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for Audrey Harfst
Larry Van Dusen
June 19, 2021
Almost everyone on this page is now gone. I am 80 now and not doing all that good myself.m I rmember going to your home when I was in Orlando and you cooked the Itlian spegetti I have tried many times to re create that receipe bu have never gotten it right the way myou could, I dont know if there is another place that we all go but will just keep the mmemory of you allive with me,
Larry Van Dusen
Michael Harlan
June 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, always remember she is not suffering any more, in a better place and is with you, family and friends, in all of our hearts , prayers, and thoughts, always...
Felicia Barrs
May 27, 2008
Tom,
Please extended our thoughts and prayers to you and all your family.
Felicia, Gene, & Kailyn Barrs
Tom & Norma Goepfrich
May 26, 2008
We were so sad to hear of Aunt Audrey's passing. We had thought many times about going to FL to visit, but just never got it done. Our thougths and prayers are with Tom & family.
Patrick Harlan
May 26, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
James Turbeville
May 24, 2008
Audrey J. Harfst, I know her as Grandma. I never knew how I would react to this time. At first it was hard every time I saw her face in my mind. she always had a kind word made you believe in the best in humanity. As I grow and deal with the mortality of this frail life I always find comfort in the conversations we had that echo in my head and will never be forgotten. She used to tell me that she didn't want people to cry when she went because there was nothing to cry about. She was so proud of the accomplishments she made. She believed she had everything you could ever ask for from life a great marriage and a true soul mate, 3 wonderful kids, and more great friends than she could count on two hands. I tied not to cry but it was hard. I remember last summer when me, katy, and jimmy went and plaid BINGO with grandma and grandpa and katy kept saying bingo even though she didn't have it and everybody was giving her a hard time grandma would just say "its ok baby" and the last time Katy yelled bingo she really had it and it was the top prize. It was one of best times we had and I will never forget you. Your love is bigger than this world and will always be with us. I love and will see you again one day.
Thomas Harfst Jr.
May 24, 2008
I will endeavor to put into words the myriad of feelings and emotions running through me now, but I will try. A lot of you knew her as Aunt, Cousin and Friend, I just knew her as Mom. She was the best Mom you could ever have. She knew how to lift me up when I was down, keep me on the straight and narrow when I wondered off the path. She was a confidant, a protector and best of all my friend. I loved her with ever inch of my being. She saw the good in others you couldn't seem to find, she had a heart of gold that can never be replaced. I can't being to convey the sorrow I feel at her passing, like a piece of me is now gone. I love you Mom, and I will miss you everday until we see each other again. Love always, Tommy.
THOMAS L. HARFST SR.
May 24, 2008
MY DEAREST WIFE TODAY WOULD HAVE BEEN 43 YR. TOGETHER . YOU SAW THE GOOD IN THAT OTHER MISSED . OUR LOVE WENT TO THE GRAETEST HEIGHT AND SOME LOWS. BUT WE MADE THE MOST OF THE GOOD OR BAD . WE RAISED THREE GREAT KIDS . WHO GAVE US GRANDBABY TO LOVE . YOUR LIFE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MINE . I KNOW YOU ARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIEND THERE .WHEN IT TIME I`LL BE SEEING YOU . MY LOVING AND DEAR WIFE, MOTHER AND FRIEND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU IN MY HART ,MINE AND SOUL . LOVE YA TOM
Jennifer Harlan
May 23, 2008
Aunt Audrey on my mind and in my heart forever. I will always remember you and my parents together, true friendship, values you all helped distill in me forever.Simple things never taken for granted. Rest in peace.
Catherine (Goepfrich) Knabenshue
May 23, 2008
I remember when Kerry and I brought Tara and Chris down to visit. They could not stop calling Aunt Audrey 'grandma' because of the close resemblance to Mom. They still remember that time and when she visited South Bend with Uncle Tom. Now Aunt Audrey is with mom and so many other family members. May she rest in peace in our Savior's arms!
Samuel Steenbergen
May 23, 2008
My sis, with a heart of gold. You will be missed greatly. We all meet again up there in the great beyond. Peace and Love
Your brother Sam
sam E steenbergen
May 23, 2008
my favorite aunt.she told you how it was.pulled no punches.her laugh could be heard all the way to heaven,now from heaven,love you so much and will be forever in my heart and on my mind.
sam e.
aka:little sammy
Mary Due
May 23, 2008
Aunt Audrey always was ready for a laugh-she is in my heart and my prayers are with her family -Mary Due aka "Betsy"
Dennis A. Steenbergen
May 23, 2008
I will always have nothing but good thoughts of my Aunt Audrey. She was one of a kind. She had a heart of gold and loved her family.
When I was a young lad, Dad and Mom would take all six of us kids into South Bend to visit grandma and grandpa, the first one to meet and greet us was usually Aunt Audrey. I remember she would always have a kind greeting and a big hug for everyone. It didn't matter if it was only one day or even a month since our last visit...she would give you a big hug.
I remember a lady with a great since of humor, a smile and always quick with a joke. I think the first dirty joke I ever heard...either came from my Dad or Aunt Audrey. Yes...I can remember that joke.
I remember her fledgling night club career. She would belt out the tunes in her brash and unassuming singing style that Ella Fitzgerald or any blues singer of the fifties would envy when she sang at the "Blue Note Lounge" in downtown South Bend.
I remember how proud she was when Jeanne Marie, Ruthie, and Tom came along.
Your Mother, wife, grandma and my Aunt will be missed.
Love as always,
Cousin Denny & Bonnie Steenbergen
Harold E & Joan L Harlan Jr.
May 22, 2008
Audrey you will always be in our hearts. You were there when we
needed some one to talk to a friend indeed. May you find peace . We will miss you . We will always remember the times we had with you.
Joseph K. Goepfrich
May 22, 2008
Will always remember you Aunt Audrey. You are at rest with so many others from our family who have gone before us. Where memories abound, love is found. Peace.
Jefferson Steenbergen
May 22, 2008
Dear sweet Sister Audrey you were priveleged to experience many of lifes sorrows and joys . You took life as it came to you and lived a full life. You raised a wonderful family proudly. I loved you and will miss you until we meet in Heaven to praise Jesus together
Ruth Turbeville
May 22, 2008
Mom, I miss you- my soul has this empty space and I will keep you there forever. You taught me how to love people for who they are you spent you life serving others- and I know you are serving our Lord now.
I miss your sense of humor - how you used to embarass us with it.
I Love you - I know that Heaven has gained what we have lost.
Your Daughter, Ruth Ann
Carole Simmons
May 20, 2008
My dear, dear Aunt Audrey, I still remember when you and I went on a double date. You loaned me a pair of your big plastic feathered earrings. You loved the Roadrunner comics and you use to laugh yourself silly over them. I didn't get it. I know we had not seen each other much, but I never stopped thinking about you. You are at peace now, God Bless and keep you. Love you niece Carole and family.
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