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for Mary Renner
June 11, 2011
John and MaryLou were my very good friends. John and I were pledge brothers in Phi Gamma Delta. My ex-wife and Mary Lou were Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters. I followed John's career over the years as did a number of our fraternity brothers. John and Mary Lou shared dinner with me and my ex-wife in Honolulu a few days before daughter #1 was born. God Bless .
Bill Tewksbury (Simi Valley
Carole De Cosmo
June 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.
Carole De Cosmo
Pauline Sandoval
June 2, 2011
Renner Family: I did not know your dear mother or father personally, but felt drawn to send this message of condolence, since I am native of Tucson, graduated from the University of Arizona and completed Basic Training at Ft. Jackson in 1977. May the happy memories of your parents bring you comfort. God bless.
Sandy Bird-Collins
June 2, 2011
Dear Family, I remember Mary Lou Doolan as a beautiful upper classman when i was in my freshman year of high school. Her love and caring spirit was evident then. His blessings upon you as walk through this difficult time.
June 2, 2011
Heather and Renner,
We so loved and enjoyed being with your parents! I always liked hearing your mom's stories not only about both of you and your families but also of Arizona times, Army days and John. He seemed to enjoy them and get as big a laugh out of them as anyone (even when they were about him)! We will miss Mary Lou just as we miss John! She once told me a humorous story (done in her "John voice") where John said "follow me". I have thought of that often in these past few days. Thinking of you with love and sympathy, Nan and Bill Babcock
Geri Bird Laubscher
June 2, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of Mary Lou's passing from another CHS friend. May your hearts be comforted in knowing she and her husband are together forever in the LORD.
June 2, 2011
A beautiful pair gone way too early...knew them both at the U of A when John would enter the ROTC coffee room all beat up from superior performance on the football field and later in the Army. Both of you rest well--you have earned it.
walt plunkett, Tucson
Leilah Schou
June 2, 2011
Dear Renner Family, Upon reading your mom's obituary in the morning paper, I believe I remember your parents and at least one of you from Hawaii days (1965). Is this possible? Our paths crossed at some point and I am sorry to hear that you have lost both of your parents. They were obviously outstanding people. Sending healing thoughts to you and all who cared for your mom. Leilah Schou
Ron Johnson
June 1, 2011
My condolence to the Renner extended family. I was proud to know Mary Lou from early days in Tucson as well as her father's and brother's successes on the basketball court and Mary Lou's days at the U of A where John and I were fellow FIJIs.
Mary Lou was a class act beauty in all regards!
Sincerely, Ron Johnson Class of 1961, U of A.
MAJ (Ret.) Robert E. Barnwell
June 1, 2011
On behalf of your Mom and Dad's brothers and sisters in arms with the Columbia Chapter of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), we extend our sincere sympathy, fondest thoughts and heart felt prayers to all of the Renner family. We thank Him and you for their profound service to America.
Dick & Barbara Kent
May 30, 2011
The Renner family has been an important part of our lives since the days at Crailsheim, Germany. Mary Lou looked after our kids when we were gone and managed her self-imposed resposibilities as a Battalion and sub-post commander's wife with dedication, efficiency, grace and charm. Serving with the John and Mary Lou team was a real privilege and a career high point.
You always knew that she truly cared about everyone in the unit and was a tireless worker as well as a loyal friend. We will miss her deeply.
Brent Moody
May 29, 2011
All of General Renner's Fiji Brothers at the University of Arizona are grieving the loss of our Fiji Sister, Mary Lou. General Renner and Mary Lou were patriots, both dedicated to the maxim of Duty, Honor, Country. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family. We will honor John and Mary Lou at our reunion this November. God Bless them, their family and the United States of America.
Brent F. Moody
Phoenix, AZ
John & La Donna Marietti
May 29, 2011
Our hearts go out to you, Heather and Renner, and your families, as words cannot express our feelings, for we know what you must be going through. We wish we could be there to offer some comfort, but know that John and Mary Lou are watching over you.
Sandy Hurley
May 29, 2011
To the Renner family especially to Renner and Scott who have endeared themselves in our Sunday School class at Haymount United Methodist Church--- Bill and I are saddened to hear of the loss of Renner's mother. We send love and prayers that our Lord will cradle you in his arms as you go through this trying time. We love you Renner and Scott.
May 29, 2011
Renner,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please accept Leeds' and my deepest sympathy.
Kate Barroll
Dawne Wise Bodenhamer
May 29, 2011
To Mary Lou's and General Renner's beloved daughters, your parents were truly among my favorite people! They were members of my Sunday school class and made it lively, warm, welcoming and memorable. Since moving from SC to NC, I've missed them each Sunday. I last saw your mother while visiting SC before your dad passed. No one could make you feel as special as your mom! They lovingly talked about you both and I remember their happy pride whenever you visited our class. May our precious Lord be with you and give you comfort. I am so sorry for your loss .... a loss felt by many.
D. Frye
May 29, 2011
To Mary Lou's Family, I do not know you all, nor did I know your mother, I do send my sincere sympathy to you. The story of Mary Lou's life and adventures was so vividly written that I enjoyed walking through the time with her. She apparently was a very gracious and splendid lady. Again, the story of her life was so enjoyable and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Angelo Perri
May 29, 2011
Libby and I have known John and Mary Lou since he was CG here at FJX..and since his retirement in 1994 he played golf with me twice a week (or more)next to Mary Lou he spent more time with me than anyone else...they were often guests for dinner as we were with them and their life story is like a 1930s moview where the football hero marries the homecoming queen ....a real life romance and
May 29, 2011
We will miss your Mother and her wonderful and funny stories and your Fathers room filling laughter. They are together and happy again. Terry & Happy Hays
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