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Adam Sly
May 18, 2011
There will never be another person like you, you are missed everday, loving, compassionate, funny, supportive, those are only some of the many words to describe you mom. When times are hard, you are the first person that I think of, remembering your smile, your laughter, these are the things that help me get through these issues
Alexis Miller
April 18, 2010
i miss you more and more every day. when times get hard or times are great i always ask if you there to share those times with me. you have made me into the strong woman i am today. love you. xoxoxoxo
Alexis Miller
April 18, 2010
i love you cathy more than words can describe. when i am down i look up to you for my hope. when i go to bed and my mind is raiing....there you are....love you and miss you more than any words could say.
February 6, 2007
miss you cathy!
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Jacque Sly
November 25, 2006
What a wonderful legacy your mother left you. one of love and caring. I am blessed to have known her. Let God hold you all in the palm of his hand.Remember to look at night for the brightest star in the aky and you wil see the face of your mother watching over you.
Todd Poppen
November 7, 2006
To Dave and Family,
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you all. I had the pleasure of knowing Cathy at the license center and she was always awesome to me. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Pam, Stacy, Dan & Kristin Scheller
November 7, 2006
Ryan, our deepest sympathy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family -
Nicole Perreault
November 6, 2006
Charisse I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I only met your mother a few times at the softball fields, but she has raised a pretty awesome daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this rough time.
Lisa Gentry
November 6, 2006
Dear Bosquez/Carson family,
I am so saddened to hear of Cathy's passing. I am Bobby Sly's stepdaugher, Lisa. I will always remember Cathy for her love, kindness and generosity. She was there for me during some rough times when I was younger and I will always be grateful to her for that. She also always made me feel like I was a part of the family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you as you help each other through this difficult time.
Lisa Gentry
Nancy Wipper (cousin)
November 6, 2006
I added a couple of old photos of Cathy and I as little kidlets to the photo album. Please take a look. She's a cute little munchkin. As children, Cathy always liked to remind me that she was OLDER than me. I enjoyed reminding her of that fact when we were adults. :-) She has been a part of my life always. My earliest memories are of her by my side -- getting me into trouble, or getting me out of it, whatever the situation warranted. We were cousins, but we were more like sisters. She will always be a part of me. I love you, Cath. Mi prima bonita.
Como Park...Cathy and Nancy riding the kiddie train
November 6, 2006
Christmas morning at the Bosquez's. Cathy gets a cool Mr. Potato Head!
November 6, 2006
LISA KETTERING
November 6, 2006
My thougths and prayers go out to Cathy's family.
Her smile was warming.
May the memories of her bring you peace.
Sincerely,
Lisa Kettering- aka Chubby Cheeks- a nic name from Cathy.
Ben and Jennifer Dzioba
November 6, 2006
We moved into the home next to Dave and Cathy a little over a year ago in Coon Rapids and Cathy was the first person we talked to in the neighborhood. Her kindness and warm, friendly smile made us feel so welcome and at home! We will miss Cathy and continue to keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Pierson
November 6, 2006
My heart is so heavy for the Carson/Bosquez family! I only met Cathy once at a "Mexican Olympics" a couple years back - but her spirit was immediately evident! All that I have heard is how many lives she has touched! Her life is a blessing and her passing a sorrow for those of us left behind! I pray for strength for the Carson/Bosquez families and Cathy's friends through this and for time to come! From Tammy Pierson and the Barrett/Pierson kids (Lyndee, Kaleb, Kasey, Kady and Kassidy) our prayers and thoughts are with each of you!
Kathy Theyson (Brennan)
November 6, 2006
I will miss Cathy so much. She was always so funny, witty, and strong. I have so many great memories with our group of childhood friends and their kids over the last 36 years and cherish every one of them. I feel honored to have gotten to know the family and to have had Cathy as a close friend. Fishing will never be the same without you Cathy, and you will be deeply missed. I loved Cathy and my heart goes out to all of you.
Lisa Gossman (Roach)
November 6, 2006
I loved Cathy like a sister. We were always together when growing up! She became an instant friend as soon as we moved in across the alley from each other in Minneapolis. I have her face, her voice, her gestures memorized. I could anticipate her reactions. I loved her humor and how she was always ready to laugh with me. I always missed that we didn't connect much as we grew up, but our lives took us in other directions. However, we were convinced that we would always be connected anyway; and, our families have never been far from our thoughts. Cathy wanted to have a reunion of our families (Roach/Bosquez) and we were going to start working on this after her last round of treatments. She really wanted to work on this; we even had some ideas. She said, "How could so much time have passed!" We loved Cathy as one of our own family members as we do the rest of the Bosquez family. Her children are so lucky; she always said she wanted a big family. However, she did change her thoughts on the names! If she hadn't, some of you would now have names like the Greek Gods (Hercules etc.) That was her humor and pride! Dave, all of her children, and family members have been her support and strength, but I know Cathy was your pillar! She is now your angel and we will miss her so much. Take care of each other, and call for others to help support you and give you strength.
Michelle Schimek
November 6, 2006
I can still recall all the wonderful childhood memories of the running across the alley to play that awful came of Monopoly and landing on Cathy’s corner of Hotels…I will cherish all those memories that we shared between the our two families! Andy, I know she is in the arms of your angel (Bethel)! Leann honey, I know you are faced with a difficult time not only with the loss of your mother but now your sister. Please know that I am thinking of you big time…and please do call me! I miss you! Tony, Danny, and Clayton please know my heart goes out to you as well in this difficult time.
Love and God Bless all of you and her own Family too!
Love Michelle Schimek (Roach)
Shanna Lundberg
November 6, 2006
I had the opportunity to work with Cathy for several years while I was going to school. She definately made every day entertaining. She had this spunky sense of humor that I just clicked with. I am so thankful for the chance to get to know Cathy. She was a wonderful person, mother, and friend. I will miss her so much! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Clara Kiel
November 6, 2006
My deepest sympathy to each one of you. Cathy was a wonderful wife and mom. Her family was her first priority. I feel it is a great privilege to be be a friend and part of the family. May God give you strength and peace today and in the days ahead.
Margaret Amundson, Butgusaim
November 6, 2006
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)
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Judi and John Deziel
November 6, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. As close as the Bosquez family is, you will all be a comfort to each other. Remember the wonderful moments that you shared with Cathy and she will always be with you.
Jenifer (Roach) Kovacs
November 6, 2006
Our
families grew up together and often our households were filled with
each others kids. Our families have remained connected throughout the
years. You were always more lovely Cathy each time I saw you and always
had a ready smile. May God protect you and cradle you in his arms.
Mary Troyer
November 6, 2006
Dear Dave and family,
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful woman. Cathy and I worked together at the Anoka License Center and every day it was a joy being with her. She was a vibrant person so full of energy and kindness and I will miss her. Please accept my sympathy.
Adam Sly
November 5, 2006
Cathy was a woman of love and someone who cared for others in times of need. As a son she was my biggest hero. She was the one that you would wake up to and know that she was going to make you smile right away. She loved everyone around her, it has been my greatest pleasure to have a mother like her, love Cathy's son Adam.
Sheri Kaisler (Clara's daughter)
November 5, 2006
Even though I did not know Cathy personally, I do know Andy and how close your family is. My sympathy goes out to all of you and pray that you will find comfort in each other throughout the coming days.
Estevez Family
November 5, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Reese. Love you. cmklASU (that's Erika saying hi to Maria)
Melanie Zakariasen
November 5, 2006
Cathy created a family just as beautiful as she. I feel honored that my family and I were a part of her life and that she is a part of ours. I will always remember her beauty inside and out, her laughter, smile and most of all her sense of humor. I truly love her and will enjoy my memories that I have. I will always use a “C” when spelling her name. Peace to all of you. Love, Cathy's cousin Melanie
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