Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Edna Thatcher Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edna Thatcher
Sponsored by Joe. Amber, & Sasha Thatcher...that family and friends still have a place to talk to Edie.
Jill
January 7, 2024
Missed very much,never forgotten. Love you Willy
lynn lanie
January 11, 2020
Edie was a fun lady in high school. i miss her everyday.
Amber Roche
January 30, 2013
...3308 days...
...472 weeks...
...108 months...
...9 years...
since you've been gone.
When my world is crashing down around me, the only thing keeping me sane is this little website and the ability to type until my fingers hurt. In the past year I've had two miscarriages. Getting pregnant was the most exciting thing that ever happened to me. However, after my miscarriages, I was told by a doctor that having children would just not be in the cards for me. That news hurt worse than any other pain I think I've felt in my life aside from losing you. Which at that point I just kind of understood that maybe the timing wasn't right and Wayne and I weren't ready to be parents and so forth. Well today, I finally went for my second opinion. I'll just say now, I left even more defeated than I went in there feeling. This doctor tells me I'll have serious complications and problems if my problem isn't fixed within 5 years. Now on to what she stated were the solution(s) to my problem: a hysterectomy. Way to stab me in the ovaries with a knife and dig deep to make sure you really make me feel it. I'm beyond crushed, beyond hurt, and my heart broke so much today that I have no idea how to even glue it back together. I won't be watching my kids run around outside chasing butterflies or blowing on dandelions. I know there is adoption and other possible options but right now, I'm just sulking in knowing that I won't ever feel my child moving inside me. There's a possibility I can feel it moving in someone else but how does that even compare? I'm just so bitter. Why do I have to be dealt all these bad cards? I think I've done well enough for my life to deserve some sort of good fortune to come my way. I know everything happens for a reason but no reasoning in the world can make this pain hurt any less. I haven't told anyone about this yet because I wanted to pour my heart to you first in hopes that you'll show me something or make me feel better. The next few days, weeks, months, and even years are going to be incredibly hard for my husband and I. I just hope someday I can find a way in my heart to push past the fact that giving birth isn't what makes you a mother and many lovely children need homes. Maybe that's the reasoning and meaning behind all of this, but right now, I just can't seem to find it through all my pain and anguish.
Well mom, I love you dearly and always will. To the ends of the Earth. I miss you. :(
Amber Roche
October 8, 2012
...3193 days...
...456 weeks...
...106 months...
...8.7 years...
since you left this earth
Well I can finally say I did it. I walked across a big stage in a crowd of way too many for my liking and was handed a piece of paper that says I'm amazing (in short lol). It may not have been the degree you hoped for me but it's something I love and something I know I'm good at. I'm now a proud carrier of a college degree and never did I think I'd be in this position. Years upon years of not knowing what exactly I wanted to do lead me to this. I'm beyond happy to say I finally finished. I just wish I could be a little more excited about it. I was in a room standing shoulder to shoulder with about 300 other graduates today when I realized that when I exit that room and walk to the seat where all eyes are on me, one set won't be. A set that I know would've jumped and cheered and made sure the crowd knew how proud she was. You were missing. I just looked to the sky and tried to hold back the tears but instead spent the next 20 minutes in a bathroom stall trying to clear my head. I have an amazing family and they all showed up to support me but you weren't there. Your death never hits me like a ton of bricks more than when something big happens in my life and I know you're not there egging me on through it. Don't get me wrong, I feel immense love from those around me and I know how proud they are but I wish I could hear your voice one last time telling me how proud you are. I know you see all from where you are but I just miss your hands on my back just the way you always did to comfort me and your sweet motherly kiss on my cheek and words that could melt any stress. I miss you momma. To the ends of the earth. I hope I've done right by you because today, the biggest day of my life next to getting married, is for you. No one else but you. Everytime I wanted to give up, I thought of you. :)
I love you!
Amber Roche
October 28, 2011
...2846 days...
...407 weeks...
...95 months...
...7 years...
since you've been gone.
I don't even know where to start this message. I don't even know if people read this thing anymore but it doesn't matter to me as long as I know in my heart that you see it. Your granddaughter is smarter than a whip and very beautiful. She lights up any room she enters just like you did. I find myself looking at her and seeing you more and more. Part of me wonders how different everything would be for me if you were here. I am who I am right now because of all the events that have taken place since you left and that may or may not be a good thing. I can't manage my stress and my anger has become uncontrollable. I want to control it but I find it harder and harder as the days go by. I'm gonna end up losing the one man I've ever truly loved if I can't stop this. I think that parts kills me more than anything and I know the only person who can stop it is me but I just can't find the way to. I've been having a lot of dreams about you lately and some of them are not lovely happy ones and that worries me. I also haven't felt the chills down my spine or the hand on my shoulder in awhile either. Those were comforting and now I have no comfort and have no clue if you're even still here with me. Is this my cue to move on and stop holding on to my imagination? Or is this reality slapping me in the face telling me I made everything I felt before up? I wish I had all the answers mom. I wish I knew what to do to be a better person. Please mom, don't stop letting me know that everything is ok in your own little ways. I really want to believe they are but without your reassurance, I just cannot believe it. :(
I love you to the ends of the earth.
Amber Roche
May 13, 2011
...2678 days...
...381 weeks...
...88 months...
...7 years...
since you've been gone
It's been over a year since I laid my heart out in this book for you. Since my last post I got married. He's everything you could ever want for your little girl but sometimes I think he deserves so much better. I love him with all of my being and I'm so glad to be his wife. The ceremony was beautiful. I cried knowing that you weren't there sitting in the audience watching the biggest day of my life. I know you could see me though. I hope you got the balloons we sent to you. You'll be getting many more I assure you. Things have been crazy lately and I really wish God would grant me the strength to make it through. Our family is falling apart again and I feel like there's nothing I can do. How did you manage to hold things together for so many years? I wish I knew your secrets mommy. Your granddaughter is growing so fast. She's absolutely beautiful and reminds me everyday of you. I can't wait to be able to tell her all about you and share stories of our lives with you. She will know about her grandma Edie. I really really miss you momma. I just wish I could find it in my heart to let go of all my pain and move on but I'm scared to let go of you. I'm starting to find that hiding my real emotions turns to anger anymore. I want control. Wayne and I want to start a family soon. All I ever hear though is that it won't happen unless I do this or do that. After one failed pregnancy I'm very aware of this. I just don't know what steps to take. I've tried everything and I fear I've hit rock bottom. When I'm upset (as I have been a lot lately), all I wanna do is eat. We don't have the money to buy the healthy foods I was eating awhile back so now I find myself snacking on all the foods I swore I wouldn't touch again. I really think if you were here, you'd motivate me to do what has to be done to ensure that Wayne and I can have the family we both dream of. I'm scared momma. I'm scared I won't be a good wife, a good mother, or anything along those lines. Nothing can compare to how good you were to me. Well, I'm at a loss for words and this has been a rather scatterbrained message but I'm sure you, of all people, understand me. By the way, the cold chills I get down my spine and the hand I feel weighing on my shoulder when I'm stressed, scared, or feeling lonely, I know it's you. Thank you :)
Amber Thatcher
January 11, 2010
...2191 days since you've been gone...
As I was doing the math on how many days it's been I came to the conclusion that I feel like I'm not just calculating how many days you've been gone from this earth, but how many days since I was truly Amber. I think my lack of grief has finally caught up to me lately. I'm trying harder than ever to hide things and I think it's gotten to the point that I can't hide it. I haven't been myself since January 10, 2004 at 10:55am. Anxiety and depression run my life lately. I walk around with a smile in hopes to maybe convince everyone I'm doing fine and it works for the most part. I hope someday I'm able to fully love again and not hide anything from anyone. I just crave being normal like I was before I lost the biggest part of my life, the one who brought me into this world, you. Well, I'm making it short tonight as lately my words just don't come out the way I want them to. I love you so much and miss you more than you know. By the way, you'd really LOVE your granddaughter. She's absolutely beautiful.
Amber Thatcher
June 24, 2009
...2000 days since you've been gone...
It amazes me, how much I still miss you everyday. I mean I sit back and know that Sasha is about to give birth to beautiful baby girl and I'm closer to graduating college but then I face the grim fact that you won't be here for that. I know you'll be looking down on us both as we go through these milestones in our lives but it's not the same. I miss your hugs, your kisses, your remote throwing, and just about everything else about you. I've been going through the hardest time in my life lately and it's so hard for me. Some days I don't know how I continue on but then I think of you and how mad you'd be if I did something stupid and I keep pushing. I'm more depressed than ever. I don't know if it's just everything I've pushed inside catching up with me or what but it hurts a lot. I haven't written you in a very long time. I haven't had any idea what to write. I have so much to tell you. I'm so anxious to meet my new little niece. I know you'd be so anxious too. She's going to be beautiful. I just know she will. It's sad knowing she won't know her grandma but believe me, I'll be telling her all about you. She deserves to know about her amazing grandmother and all the amazing things you did in your life. All the lives you touched and all the great things you've done for others. I still think back to our mother / daughter trip to Wild Adventures that one time and it makes me smile everytime. It's things like that that I miss the most. I've not made very good decisions lately and I'll be the first to admit that. I just don't know what to do anymore. I feel lonely all the time even when surrounded by people. I need to see a counselor but I can't afford it. Hopefully God will grant me the strength to make it through this. I know you'll always be in my heart and mind and as long as you're there I'll be strong. I promise. Momma I believe you watch over me everyday and I feel you around me sometimes. I know that when I ask for a hug you'll give me one. I can feel you sometimes. Like right now as I write this, I feel like you're standing next to me. I know to some it sounds silly but I really feel like sometimes you reach out and touch me. It puts me at ease. I don't think I know what love is anymore. I don't know when and where I lost sight of it but I did somehow. At one point in my life, you taught me everything I thought I needed to know about love but lately I don't know anymore. I've been through pretty horrible times lately when it comes to love (or lack thereof). You taught me to never throw around those words but it seems they mean nothing to anyone anymore. All they do is break hearts. I've had my fair share of heart aches. I miss you more than I think anyone can ever know though. No one ever in my life can take your place. You're my rock, my best friend, and most of all the greatest mom to walk this earth. I miss you, I love you, and I await the day I will get to hug you again. I will give a big kiss to your beautiful granddaughter the very first moment I see her. You mean the world to me. <3
Sasha Thatcher
October 3, 2008
Mom,
Hey mommy its your youngest daughter. I'm sitting here at my house thinking about you and how long its been since everything has happened and man it feels like forever. I am so ready to see you again you have no idea. Your the reason why I continue to live and to breath every morning. You give me hope and faith to have the life you wanted me to have. I wish you could be here for my wedding. I don't know when its going to be yet but I wish you were here for it. You have a grand baby now. She's not mine but she will be my step daughter. I know if you were here you would have spoiled her as much as you possibly could. Some nights I lay awake in my bed and just reminisce on the last night that I got to spend with you. If I could go back in time and change that night I would. I would thank you for everything you've done and tell you that I never hated you. I would tell you a thousand times that I loved you and that you were a great mother. Sometimes it eats me alive how bad I treated you. I know I was young and stupid but it was totally uncalled for. You are my mother and you gave me life and I should be nothing but appreciative. I'm sorry for making your life hell at times and I'm sorry that we didn't have the perfect family. I'm sorry that at times I was a bit of a trouble maker and at times a little hard to handle. I'll always remember you Mom and no one will ever replace you. You are my world and always will be. Please watch over me and smack me if I'm heading down the wrong path again. I know your always here with me in spirit but sometimes its not enough. Sometimes I just wish that you were always here with me. That I could go to you when everything was wrong. Its been 1729 days since you left us and those days have been the hardest days of my life. Every day that goes on will be the hardest days of my life. My life without you will never be the same. I will never be the same. The only thing that I ask of you Mom is to come to me. I don't care how you do it. If its a dream, or just popping in for just a second. You've done it for Dad and Amber and now I think I'm ready for my turn. I just wish I had 5 more minutes with you. No, I wish I had 30 or 40 more years with you. You are my world Mom and thank you for saving me the one time that I screwed up horribly and almost lost my life. I knew that you were watching over me that night and that I wasn't going anywhere. Thank you for everything you do for me day in and day out. Your my guardian angel and I'm glad I have you, Grammy, and Grampy up there watching me. I'm pretty sure Grammy was glad to come see you. I know she was ready to be with you guys again. I miss everyone of yall but you the most Mom. Well I guess its time for me to go to bed now because I have to work tomorrow. I love you always and forever Mom and I'll never forget you. EVER. Loving and Missing you ALWAYS!
Sasha Rae Thatcher
Sasha Thatcher
May 22, 2008
Mom,
Every day that passes I miss you more and more. I'm going absolutely insane inside without you here. You were my sanity. I'm with someone new and he has a precious little girl. Sometimes I think you put him and his daughter in my life to make me realize how important family is. I love you momma and I miss you so much. I'm pretty sure you know everything that is going on. I'm out on my own, fixin to get my own place, and better myself. Well I have to go work for Shandale now but when I get home I promise that I will write you more. I miss you and love you more than anything in the world!!!! Please just dry my tears for me mom. I miss you very much!!!
Sasha
Amber Thatcher
April 9, 2008
1551 days since you've been gone...
It never gets any easier. Four years and three months ago today, you were taken from us. No warning, no sign, no anything, just gone. I'm staying as strong as I can right now. I can't promise that I'm unbreakable because I'm not. I find myself crying at just the sound of your name. I work at Heath now. You'd be surprised how many people ask about you. As if you never left this earth. It hurts to have to say, "I'm sorry she passed away." I hope I've made you proud lately. I've been trying so hard to do everything in my power just to make you proud. I met some amazing girls this past year through cheerleading. I told you someday I'd get my chance to touch people's lives the way you did. I developed an amazing bond with an awesome girl. She reminds me so much of myself and she's stubborn like you. We're criticized for the friendship we have but I know it doesn't matter. I know all that matters is that we understand each other better than others understand us. If I need a shoulder to cry on, she's the first one there with a box of tissues. I'm very proud of her for the choices she has made in her life. Choices I wish I would've made sometimes. I got the courage to tell her about what I went through. Stuff barely ANYONE in my life knows about. You know, at one point in my life, I lived for the day I'd get married, have kids, and be exactly the same way you were to me to my kids. Now, I just want to do nothing more than make an impact on everyone that comes in and out of my life. I'm striving to live EVERYDAY with no regrets and never forgetting to say I love you or I care. The last time you were physically present to actually hear I love you from me was when you tucked me in on January 9, 2004. If I would've known that was the last time, I would've held tight of you and never let go. Our first and only mother daughter trip still runs through my head as the greatest memory I've ever had with you. I can't go back to Wild Adventures. I picture you standing below the Geronimo Skycoaster yelling at me up in the air. I remember you telling me you loved me before I went on it. I remember you smiling like you were so proud of me for actually going through with it. The greatest moments in my life were the moments I made you smile. I have pictures of you all over my room. I sleep with the teddy bear I made you on the one year anniversary of your death, it has a dried flower from your funeral in it. Part of believes that it smells like you. Maybe I'm crazy. I feel you hug me from time-to-time. I could use a big hug right now, you know, the kind only you could give. I want to show Katie your scrapbook, so she can see just how important you were to me. Losing you was the worst experience of my whole life. I don't know how I get from day-to-day without you. It's a miracle. I love you and miss you so much.
Joe Thatcher
November 23, 2007
1413 days since you have been away...
Today is your 44th birthday... on one hand it seems like we talked just yesterday, then again, it seems like a forever has passed since I saw your warm smile.. There are not many days that go by when something or other does not have me wondering what you would think or do in any given situation, and I then wonder how you are doing, and what you are doing, and if you've been pleased with what you've seen these past almost 4 years now. The girls are doing great as can be expected, and I am doing ok as well.
I'm sure Amber will get back in the swing very soon and finish up school to show the world what a real nurse is all about...your compassion for others will surely shine brightly through her as she makes a career helping others.
Sasha is doing good. She did graduate this year, Even though she withdrew from school, I did manage to get her into another program in which she graduated with a diploma, and honors as well (in math of course). She does need to decide about further education and get moving with it if that is what she chooses to do. A job would be nice as well, but she is too easily defeated when she doesn't land a job after two or three applications here and there. She needs a new dose of your stubbornness to keep her going, I guess. Her boyfriend and the relationship is a good thing for her, it keeps her in perspective with things she needs to remind herself of that are important in life, however, she also needs to not allow herself to lose or give up her individuality on occasion as well. Normal for that age, eh?
As for me??? Well, you know how I've always been... not much for major excitement. Besides, I know there isn't anything that goes by for me on any given day that you don't already know about. I am happy as can be expected, and things are changing in my life for me in a positive manner finally. I still worry about the girls quite a bit, but also realize that there are certain things they must do now on their own as they have grown into remarkable young ladies, who have much to offer to those they have and will come in contact with throughout their lives. You and I, as much as we'd like to, can't do everything for them...some of it they have to go alone to actually learn and succeed....but you knew that too. You see it everyday when you peek in on them.
I want so much to tell you of all the details of what is going on with me right now, I feel so much like a whole person again, and I know that you approve from what I see in my dreams. I am being patient and caring, as always...and learning more and more about understanding by the day. If this is indeed God's will and you approve, then I know it will be nothing short of wonderful. I am truly thankful.
I wish you could return for a day and spend it with your daughters, you would be so pleased to have that interaction, and you would also see yourself in many ways in both of them. What one may somewhat lack in some of your qualities, the other shows them quite remarkably: I see it as a fair trade of sorts, they both have plenty of you to share with others within them. I hear from many that Sasha looks more and more like you by the day, and that she has a strikingly similar attitude and demeanor to yours. (The world is in serious trouble, eh?)
Happy Birthday, my dear. We baked you a cake again as always, I know you're thrilled that we'll eat it for you.
Keep watch through your portal to down here today, I'm sure there are going to be some balloons with some nice messages coming your way to wish you a happy birthday.
Always love you for what you brought to me in life for 20 years.
Love,
Joe
Sheri Miller
August 20, 2007
Hey, Just stopped by to say a few words..haven't done so in so long. I have been thinking about you alot lately. I've been keeping in touch with my brother alot more lately and Sash and Meg are becoming closer cuz's. Too bad it didn't happen earlier in their lives but now is better than never. Your daughters have grown to be beautiful ladies. I'm so proud of both of them as I'm sure you are. I miss you alot, we had alot of good talks. I could really talk your leg off about now. Anyway, I miss you and love you. Your sister-in-law Sheri
August 19, 2007
August 19, 2007
Amber Thatcher
August 19, 2007
...1316 days since you've been gone...
The song they played at your funeral came on the radio today while I was driving home from getting ice cream. It hasn't played in almost a year. I got chills when I heard it. I guess I haven't really taken the time to tell you how much I love and miss you like I used to. I used to tell you everynight before bed. Things have been so tough lately but I've been like you, pushing through and staying strong. I'm helping April with cheerleading and loving every minute of it. I'm having trouble in school again. I'm starting to question whether nursing is for me or not. I want so bad to make you happy and finish school but it's so hard. More and more each day I miss you. I'm always going to miss you. Being back in Newark I'm constantly reminded of you. People always refer to me as Edie's daughter and go on about how wonderful you were and as much as I love it, it breaks me up inside. Knowing just how many people loved you and remember you. I can't express it enough how proud I am to be your daughter. I'm turning into you more and more and I notice more of you coming out in my actions. I'm so scared of a lot of things. I got the chance to play on a softball team awhile back and I left the first practice in tears because I was so used to you being in the stands cheering me on. I just lost all interest and I can't play. I was once the strong one who could handle anything but lately I've been breaking down. I'm so scared I'm going to fail at life. I really don't want that. I want to be able to do what you've done. Touch the lives of many and leave my mark in their life. I'm trying so hard mama. I can only hope and pray that I've made you proud.
Love you to pieces.
Sasha Thatcher
February 7, 2007
Momma,
HEY!!! I know I havent wrote you in a REALLY long time but I feel like its necessary right now! I went to Ohio this christmas and seen mamaw and papaw and april and joe and bubba and amber! It was so great to see them!!! Bubba has gotten so big and you would be so proud of him. He is doing so good in school and has a lot of friends. Well you wouldnt be very proud of me if you were here. I quit school which you already know this...but i kinda felt like i needed to get out of there so i could make myself better. Don't worry momma im still goin to get my GED and going to college. Nothing is gonna stop me from getting my education. Well this is a new year...the year i was supposed to graduate...but things are different...this is the year i finally grow up and have to step out into the real world and become a woman......i am looking for a job now and trying to buy a horse! You have no idea mom, when im on a horse i just feel like the whole world doesnt exist and its just me and him ridin with my hair blowin in the wind....sometimes i just stop on a dirt road and think of you....horses are a big thing for me now....something that helps me cope and maintain my life.....you remember Skyler dont ya!? well me and her are like sisters now! she keeps me outta trouble and i do the same for her....i love her to death momma and i thank you for putting her in my life....Daddy is doing good....we are struggling a bit right now but i know that we can make it through anything becuase we have you right here with us....well i love you momma and i hope that your havin fun with gramps!!! i love you and ill see you when my day comes!!
Love you always!
SashaRae
Sandy Harr
January 12, 2007
To My Daughter-In-Law
As I sit here and read the words submitted by your daughters and your husband, I still wonder why God chose you to take when there were so many here that needed you so much. We never know the answers to these questions, but as time passes we realize the hurt never goes away. I still remember the weekends when Joe and the girls came to visit on Blue Jay and he always had to cook their eggs because no one did it like dad!
I read the hurt that the girls are going through and their lives will never be the same. They are all trying so hard to cope with their loss. Three years have passed since you left us and it truly hurts me to see how much my son misses you. He loved you so very much and we pray that he will find someone to love him and care for him, but not someone to replace you. That is not possible. You were so loved by so many people and I miss you terribly. I want to be closer to "my family" and I hope that will happen soon. I want to be closer where I can share in their laughter and sadness.
I know you are watching over them and that you are proud of them and their accomplishments. But the best is yet to come, my dear. Someday we will ALL be together again and until we get there, take good care of "Gramps". You two had a very special relationship. Miss you Edie and I wish you were still here to take care of my son and granddaughters!!
Love, Mom Harr
Joe Thatcher
January 10, 2007
Well, Edie....here it is 3 years to the very moment when you left for a better place. Some things have changed, and some have not. We're all still learning every day how difficult life is without you among us on this earth. We all think of you each and every day and wonder what you're up to.
I know I don’t have to mention specifics when I write to you here, I’m aware that you’re keeping an eye out for everyone. I just want you to know….I am trying…some days I do very well…others I suck horribly… but I still keep at it. I’ve made a few decisions that could have been done better…and I think I have made some pretty good choices for things that have been going on the past year.
I am proud of both girls….in their own ways they are dealing with life far better than most could expect. It hasn’t been an easy road for either, but they ARE making it. Amber has a job, is continuing school, and before you know...she’ll be graduated as an RN and moving ahead in her life quite successfully. Sasha is doing well also. We are working her education issues to get her back on track now that many things have settled for her and she is getting a job as well and starting to become so much more responsible. I see nothing but the best for both girls… they know you are proud of them as well.
The rest of the family is doing well, we don’t communicate as well as we should at times… and I’m sure there are a few things we aren’t totally agreeing on….but we’re workin on it and staying positive. Things will be better as time goes on… not that they are bad at all now…
I miss you so very much… and it doesn’t take a rocket science degree to figure that one out. Life would be so much easier if you were just here with us all… I still catch myself pausing to see if you answer me when I make comments. Your chair still is waiting for you to return and get comfy in it….and there’s certainly not a single day that goes by without someone wondering if that is you coming into the driveway or through the front door each evening.
Well, sweetheart…I know they are keeping you busy up there…and you’re doing a bang-up job at whatever your new tasks are…I’d bet you’re running the place by now……..but anyway…I won’t keep you.
I still love you and miss you so very much…cannot wait til we stand together once again, and the huge piece of me that has been missing for three years now is made whole once again. Please keep good watch over the girls, they need you more than you know. Keep your family in good health and high spirits, they deserve it as well.
Be well, my special one…. Until I write again…or by the grace of God we meet soon…. I Love You! I Miss You! I’ll always anxiously await the day when we can be together again. Say a prayer for me that is similar to the one I say for you every day… and put special emphasis towards the girls….. Love you!!!!
Amber Thatcher
November 23, 2006
WAY TOO MANY days since you've been gone...Happy Birthday!
First off, Happy Birthday. You would've been 43 today. I can't believe that in 2 months it will be 3 years. It doesn't seem like it's been that long. Today, we released birthday balloons for you. I don't think anyone's eyes were dry at all. Justin was scared the balloons wouldn't make it to heaven, but I know they did. We all miss you. I've tried so hard all day to smile and know that you're right here with me, but it's so hard. I feel like I'm just playing pretend because all I really wanna do is cry. My life is still extremely hard without you in it. I imagine you walking through the door one day to say, "HAHA I fooled you!" I know that won't happen mom, but I can wish. There are so many things I meant to say but never did. I wish I had known that January 10 was the last day I'd ever see you. I wanted to thank you for being the amazing person you were and enstilling so many of those qualities in me. I'm proud to say I'm your daughter and I'm even more proud to say you're my mother. No matter who it was, any life you entered, you touched in some way. I want to do that. I want people to remember me the way people remember you. I want so much to be just like you.
Your daughter,
Amber
Brenda Estep
October 18, 2006
October 18,2006
My dearest friend Edie I can't believe it will be 3yrs this coming January.I'v missed you very much.It has been so hard for me to except that you were taken my life.I miss the talks we use to have.You would be so proud of Paige.She is growing up to be a fine young lady.Things have been rough around here.Cline had to have a double lung transplant back in Feb.15th 2006,but he is doing better.I know in my heart that you were with me during the time he was having his surgery.I could feel you there.I know you are watching over us and you will always be in my heart my wonderful friend.I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to write this to you.I'm watching over your mom,dad & april for you.April has been there for Paige & I.Will my dear friend I know that some day we will be together again until then I Love you & Miss you deeply.P.S you would be so proud of Cortney she has turned out to be a great mommy of two fine kids.Celena is 4 now and Zerek is 8months old.I Love you My Friend.I know we will talk again someday soon.
Joe Thatcher
September 19, 2006
To my Angel,
Yesterday was Sasha's 17th Birthday...I did the best I could to make it a great day for her, but nothing can compete with what you'd have given her had you been here.
I took her to your favorite place yesterday morning...the beach...and we walked to your favorite place to park your cooler, beach blanket, towels, chairs, and radio. We sat there awhile....quite silent, and listened for you to call out to us and tell us to "get off your towel", but I think we heard you more strongly in the sounds of the waves gently lapping at the beach as the tide ebbed outward. We had a little chat about you....how the world misses you, and how much fun the day would have been if you were here to lead the way. Sasha told me at that point that she really didn't want to cry on her birthday, but that she wished so much you were with her, and she was deeply saddened that you were not. I held her close, and we both shared a good cry as we held on to each other, still listening for you to come running up to us on the beach...but realized you could not.
I took the balloons and cut the weight from them and handed them to Sasha. I told her..."Send whatever you like to your mom through the balloons, she'll get them and hear all you have to say...and will be proud of you on your birthday." We both gave a kiss to the balloons...and she stood back...took a deep breath, and released them. We watched until we could see them no longer...then we strolled the beach a few more minutes before we walked back to the truck.
We spent the remainder of the day together...sight seeing, window shopping, and just enjoying the day being "family"...would have been nice if Amber was with us...would have been nicer if both of you were with us...just like the good old days.
Amber is working very hard now, job...(yeah sweetie...she's following you with the Walmart thing), school....she's keeping that promise and finishing up for that nursing degree...and I guess she's made new friends and keeping quite busy up north. I'm as proud of her as you are. I wish I could have with her what you did...maybe there will come a day...
Well, I don't want to burden you with too much at one time, my dear.....I know in some areas we are falling a bit short of your expectations, but...we are still plugging away at it...and even though at a crawl at times...we still move forward. We all miss you much, love you even more, and even moreso anxiously await the day when you can show us what you've been saving for us up there.
Love you, Edie.......enjoy your life up there...and keep watch over us when you can...
Love you...
Joe
Brittany Middleton
January 10, 2006
Mrs. Edie....i just wanted to say that i miss you and i hope your doing great up there in heave...sasha really misses you and i know amber does too...but i just wanted to say hey and that i miss ya and i hope to see ya again some day!!! <333333 brittany
Amber Thatcher
January 10, 2006
...730 days since you passed away...
It's been 2 years today since I last saw your smiling face... I'm sick today of all days and feel like crud... BUT I have you and your contagious smile on my mind so it's making me feel slightly better... I haven't cried yet today and I don't think it's really hit me yet... 730 days seems like eternity... Part me of feels like it was just yesterday we were laughing and joking and acting crazy... Another part feels like you've been gone forever... It's really rough for us right now and without you here we're really struggling... I'm having issues with school, dad is having trouble keeping a nice firm grip on us, and Sasha is having trouble keeping her emotions under control... Are we letting you down momma or are you just sitting back hoping we can figure this out on our own? I miss you bunches and I can't to hear your gentle voice and contagious laughter again... It seems like I've forgotten how it sounds but I can walk into a room and smell you and instantly be filled with memories of you... I miss you and love you dearly...
Until next time
Brandie Sylvester
January 10, 2006
Hey!
I've heard much about you and I've heard you were a wonderful person. You seemed like a cool mom.
<3 Brandie Marie
joe Thatcher
November 23, 2005
683 days have passed since you left us all. Today would have been your 42nd birthday..your cake is ready, the girls baked you another one just as we did the year before. It is going to be a rough day for us all both today and also tomorrow (Thanksgiving). I know your momma and daddy (whole family for that matter) and the girls are having a real rough time finally coming to terms with you not being here with us. These days have been trying in the past few months. It is hard some days to endure everything, the girls are finally seeing the reality of everything and knowing that you can't come home and it just tears me apart to not know what I can do to help them through it. We are all in counseling finally, and I believe that in time it will help the girls to better understand and learn to cope with such a tremendous loss. Edie, honey...they are devastated without you...I've tried everything to give them what they need, to help them to better deal with this all, and to realize that you are doing so well where you are. I just don't know what else to do...and at times it seems that no matter what I do, it isn't good enough to help them along. As you know, I am far from a perfect being...and I hope that the rest of the family sees me as doing the best that I possibly can for the kids...again..I just don't know what else to try that would help. I was hoping that you could sneak me a little nudge or suggestion to help, but I understand that the good Lord will only allow you so much and that it is up to me to find the answers as He allows me to in His way and His terms.
It still seems like yesterday that I could have just talked to you instead of having to do this...and then there are times when I feel an eternity has passed and it has just been way too long that we should be apart from you. Honey, if you are capable..send your daughters a little something...let them know you are still there over them and watching out for them...give them a nudge if you can...it would help them tremendously to have something like that from you. You were the primary importance in both of their lives...I see that more and more every day as they grow closer to adulthood and I see so much of you in them..both in appearance and actions. At times I see that as a failure as being a decent father to them, my work schedule surely had a negative impact on helping you to raise them, and I feel that it put me so far behind with them that I could never possibly catch back up to them. Being a guy also puts me at disadvantage...I can only imagine how hard it is for them to attempt to try to talk to me about all the things girls go through as they grow up...I wouldn't have half a clue what to tell them like you would...I still say the tables should have been reversed...and everyone would have been so much happier and better off if we could have switched places and I could have gone instead of you...it would have been so much better for the kids, for your parents, for your cousins...far better. I still find myself angry with God at times for not allowing me to go in your place...everything would have been so much easier had He allowed us to make that trade. But...He didn't...and I AM dealing with that as best I can...I just wish it was easier for everyone else...and if you were here...then they'd all be fine.
You know I miss you terribly...and I always will, I will be thrilled when the day comes I can see you face to face again...I wait impatiently most times, but I realize that I still have things here to accomplish before my time comes. I'm doing what I feel I am supposed to be doing, and I hope everyone sees that as such and doesn't criticize me too terribly much.
At any rate, just wanted you to know...I am indeed thinking of you today... because 42 years ago on this date the start of something absolutely amazing began..and that was your start of your journey of life on this earth...and what a wonderful life it was...all the happiness and joy you brought to everyone who ever had contact with you. You gave 20 years of that wonderful life to me, and I will be eternally honored for each and every moment of it, those 20 years were definitely so inspiring and wonderful. I will always respect the love you shared with me, and shall honor your life for the rest of mine.
Happy Birthday Edie, my sweetest. I miss you tremendously. I just absolutely miss you beyond what words can describe. Smile as you watch over us all and be patient that we are all trying hard as we can to do everything as you expect us to.
I love you today as I always have..and whether it be tomorrow, next week, month, or years to come...I anxiously await our next kiss, embrace, and can feel your presence beside me once again. Keep showing them all up there what your made of, baby...not that they don't already know..why else would you have been called upon for help up there???
Love you forever!!
Joe
Sasha Thatcher
November 16, 2005
Well Hey Momma......right now it is currently 2 AM on a Tuesday night and I can't quite seem to fall asleep.....I miss you terribly and every day something that is either said or done reminds me in every way of you. I know I haven't been the perfect daughter and I know that there are things wrong with me that even I can't explain but believe me Momma I try my hardest every day to be just like you....I really am tryin to finish high school and become a nurse just like you wanted to! Sometimes, though, it is so hard to go to school knowing that I'm partially alone. I mean of course I have Dad but sometimes it just isn't the same without you here. My 16th birthday was the hardest time for me. Yes I had a blast in Daytona and met some wonderful people there but it just didn't seem right without you there with me. Now in December I will be getting my class ring and will have to deal with the upcoming Senior events without you here to see them. Then when I get married and have kids, you won't be able to see your grandkids and they won't know what a wonderful person you were. Granted I know your in heaven and I know you will be able to see all of these events from a wonderful view, but it just won't be the same for me. I want you here with me to help me decide what to do with my life. Grandma and Grandpa tell me everyday that I look more and more like you as I get older. I miss you and I know everybody else does....I hate being 16 with no mother to help me.....I'm going through a state of depression where I feel like the whole world is coming down on me. I feel helpless with no place to turn to but lay there and sleep and cry until I just can't take it anymore....I have dreams about you every night Momma......that your still here with me and your laughter fills my life with joy....I wish everything was back to the way it was....you know next week is your birthday.....wow...the big 42....I'll make you a cake.....I promise....and then I will spend alone time with you and just talk to you...because I know your listening.....yeah people may think I'm crazy but sometimes there are things I need to get out and you're the only person that ever listens to me....you're the only person who ever really understood me....and now that I'm growing older and going through tough times I find myself slipping in many things.....you know when you were still here I was a straight A student and never got a C once....now....that all I bring home....I really am trying hard Mom but sometimes when you have things like this happen it's hard because you tend to put these memories in front instead of what's important at the time....I miss you terribly Mom and I honestly don't think I've accepted everything yet....I just wish you would come back and help me be myself again....I'm nothing without you and I find myself not being me.....I'm not the same person I used to be.....I swear to you Mom I'm going crazy without you here.....I'm in counseling to try to help and sometimes it does and others it doesn't and now because I can't sleep and I get sick all the time Dr. Ong has me going to a psychiatrist...my first appointment is Friday....well Mom words are running short even though I could sit here and talk to you for hours on end....I love you so very much and I wish I could have taken your place....like it would've been me instead of you.....I miss you and I am awaiting the day that I will get to see you again....and hopefully it will come soon.....I love you and I miss you very much....take care Mom and promise that you will always watch over me!
♥
Sasha Rae
Amber Thatcher
November 15, 2005
...674 days since you passed away...
Wow, I can't believe how long it's been... It's only 8 more days til you would've gained a year... Like last year we're baking you a cake and gonna spend time together as a family remembering you... I keep telling everyone about how this time of year is the worst time for me but sometimes I think they won't understand just how hard it is to me... I put on a front a lot... I act like I'm tough and like I can handle anything, but deep down inside, I just want somebody to erase November, December, and January from the calendar... It's like bang, bang, bang... I'm hit back-to-back with days that constantly remind me of you and all I can do is sit and cry... Your birthday being one... Thanksgiving being the next and all the memories of me being the genius that always got the lights to work so we didn't have to buy new ones and listening to Christmas so loud the walls shook and then sitting down to enjoy The Grinch together... Then there's Christmas... I feel like such a Scrooge... I can't even get into the mix of it anymore... It's like another worthless holiday used as an excuse for kids to make their parents broke... Then there's the infamous New Years... I don't think I've had a FUN New Years since you died... Nothing will ever top my last New Years with you... I don't think I even want to try... Then there's the infamous horrible dreadful day of January 10... That is a day that would rather be forgotten... Given it's not a holiday or a major day of celebration but for some reason it sticks out in my mind more than any holiday ever will... Days likes January 10 are the days I really wish sometimes that things would just disappear and go to being perfect... Things will NEVER be perfect, but I wish they could be... I miss you so much... I promise to write on your birthday... I love you MOMMY!
♥
Amber Thatcher
September 19, 2005
...618 days since you passed away...
Wow, yet another wonderful entry for you and the world to see... I'm finally not scared to express how I feel anymore and I thank you so much for giving me the strength to do so... We took Sasha to Daytona this past weekend for her birthday... We all had a blast... I walked Daytona at night for the first time without you on Friday night... As I walked down it with Samantha, Brennan, Shelby, and Sasha, I didn't have thoughts of sadness running through my head like I expected but thoughts of happiness because once again, I was on the beach with people I love... I sat up on the balcony and watched out as the waves crashed in and wondered how in the world I was making it through the weekend without one single tear beind shed... Then I realized, in my last entry, I had said I would move on when you took my hand and helped me through... Well, in Daytona while walking on the beach I had it in my mind that it wasn't going to be pleasant but you took my hand and helped me through... I know now that everything is ok and that you are happy... My weekend in the last place we took a family vacation was more than happily spent time... I thank God for all the things that I have been blessed with lately and it took me up until this weekend to realize what I truly have... I love you and miss you but this entry is going to end a little different... No more tears and I will try to have no more sadness when I think of you... From now until I see you again...
¢¾
Amber Thatcher
September 14, 2005
...612 days since you passed away...
Well, it's been a few days since I posted in here... This place has become like a journal I write in when I can't do anything but sit and think about you... Things have been rough lately here in the world of Amber... We all know I'm not the typical everyday female and I owe that to you... I have this friend though momma... He means the world to me... There is something wrong though momma... Like God took you from me, He has plans to take Brennan too... I can't stand the thought of losing someone else... I miss you with every ounce of everything in my body... I miss the laughs, the tears, and even the moments of anger... I set foot in your home and feel out of place still even 612 days after you've been gone... When I wake up in the morning, I smell you... I feel your touch in my sleep... Sometimes I turn on the radio and hear your song playing and it's like instantly something turns on the water works and I can't stop crying... I wish my world could just be normal... It's like nothing will ever return to how it was before you died... I'm so happy right now (or at least I try to be) but I will always feel like a spot in my life is missing... Mom, I'd give any and everything I own just to see you again... Just to feel your fingers running through my hair as I cry myself to sleep over typical problems teenagers face... I'd give everything for that feeling I got living on my own but coming home every weekend just to see you... Krista Joy misses you... I went and saw her at work one day and it felt so good to see her again... You know she tells me I'm a lot like you... Sometimes I wanna cry when I hear that... I called April in tears the other day because I missed you so much and couldn't get you off my mind... Sometimes I think I'm crazy because I cry so much... I think everyone is going to think I'm psycho because even the thought of you brings me to tears that flow like a waterfall... Maybe I haven't fully grieved yet and I admit that... But how can I let go to something that meant the world to me? How can I not be angry that you were ripped from this world so early? Please just tell me the answers... I love you beyond anything in this world and miss you deeply... Please just know that I am here ready to move on... But like a child waiting to cross the street, I won't go without your hand there to guide me...
¢¾
Amber Thatcher
August 31, 2005
...598 days since you passed away...
Why I chose to write on a random day only God knows... Today holds no real special meaning, it's just like any other... Any other day without you here... As days go by and I face more and more things in my life, I find more of you in me... I sit back and realize that some of the things I say and do are things that you have instilled in me... Things you have made me realize before I was even an adult... As much grief as I gave you through all of my teenage years, I sit back now at the age of 20 and realize that you did all of that and put up with all of my crap because you loved me so much... I found a quote the other day that put a smile on my face... "Never hold on to a loss because God will never take anything away without providing a replacement." No one will ever fully take your place in my life because no one will ever be able to take away your role as mother in my life... I've met some amazing people lately though who have done NOTHING but put a smile on my face... I have probably the greatest friends I could ever ask for and sometimes I sit back and think that maybe just maybe you nudged God and told him it was for me to be a little happier and that it tore you up inside to see me walk around with no smile on my face... Mom, I love you so much from the depths of my heart and I don't think I could ever miss someone so much... There is nothing more in this world that I want more than I want you back here on this earth to watch me grow... I feel like I've let you down lately... I took time off school and now I'm beginning to question what it really is that I need to do with my life... I know I want to do what you asked of me from the start but I don't know anymore if that is who I am... I am taking this semester to find out what I want and who I truly am... I am surrounding myself with things that constantly remind me of you and sometimes I think that maybe in order to move on, I should let it all go... I love you so much and I miss you beyond anything ever imaginable...
♥
krista noakes
August 28, 2005
dearest Edie, well as you may already know (because you always know everything) i no longer work ortho. i had a really hard time making that decision.. not really. i got fired. too much personality... but you know me, all mouth and not enough action. any who.. i love and miss you and im really sorry that i let you down by not working otho any more. just know that i'll always remember everything you taught me and thank you so much for being the best teacher that ever was. you are truly great and dearly missed. i waited and waited for you to tell me what to do, and it finally came to me. do what i always do, talk my way into something and i have and thank you for the strength you give to me to make the right choices in life. i just hope that you arent too mad at me for not doing what i normally do. i know that you will understand. its really hard to work in the field knowing that you aren't here to chat with on a regular. please dont be mad and know that i am so sorry. i love you momma edie. i miss you and hope to see you soon. love and kisses from your kiddo.
krista noakes
July 3, 2005
edie-weedie... lord how i miss you darlin. i got a cool tattoo in your honor just like i promised. you would love it. old skool rose, just like you like. got your name underneath it too so people would know. i figure, you cant or wouldn't ever do me wrong, so ita was safe to have your name on my bod. joe and i are gonna swim later...well really just float around. he's doing a great job of keeping the pool up to your standards. no burning eyes here. :) i really miss you, momma. i wish you were still here to hang out and talk about teeth. thinking about getting into nursing like you always told me i should. now i might actually be good for something. well momma, i gotta go. your swimming pool is calling. i pray that time flies and i can see you again. save me a good seat up front. i love you more than any person should love. miss you terribly. your bestest friend and kidd, krista joy
Joe Thatcher
June 30, 2005
My Dearest...
Today I celebrate 21 years of having you in my heart...yes today (the 29th) would have been our 21st wedding anniversary...I know this will appear as late, but I have spent the entire day and evening thinking of you. I miss you so very much. I awoke to your smile this morning...the smile I will always remember most...the one you proudly displyed once we both said 'I do' at Reverend Knox's house...right before heading off to that luxurious dinner and 'reception' at Frisch's with your parents and sister...right before we moved into that lovely little place that was our "first...very own" out on Brushy Fork Rd. Who would have imagined where the next 21 years would have taken us all??? The past year and a half has been lonely without you....and the kids have had their trying moments as well..but we have all...after your help of course....come out for the better..just remembering how you would have done it...or said it...or desired it to be. Edie, I haven't mentioned this until now, but I want to thank you for the dreams....and the many times you brought them to me...knowing I wouldn't "get it" the first time, which you also would have classically known. As for the first dream, I can relate to you waking me....the long walk down the hall still has me thinking a bit, but most importantly of all...it took me a long time to catch on to the room full of people. I finally figured it out...that just because that part of your life here ended, mine does not...and you were seeing to it that it doesn't.
I really figured it all out when you came the second time..leaving me with the bible passage. Anyone who would ever knew you would have freaked to know you could quote from the good book, but you certainly put it right out there to me....and my anger and frustrations with life in general and God was gone. To anyone I ever encounter that has a doubt or lack of understanding about anything in life I shall always point them also to Eccliastes chapter 3.
I have seen that you still carry on here among us...I see you in the girls quite frequently...so much of you will always remain here...not just for us..but for all who you ever had contact with. I see many of your friends quite frequently..and they always beam with great happiness to talk about you every time. You provided happiness for their lives, honey...just as you have done for ours...and although there are many days when I am heartbroken to realize that I just can't turn and speak to you sitting across the room any more..and hear you answer back..I know in my heart that you DO still hear me...and I can feel your responses in one form or another. I find great peace in that..and thank God daily for allowing me to have it. I know you are so very busy in your new life, and that you have made places for all of us to join you at some point in the future. Edie I can't leave you for now with this being unsaid again. Today was a bit sad, but at the same time a joyous day for me...sad in that I am alone without you here by my side to share life any longer...but also joyous in that I am so very thankful and proud that I got the best 20 years of my life with YOU. I can celebrate that each and every day...and celebrate it again each and every time I look at Amber and Sasha...and see you radiate brilliantly from them. Heavenly Father, I thank You for the wonderful life I have been blessed with...in that it included Edie...and all the wonderful things You allowed us to share together...and also that You blessed us with two wonderful daughters...that they may continue to do their mother's great works on this earth by how she raised them...and what they have come to know and expect as the right things to do for others as both You and she would see fit.
Edie...I love you, honey..I know you are in a wonderful place..and watching out for us the best you can...keep my path straight and true...and help guide the girls to where they will do their best in life. Night my love..until next time
Joe Thatcher
May 10, 2005
Sweetheart,
I know I'm a few days late...life is hectic at times without you here to keep me in line as always...besides, I always had to count on you to remind me about what day was what coming up...birthdays, holidays etc.
It still is as fresh as yesterday in my mind talking with you...your smile, the joy of your presence being with us. The girls and I have been through some really rough spots...but nonetheless, we get through them all and are stronger for making it. Mother's Day was a very quiet and lonely day for me, I thought of you the entire day and how you would have quabbled if anyone had tried to do anything out of the ordinary for you. I'm trying my best to find my new "normal" in life...as I know you would insist I do, but it just isn't all that easy. No one can take your place...and a lot of me is always going to be very lonely without you here by my side, and no one can ever fill that void. I know that God has you quite busy with your new phase of life, but am thankful you still have the time to keep that extra eye out for us...trust me..we know when you don't agree with something going on with us here that isn't as you'd like it. Sure wished this could have been the other way around...the girls would have been so much better off having Mom with them versus me...they miss you terribly, and there are so many things that I cannot "be" for them, that would have come natural for you. Love you dearest!!
Amber Thatcher
May 9, 2005
So it's our second Mother's Day without you... Even though I'm not at home, I am still thinking about you... I miss the things we used to do and the fun we used to have... I always remember you being so stubborn about Mom's Day... Always wanted to do it yourself... You would never let anyone just for one day make you happy and do things for you... I miss you mom and I catch myself doing little things that remind me so much of you... My one goal in life mom is to be what you've always wanted me to be and to never lose sight of what I want... I want nothing more than to make you happy, even if that means putting away the social life for awhile... I love you and miss you so much and think about you constantly... I know you're looking down on me right now and that's what keeps me going day-to-day... Love you and always will...
Until we meet again,
Amber
jill wiles
January 11, 2005
Its been a year since you left us. Time has gone by to fast. But not to many days have you been forgotten. I pass the skating rink often where we spent our last time together and I see you skating, laughing holding all our hands keeping us from falling. Its sad cause we broke the chain and we let one fall... Edie you are still missed so very much as you know. I throught I better take this last time to write to you. The days have been hard for your family but your sis has helped. Your dad oh I can't even tell you how much he misses you..Same as your mom but your dad you had a special connection with him. He is doing fine JJ and the girls keep him busy. Edie I still ask why!! and then cry. I ask for you to continue watching over your family and guide your girls to a wonderful life. Let them be able to look to the sky and say help me mom and give them the strength to go on. Edie Thank You for being a part of my life, I miss you and will find that special Star JJ picked out for you. Love Willy
April Frazee
January 9, 2005
WOW SIS IT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IT HAS BEEN A YEAR THAT YOU LEFT US... I MISS YOU EVERYDAY SO MUCH..YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN SO PROUD OF YOU NEPHEW IS IS DOING GREAT IN SCHOOL .. JUSTIN MISS YOU SO MUCH.. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR ME WHEN IT IS MY TIME TO GO TO HEAVEN. I HAVE TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHY GOD TOOK YOU FROM US..I HAVE COME TO THE UNDERSTAND THAT HE NEED YOU UP THERE TO HELP HIM WITH AT HIS SIDE.I THINK THAT YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF ME I HAVE GROW UP SO MUCH ,BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THERE FOR MOM AND DAD WHEN THEY NEED ME.. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU TOO SIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Thatcher
November 22, 2004
To my Sweetheart...
Honey, tomorrow would have been your 41st Birthday...The world is just not the same without you here by my side, and the entire world suffers from your absence. Although I know I must go on, and how you would insist that it be that way; it is just so terribly, terribly difficult. I feel your presence with me on occasion, and it is wonderful to know that the Lord allows you to occasionally check in on us. We are moving along at as good a pace as you should expect, and the girls and I are pulling closer together every day, with help from you and God. Our lives have changed ever so dramatically since you have gone, we have entirely different outlooks on life and have learned to appreciate every moment we have, we no longer take a single day or event for granted. Tomorrow the girls and I will take the time to celebrate your birthday...celebrate your life here with us, and I will give tremendous thanks to the Lord for bringing you into my life over 20 years ago..for the wonderful children He allowed you and I to be blessed with...for the great successes they have become, and the strengths and finer qualities that you instilled in them. We are so proud to have shared life with you, your God given mission here on earth was such a wonderful success, all the lives you have touched in such a positive manner. We still hear stories of how much fun it was to be near you and how much you had so wonderfully impacted other peoples' lives. The entire world continues to mourn your loss, those who you met continue to celebrate the joy of being able to cross paths with you on this earth, and how you showed every person you met just how joyous it is to be in the company of the "right" kind of caring and commpassionate person. You are one of God's greatest miracles and works ever to be present on this earth...although unknown to all at the time...your deeds have changed so many's lives so much more positively.
You are always going to have my heart, honey...I always await the day when we can again be together for I so terribly miss the love and happiness we shared for all our time here on earth. I love you, Edie...my heart and soul they belong to you...I cherish the day the Lord allows us to be together once again.
Sasha Thatcher
November 2, 2004
Mom, I know its been a hard time on me since you've been gone....but I think I'm finally starting to realize my surroundings....it is soooo hard here without you! I dont know what I would've done if you would've left anytime earlier than you did....I'm glad you left when I was old enough to take care of myself....I know that one day when its my turn you'll be standing next to Jesus waiting for me to come into the gates of Heaven....but until then I will miss you greatly and I just pray that someday soon I will be with my best friend and mother (thats you) and the one person that will love me no matter what I go through(God) and we will live eternally together in a very happy place....and I live my life now like its my last day and I thank you for being such an inspiration to me and teaching me sooo many things that I needed to know to live my life....I love you mom and I just wanted you to know that I miss you so very much! My God keep you company until our day comes! I LOVE YOU!
Your little brat!(lol)
Sasha
Sheri Miller
March 17, 2004
We got off to a slow start because I didn't think you were good enough for my brother, you sure proved me wrong, and I'm so glad you did. We did grow to have some really good times, alot of laughs and tears too. I can look at the wallpaper on my walls and remember you taught me well. I will cherish all the memories and I will do my best to be a better Aunt to Amber and Sasha. I miss you and love you. Thanks for the pig. Love, Sheri
jill hupp-wiles
February 27, 2004
Third Times A CHARM
Edie your first journey in life 1963. What a wonderful gift you gave to us all when you were born. You were such a cute baby and a young adult also a pistol to babysit. In our adult years we shared many fun times. We shared many laughters and just a few tears. Just when we were really having fun and enjoying each other it all came to an end. You started your second journey. You moved to Georgia. You moved there and made a wonderful life for yourself and your family. You meet so many people and have so many friends it is wonderful. Then one day you took your last journey, to HEAVEN. Edie I am so thankful we got to spend time on Christmas (2003). You were so happy,always smiling and giggling. Edie I remember the little talk we had at the skating rink about your Dad. I thank you for sharing those thoughts with me. It saddens me you are no longer with us and hurts to write this,But I know you are in a safe place with Grandma and Grandpa. Edie we had some wild times out well really they were all wild, you just know how to have fun. You have done a remarkable job raising your girls, and Amber how proud of her you were with her school and grades. Edie I must close for now ,all I can see is your smiling face and holding my hand and keeping me on my feet at the skating rink. I can not believe you are gone. It was such a shock and a tramatic time for all of us. You touched all of our lives in many different ways. You always had a lending hand and a open door.We will all remember you for the vibrant,smiling,hard working person that you are.
You are in my prayers and throughts everynight.
We Miss YOU and Will Always Miss You.
Love You Willy
Sasha Thatcher
February 26, 2004
I just kind of wanted to say that my mother was a very wonderful person. She was a GREAT mother and always will be. She helped me get through the beginning of my Freshman year and helped me get through some of the heartbreaks I went through. Just to let everyone who didn't know her know that she was a very "lively" person. She touched so many lives...many of them being family and patients of hers from Dr. Wills Office. I have a few friends at school who loved her and when they found out of her death came to me crying because of the pain they felt. I just want my mother to know that I miss her and I love her and my life will never be the same without her in it. She was one of my BESTEST friends and will always be close to my heart. And I know that when it's my turn to go...that she will be waiting for me right outside the gates of Heaven and when I get there I know that I have a big hug and a kiss waiting for me. I LOVE YOU MOM and I will definitely carry on what you left for us just the way you wanted it to be!
Mike Thatcher
February 23, 2004
So sorry about the passing of Edie. Had not had the chance to meet her, although she was married to my nephew. It was nice to meet Sasha and Amber, but sorry it had to be under these circumstances. I know Edie was a Cleveland Brown's fan, so that made her "special" in my heart.
Susan (Thatcher) Kielmeyer
February 4, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes out to Joe (my cousin), Amber and Sasha. Please know that Edie is in a much better place than we could ever imagine. May God Bless all of you at this very difficult time.
Bill & Judy Thatcher
February 1, 2004
Edie was the wife of our Nephew Joe.
We had only spent a few days with her. We did not know her as well as others, but the time that we had with her, will be remembered.
Curtis W. Genaux Jr.
January 31, 2004
To My Brother Firefighter and Family: What can one say that will help in your time of suffering the loss of not only a loved one but your best friend.My Sympathy and Prayers go out to You And Your Daughter's. I Didn't really know Edie for very long but just knowing her and all that she has done for her family and friends are a true blessing that could not be replaced by anything. I Only Pray that God will bring You And Your Daughters peace in your hearts and minds that only God Could bring. God Bless You And Your Daughters and take good care you your Family.
Lisa Welling Davis
January 30, 2004
My deepest sympathies to Edie's family. I have some very fond memories of Edie from high School, she was the happiest person and such a joy to be around. Life moves by so quickly, we need to cherish everyday.I am happy to hear of Edie's accomplishments. She will be missed but we will be reunited someday in heaven. I am blessed to have known Edie as my friend.
Debbie Haines
January 29, 2004
I was deeply saddened to hear about Edie's passing. Although I have not had any contact with her since high school, I was sincerely hoping that she would have made it to our last class reunion. Edie was a great person. I remember our junior and senior years in IOE and there was definitely not a dull moment when Edie was around. My prayers go out to Edie's family, co-workers and friends.
Patty (Hill) Betounes
January 29, 2004
To all of Edie's loved ones, how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Edie was a vibrant woman in life, from the time I knew her as a young girl, to the remarkable woman she became as an adult. I'm betting Edie was a remarkable EMT - afraid of nothing and determined to fight for whomever she was caring for! Edie was always passionate and protective about her friends and loved ones. I pray for her family during their time of loss (and warn everyone in heaven NOT to get in her way during kickball.) I'm grateful to have known someone whose life made a difference in this world. Her memory will live on to inspire all of us to live life as fully as Edie.
Julie (Rhodes) Conlisk
January 28, 2004
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Edie's passing. My prayers are with her family. In high school Edie was always full of life. I was very impressed to hear all that she had accomplished in her life.
Melody Newlun (Lyons)
January 28, 2004
Oh missy Edie, your life has and was filled with so many who cared and loved you. You had blessed many other individuals lives with the caring of your soul. We had shared many things in the times of our youth, some pleasant, many fun, and some well we shall never speek of, lol, remember Janet... you will be remember for all the love you gave and the things you have touched. Rest gently and let the ANGELs guide your way
Lynn Heberling
January 27, 2004
I was sorrowed by the news of Edie's passing. I had seen her once since high school, when I moved back to Ohio. We had gotten together with Janet, Tammi, Vicki and Anita. It was a fun day reminiscing (?-spelling), especially about IOE. Thank you, Edie for the memories.
My prayers go out to Edie's family members and everyone that she knew.
Karen (Porter) Kitchen
January 27, 2004
My thoughts and prayers go out to Edie's family. I don't think I had seen her since high school-so I guess my lesson to learn through her passing is to get back in touch with people I've known forever. I will always remember Edie as a "little firecracker"- always "up" and always talking in typing class (and getting in trouble with Mrs. Culbertson for it!) To her family and freinds- take care and know that you have alot of prayers....
Janet Allen
January 27, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Although, I haven't stayed in contact with her over the years, I can only read about the type of person she had become. The Edie that I remember was always, always there for you, no matter what the circumstances were. She was the type of person that would never turn her back on a friend or family member. I can remember so many good times from many years ago, and that it something that I can hang on to, but I only wish that I had stayed in contact with her and not kept putting off, making a call, or sending an email or taking the time to sit down and write a letter. Amber & Sasha--your mother was one in a million and will truly be missed by all the people that she has touched in her life. Edie, we have had some good times together, done some really stupid things, things that I never thought we could get out of, but we did and you've left your mark on this world and went to a better place to make even a bigger mark, I am so glad to have been your friend through school and the years that followed, I can honestly say, that I feel alot better knowing that someone like you is watching over us now, that is the peace that I wish for your family at this time of their loss. We're gonna miss you!!!!!!!!
Love ya and Miss ya,
Janet
Jim Prior
January 26, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes out to Edie's family. Although i haven't seen her in years i am glad to hear how great things were for her while she was with us and i am so glad to have the memories from our school days. She was truly a great person.
Scott Alpeter
January 26, 2004
I was shocked to receive the news of Edie's passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to Edie's loved ones. May you be strengthened by her memories and motivated by her example to be even better than you are.
Alice Machwart (Bishop)
January 26, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes to everyone that knew and loved Edie. I went to school with Edie for 6 years. We hung out together every day at school during our high school years. She was a wonderful person and a lot of fun to hang out with. I consider myself very fortunate to have gotten to know and hang out with her when I did. From what I know of Edie, and what I have heard of her life since graduation, it sounds like she has had a very full and wonderful life. God works in mysterious ways and no one will ever know why He took Edie when He did, but we know she is with Him. May God be with all of you, her family.
Michele (Wahl) Campbell
January 26, 2004
Edie and I had many good times together in high school, and managed to get together once or twice after high school. She was a wonderful person in every aspect of the word and a pleasure to be around. My deepest sorrow goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed by everyone.
Tammi (Engle) Trout
January 24, 2004
There are no words to convey what I am feeling. My heart, my prayers, my love goes to your family. Edie, as you know, was a wonderful person taken from this life far too soon. My wish for your family during this time of mourning is strength, peace, comfort, and love.
april frazee
January 22, 2004
Things we've done together,memories of the past, happy times and thoughts we've shared ,These are things that last... That how it is with sisters,And i especially want to say, that you mean the world to me!!!!!!! i love you and miss you sis
Joe Frazee
January 20, 2004
My sister-in-law. Even though I have only known her for just over 10 years (half of those years at 700+ miles apart), I will always and forever remember what a wonderful person she was. From the immediate, open armed acceptance into the family, to the late night intoxifying card games and sometimes scantily clad dips in the pool. From the generosity and forgiveness of letting my new wife (her sister) and I borrow her car that she loved for our honeymoon (because it had air conditioning) - only to have me total it (I am still sorry for that Edie!), to her dedication and love of her brother-in-law to make sure she had some of the best sweet tea available for me every day she was here this past Christmas - 2003 (thank you Edie for teaching your sister your technique). I know I haven't shown my love for her as much as she has shown me, but I do and always will love my sister-in-law, Edie Thatcher.
Sondra Harr
January 20, 2004
As Edie's Mother-In-Law, I didn't get to spend as much time with her as I wanted. The distance in miles prevented it. And never think you will "do it tomorrow" for as we see it now, tomorrow never comes. I love you Edie as the devoted wife and mother that you were. And my heart and my love is with my family that is left behind. I will always be here for you, Joe, Amber and Sasha. Mom
Joe Thatcher
January 19, 2004
I wish to extend the most sincere thank you possible to all of you who have reached out to me and my daughters in this difficult time for us. The flowers, donations, visitations, etc. will be eternally appreciated by all three of us. I had a very joyous and happy marriage with my wife for 20 years. I will always love her deeply with all my heart and she will be missed terribly for the remainder of my life. I never realized just how many people she had touched with her happiness and zest for life until her passing. If ever a lesson is to be learned from my wife's sudden departure from this earth....she would want everyone to know this: Never take a moment of your life for granted...Be sure to tell your loved ones how much you love them and how much they mean to you EVERY day...every chance you get...and make the very best of every moment you spend here with them. What you may take for granted can be taken from you swiftly...without notice. Once gone, there is no going back to make things right. Edie and I shared a very special moment together right before she left me...it was the most wonderful experience of my entire life while also being the most difficult. I know she is at peace, happy, and is saving a place for me when it is my time to be called to a better place.
Honey, I love you, baby...I'm doing everything right..the girls and I are fine... and we know you're going to be very proud of us as we continue in our lives as you taught us. We will be together soon, hun. I LOVE YOU.
Joe
Missy Juliette
January 19, 2004
my sympathies to your family. Mom was awesome when i got the chance to talk to her. I think she was a great mother and a wonderful person. It absolutely broke my heart when Amber told me. I will be praying for your family. And bebedoll, you know i'm here if you need me, I love ya!
Amber Thatcher
January 19, 2004
She was the best mother any child could ever have... She's in a much better place now but I still wish she was here... I loved her more than anything and she was not only my mother but my best friend... I will keep her close to my heart and never forget her... I hope others do the same...
Pat and Harley Preston
January 15, 2004
We are so sorry about Edie. Just so happy we saw her at Christmas. She will be missed by all who knew her. God Bless Joe and Amber and Sasha. All of our prayers are with you.
April Frazee
January 15, 2004
I love you and miss you so much sis!!!!!!!!
Chris F
January 15, 2004
I was so very shocked and deeply saddened. My thoughts are with you Joe and your girls. May God grant you strength.
Terri Bailey
January 14, 2004
I was very shocked to hear the Edie was gone. She was an AWESOME person and she will be greatly missed!
Edie, I love ya!!!!
April Climer
January 13, 2004
My prayers are with the family for the loss of your loved one.
May you find comfort in your memories of a beloved wife and mother. May GOD be with all of you.
Marty Sisco
January 13, 2004
I was shocked and saddened to see Edie's name in the obituaries in today's Newark Advocate. I worked with Edie and Joe on the Licking Township Volunteer Fire Department. I have a lot of good memories of the time spent with Edie. My thoughts and prayers are with Joe, Amber, and Sasha.
Debbi Hudson
January 13, 2004
My family extends thier most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Michelle and Bob Mauldin
January 13, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers go out to my cousin, Joe, and his daughters. I never saw Edie without a smile on her face. May she be smiling down on us all now. We love you.
Ben and Marcia Preston
January 13, 2004
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Showing 1 - 76 of 76 results
Make a Donation
in Edna Thatcher's name
Memorial Events
for Edna Thatcher
How to support Edna's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Edna Thatcher's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
