Elizabeth Kilian

Dear Scotty, I am thinking about you so profoundly, at this time again. My dear brother Gary, only sibling, passed away one year ago, on November 4, 2008. Just about the same time, 2 years ago, that you left us. In the end he had serious edema, just as you did. This never took away your beauty, or his handsomeness, as you were both so beautiful inside. I keep both of you in my constant thoughts and fond memories. There are only a few, who make a strong impact on our lives, and that is a...

Dear Mom,
How has it been two years without you? I miss you so very much. Everything reminds me of you...sometimes it is hard to believe you just aren't really here anymore. I hate that! You are the best and I am just so very thankful to have had you as my Mom and my friend. I love you with all of my heart...

Dear Caroline and Alexis--I miss your mother most at her birthday because we used to celebrate together. Mine is two days before hers. Just yesterday, I happened to be in North County where we shopped and ate lunch together and then I realized why I missed her so much--it would have been her birthday. She is still in my heart, as she is in John's. Love, Jan Houts

Happy Birthday to the world's most wonderful and beautiful Mom! This day will be celebrated in your honor! The world (and your family most especially) lost you far far too early! I miss you so very much. I love you with all of my heart and am so thankful to have had you as my Mom and my friend.

Scotty, I still keep you in my thoughts and my heart. I am forever grateful to you, for sharing your beautiful friendship with me, and although it was so brief, it did become one of the most relevant. Thank you for being one of my "angels".

Dearest Mom,
Happy Mother's Day to the greatest Mom ever....I miss you so very much. I wish you were here more than anything! I am sending a big bear hug to you up in Heaven. Thanks for everything Mom! I love you so much, Care

Dear Lexi and Caroline, You were both so very fortunate to have a mother like Scotty. I only got to know her for a short time, and i am amazed at how often she comes into my thoughts. Scotty was so open and wise, and I feel that I got to know her (in that short time) much better then her sister Dixie, who was one of my best friends. She openly shared her thoughts and observations, so candid and aware. Scotty was a beautiful, gracious and extrodinary human being. I feel so fortunate to have...

My dearest Momma....
Words can't describe how much I miss you. Everyday I miss you, but mostly recently. I have a regular customer that looks just like you. I love you so much and miss you more and more as the days pass and I have to go on without a daily hug and kiss from you. You are my angel and I feel you everywhere I go, I hope I make you proud. Love your baby Lex

Scottie was one of my best friends when I went to high school at Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad and though my life as a diplomat took me far away these many years when I lost contact with her, I always hoped to see her again some day and relive fondest memories. So as I was preparing for a future HS class reunion, I looked up her name and was completely overcome with pain and sadness after coming across this column in the Union.
Scottie, your pictures show you as a mature woman, ever...