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Terry Meiners
February 25, 2008
Dear Friends of the Meiners family,
Thank you for all of your kind words and expressions of sympathy following the loss of our parents, Mel & Norma Meiners.
All fourteen of the Meiners siblings are acutely aware of the joy our parents generated for others. Our home was always filled with the laughter of visitors celebrating some poignant moment in their lives, and they wanted to share it with the Meiners. We fed off of your exuberance. Thank you for being a part of our lives for the past fifty years.
The Meiners homestead was a great gathering place for so many to celebrate so much.
May the celebrations of life continue, and always know that any Meiners home is open to all of you.
Much love,
Susan Harris
February 24, 2008
I'm sorry that I didn't make to your Dad's funeral, but I did make it to your Mother's.
I knew both of your parents thru the Irish Rovers Club that my grandmother (Margaret Greene) belonged to. I enjoyed the meetings they had when they met at the old St. Columba's School. I'm sorry for your loss.
Blanche Kitchen
February 24, 2008
Terry and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the death of your Father. Since I grew up in Audubon Park and my Mother was there until a year ago I would always hear stories about the Meiners family - - and especially about your Mom and Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Desirae Charlet
February 22, 2008
Michele,
I just wanted to say how truly sorry I am for your loss, but I know after reading all the many great things people have written about your father, Heaven is shinning even brighter now that he's there. Your family is in my prayers and remember: through it all no matter what the situation is Jesus is holding your hand the entire way. Please know if you need anything at all I am here.
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Michele Renbarger
February 21, 2008
Dad, it doesn't seem like that long ago when we lost mom and your whole world changed drastically. I never realized how much you loved her. She was a great lady. You were pretty special, too!
I am glad I was able to have lunch with you so many times this past year and bring you string cheese. If you would have only known it was low-fat you would never have touched it. I finally pulled one over on you.
Dad, we will never forget the last several days of your life, how much we sang, laughed and cried with you. It was unbelievable how many people stopped by your room and told a story or said a prayer. You touched so many people's lives. So many people loved you, especially your kids and grandkids. We will miss you, but we will never forget you.
Love,
Lisa Netherton
February 21, 2008
Mark and all of the Meiners family,
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and Pat Hallam (Tarpon Springs, FL)
Michele Melillo-Clem
February 21, 2008
Terry, Forrest and I are saddened by your loss. We have both lost our fathers and know how heavy your heart is now. I enjoyed so much reading all of the notes to the Meiners family in this guest book. Your father made an impact on a lot of lives where his memory will live on through those he touched. You remain in our thoughts and prayers as you and your family gain strength each day. God's blessings to all of you. Michele
Gene Parham
February 20, 2008
Terry, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and pray you find comfort in knowing he is now at "Home" with your Mother. I dedicate these words to him and his family he loved so much:
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be;
So, He put His arm around you
and whispered "Come to Me."
A golden heart stopped beating;
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Lisa Meiners Rohleder
February 20, 2008
Dear Dad,
Our hearts may be broken, but I find great solace in knowing that your heart is whole once again. I'm so happy for you that you've received your eternal reward and are with Mom. You two were definitely a match made in heaven, and it's only befitting that heaven is where you'll spend eternity TOGETHER. You gave and gave and gave to us. Even at the end of your life as your physical strength was depleted, you gave us all you had left as you embraced each one of us and pulled us close one final time. I'll hold that memory closest to my heart. Thank you for all you've done for us. How blessed I am to be called your daughter! I LOVE YOU, DAD!
Your Lisa Marie
Casey Franklin
February 18, 2008
To the Meiners family:
As a nurse at the Nazareth Home, I was honored to know Mel Meiners Sr. for the short time I was blessed with the opportunity to care for him. He would always smile and say thank you to me with utmost sincerity when I served him his meals, took him to Mass, or even just stopped in to say hello. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you celebrate the life of this extraordinary man. God Bless.
Sandra Bowling
February 18, 2008
Greg and family: So sorry to hear that your dad has died. May God comfort and strengthen you.
Sincerely,
Sandra, Cile & Delphia Bowling; Joani & Bob Wagner
Laurie & Leon Shadowen
February 18, 2008
Hey guys, sorry to hear about Uncle Mel passing. Mom said he's where he wanted to be - with Aunt Norma. They and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Helen Axman
February 18, 2008
Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. Last fall, when I was in Louisville, I went to see him at the Nazareth Home and he was the same amazing man I remembered all these years. He was very satisfied with his "new place" but he missed your Mom terribly. I totally expected to see him in a couple of weeks when I"m back in Louisville. I know you will miss him but will smile knowing he is in heaven with your Mom singing "Buttons and Bows" for the Lord. Love to each of you, Mary Helen Axman (Aunt Cleo and Uncle Thornton's daughter)
Kathie (Oakes) Ziebarth
February 18, 2008
Chris, Colleen, Michelle, and all,
My prayers are with you all. I'm sorry for your loss but God is good all the time and you will see him again in Heaven with the mercy our Savior gives us!
Pat Frantz
February 18, 2008
Meiner Family,
Our sympathy to you on your lose, but know that Mel is where he has always wanted to be. We will never forget the wonderful summers at Lake Shafer with the Kentucky's. We were blessed to know your family. Our prayers are with you.
Victoria Beck
February 18, 2008
Dear Terry & family, we are so sorry to hear of your dad's death. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this time. Respectfully, Shane Bosemer and the entire staff of Gym and Swim
PATSY ECKARD
February 18, 2008
Michele I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, he must of been a wonderful person to have raised such a family along with your Mother. You and your family are in my prayers
Richard Farris
February 18, 2008
Meiners Family,
Mel was the patriarch of a large and successful family. He will be missed in the Louisville area.
We knew Mel from Right-to-Life events. He was a faithful champion and an outspoken advocate of the rights of the unborn.
Our sincere condolences are extended to his friends & family.
Susie Hammond
February 18, 2008
Danny and Colleen: Thinking of you during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through your loss. Susie
Carla Guy
February 18, 2008
Dear Michelle,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
David Steff
February 18, 2008
Greg, Kim, Chealsa, and Audrey
Our deepest sympathy to you and all the Meiners family.
David,Sharon, Hillary and Taylor Steff
KIM GUNN
February 17, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Jeanne Wheat-Stone
February 17, 2008
Lynn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
'83 AHS
Karen Baron-Widener
February 17, 2008
To the entire Meiners family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have great memories of your family and Saint Steven Martyr. Your Mom and Dad are together in peace. All our Love,
The Baron Family
Dennis and Jackie Hartman
February 17, 2008
Our deepest synpathy is with you Lynn, and all the Meiners Family. Thoughts and Prayers. The Hartman Family, Dennis,Jackie,Abby and Arica.
The Goins Family
February 17, 2008
Our prayers are with your family in this time of need.
February 17, 2008
Our deepest synpathy is with you Lynn, and all the Meiners Family. Thoughts and Prayers. The Hartman Family, Dennis,Jackie,Abby and Arica.
Wanda and William Jackson
February 17, 2008
Dear family
We want to express our sincere sympathy for your loss. God has said you don't die,you just pass over. May the Lord comfort you. Terry, we have met you , maybe twice. We also know your cousin Susan. God bless you all
Deacon Richard Watson
February 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy. May God grant eternal rest to Louis and peace and consolation to the Meiner family.
Jeff Stumph
February 17, 2008
May our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ be your strength as you lean on Him! May His comfort and His people surround you through this storm!
Linda Henry-Sadlo
February 17, 2008
To the Meiners Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was such a positive influence on me and so many - strong work ethic, family and faith first.
We, the Sadlo's, were so fortunate to share our lives growing up next door to such an amazing family with extraordinary parents.
Flashback to Piper Court.....I'm picturing your Dad enforcing the chores being finished while 20 or so kids are waiting out on the kitchen steps and driveway to play wiffle ball, basketball, manhunt or kick the can.....I picture your Dad sitting at the end of the white kitchen picnic table being so present, even after working all day, bantering with you all, the phone rings and he remarks,"Is Colleen there?" or "Lisant, Where is Lynn?".......I remember someone asks your Dad if a neighbor kid can stay for dinner and he remarks, "Sure, we'll just slice the bolongna thinner." (The dinner was actually homemade chicken and dumplins'.)......I remember sitting in the white station wagon with you all and your Dad on a rainy morning waiting for the Courier Journal to be dropped off (up by St. Stephens) so you all could finish your paper routes. I was amazed that he had just returned from driving a truck all night, yet here he is keeping us dry and safe when he could be home in bed.
These are just a few of the many stories that I share with my daughter about the Meiners family. Your parents legacy will live on through many stories in many families.
Here on earth, we are all grieving the loss of your Dad in some way, yet, I picture your Mom and Dad laughing and smiling again with their heavenly reunion. What a joyous occasion amongst so much sorrow.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Vince, Linda Gottbrath
February 17, 2008
Dear Meiners Family
I firmly believe that God sends special people into our lives to lift us up when we need it. So it was that my family and I were invited to lunch at Mel and Norma's home shortly after the suicide of my son Jamie in July of 2002. There were about thirty of us and your mom and dad made us feel welcome and let us know that with God all things are possible even surviving the death of our only child.I'll never forget that day and it renewed my faith that God had a plan for the rest of our lives and that people like Norma and Mel would always be there for us. We'll keep your family in our daily prayers and thank Gd for sending your parent to us in our time of need.
Jann Kajatin
February 17, 2008
Dear Meiners family,
Celebrating your father's life with you and the joy of his new life with our Beloved Lord God! I got to know your dad last year at the Genessaret retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani. I was a member of one of the teams that had the great honor and joy of "serving" him in whatever capacity that was needed. His great love for Our Lord and our Blessed Mother and you, his family was his constant source of strength. He told such great laughter-filled stories of love about all of you... right Denise??? I visited him many times after that at Nazareth Home and my last visit just a few weeks ago was sacred time with him. We prayed together laughed together and cried together. And of course we shared alot about our greatest 2 loves... Jesus and Mary. Thank you for sharing his life with me and all of us on the Genessaret retreat staff.
In Jesus & Mary...
the promise of my continued prayers for all your family duing this bittersweet time of grief...
jann kajatin
parishoner
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Michael Leonard
February 17, 2008
To the family,
Mel drove with my dad at Kroger and I remember so well how much Dad thought of him and respected Mel.When my father passed on Mel gave his eulogy.He was a giant of a man and a gentle soul and we will all be together again.
"Piper Court" Susan Parr
February 17, 2008
Mr. Meiners,
Our childhood home of Piper Court, lives on inside the heart.
The Meiners family- the wonderful memories- are truly the best part!
2902 or 2904- we always found a welcoming and open door.
I ask the Lord to bless us- that someday we might be neighbors again.
For you & Norma gave us- the best GIFTS OF LIFE...
Louie, Maureen, Denise, Tina, Terry, Tim ("Dutch"), Chris, Colleen, Michelle, Greg, Mike, Mark, Lisa and Lynn!!!
Jim Burgess
February 17, 2008
Dear Terry & siblings, I only actually met your dad once, when he showed up at a Thoroughbred Chorus Guest Night. But the way you always spoke of him exuded honor and praise. I'm sure he was an outstanding father immage and will be sorely missed. I lost my father 20 years ago and I still miss him.
Helen & Ellis Olliges
February 16, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We wish to express our sympathy to the entire Meiners family.
Bob Hughes
February 16, 2008
Hi Tim:
Sorry to hear about your Father, Doris and I spend January and February in Florida. Just wanted to let you know that we will keep him in are prayers.
When I was youg I played a lot of solfball and thats how I met Mel. He was always very fair with us week night players, just as he was with his family.
We would be there for him except we are in Florida. I'm sure that he has his eternal rewards in heaven with his wife and for that I'm sure you can be proud. Its not often in today circle that anyone has that many children but I think Mel was very happy with his family and did all he could do raise them in a God loving asthomphere.
He was a man man. God rest his soul and be proud of your parents
Bob
Karen Widener
February 16, 2008
To the entire Meiners Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you all. We have great childhood memories with you guys. What a blessing to have had such wonderful parents. Your Dad was a very special man. We wish him peace,
The Baron Family
Hope Eaton
February 16, 2008
Maureen,
I want to express my deepest symptathies to you and family.
Larry Mehler
February 16, 2008
Hey I scoured Mr Meiners obituary and could find no reference to his considerable wrestling prowess. What a good family man he was! I say he has the devil in a headlock at this moment.
Kathie (Oakes) Ziebarth
February 16, 2008
What an interesting man! I remember him oh so well from the neighborhood so many years ago! I'm sorry for your loss! I am praying for you all for peace. Blessings
Tony Miranda
February 16, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Meiners family.
Our thought and prayers are with you.
The Miranda's, Tony Barbara Melanie and Matt
Beth Loeffler & Family
February 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Cathy & Mark Buncher
February 16, 2008
Dear Colleen, Danny and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom and daddy are together looking down and singing praises of thanksgiving to our Lord for blessing them with 15 of His children!!! Wow! I love you, girl! I know this is a difficult time...rejoice in the wonderful life your dad lived and shared with so many.
Love,
Cathy, Mark, Rachel, Stan, Mary, Laura, Tyler & Maddie Buncher
Ron Richardson
February 16, 2008
Hey, Ter,
Just read in The Courier-Journal the loss of your loving father Mr. Mel Meiners.
You and your entire family will certainly be in my continued prayers.
Greg & Dana Tarter
February 16, 2008
We are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.
Love,
Greg, Dana, Mary Beth, Thomas, Nicholas and Douglas Tarter
Tim "Otie" & Patsy Bourke
February 16, 2008
Terry, Dutch, Chris & All,
Our sympathies to the entire Meiners family. Your father will be remembered as a loving husband, father and a great man. He's together with your mother now.
David Hardin
February 16, 2008
The prayers of the entire Lexington Catholic High School family are with you family.
Donna Schoenbaechler Jones
February 16, 2008
To the Meiners family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your family has always been special to all of us.
Donna Schoenbaechler Jones, on behalf of the Schoenbaechler family
JIMMIE WAGGONER
February 16, 2008
I WORKED WITH MEL MANY YEARS AS A DRIVER AT KROGER AND THINK ABOUT THE MANY TIMES WE WOULD WORK ALL NIGHT AND WOULD HEAD FOR THE TENNIS COURTS AFTER WE GOT OFF WORK. MEL LOVED TO PLAY TENNIS AND WAS A VERY GOOD PLAYER. I REMEMBER HIS SON TERRY SHOWED UP AT THE COURT ONE DAY WITH A FRIEND AND AS MEL WOULD PUT IT US OLD GUYS WHIPPED UP ON THEM YOUNG BOYS. I AM SURE MEL WILL BE MISS BY MANY AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
STEVE & NANCYE BAUM
February 16, 2008
Chris,please accept our deepest sympathies.You and your family are again in our prayers.
Randy Farb
February 16, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Meiners' passing. I worked with him briefly when I was a Circuit Court clerk, and I remember how everyone liked and admired him. May he rest in peace.
Debbie Ernst
February 16, 2008
Maureen & Michele, Sorry I wasn't there for you two at this time of your loss. I will miss seeing you two when you came to eat lunch and visit your dad.It was a pleasure to have known you two and your dad and mom they was real troopers to the end. If I can do anything please let me know.Debbie (Dietary)
Debbie Ernst
February 16, 2008
To Mel's Family, Sorry for your loss,Your Dad was a joy to have in my dining room And how he use to tease me about where the food, We had a dot.com connection. He sure did love his family and his late wife. He always talk to me about his childrens and how proud he was of all of you. You all our in my prayers and his memories will be with us at the 2 sunset dining room along with your mom. He is at peace with his wife where he told me he was ready to be with her. Debbie Ernst( Dietary)
Volls circa 1923
Tom and Jean Borders
February 16, 2008
From the days at Air Reduction, then Kroger, I knew Mel as a hard working man of deep religious conviction and an incredible family man. And what a family! All 14 kids are professional people (except for the class clown). All hard working responsible people. In a world where that kind of ethic is fading. And even Mel would tell you it was all his wife's doing.
He is no longer apart from her. No longer old and sick.
They can explore their youth together now. They can be children again.
Children of God.
Well done Mel, we'll miss you.
Rod Wooten
February 16, 2008
Our dear Meiners family,
As people who have grown up and lived their entire lives in Louisville, we feel as though we know your family through the tales of your brother Terry.
Indeed, it seems as though everyone knows a Meiners or knows someone who knows a Meiners. Just yesterday, I heard funny stories from a friend about the foibles of youth with one of The Clan as we talked and laughed about his life being touched by a Meiners.
Please accept our heartfelt and compassionate sympathy on the loss of your dear father.
Our Triune God has blessed you with your father’s example and guidance. Now, as God’s Blessed Son opens His arms and carries Mel Meiners off to Heaven, may the compassionate power of the Holy Spirit comfort you.
Continue being strong in your love for each other. Find comfort in the awesome lives of your parents and the fact that they are reunited in glory.
As we Catholics say to each other every time we meet to celebrate God’s presence with us in the Eucharist, may God’s Peace be with you all.
With Christian love,
Rod Wooten & family
Kathy Brand Stirneman
February 16, 2008
Mel you will be missed by all as much as Norma has been missed all these years.I only wish all of us could spend one more vacation at Lake Shafer. What memmories we will always have for more than a life time. With love to the whole family.
MIKE PAGE
February 16, 2008
My Heartfelt condolences to the Meiners Family. My Germantown memories are many and many are with your family growing up as a child on Texas and Milton St. I fondly remember your family. I was friends with Louie. My prayers are with you all.
MIKE PAGE
Danielle Milburn
February 16, 2008
Dear Grandpa,
I just want to start out saying that i love you, and i miss you already. I know that i was not always the best granddaughter i could have been. Living in Lexington, I should have come more often to visit you. I only hope I was half as good as a granddaughter as you were a grandfather, because you were one of the most amazing people I have ever met. I did not even realize how lucky I was to have such amazing grandparents who do things like remember all of their over 50 grandchildren on birthdays and at Christmas. And grandparents who were crazy enough to let my sisters and i stay with them for weekends at a time. I loved staying up late with you and Grandma playing Tripoley, laughing at your jokes and having a good time. A lot of my friends consider their grandparents boring, but you all were the farthest thing from it. :) Then I remember waking up in the morning to the smell of Grandma's homemade chocolate chip pancakes and chocolate milk, a treat that mom never let us have at home. I loved these visits, and I will treasure them forever.
Grandpa, I know that I've told you this many times before, but I mean it more than ever now... I love you Grandpa, and I will keep you in my heart forever until the day we will hopefully meet again in heaven. Thank you for all the things you have done for me, and for the impact you have made on my life.
-Danielle Marie Milburn
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