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for Richard VanBenschoten
February 12, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss, Genie, I'm thinking of your and your family.
Kyla Kelim
February 5, 2012
In Christian concern and loving care, you were uplifted in prayer by The Mens Prayer Fellowship of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church.
February 3, 2012
Genie,
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss your Dad. May God's loving grace surround you and keep you.
Peace be with you,
Anna Finnegan
Mobile, Al
February 3, 2012
Genie,
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss your Dad. May God's loving grace surround you and keep you.
Peace be with you,
Anna Finnegan
Mobile, Al
Donna Moree
February 3, 2012
It was our joy to have been in Sunday Morning Discussion groups & supper club with Dick. He was such an active member & we received so much pleasure being with him. May God bless you during this time of loss. Donna & Gene Moree
Meriam Weiss
February 2, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Dick's family, I was a part of his Scott Paper Company "family" and want you all to know that it was my pleasure to work with him. He was a brilliant man and a true gentleman.
Andi Barrett
February 2, 2012
I've missed Dick so much since he's been at Cogburn. He was such an active part of All Saints. I always looked forward to seeing him on the "pulpit side" of the church as we processed in with the choir, and making his slow and careful way forward for communion. I've never before known anyone with the perserverance that Dick showed in coming to Wednesday Eucharist, in making it to as many Supper Club meetings as he could, and just simply in "keeping on keeping on." Bruce and I enjoyed the opportunity to pick him up and take him to Supper Club on many occasions. We love him, and miss him.
Bruce Barrett
January 31, 2012
Y'all have our sympathy for your loss.
We are unable to attend the wake or funeral as we are committed to the Diocesan Convention as delegates from All Saints.
May light perpetual shine on Dick.
Joyce Cureton
January 31, 2012
Genie, Jo and Steve, my prayers are with you and your family.
The Rev. Mary Robert
January 31, 2012
Genie,
I am so sorry for your loss, but what a relief to know that your dad is free from everything that bound him! I have never known someone who fought as hard as he did to overcome so many failures of the body, to remain independent, and to still have a positive outlook. He was quite an example to all of us who complain about minor aches and pains. We will miss him at All Saints!
Karen Rogers
January 30, 2012
Genie and Jo,
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Karen Rogers
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