Dena Ann Harbert

I vividly remember visiting them and their house over a dozen times, maybe. I picture the finished basement with carpet and shiplap walls with the fireplace. Also a record player down there. I remember the kitchen with the big window with the nice porch and view. I remember having to climb up a steep hill to even get to the house. I remember the big black snake that was always lurking around their house, the garage that lead right into a bathroom; going up the carpeted steps to get to some of...

Living out of state, I didn't get to visit with Dena as often as I would have liked. I will miss you - Love you sister! You were so wonderful with all the kids. They would get so excited to see you. You made all of them feel so special. I will miss your laugh and smile. And I thank you for teaching me how to make your delicious pasta salad that many of the 11 kids loved. <3

Rest well Dena. I know you struggled in the last few years but I choose to remember a younger Dena. A Dena who pulled me out of the water when I fell under as a toddler. A Dena who took me shopping for school clothes at the 1st mall I ever visited. A Dena who took care of others and always fussed over kids.