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Mary Nagel
September 9, 2020
Dearest Dorothy, I was sorting through things that have been packed away and found the legs Easter egg you painted. I’m so glad to find it after all this time. So I now have it displayed in our china hutch. I enjoy seeing it and sharing it with friends that come to visit.
I know you are in a wonderful place with Fred, my Mom, Phil’s Mom Peggy, Tina, Jerry and so so many others.
You were a total lady right up to the very end. Still think very fondly of you.
❤
With love,
Fran
Fran Nagel
September 9, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. We never stop loving or missing our loved ones. There are so many family and friends together in heaven. Dearest Dorothy I hold you in my heart and remember what a sweet gentle person you were.
My heart grows heavy with sorrow thinking about all of you. Please pray for us as we pray for our dearly departed.
Tina remembered how you wanted to go to Hawaii and she saved some of your ashes and gave them to me to take to Hawaii. Your wish came true in the waters near Maui. The rest of your ashes are with Wayne at Twin Lakes. I know how much you loved that places when you, my Mom and I were there after Fred passed. I still go there to visit both of you.
As Im sure you know Tina left here in May 2016 and the love of her life joined her one year later so I pray everyone is together.
So to you Fred, Jerry, Mom, Wayne, Tina, Terry, Sarah and so many others in my life Rest In Peace and May Gods face shine upon you.
Love,
Fran
Love,Cam
February 15, 2012
2-14-2012
Hi Grandma,
I wanted to wish You a Happy Valentines Day up in Heaven.
I miss visiting You on this day.
I am sending You a Hug and a Kiss,
November 24, 2011
Hi Grandma,
I wanted to wish You a Happy Birthday and a Happy Thanksgiving. I will miss your Pecan Pie you always use to make me. I still have your mini pie pan You gave me one year. I will keep it forever.
I will be having a slice of pecan pie and a cup of Taster Choice Coffee for You Grandpa today.
Give My Mom, Dad and Grandpa a Hug for me .
Sending You a Hug and a Kiss,
Love, Cameron
Fran Nagel
September 15, 2011
Dear Dorothy,
It's so nice to read the notes from Cheryl and Cam. I guess I'm kind of lucky to live here because I can pretend that everyone is still there, even my Mom. You two liked each other so much that I'm sure you continued your friendship in heaven. There are so many of you there that we all miss so much here.
Please tell Wayne that my love for him is ever lasting, and my Mom is my hero. We planted a tree in the front yard, a weeping cherry, she loved fruit trees as much as you loved gardening. We take pictures of the tree on Mothers day and on Mom's birthday. We being, Tina, Les and myself, Brooks also when he's here.
I still go to Twin Lakes to visit Wayne, I try to get there on his birthday and our anniversary. Tina and I were there together the last time, we were pretty much alone because fishing season hadn't started yet.
Maybe someday I'll be able to visit you there too. I know how much you loved it there.
Ok, so long for now, love you ALL and miss everyone. Hugs and kisses to all of you.
Fran
Cheryl Mathews
September 14, 2011
Dear Dorothy, I'm sure you know that I brought flowers for you on the day of the first anniversary of your leaving this earth. I cleaned and oiled the gravestone for you as Jerry would have done if he were here. The family isn't the same without you and Fred, Jerry, Wayne and Sarah. I know you will take good care of them in Heaven. Hug them all and give Jerry an extra hug for me. I miss you all so much. I will love you always Dorothy. All my Love, Cheryl
Love, Cam
September 13, 2011
9-12-2011
Hi Grandma,
Its been 1 year today that You have been gone from us. Things will just never be the same without you here. I drive by your house and its very hard to realize that you are not there. I know you are watching over that house and that garden and that lawn of yours from Heaven.
Me and Ron went by Your and Grandpas grave today and we put you some pretty flowers there for You and Grandpa.
You are both Very missed in this Family.
I am putting a pic of a flower up with this letter. We gave you one of these flowers before and you keep it alive for months.
I love You Grandma give my Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Jerry & Kay a hug for me.
May 12, 2011
Dorothy, we all miss you terribly. You were a great Mom and and a special Mother-in-law. I miss our long talks together back on Ash Street. Please give Jerry a big hug for me, I miss him every minute of every day. I will always love you. Hugs, Cheryl
~Mothers Day Flowers for Grandma~
Love,Cam
May 9, 2011
Hi Grandma,
I wanted to wish you a Happy Mothers Day. I have been thinking about you today. I hope you are having a Good Mothers Day with Grandpa, My Dad, Uncle Jerry and all of your Family up in Heaven.
Things here are very different without every one here.
I am sending you a Hug and a Kiss and a Flower pic in this message.
Love, Cameron
December 25, 2010
Hi Grandma,
I wanted wish You a Merry Christmas. I am lighting a Candle for You on this Chistmas Day.
Love,Cameron
Love,Cam
November 24, 2010
Hi Grandma,
I am lighting a Candle for You one this Special Day. We love and Miss You Grandma. Have a Good Day Up in Heaven with Everyone.
MARY (Fran) NAGEL
October 5, 2010
Dear Dorothy,
For all your love and strength through the years, I love you. For all you and Fred did for Wayne and I, I love you. You raised three wonderful sons and for that I love you. And give Wayne and Fred my love now that you are all together. I’ll always love you and miss you.
Your daughter-in-law forever,
Fran
I thought this was a great picture of Grandma Dorothy and Sarah. They are together again in Heaven.
Shelly Mathews
September 15, 2010
Love,Cameron
September 15, 2010
Hi Grandma,
I know You are up in "Heaven" now with all your Family and Friends. I know they all welcomed You into the "Gates of Heaven" You are in a Safe Place now with no more pain. Please give my "Mom" and "Dad" and "Grandpa" a Big Hug for me.
My Memories of You Grandma will never be forgotten.
I will Miss You "Grandma" Until we meet again in "Heaven"
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