. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6 to 8 P.M. A private committal service will be conducted at the convenience of the family at Oakland Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date and time at First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA. with Dr. Jeffrey Sterling, Pastor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through the First United Methodist Church. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Mrs. Redin, You know the impact that you made on my life and the lives of so many more who knew you. The wisdom, knowledge and passion that you brought to your students each and every day, was a true inspiration to all who had the good fortune to sit in your classroom. You were a true blessing in my life. May God hold you tightly in His arms.
Mrs Redin, You instilled a thirst for knowledge for so many small town kids that have gone on to share that desire with their children, their friends and co-workers. I see that in my son’s eyes whenever he opens a book or digs into his latest computer interest and I certainly saw that thirst in the many Airmen that I’ve served with over the years. Thank you for all that you gave to all of us and may you rest in peace knowing that you certainly made a difference in many, many lives. I feel honored to have known you and to have learned from you…
Mrs. Redin, I regret that I never made the opportunity to tell you how much I respected you as a teacher and a person before you left us. Your knowledge and charisma brought the students of a small school a priceless opportunity to learn, grow, and imagine beyond their surroundings. May you walk in peace and joy with the Highest. Thank you for the gifts you brought to those willing to receive them.
MaryAlice, I want to thank you (for the memories), and the opportunity to be in the presence of a true lady every day I was in your class. I’m sure Bill feels blessed to have gone through life with such a unique individual. May God bless you!
Lymie Morrison
I had the privilege of teaching at Tidioute High School for a little over two years. A small school but with an excellent teaching staff. Mrs. Redin was a truly caring and gifted educator. And very pleasant. Tidioute was so fortunate to have her as a teacher there. My sincere condolences to Bill and the family.
She touched so many of us so profoundly. She made our own journeys through life a little easier, did everything with class, and she will not be gone so long as one of us remembers her. A teacher in the truest sense of the word, a patriot always, she was teaching us more than what was in the books, and we didn’t even know it was happening until later in our lives . Thank you Bill for sharing her with us.
Dear Mr. Redin:
May the caring thoughts of others be a comfort to you during your time of sorrow. If you get a chance, please log on to Facebook/Hootie Hoot Tidioute, where there are many memories of Mrs Redin. It’s quite a tribute to her class and elegance. She graced our little school every day. She was truly one of a kind. I will always remember her laughter and then “the look” as in “just get on with it”. We respected her because she respected us. Wishing you peace.
–Mary Jane Thomas/class of 1974
Dear Bill,
I met you at Golden Living when my father, George Mckown, introduced us in December 2012. Mrs. Redin was my favorite teacher at Tidioute High from 1963-1966; where upon I enrolled in Virginia Commonwealth University. I graduated in 1970 with a BFA. I will always remember Mrs. Redin and her high standards, which prepared me to do so well in English. I was well prepared. YEAH for Tidioute High and Mrs. Redin. I will remember her always and regret her passing.
Judy Fitch – class of 1966
May Mary Alice Redin RIP, what a wonderful woman full of integrity, dedicated to the cause of knowledge. Please be assured that He has made “…Everything he has made pretty in its time. Even time indefinite he has put in their heart… I have come to know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good during one’s life; and also that every man should eat and indeed drink and see good for all his hard work. It is the gift of God.”Ecclesiastes 3:10-13 “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, … to a resurrection of life.” John 5:28,29.
The world as we know it has lost a truly exceptional educator and remarkable individual. You were a teacher that changed lives and created many stepping stones to successful futures for countless students. I feel fortunate to have known you and learned from you. Thank you for your gift to so many of us.
Miss Johnson
Mr. Redin was truly a great teacher. She was loved by all her students. She was a wonderful role model for the girls in her class, such confidence. She expected a lot from us & many years later we realized the gift she gave us. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.
It was an honor to teach in the same building as Mrs. Redin. She was truly dedicated to her profession.
She will be sadly missed by the Tidioute community. My condolences to Mr. Redin for the loss of such a wonderful person.
Mrs. Redin had my class the first year she taught in Tidioute, I think we all loved her.