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Patricia Louise Van Houten
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Diane McKenzie
September 24, 2008
Dear Larry, Becky, John and Matthew,
We were so saddened and shocked to hear of Patty's death. Patty started babysitting our Mallory when Mal was about one (along with Katie, Isaac and Brandon). After a while, little Emma and then, Mallory's baby brother, Kyle, joined in. Patty was part of our family. We were able to go to work and never doubt that our children were filled with an environment of love and care.
We know that Patty's greatest love was her family and her face lit up whenever she talked of her husband or her children.
Again, we are so saddened to hear of your loss but are confident she is in a much better place and at peace.
Craig, Diane, Mallory & Kyle McKenzie
linda and pete dolan and family
September 18, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
VIKKI KING
September 18, 2008
MY HEART GO S OUT TO PATTY'S FAMILY.I WORKED WITH HER FOR 2 YEARS AT FOOD LION.SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. GOD REST HER SOUL AN KEEP HER.
VIKKI KING & FAMILY
Stephanie Hancock
September 18, 2008
Dear John and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Love,
Stephanie, Russ, Madison, and R.J.
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