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for Irene Malarkey
Jonathan Hardwick
May 14, 2006
May God grant you peace Don. Hang Tough.
Laura van den Acker
May 13, 2006
My sincerest condolences to the Malarkey family.
s.j. de groot
May 11, 2006
my condolance to the family and friends
Jasper van haren
May 11, 2006
Rest in peace, thanks for everything you and youre husband did for us....
My condolance to the family...
Hans and Wenny van Eck
May 9, 2006
Dear fam. Malarkey
Our condolences to the hole fam.
Our haerts and thought are with you
Richard Taibbi
May 2, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gene Hamilton
May 1, 2006
Don, I came to love you and Irene. I was and still am so flattered that you and Irene took me in as you did. It was such a great honor you bestowed on me by requesting I act as a pallbearer for Irene. I felt that I lost my mother all over again. I will always be there for you and do anything that you need. I was honored to call you and Irene my friends but I am beyond honored that you consider me your friend.
PELLAN Hervé
May 1, 2006
My condolences to you and you're family
PELLAN Hervé
May 1, 2006
My more sincere condolences with your family. Force, courage and love will help you to overcome your sorrow. You are not alone...
Sheriff Tim Mueller
April 30, 2006
My deepest sympathies to you Don, and your family. The thoughts and prayers of all your friends at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office are with you. God bless you and your family.
Alex
April 28, 2006
Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille. C'est une épreuve très difficile à surmonter qu'une perte aussi tragique qui vous arrivent. Force, courage et amour vous aideront à surmonter votre peine. Vous n'êtes pas seul ...
John A. Smith
April 27, 2006
Don,
Having spent a few minutes with you in Scottsdale, I know why Burr thought so highly of you and Irene. Some people are irreplaceable and I know you three will be together again, just as you were in Aldbourne in 1944.
I have thought, many times, of making it to Astoria but somehow never managed to make the trip I know my brother would have made. It is still possible.
My thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you and yours,
John A. Smith
Burr's brother
Carmen Sitler
April 27, 2006
Mr. Malarkey,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Alfred Kincer
April 27, 2006
May THe Lord Bless you Irene. Alfred Kincer, Helotes Texas
Lindsay Portello
April 26, 2006
My condolences to you and you're family.
Emilie Hadi
April 26, 2006
My deepest sympathy.
Marion Chard
April 26, 2006
My deepest sympathies sir to you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
From the daughter of a WWII vet,
Richard Cordero
April 26, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dominick Mandolfo
April 26, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darin Bishop
April 26, 2006
My deepest sympathies goes out to the Malarkey family in this time of loss. May God comfort you during this time.
Linda Latasa
April 25, 2006
My deepest condolences to Mr.Don Malarkey and his family. At times like this I am reminded and I hold on to Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God".
I am praying for you family.
Robin Ordan
April 25, 2006
Deepest sympathy.
Cassie Tom
April 25, 2006
I'm really sorry about the loss. I've just heard about it.
Yes, it's always hard for "us" if they passed away. But, they aren't really dead if we keep them in our hearts.
All the best,
Cassie
Beth Turner
April 25, 2006
Deepest sympathy to the Malarkey family. Your in my prayers~
katie neurith
April 25, 2006
My deepest sympathies go out to the Malarkey family and they are in my prayers.
Lisa Gilgan
April 25, 2006
My sincere condolences to the Malarkey family on the loss of their beloved Mrs. Malarkey. I believe that as long as you carry someone with you in your heart they are never truly gone - they are always with you. I know she will live in your hearts forever.
Patricia Fogleman
April 25, 2006
I hope Mr. Malarkey and his family will accept my condolences upon the passing of Mrs. Malarkey. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Filip Willems
April 25, 2006
My sincerest condolences to the Malarkey family. I was honored to have met you in Bastogne and La Roche on June 10th last year for the inauguration of the Easy Company monument. I'm terribly sorry for your loss....
Reginald Jans
April 25, 2006
My condolences to the Malarkey family . My heart is with you !
Reggie Jans
April 25, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Malarkey family . Irene will live in my heart and memories.
My condolences !
Chantal Boccave
April 25, 2006
To Mr Don Malarkey and family
I want to express my sincerest condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this moment of need.
May mrs Marlarkey be remember as a loving wife and caring mother. She will live on forever in your memory.
Chantal Boccave (Belgium)
Mallory Gratz
April 24, 2006
My deepest condolences go out to the Malarkey family for your loss, especially to Mr. Donald Malarkey. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!
~Mallory
John 3:16
Kathie McMann
April 24, 2006
I am terribly sorry to hear of Irene's passing. I'd like to express my deepest sympathies for your loss. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Spedding
April 24, 2006
My sincerest condolences to the Malarkey family. My thoughts are with you during this time. A life remembered with love is never lost.
Deborah Studen
April 24, 2006
You and your family are in our prayers. So happy for you and your wife, Irene to have had so many happy years together
Barry Poulter
April 24, 2006
My deepest sympathies go to you Don and your family, may the joy of your memories help to easy the burden of your loss.
Be assured that heaven has another star to shine brightly on us all.
Barry Poulter
cristof graulus
April 24, 2006
enige deelneming aan dit zwaar verlies vanwege de familie graulus te meeuwen (BELGIUM)
Jamaica Knauer
April 24, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Malarkey's passing. Please know that I will be sending many prayers of comfort to you all. God bless you.
Connie Andrews
April 24, 2006
The book of Ecclesiastes tells us there is a time for everything....It is not mentioned but there is a time for remembering; may your memories be ones of joy and may these pass on to the coming generations of your family.
Connie Andrews (New Jersey)
Todd Homman
April 24, 2006
Don Malarkey and Family,
The Homman family offers it’s sincere condolences for your lost. All of our thoughts and prayers are with the your family during these trying times.
Although we have never had the honor or privilege of meeting Mrs. Malarkey we can tell she was a great lady, a wonderful wife and loving grandmother. This world will never be the same without her!
LOVE ETERNAL
In death there is beauty
We will sleep like angels
With the tranquility of innocence
Death will not conquer our love
As we are bounded by memories,
And our love will flourish
Death is our sadness
For I will long for your flesh,
But our journeys will not be far apart
Death is our sanctuary
From the woes of life;
In death we will find peace
Death brings us unwavering hope
For the time of resurrection;
In death we will find love eternal
May God Bless and Keep Her and May GOD Bless all of you in this trying time!
U.S. Army Retired
“This We’ll Defend”
Nicholas Hough
April 24, 2006
My sincerest condolences to her family. Rest in Peace.
Linda Cautaert
April 24, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear about this loss.
My sincerest condolences to the Malarkey family.
John "Jumpmaster" Smeets
April 24, 2006
I offer my sincere condolances to the Malarkey family and I hope that they will find consolation and strength in the memory of the happy life spent with Irene.
Debby Koppang
April 23, 2006
Don and Family, I don't know where to start. Your family showed love and caring like no other. God truely Blessed all of us in knowing your family and the love that all of you had to share with everyone you were around....especially Irene! You never saw her without a smile on here face and knowing the love she showed to everyone. She will be missed but her love, caring and wonderful spirit will stay in our hearts forever and we all will be Blessed for knowing her and knowing what a wonderful Special lady she was. God Bless all of you and know our love and prayers are with you forever.
Glenn and Debby Koppang
nick verbakel
April 23, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear about Irene, i never got the chanse to in meeting her, but i knew Don and he is a very nice men so i know for sure that Irene was so to.
I wish the familie Malarkey the best.
Nick
Marcel Hendrikse
April 21, 2006
I offer my sincere condolances to Mr Don Malarkey and I hope that he will find consolation and strength in the memory of the years he spent with Mrs Malarkey.
Frank Knieps
April 21, 2006
I had the opportunity and the honour of meeting Mrs Malarkey in June 2005 at the museum "the wings of liberation" in Son.
During our little chat she stroke me as a kind, warm and friendly person.
I would like to use this opportunity to wish her family and especially Mr Don Malarkey all the strenght in this difficult time.
John Hill
April 20, 2006
(The following is a eulogy that was read at a service for Irene on Monday, April 17 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Or.)
...It is impossible to speak of Irene and not to speak of love.
Her boundless love of family and friends,
her love of her home, of traveling and making friends,
so many friends.
I am confident that a book, The 1001 Things Irene Loved could be easily written, and that would just be the first chapter.
Yes, Irene’s life is a legacy of love.
Her love for Don, a love for all time;
stretching some 60 years.
I am sure there are scorch marks some where in Eugene from the sparks that flew from that first meeting at the University of Oregon in 1946.
So fortunate would we be,
to be blessed with a union so resplendently filled with a love
the likes of that shared by Don and Irene.
As the Irene’s family grew to 24, her love did not divide; it simply multiplied.
I know her grandson Patrick Malarkey was a math major, could he calculate love to the 24th power?
Irene loved to fill the house with family at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Tending to the flock with feedings that came in waves over the day and into the evening.
Starting with bowls of chips and cream cheese dip and crab spread,
the mixed nuts and salami and cheese and crackers,
the cocktail shrimp,
I forgot the Chex Mix,
then the turkey, ah the turkey,
and the mashed potatoes and dressing and all the accompanying dishes,
and if that were not enough, those pumpkin and apple and mincemeat pies…
Yes Irene loved the family gatherings and I know we will cherish these memories forever.
( I would be remiss not to say that Don helped…)
Irene was a joy to be around. Her beauty was rampant, inside and out.
She took things as they came and made the best of what was at hand;
the pleasures, joys and rewards along with the difficulties and challenges.
There were many of both along the way.
Irene was born in Portland in 1926 to a birth mother we know little about.
For the first few years of her life, Irene, like millions of Americans, suffered horribly in the economic devastation during the Depression.
Irene shared stories of selling flowers to passersby on street corners to help fund the next meal.
After her birth mother fell illdeath to tuberculosis, when Irene was six, and could no longer care for her, she was adopted by Hal and Jeanette Moor and a much better life was provided.
She considered Hal and Jeanette her parents for the rest of her life.
I am sure her early years of struggle instilled the patience and acceptance of circumstances, an ever-present calmness and will to make the most of what was laid before her.
She was equally comfortable in the primitive, backwoods, saw filers cabin on the Collins ranch known as the Mitchell Hilton as she was in the elegant Ambassador Hotel in Paris;
Irene could rub shoulders with the likes of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg;
She loved volunteering at helping the Humane Society Thrift Store and the Oregon Sheet Music Society.
Irene was at home camping on the Newhalem with Don and the family, gathering wild strawberries for that delectable jam, traveling the back roads of Oregon; journeying to the capitols of Europe and learning new cultures.
In the yard, she loved planting and nurturing the low growing succulents, hens and chicks, which would thrive in rocky soil, and spread about with abandon. How like Irene.
In the last months of her life as her health challenges mounted,
a rough bout with breast cancer and a mastectomy,
her loss of vision and limited mobility,
she remained remarkably upbeat and positive, stunningly so.
This last October, just a month of so after her surgery, we attended a Band of Brothers auction and dinner in Kalama with she and Don.
Irene looked elegant and beautiful as always.
To see her luminous smile and the sparkle in her eyes was so reassuring.
What a beauty she was.
Her good spirit ran long into the night despite yet another chicken dinner.
We went back to the hotel and talked for hours more.
I know Irene was in pain and at uncomfortable and frustrated by the physical limitations that had been forced upon her.
And throughout that entire evening, there was not a single complaint.
Irene has left us in body, but her spirit will live on.
The scriptures help us to understand. I read from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians chapter 5 verse 1-5:
For we know when this tent we live in is now taken down—
when we die and leave these bodies—
we will have wonderful new bodies in heaven,
home that will be ours forevermore,
made for us by God himself and not by human hands.
How weary we grow of our present bodies.
That is why we look forward eagerly to the day when we shall have heavenly bodies which we shall put on like new clothes.
For we shall not merely be spirits without bodies.
These earthly bodies make us groan and sigh,
but we wouldn’t think of dying and having no bodies at all.
We want to slip into our new bodies so that our dying bodies will, as it were, be swallowed up by everlasting life.
This is what God has prepared for us and as a guarantee, he has given us his holy spirit.
And for the family in this time of loss, we can take comfort in knowing we have honored Irene in her life.
Perhaps the greatest honor a child can bestow upon a parent is to share and live their values;
Irene loved her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, with great caring and concern, profound generosity and selflessness .
We can extend Irene’s legacy of love and honor her for all time with unyielding love, caring and concern for our own children and share the love that Irene shared with us,
to the generations that will follow.
And the greatest way to honor Irene, as any parent would hope for upon their passing, is for her family to remain close forever.
I know Irene is looking down on us in that brand new dress.
We love you Irene.
BK Masterson
April 19, 2006
My most heartfelt condolences to the Malarkey family on the passing of their lovely and gracious matriarch. I had only one visit with Irene Malarkey; it left a warm and lasting impression. I loved her gentle mirth and especially her serenity. My thoughts and prayers are with Don and his family.
Sarah Malarkey
April 19, 2006
This morning I sat down to read the guest book from all of you who have touched my grandma's life in one way or another. I would just like to say "thank you" for all the wonderful things that each of you have said. Grandma Irene was very special to me ... as well as to all of us in our family. Today ... the reality of her being gone is setting in and I miss her. It's a beautiful day here in Portland .. and on my walk today I hiked up to Alameda where she grew up. I walked by her house ... not once but twice! The memories will always be around me ... and her love will continue to grow in my heart. My grandma was more then just my grandma ... she was one of my best friends! As the days go on it will be easier for all of us ... but, I want to say ..... that we are who we are because of her! I believe ... and I believe she is now another angel to watch over us. When I saw my grandma last ... it was about a week before she passed and we said our goodbye for the last time .... We said our "I loves you's" and then she said ... "I'll see you soon" .... I replied ... "Yes, grandma ... I will see you very soon"! What a perfect way to send her on! They say that for the people who are in heaven ... it is only a blink of time before they see us again! I know my grandma would be so thrilled and amazed to know just how loved she was by not only her family .... but, by all of you as well! Thank you!
Eddy Mertens
April 19, 2006
Mijn oprechte in innige deelneming in het grote verlies dat jullie treft. Voor Don Malarkey in de familie veel sterkte.Irene Moor Malarkey was een fantastische vrouw die ik nooit zal vergeten.Dat god jullie mogen beschermen
Eddy Mertens
April 19, 2006
Veel sterkte aan de familie van irene Moor. Dat god jullie mogen zegenen
Tony Coulter
April 19, 2006
My deepest condolences and sympathy.You were blessed with a wonderful person.
Susan Finn
April 19, 2006
From the moment I met Irene and Don, I knew I had met special people. Their genuine demeanor , the way they were with each other, the ways their children behaved, all impressed me immediately. Such a fine family, I told people. Just wonderful people. Irene just had a sense of graciousness and kindness about her. I feel very fortunate to have met this wonderful woman several times. She radiated such joy and love of her family. We will all miss her lovely spirit. My deepest condolences to Don and the whole family.
Ronald Smit
April 18, 2006
Dear Don and family,
A few weeks ago I got some nice pictures of our Elize from my dad and I have a good one from Joelle too, so I thought to send them to you and Irene thinking that you both would like that. I waited because I wanted you to have them with a letter of mine for Liberationday in Holland. What a sad thing Irene can't see them now. I only have written to you and met you both shortly last June in Eindhoven, but I think she would have loved it. In the pictures of her you can see in the sparkling of her eyes that she was a loving and caring person.
I wish her the best and you much strenght. We think of you.
Never out of my mind and for always your friend.
Ronald Smit, The Netherlands.
Also from Elize, Joelle and Fernanda
Martijn van Haren
April 18, 2006
I feel empty....I wish Mr. malarkey and his family all the best, take care..
Christelle Zuccolotto
April 18, 2006
Dear Don,
The lovely times my parents and myself shared with you and Sweet Irene last June will remain in our memories and heart. I will never forget Irene's discretion and thoughtfullness. She was really an angel. We share your sorrow and wish you, your children and family much courage...
Christelle and family
Brian Brouwer
April 18, 2006
Hereby I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Irene Malarkey who passed away on the 11th of April 2006, Our thoughts are so close with those so far away! My prayers are with you, Don Malarkey and all those other close to Irene! From the Netherlands... Brian Brouwer
Steph Leenhouwers
April 18, 2006
Not only the American veterans but in a way also their wifes (girlfriends) made Europe free at the end of WW2. Therefore do I want to thank Irene for our freedom we have today and wish Don and family strength in these difficult days. Deepest Dutch condolences for the Malarkeyfamily from Steph and Sylvia Leenhouwers-van Iersel from free Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Peggy Jackson
April 18, 2006
Irene Malarkey has left the most loving tribute to herself in her family. The love she invested in her children is what shines through in the love of others today. There is no greater gift a mother can give, and I thank her for that in my friendship with the family. To her loving husband and many friends, I share your loss.
Eileen OHara
April 18, 2006
I will miss Irene's gentle ways. She was always so thoughtful and caring and a true lady. The prayers and thoughts of the "Muck" family are with Don, Marianne, Sharon, Martha, Michael and their families.
Frank Gubbels
April 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the Malarkey family. Remember her as a warm and lovely wife and mother. My ondolences to all of you.
Gene Guarnere
April 18, 2006
Don and family. I feel blessed to have met Irene and spent some time with her at many of the BOB funtions. She made me feel like I knew her for years. I will miss her. Gene Guarnere
Kathleen Malarkey Allen
April 17, 2006
Irene was my Aunt and a second mother to me. Her and Uncle Don spent many years staying with us and we had many great times together.Irene and I would spend long hours in a restaurant just talking. She was the most caring, giving, loving, and gracious woman I knew and I admired her deeply. I am going to miss my aunt but she will live in my heart forever. I will be praying for her family as I know how difficult it will be in the days to come.
Henry Zimmerman
April 17, 2006
With our deepest condolences and prayers of comfort for Irene's family.
Jerry, Betty & Rita Lamoureux
April 17, 2006
May God Bless Irene and the Malarkey family during these difficult times.
Gary Carson
April 17, 2006
Our deepest sorrow to Don and family at the loss of a wonderful Wife and Mother. She was a special lady. We feel very fortunate to have gotten to know her via the Easy Co reunions. Both Marci and I had interesting conversations with her about her life with Don and her family, we knew how important family was to her. So, from her extended Easy Co family we feel the loss too.
Again, our condolences,
Gary and Marci Carson
and family.
Steve Toye
April 17, 2006
God bless Don and his family during this time of mourning. I know my father adored Irene. Don, Irene, and Joe had some great times together. My father and the other B.O.B.'S are welcoming her with open arms.
Lester & Marcia Rood
April 17, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jonathan Heyliger
April 17, 2006
My condolences, may she be at peace.
God bless you and your family
Peter van de Wal
April 17, 2006
I had the opportunity to meet Irene a few times during the E-Co reunions. The last time we met was in June 2005 during the European Tour. Several times a day I took her fragile hand to help her in and out of the bus. I will remember her as a very special person. In my thoughts and prayers I am with Don and his family.
Tracy Compton
April 17, 2006
Oh, how I will always remember her sweet ways. I loved her smile and warmth-she defined "lady-like".
My prayers are with you.
Jerry Gomes
April 17, 2006
Don and Family -- The Oregon
Cascade Chapter of the 101st Airborne Div. Assn sends it's
condolences. We will always remember Irene.
George Luz Jr.
April 17, 2006
Good morning,
I’d like to say to Don and the Malarkey family that our thoughts and prayers are with them. Also I want to thank Irene for sharing her life with all of us.
My family’s life has been enriched by the way Irene has touched us all.
Good day,
George Luz Jr.
Ellen Veen-Appels
April 15, 2006
Besides the family, i believe i am one of the most priveleged persons who can say, that i had the luck to stay almost one year with the Malarkey family and had great pleasure to be together with Irene who gave me an unforgetable time at their home as an 18 years old exchange student from the Netherlands, Europe. She was a wonderfull lady more than i can say. I will never forget the beautiful time she gave me. She will allways stay in my mind and has a special place in my heart. My thoughts are also with Don, Michael, Martha, Sharon and Marianne and the Malarkey family.
All my Love, Ellen and family.
Angelina January
April 15, 2006
To the Malarkey Family~
I'm so glad I had the pleasure to meet Irene on several occasions. She was a special lady, with a special spark and twinkle in her eye. Just like her granddaughter, Sarah Malarkey, who I have had the pleasure of being friends with for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with Sarah, Mr. Don Malarkey and the rest of the Malarkey family.
Sincerley,
Virginia McNally
April 14, 2006
I know that Irene felt that she had lived a full and happy life. She was a true lady in every way. No gathering was too small for her to bring a hostess gift, and a thank you note was sure to arrive for any gift or favor,however small that gift or favor might have been. We shared our love of reading and of family and I will miss her greatly.
Geoff and Betsy Irwin
April 14, 2006
Don and family - Irene was such a neat lady; Geoff and I always enjoyed her company and will miss her at all the family get-togethers. Our thoughts are with you.
Gail Fetterman
April 14, 2006
Your Mom was a lovely lady. I'm so glad we were able to reconnect in the last few years. My last special memory of her may seem trivial, but when we had lunch last June, she made the BEST egg salad sandwiches. Give my best to your Dad Don.
Your Cousin Gail Fetterman
Marianne McNally
April 14, 2006
Thank you so much for the thoughtful words about my Mom. She was a wonderful lady and our memories will live on!
Kevin Coady
April 14, 2006
To the Malarkey family.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend always.
Kevin Coady
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