Barbara J. Keating

DEAR MOM-
With your 63rd birthday coming up it is so hard to believe that you have already been gone for more than 3 months. I guess one of the things that you left me was your strength. Who would ever have thought that I am still facing everyday even though I don't want to knowing that I am not going to see you. I am not even going to be able to pick up the phone and let you know what a great year Jennifer is having or that Chris was invited on an invitational team for basketball this...

Gramma,
Thank you so much for everything that you have ever done for me. You were the best Grandmother that anyone could ever ask for. You were always here for me through all my good times and bad times. You and I have had so many great times together and I am so thankful that I have all those terrific memories. You taught me so many things that I never would have known if it wasn't for you. You were always there for me and I was always able to tell you my thoughts and feelings. You...

Elaine - I was so sorry to hear about Barbara. You were so close I know that you will miss her terribly. I remember meeting Barbara so clearly and the fun we had visiting Atlantic City - even the salt water taffy that she gave me. You have the advantage of a close and loving family to see you through the next days so lean on them and remember the best of times with Barbara. If I can be of any help, then please do not hesitate to call me. Take care of yourself and rest assured that you and...

Dear Mom,
Thank you for all that you have done. You are the strongest woman I have ever known. You put up the biggest fight and was so strong for all of us. When you found out how sick you really were, you conforted us instead of fealling sorry for yourself.I would not have giving up being with you for one minute during your pain. If I could have taken all away I would have.You put your family above all the rest and I will forever be appreciative for that.I hope that I can be half the...

Bobbie, You;ll never know how wonderful it was to have you for a cousin. I remember when I was hurt and in so much pain as a little girl if Mom said that Sis and Bobbie were coming over I knew it was going to be a good day. When I was a teenager you and I would go to the Harrison High Football games on Friday nights and yell our heads off for Bob as if he was the only guy on the field. You could always make me laugh, I remember when I was in that car accident, you came to see me in the...

Gramma you were the greatest gramma any one could ever ask for. I dont even know how to thank you for everything you have done. I'll never forget the last time i saw you. You were so strong for all of us and we really appreciated it. I really miss you and I think about you everyday that goes by. Let's just say you'll never feel bad about missing one of my games because you'll have a front row seat. And beleive me you'll need it when me and Michelle are playing in college. Once again I love...

I don't even know where to begin to describe my "Favorite Aunt". She was always the life of the party and somehow managed to make everyone have such a great time. My fondest memories will stay forever in my heart and mind. I am so glad that I was able to be with her when she passed. Somehow the three lost days of sleep did not matter. Her greatest gifts to this world are her wonderful children and grandchildren. It is in them that we will see the great legacy of Barbara and Bob Keating. I...

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
You are so sweet,
and I love YOU!!!!
Thanks for everything!!!
--Love, Jennifer--

Thank you Mom for all that you have done for all of us. We know that you have had to sacrifice an awful lot for all of us to be able to participate in all of our activities. You have taught by your example, Kris, Kathy and I how to be a "MOM" to our children. Hopefully we will be able to do as good of a job as you have and someday our children will be as grateful to us as we are to you. THANK YOU MOM -
YOU PUT UP A HECK OF A FIGHT FOR ALL OF US!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS YOU...