Erna Ruth Bentz

May 13, 2006

Erna,

I do remember your letting us pillow fight in the yard
and you didn’t fuss that all the cases were severely grass stained…

Letting the sheep into the living room because we wanted to
play with it there…

The mountains of dishes and house work that went undone because
of your unconditional commitment to the kids, the farm hands and anyone else that needed attention…

And the music…All the talent shows,...

Erna Bentz

You are a great humanitarian, you teach it everyday you live your life.

Your benevolence is carried on in your children and all who have known you. You have always been my hero.
I can say these things to you now because in life your humble self would not except this praise.

I think often of being in your home as a child with all the joy you spread and the smell of fresh bannana bread in the oven. You wiil be in our hearts forever. Thank you for all you gave

Dear Grandma, I will miss you terribly, but I know you are at peace. You were an inspiration to all of us who knew and loved you. You will live in our hearts forever.