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Eleanor Gretes Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Bill Tyo
January 18, 2011
George: Sorry to have heard of your loss, Eleanor; I did not know her very well but I know how much she meant to you. Take care and God bless you and your family. P.S. - I miss your style and golf!!
From the old one - Bill Tyo
Ret Officer RB Wade
January 17, 2011
Yvonne, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mom. Knowing you, she had to be a wonderful woman.Take care and God Bless You.
John 3: 16
Sherry Brumbach
January 17, 2011
George, Robbie, Yvonne, Kathy and Lara,
We were so sad to learn about Grandmother's passing. The memories we have of her are all so wonderful, she was such a loving wife, mother and grandmother, so eloquent and kind. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God will comfort you all with the wonderful memories you have of her. Love the Brumbach Family, Jason, Sherry, Jason and Sarah
Tom Sarcone
January 16, 2011
George:
I was so sorry to hear of Eleanor's passing. She was a wonderful person; always cheerful from my brief meetings with her. May God be with you during your time of need.
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Sandy Burdsall
January 15, 2011
George and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Eleanor's passing. She was a great lady and a wonderful person. Your family is in my prayers.
Jim Budny
January 14, 2011
George: My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your wife. I will keep you in my prayers.
Janice Dale
January 14, 2011
Yvonne: I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
E W Mozingo
January 14, 2011
Yvonne
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I want to express my sincere sympathy to you and all of your family.
John Holroyd
January 14, 2011
George and family, My condolences on your loss. Knew Eleanor as a woman who loved family and life who left you with a smile to remember. Through mutual friends, I knew she fought the courageous battle with dignity. She is now with the angels.
Emmett Williams
January 14, 2011
Yvonne,
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Tim Morley
January 14, 2011
Yvonne,
I had the pleasure of meeting your Mom many years ago when I worked for your Dad. I'll always remember being impressed by what a nice lady she was. I'm sorry to hear of your loss and hope you and your family can find comfort in all the wonderful memories you must have.
Carolyn Lantz
January 14, 2011
Bryant, so sorry I will not be able to see you today. You are very special to us. Praising our GOD that Eleanor is no longing suffering. She was a great person. Donnie was blessed to have been able to attend John Marshall with her and also MYF. Great Days. George, we never met but my Prayer Partner Margaret Schools kept me up to date and we prayed for you and Eleanor every time we got together. May our GOD grant you much Peace.
Yvonne Bellamy-Arvin
January 13, 2011
George,
I was so sorry to hear about Eleanor tonight. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have some wonderful and fun memories of our working together. I am so glad I was able to see her several times last year. She was a special lady. I know your memories,will be of such comfort to you, in the days ahead.
Ron Foore
January 13, 2011
Yvonne and Jimmy, Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Remember the good times, keep the faith and know she is in God's hands.
Kenneth Palmer
January 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill Burnette
January 13, 2011
Sorry to learn of your loss. May great memories and time help to ease the sorrow.
Bonnie Mayne
January 13, 2011
Dear George & family, I was shocked to hear of Eleanor's death today. She was a dear friend and will be so missed.
January 13, 2011
Rob, Sheri & Shebly.
You are all in my thoughts and Prayers.
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and suffering is over
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And he came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread
And with Jesus' arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is still work waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is completed,
He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
- Unknown author
Paulus Mickle
January 13, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 13, 2011
Kathy, Yvonne and all of your families,
Just to let you know that I am thinking of you all and so sorry to hear about your mom. I have great memories of your mom and coming to your house as a kid in DWK! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Mitchell Wiggins
Susan Marcheti
January 13, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. I think of your family often. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Let her memory stay will you always and know that she is
safe in heaven.
Chetti
January 13, 2011
George and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leon and Janis Geyer
Rick Pleasants
January 12, 2011
To Rob, Yvonne, and all the family members - Your mother was an elegant, thoughtful, and wonderful lady, and I was saddened to learn of her passing. I pray that your grief will be replaced by the thousands of wonderful memories you had with her.
Clare Dunn (VATax)
January 12, 2011
George, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
January 12, 2011
January 12, 2011
Eleanor was a wonderful, sweet, and caring person. Heaven has another ANGEL. God be with you and your family Mr. Gretes.
~Wanda J Harris, Richmond, Virginia
Karen Ely
January 12, 2011
Rob, Sheri and Shelby: May God's grace be with you now and always, Eleanor was a very special lady to all that knew her.
May you find a smile on your face with each word you speak of her. God bless,
Marilyn Gilbert
January 12, 2011
Aloha Rob, Yvonne, Kathy and Lara,
Your Mother's departure from this earth brought a sweet reunion in Heaven. Praise the Lord that through Christ we have the reassurance of being together once again for all eternity. Aloha Eleanor until we meet again.
Donna Bollander
January 12, 2011
Lt.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know how hard this time is for you. If I can do anything for you all, please let me know. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Taylor
January 12, 2011
Dear family of Eleanor,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Henry & Darlene Taylor
Joyce & W. T. Parrish
January 12, 2011
George, our prayers and sympathy go out to you and the family. Eleanor had a strong spirit and determination; she will be missed by all who knew her.
Joyce & W.T. Parrish
January 12, 2011
George, our sympathy and prayers go out to you and the family. Eleanor had a great determination and spirit, and she will be missed by all who knew her.
William Shuman
January 12, 2011
So sorry to hear this news. Knew her for many years, my pryers go out to her family. Unable to attend as we are out of state. What a wounderful person she was.
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