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Kat. Bowden
October 10, 2010
Dear Corneal Friend and Family,
I’m so sorry to read about Miss. Anna what a treasure she is.
In the years I've dealt with the tender hand of death I've come to trust he conveys a blessing, a sanction of peace to a soul who has earned a place where there is no pain, hunger, war, illness, hate, remorse, or anger. My faith is grounded in this convent with God. The conviction he calls the most beautiful flowers to his garden when they have matured to their complete glory. It matters not whether that growth process is seconds, minutes, days or decades. Each of us has a place to cultivate, our own plot of fertile soil to farm. The seeds we cast being the lessons we teach, the missions set that we must complete, and the children we nurture to into a better world. A world one each is charged to create. All we do before our time comes to be called home speaks to how well we have tended our garden. Death the gallant guide to that reward; his master is the Almighty who promised a better place when it is time.
Like the blooms in our garden, the prism of life’s light refracts many colours, and in one tiny division there is no entity named bereaved. Those who part live on, immortality codified through their tilled patch. The blossoms are the children, grandchildren and every memory left for those who continue loving to treasure. Each colour continues to speak a message, nurture the garden of life through their prodigy be they kith or kin. Every day they are in foliage once touched, the aroma of favored blossoms, and a most beloved situate.
I know those who die now are with family and friends who have passed before. That is the remuneration for a life well lived. Each now charged to look down upon relations to cherish and protect them. Each gently whispers a message in the breezes of the impending spring, in the buds sprouting flora of a garden formerly tended on this mortal coil. Those spring plants previously announcing a birth now tolling the moment to till the sweet terra firma of heaven. A patch, a life, one of subsistence; most soundly complete in every way.
I say a prayer not for those who die, but, for those left to mourn. Each person, now gone, cobbled their own path through the flowers; one of quality. Though perhaps others often didn't always quite understand, each was a person who cared. The tears shed on their behalf nurtures the blossoms of the earthly garden just as spring rains quench the thirst of a tiny bloom. Know soon the warm sun will come again, and those flowers of your garden will reach out for its life giving affection. The sunshine an apt validation of God’s promise we will all be together again one day. But until then, those gone before will be well missed.
Most truly, your friend the Nursing Supervisor,
Kat.
Kat Bowden
October 10, 2010
Dear Corneal Friend and Family,
I'm so sorry to read about Miss. Anna what a treasure she is.
In the years I've dealt with the tender hand of death I've come to trust he conveys a blessing, a sanction of peace to a soul who has earned a place where there is no pain, hunger, war, illness, hate, remorse, or anger. My faith is grounded in this convent with God. The conviction he calls the most beautiful flowers to his garden when they have matured to their complete glory. It matters not whether that growth process is seconds, minutes, days or decades. Each of us has a place to cultivate, our own plot of fertile soil to farm. The seeds we cast being the lessons we teach, the missions set that we must complete, and the children we nurture to into a better world. A world one each is charged to create. All we do before our time comes to be called home speaks to how well we have tended our garden. Death the gallant guide to that reward; his master is the Almighty who promised a better place when it is time.
Like the blooms in our garden, the prism of life's light refracts many colours, and in one tiny division there is no entity named bereaved. Those who part live on, immortality codified through their tilled patch. The blossoms are the children, grandchildren and every memory left for those who continue loving to treasure. Each colour continues to speak a message, nurture the garden of life through their prodigy be they kith or kin. Every day they are in foliage once touched, the aroma of favored blossoms, and a most beloved situate.
I know those who die now are with family and friends who have passed before. That is the remuneration for a life well lived. Each now charged to look down upon relations to cherish and protect them. Each gently whispers a message in the breezes of the impending spring, in the buds sprouting flora of a garden formerly tended on this mortal coil. Those spring plants previously announcing a birth now tolling the moment to till the sweet terra firma of heaven. A patch, a life, one of subsistence; most soundly complete in every way.
I say a prayer not for those who die, but, for those left to mourn. Each person, now gone, cobbled their own path through the flowers; one of quality. Though perhaps others often didn't always quite understand, each was a person who cared. The tears shed on their behalf nurtures the blossoms of the earthly garden just as spring rains quench the thirst of a tiny bloom. Know soon the warm sun will come again, and those flowers of your garden will reach out for its life giving affection. The sunshine an apt validation of God's promise we will all be together again one day. But until then, those gone before will be well missed.
Most truly, your friend the Nursing Supervisor,
Kat.
October 9, 2010
I met Anna about 10 years ago and from the first meeting, she made me feel as if I had known her for years. Anna was a very kind and loving person. I will miss her warm presence. Evelyn Adkins
October 9, 2010
Bob and Family
Thank you for sharing Anna with us. I will miss her smiling face, as I already have, at bridge tournaments. May God's Grace continue to sustain you is my prayer.
Mae Clark
Karen Crumlich
October 3, 2010
Missing you every minute of everyday. Life without you is so hard, but knowing your in a better place helps. I love you Mom.
Patricia Abney
October 2, 2010
There was only ONE Anna - - Anna Friend.
Anna was so vibrant, and full of life.
It's difficult to accept that she has
departed this earthly plane. I'll
miss her smile, her sense of humor,
her "mixing and mingling" at the
director's tables, in the caddie's
room, in the National Office room at
all National tournaments. She was that
positive spark of energy . . .at all times, under all circumstances. It's comforting to know that, life continues
beyond this earthly, mortal habitat.
We shall greet Anna again, and what
a joyous moment that will be. Rest in
Peace, Anna, rest in perfect peace.
Pat Abney
October 1, 2010
Never had the pleasure of meeting Anna Friend. She is described as one who overlooked mistakes and emphasized things that others did right, no matter how small, That attitude speaks volumes about the kind of person she was. Those of you who knew and loved her were greatly blessed.
Bertha Robinson,( New York, NY
Vernice Whitfield
September 29, 2010
How blessed I am to have known Anna Friend. She was truly one of God's greatest gifts. I guess He decided He needed her at this time. To the family, as a member of her "bridge family" I enjoyed the time she spent with us and heard her express her love and admiration for her family. Thank you for sharing her with us. Bob, please know that there is nothing I can say to ease your pain but if you think of the happy times, it will help with the current time.
roz dixon
September 29, 2010
It was a blessing to know Anna and her wonderful family. I will miss her grandma stories.
Charles Green
September 29, 2010
Although we have been away from the tournaments for some time, we remember the wonderful and enjoyable times that we had with Anna. She will be missed by all who knew her. We ask the Good Lord to guide this loving family during these sad times
Charles and Mary Green
Philadelpha PA
Gloria Brown-Cook
September 29, 2010
Anna, will truly be miss amoung our bridge family. We will keep an Anna smile on our faces and everlasting love in our hearts for Bob and the family.
Lomie Shannon
September 29, 2010
Bob and family,
Anna fought the good fight and finished the race. The Joe Williams Club will miss a faithful member.
Julie, Steven, and Hunter Parrish
September 29, 2010
We were deeply saddened to learn of Anna's passing. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
September 28, 2010
We will miss seeing you and Anna together at the ABA tournaments. You are in our prayers.
Fred and Mary-Ann Broussard
Houston, TX
May the burning of the caldes give you strength through the difficult times ahead. My deepest Sympathies
Patricia Banks
September 28, 2010
Patricia Banks
September 27, 2010
We will truly miss Anna
Lizette Browning
September 25, 2010
My Grandmommy. What a unique way to refer to your grandmother. I had a 'Maw Maw', and her mother, we called "Big Mom". Then there is she, My Grandmommy. It was so fitting as Grand was she and the love she showed us was like our Mommy. We were never close in proximity but whenever we seen her, it was like we were. She knew of our mountains in life and she knew of our valleys, but she never distinguish between them. It was always consistent, a word of encouragement to overcome, persevere or celebrate. Whatever the occasion called for, those are the things she offered. She and Daddy Friend made sure we did not go without and helped in any way that they could. For that, I will always be grateful. Ill miss my grandmommy, but her goodness will live forever in my life. Lizette
September 25, 2010
I Love my Grand Mommy for so many reasons. One major reason is because she taught me how to smile. I can not remember one time that my Grandmommy ever had a frown on her face. Her smile on her face would light up the room and when she smiled everyone else would smile. She was always up to something but Sports and Bridge was a common topic of family conversations. I loved hearing about them especially when her and Daddy Friend was partners playing Bridge. We lived on two different coast but my Grandfather made sure that they seen us as much as they could. They made sure that we got to know our Aunt Karen. They made road trips to see us and all six of us would be waiting for them to drive up to the house. My grandmother finally started traveling again by plane and we got to see her even more in our adulthood. She was crazy about her children and their children. She followed us and Karen through sports and was always excited about going to see Danielle and DJ in Sports. It was a blessing for them to be there with her so she could see and tell us all about it. I truly believe she was a Grand lady because she had a Grand Husband. He put and kept a smile on her face and she did the same for him. Thanks Daddy Friend for loving and taking care of her until she passed. Thanks Doug, Karen and children for giving her a purpose and a will to keep living as long as she did. I love you all Tonette (Tone Tone)
Leo Gray
September 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Peace be with you. Leo Gray,
Saundra Maynor
September 23, 2010
Danielle and Family,
Know that you all may not see her physical body but the spirit and what she has given you all will forever be in your hearts and minds. I can just see from you and your mother that she was just a true spirit always smiling and ready for the next trip. Family was always close to her and know that she will be forever watching over you all. Remember that God holds you in his hand weep no more for she has a new body. May god keep and bless you at this time.
Ray, Saundra, Tevin and Ty
Your Georgia Family
We love you!
Loretta Wallace
September 23, 2010
-Dearest Danielle and Family,
Though we never had the honor of meeting 'Grandma' we have seen glimpses of her undying spirit in you and your mother. Our prayers and sympathy are with you as your family bids her physical body farewell.
Love,
Loretta, Whitney, and Chloe
Karin Pavlovsky
September 22, 2010
I remember Anna when I managed the bobby sox team with your dad. What great times we had. Anna was a class act.
Danielle Crumlich
September 21, 2010
I love my Grandma. I thank God for putting her in my life and giving her such a big role. She guided me throughout my life and was like a second mother. I thank God for the many years I had to spend with her. 24 years of joy and guidance to be continued with her spirit and memory. I love you Grandma.
Danielle Crumlich
September 21, 2010
I love you Grandma! I kiss your picture every day on my way out.
Clara Ann Browning
September 21, 2010
Due to my health problems i wont be able to attend the celebration of my mother's life.
Whenever my parents would attend a bridge tournament close to me and my children, we would travel to that location to spend time with them. The last time we saw them at a bridge tournament was in Indiana and at that time i expressed the blessing GOD granted me when he hand picked Anna Friend to be my mother. I told mother at that time how i loved her and was so blessed that she was my mother.
I visited Mom in June of 2010. She and i were able to spend quality time together before her passing.
I want all to know that though we did not see each other every day i know she was happy and in loving hands. My dad, sister and brother-in-law and niece and nephew made sure she wanted for nothing and provided her with a life filled with caring and love. For that i thank them.
September 21, 2010
To The Friend-Crumlich Family,
My love and prayers are with all of you at this time.
How lucky all of you are to have had "Grandma" in your life. I have such fond memories of her when I met her my very first year of teaching. She had a beautiful smile.
Bless all of you...
Love,
Andrea Kustin-Mager
September 21, 2010
Our deepest sympathy is with you in your time of great loss.
David and Delores Kelley
Teresa Alleman
September 21, 2010
Grandma Friend was part of our family because she always made us feel like part of her family. She went to see our kids' play ball and do things at school and even shot the breeze with my Mom when she saw her come pick up the kids from school! ALL of us love her deeply and know that her spirit will always be around - because we all still need her even though she's gone on to better things. Love to all of you as you go through missing her, but know that she will always be there for you.
Kelli De La Torre
September 21, 2010
I will never forget the day I met this amazing woman! It was at an Irvine high School Varsity football game and I was working the snack bar that night. I introduced myself as Kelli, and she introduced herself as "Grandma." (until yesterday, I never even knew what her real name was) Then I watched as others approached her and they all called her grandma, and that's exactly what she was and will always be...the Irvine Vaquero community grandma! We've taken a big hit by losing her, but her memory lives on forever in our hearts! Thank you Grandma, for being a model to us all of what it means to be truly wonderful!
mom and dad earlier this year
Karen Crumlich
September 21, 2010
The family would like to thank everyone for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We loved my mother so much and miss her even more.
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