Harriette’s Story

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My mother Harriette Ellman Shevin, has cholangiocarcinoma . Cancer of the liver and bio duct. After 5 weeks of radiation, I am astonished that her Cancer has been progressing so very rapidly. After loosing my father just last year, I have to assume, God needs more angels, and my brother wants his time with our parents. 

What we thought could be months or a year, the rug was ripped right under us, and now are in the hospice process. We are hoping for a few weeks, but only if she’s not suffering. She told Stacy and myself last night, she wants to be with her husband, my amazing father in heaven.... Cary J. Shevin, and she needs to see her son, my brother Phillipp H. Shevin. I just want her to be happy, be in peace, and out of physical and psychological pain. I have been an only child for more than two decades, so it’s time for me, to comfort my mother, and respect her wish’s, no matter how hard it will be. 

We love our family and friends, and just want to keep you updated., as calls and emails are flooding in, and I can’t keep up with all of the corespondents, and do not want anyone to feel ignored. Thank you for your kindness and love,

Sincerely,

Bonni Shevin-Sandy

Newest Update

September 16, 2019

Journal entry by Stacy Levy —

My E lost her battle to Cancer today. I’m too heartbroken to find the right words, but hopefully these pictures will celebrate our love for her and what a blessing she was to us. She was my second Mom, my best teacher, my strong and steady, the one who made me see the world and helped me find my place in it.

We were fortunate to be home for the summer when she got sick and have sooo much quality time together. My kids showed their compassion, love, kindness, bravery, curiosity, and strength—I loved seeing them climb in her bed when she couldn’t get out. I hope I can follow their lead and may we always remember her love and her teachings. To know her was to love her.

Service will be held Thursday at noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, in Skokie. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. Please reach out directly if you would like more information.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=harriette-e-shevin&pid=193917896&fhid=14572

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