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for Gordon Bannister
Lisa b
October 17, 2008
It's hard to believe it has been a year already when you left us. They say as time goes by it'll get better I yet still to believe it. I miss you more and more each day. But know I haven't forgotten you and I will always love you and you will always be in my heart. Give Grandma 1 of your BIG hugs from me. Love always hugs and kisses.
Lisa
May 16, 2008
Papa.. 7 months ago we said bye to you a day of much sadness and tears. But now I sit here thinking about tomorrow Saturday my graduation. I think about you how proud you were of me with school and following my dream to finish school. I think about how you couldn't wait for this day to come and now all I think about is you not going to be here for it. I know you are looking down on me and still very proud of me and I know you will be there with me when I walk across that stage tomorrow. And I know you will be smiling down on me when I move that tassel, I guess I am just selfish and want you here. Graduating tomorrow walking across that stage is for you Papa. You who believed in me and never gave up on me. It is going to be a good yet sad day tomorrow, but I know you're with me and always will be. I miss you so much and love you so much.
Lisa B
April 16, 2008
It's hard to believe 6 months ago, we said good bye to you. Lori is right, seeing you in the St. Mary's commercial you were so happy there having so much fun. Everyone says it'll get easier, but 6 months later it still isn't easy. Everyone misses you very much and loves you very much. It's hard to think you aren't here and you won't be here next month to see me graduate something I know you were so proud of me for doing. You'll be there I know, but just not the same. A day doesn't go bye when I am thinking of you and miss you very much. I miss you and love you Papa. Give Grandma 1 of your big hugs from me and tell her I miss and love her too.
Lori
April 12, 2008
Its been 6 months since you left us, and not a day goes on that I don't miss you. I can't believe you are gone. I saw you in the Saint Marys commerical tonight, and all I can think about is how happy you were there. Everyone misses you dearly. Yesterday was the first day of trout and I know 3-C-U missed having you there. I miss you so MUCH!! Love you forever,
Your granddaughters in 'papas' hats!
February 15, 2008
Lisa
February 13, 2008
Happy Birthday Papa! Your 90th Birthday is today. Your 1st Birthday in heaven with Grama. Lori put a nice memorial in the paper for you today on your Birthday. We all miss you very much, but we know you're with Grama and she's taking care of you now. Wish her a Happy Birthday and Happy Valentines Day as well. Miss and love you very much!
Lisa
January 12, 2008
He bid no one a last farewell, He said goodbye to none, His loving heart had ceased to beat before we knew it he was gone. He did not fail to do his best his heart was true and tender, he worked hard for those he loved, and ever will be remembered.
3 months as passed and it's still hard to believe you are not here with us. I love and miss you so very much Papa. Always in my heart.
Lisa
December 25, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS PAPA! It's Christmas Day and it doesn't seem like it. Mom is getting stuff ready for dinner tonight. A dinner you loved coming for and looked forward too. Christmas just isn't the same without you here. I know you're celebrating with Grama and have a good time with her on this day. We all miss you very much and having a hard time still, but with everyone supporting each other and there for one another makes it a bit easier to get through the holidays without you. I miss you very very much and love you just as much. I know you may not be here with us but you are here in our hearts and always will be. Merry Christmas to you and Grama. Love you always!
Lisa
December 12, 2007
Papa.. It has been 2 months since you left us. I can't beleive it's been 2 months already and hard to believe you aren't here. Christmas is coming soon a holiday which you loved. It's going to be hard to enjoy Christmas knowing you aren't with us. But you'll be celebrating Christmas with Grama, I know you will have a nice Christmas together like you always did. I saw this poem and reminds me of you:
We have all suffered from loss, but the one for my Papa is my only one I shall always remember. We loved him dearly and he's always in our hearts, burning so our heart will keep beating. We all know he will never come back, but we hope somebody he will come back as an angel because he was the sweetest Papa I have ever known.
I Love and Miss you Papa.
Lisa
November 23, 2007
Papa.. our 1st holiday passed without you here for it. I thought it would have been a bit easier being with everyone but it was not. Thanksgiving at Aunt Mickeys just wasn't the same without you there. It doesn't seem fair you aren't here but God wanted you to be with Grandma and that is what gets me through everyday knowing Grandma is taking care of you now. I visit you every week just hoping it'll get better and I suppose in time it will just not sure when. I know you're watching over all of us, and that helps knowing you are. I love and miss you Papa. Give Grandma one of your big hugs for me. <3 <3
Lori
November 21, 2007
Papa- tommorrow is going to be our first holiday with out you. I'm not sure how we are going to get through it. I go visit you every week, and I thought it was suppose to get easier as time goes on but it just gets harder. I miss you so much! Just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, tell Grandma too please. All my love forever,
Lisa Bannister
November 13, 2007
Papa.. It is hard to beleive it has been a month already when you left us. It's been hard and will be hard as the holidays apporach us, but with the support of/from everyone we all will get through this. You are missed so much but not forgotten. Take care of Grandma as I know she is taking care of you. Both of you are watching over all of us now taking care of us, but still isn't the same without you here. God only knows why he took you last month from us, I guess he just wanted you to be with Grandma. I love and miss both of you so very much! You will always be my Papa 4ever.
Mary Heath (Linda Patterson's daughter)
October 19, 2007
To Uncle Gordon's family,
I have fond memories of going to Uncle Gordon and Aunt Dorothy's house in Millcreek and playing with cousins Lisa and Lori. I know he will be missed.
Lisa Bannister
October 19, 2007
Papa- it is hard to beleive it has already been a week since you left us here. The service had a nice touch at the end, when the geese flew off into the sky a very fitting touch for you. I think and miss you even more everyday. I know you're okay cause Grandma is taking care of you now. I will keep my promise to you by taking care of the cemetery grounds for you like I did this summer and taking care of Dad as well. I promise! I miss you and love you very much! You will always be my Papa.
Marylouis (Bonnie) Markley
October 15, 2007
As a former employee of St Mary's West, I knew Gordon as a pleasant, friendly, outgoing man. He was a true gentleman.
Jennifer Gregory-Donaldson
October 15, 2007
I didn't get to know you as well as I would liked to but I know you were and are a wonderful person because you are the son of my Great Grandma Bonnie.Some day we will meet again.
william gregory
October 15, 2007
one of the best uncles we will miss you say hi to grandma and my father. I wish we could have spent more time together.Love William and Elma Gregory
Emil Pialet
October 15, 2007
To the family and to Forbes; a teacher and coach of mine. My thoughts are with you.
Your selection of 3CU as Gordon's memorial is very fitting. I remember years ago when I was there how much time and effort he gave of himself for the club.
Lisa Bannister
October 15, 2007
Papa.. words can not express how much I am going to miss you. I am going to miss your laugh, your BIG hugs, your smile, and all your stories. I will never ever forget all the good times we had and all the stories you did tell. Thank you for believing in me and having faith in me when I needed it. I can't beleive you are not here, but I know you are okay. You are with Grandma now and both of you are watching over all of us keeping us safe. Give Grandma a hug and kiss from me. And tell her I love and miss her too. Keep a watch over all of us and know you will not be forgot. Sadly missed but not forgot! I love you and miss you, you will always be my Papa. <3
Gordon Bannister & Darryl Makepeace * St Mary's * Aug. 2007
Darryl Makepeace
October 15, 2007
To Richard and Donald and the extended Gordon Bannister families...
I was so pleased to have reconnected with Gordon in 2002, and have enjoyed the annual summer visits with him as well as the many in-between phone calls over these past five years. Such a good man.
I last saw Gordon less than two months ago when I was in Erie for a high school reunion. Gordon was his typical hale and hearty self, and we discussed some tentative travel plans for 2008. Alas, his well-traveled road has taken a detour into eternity.
I am glad that I can travel back to Erie this week to see my friend Gordon one final time, and meet with the family he talked so much about.
I am so sad to see our visits end, the laughter silenced.
Vaya con Dios my Friend; we'll meet again on the other side.
Lori Kavala
October 14, 2007
Papa- Only God knows why you were taken from us so soon. Words can't even express how much I will miss you!! I'll miss your laugh, big bear hugs, smile, kindness and always being there for me when I needed you. You were always there to talk to, talk about everyone and everything. I'll miss your stories you use to tell me about the past and everything we did with you when we were young. I know everything will be okay, you will be up there with Grandma now,and Sandi, Oreo, Wrinkles, and everyone else. When I think of you I'll just remember, everyone is smiling down on us. Even though your not down here with us, I know you will be taking care of us still. I will always LOVE and MISS you, PAPA!!!
Kathleen Martz
October 14, 2007
Dawn Lynn,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God comfort all of you through this difficult time. I'm sure you have many cherished memories which will help keep him close to you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, "Grama Martz"
Lisa (Cecchi) and Steve Totleben
October 14, 2007
I'll certainly miss Grampa Bannister and his big squeeze hugs! As always, my thoughts are with all of you...you know that.
Fran Richmond
October 13, 2007
Donald, Richard and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Many memories of all the great times we had when your Father and Mother visited Jim Thorpe.
With love, sympathy & prayers,
Fran, Lucille, Christine and Sean
Ronald & Linda Burkell
October 13, 2007
Whenever I think about Gordon, I remember the great parties they used to have, it was great getting together with the family. Gordon sure loved to laugh and make us laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Linda Patterson
October 13, 2007
To my counsin's Richard and Donald and families, you have my deepest sympathy. Your cousin, Linda
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