Maye C. Vontin

Dear Holly,
We want to extend our sympathy to you in the loss of your mom, Maye. She was always a good friend to us, as was your dad and you. We always enjoyed seeing them at your performances in the theater. We will be in Duluth this summer and will try to contact you.

This morning as I listen to the kind phrases spoken to describe Pope John Paul II upon his death, I cannot help but want to use several of those same words to describe Maye. I only had the opportunity to have known her for a little over a decade, but treasure that knowledge, friendship and her mentoring. She was both a people person and a private person. Two words that keep coming to the front of my mind when I want to describe her, are "gracious" and "lady" (in all it's reverend meaning)....