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for Dorothy Klimaszewski
Gary and Joretta Schneider
February 12, 2019
Shellee, Steve, and Lisa:
It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years since your Mom passed away. At the time of her death, it was equally difficult to believe that she was gone, but we believed that she joined your Dad and Tod in our dear Lord's heavenly kingdom. All those wonderful years in Okemos, when our families got together on frequent occasions, those memories come flooding back to this day. We pray that each of you is well, and continue to enjoy good health and happiness. God's blessings in abundance. Gary and Joretta
Gaila Streight Bovee
May 7, 2013
To the family of Dorothy. Your mother and your Aunt Vera were my Godparents. She was so beautiful and kind, I called her my fairy godmother. I had not heard from her for several years and am so sorry to read of her passing. My condolences to all.
March 4, 2013
Dear Shellee, Steve and Lisa,
I was so sorry to learn about your mom's passing. I have many happy memories with your whole family growing up in Okemos. Please except my sincere sympathy.
God's peace,
Gwen Schneider Erpenbach
(Knoxville, TN)
Monica Hahn
February 23, 2013
Shellee, Steve & Lisa, wish I could be there to deliver hugs & prayers in person. I so loved your mom, who was one of the most gracious people I've known. She always showed me total love and encouragement, and was so incredibly proud of each of you.
February 23, 2013
Steve, Shellee, and Lisa:
We just had a friend living in Lansing inform us of your Mom's death. We send you our sincere condolences, but also want you to know that we celebrate her life and will always remember her. What great memories we have of the many times we got our families together when we lived in Okemos. Gwen and Jenni also send their love to you. May God continue to bless each of you.
Gary and Joretta Schneider (Knoxville, TN)
Marcia & Richard Andrews
February 23, 2013
To the family of Dottie Klimaszewski: My husband and I have fond memories of Dottie from the time the three of us worked for the House of Representatives. She was such a gracious lady. We regret we cannot be with you today but are holding all of you up in prayer through this difficult time. Remember, precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Keith Barner
February 23, 2013
Lisa and family, I was saddened to hear of your mothers passing. She was a wonderful person. I had hope to be at the visitation, but unable. God bless you all.
Keith Barner
February 23, 2013
Was saddened when I read your mom passed. Had hoped to make visitation, but unable. Your mom was a wonderful person.
Michelle Mertz
February 22, 2013
Lisa, Shellee and Steve,
I'm so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I will always remember her as a kind, thoughtful and gracious woman who loved her family deeply. Wish I could be there tomorrow.
Thinking of you.
Jim & Elaine Allen
February 21, 2013
Dear Steve, Shellee & Lisa,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. We will always remember the great times we all shared growing up. We couldn't have ask for better neighbors and friends. Your Mom was truly a kind and generous person and we are all better for knowing her.
Diane Marshall
February 20, 2013
Dot was a great lady. I knew her through Lisa and was amazed at her calm and elegant demeanor. She is very much at peace with her husband and son...I am sure of it! My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Sue Guidroz
February 19, 2013
Dottie was such a lovely, sweet soul I immediately fell in love with when I met her. The first thing you learn is the deep love she had for her family. I feel blessed to have known her.
May God bless all of you.
Piper Fountain
February 19, 2013
One thing that immpressed me about Dottie was her gentle and generous way. She was a regal woman of high standards, and both so kind and thoughtful... which was evident even as she cared for her beloved dog. She shared several of her best recipes with me and we talked about our favorite books, people, cherry jam and God, among other things. She most especially loved her family and I heard many stories about her wonderful children and grandchildren. Dottie was a fine example of Christian love in action. I'm so grateful to have known such a beautiful, stellar woman - I will miss her. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen.
Richard Bokhart
February 19, 2013
I will always remember when Dorothy and Ted had me over for some dinners while attending MSU in the 70's. And then later when Dorothy and Steve visited with me on their travels through Canada some time ago. A very dear sweet soul now at home in the house of our Lord.
I leave with this thought that has at times comforted me. “You will lose someone you can't live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn't seal back up. And you come through. It's like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly—that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp.”
? Anne Lamott
Rest in eternal peace.
Jack Pegg
February 19, 2013
On behalf of my parents, Chief Charlie Pegg (East Lansing Police Dept.-retired) and Peggy Pegg, condolences on the passing of Dorothy.
February 19, 2013
I didn't know Dottie, but I do know her lovely daughter Shellee. Dottie was so fortunate to have such a loving, attentive daughter who devoted so much of her time, attention, and love to her mother.
February 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mom, Dottie. We so enjoyed our lunch together in Scottsdale last March with her and many other times together. She will be sorely missed by us and my family.
Kim & David Sinclair
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