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Arnold VanBarriger Obituary
of Chenango Forks
Arnold E. VanBarriger, 86, of Chenango Forks, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 22, 2008. He is predeceased by his companion, Vernetta Hendrickson. He is survived by children, Beverly, Karen, Cindy, Debbie, Nancy, Cheryl and families, Donna, Keith, and Rodney; also survived by his sister, Winnie; and three brothers, Lawrence, Chet, and Norman.
Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Nichols Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arnold VanBarriger
K.R V.B
October 9, 2008
TO MY DAD I lOVE AND MISS; MY TEARS DO OVERFLOW; WE DID NOT KEEP IN TOUCH ENOUGH; AND WHY I DO NOT KNOW; I'LL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGTS AND PRAYERS AS TIME PASSES ME BYE; I HOPE THAT WHEN I THINK OF YOU I WILL NOT HAVE TO CRY.WELL FOR NOW MY WAYWARD FRIEND; I HOPE THAT THERE WILL BE; A TIME THAT WE CAN SIT AND THROW A BALL OR TWO OR THREE..; FROM THE HEART your son K.R.V.B. AND JANET & KIDS R.I.P. DAD.........................
Harold and Polly Lockwood
September 28, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
donna Bouchard
September 27, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
donna Bouchard
September 27, 2008
to my dad
even though you found your happiness with someone else we still loved you very much and will keep you in our hearts forever. your daughter donna
Hendrickson
September 26, 2008
Our condolenses. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Hendrickson Family
Shannon Meade
September 25, 2008
I Give My Condolenses
to All The Family
WINIFRED JACOBS
September 25, 2008
YOU ARE WITH THE LORD & MOM,DAD & BERT. THO MY TIME WITH YOU WAS TO SHORT,MY LOVE WAS NOT. I PRAY FOR THE REST NOW.YOUR SIS WINNIE
david beavers
September 25, 2008
Karen & family sorry for your loss in our thoughts.
Dave & Carole Beavers
Heather Manderville
September 25, 2008
We will all miss you Grandpa. Always there to help no matter what. I'm truly greatful to have been blessed with a Grandpa like you. I love you very much..
Love,Heather
September 25, 2008
Dear Aunt Laura & Cousins,
We were sorry to hear about Uncle Arnold's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love your niece Carol and family
September 25, 2008
Dear Laura, Donna, Don, Keith, Rodney and families, we are sorry for your lose. Our thoughts are with you.
Love
Larry & Emma
cherie haskell
September 25, 2008
our deepest sympathy to Aunt Laura,Donna&Don,Keith and Rodney,Beverly and her family and all the family of Uncle Arnold...he will be greatly missed by all of us. God Bless you all and bring your hearts much comfort in your sorrow. Cherie & Ben Haskell & family
samantha zimmer
September 25, 2008
uncle arnold i am sorry for your loss we realy going to miss you around
love you samantha sue lonnie
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