Dana G. Marsden Halverson

Twenty years. Beyond this little note -- I hope memories of you fill this day!

So grateful for the times we shared. I miss you. Everyone in the family misses you but the memories of you seem to lift us up now, more than sadden. You glow girl. Shine on.

Thinking of you more than ever these days, Aunt Dana. You were such a beautiful soul and after all these years my memories of your voice, your smile, your laugh have not diminished. I have been unlucky enough to share your diagnosis, also too soon. But coming to terms with death is something we all will have to endure at some point. Maybe better sooner than later. To understand it and be at peace with it, I mean. Your life meant so much to so many of us, and despite dying, you continue to...

18 years you've been gone. The love lives on, sister; you beloved song.

Wow a year. How is it that time goes by so fast. I have to admit I think of Dana everyday. I brought home one of the African Violet's from Dana's memorial service and have of course named it Dana. She sits in my new kitchen window so I can look at her everyday and remeber my friend. I too think of Ed and James and hope you are dealing. I can not imagine your pain. I wish that for all of us time will heal the hole left in our hearts and lives. May the sprit be with us all.

I don't know where to begin. It has been a year since my friend has past thru to the other side. I know she is with me and I still have my morning coffee with her in the cup she gave to me for my birthday one year. As I read the entry's I remembered all the many side of Dana. She was a wonderfull and special person to many of us. I miss her. I think of her boys but can't bring myself to stop by yet. I know they must be feeling the loss at this time even stronger than I. Ed and James I think...

Ed and James: I drive by your house so often, and think about your beautiful Dana every time. I especially had her on my mind this past weekend when Casey had her dance recital. In the past, I knew I could catch up with Dana because she used to be at every dress rehearsal to watch her nieces, Lauren and Kirsten. She loved to watch them dance. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. But no matter if it were a dance rehearsal, soccer game, or working at the MD Book...

I knew Dana 25 years ago from College Park, Md. We were a bunch of friends having good times and laughing together. Those days seem just like yesterday. Dana's laughter and smile were a reflection of her inner spirit. God bless you, Dana.

I'm sorry we did not know of your illness or your death, we would have visited/attended. God bless you, we will remember you in our prayers. May you rest in peace.