Rev. Richard C. Stoddard

It's me Pop, on your first anniverary of leaving us. Me, Your Babygirl, Robyn Allyson, your #4. I wish you enough, always and always Pop. I love you so much. I miss you Pop. I'll remember all you taught me and celebrate life always. I'll never forget all our chats, each hug and kiss. I love you and miss you. I so wish you didn't have to leave me Pop. I chat with you each day through my special cardinal at my feeder in my back yard. You are always the first one there waiting for...

To My Dad (on Father's Day)

I used to sit upon your lap for hours at a time
As you read to me, page by page,words of men that rhyme.
"Vagabond House" and "It Couldn't Be Done" were by far the best
As you read me works by Blanding and a man named Edgar Guest.

You'd light your pipe, and I'd curl up beside you in the chair;
And as you read, it always seemed as if we were right there.
I could see the Wheelchair Boy in "The Cruise of...

Dear Betty

We were sad to hear of the death of Dick. Although we only met you both the once when you stayed with us in Scotland, We will always remember you.

This poem is one which always comforts us in a time of death

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain....

Michele and family - We are saddened by your loss but thrilled with your gain in knowing that this very moment your Dad is basking in God's glory and in His reward. God touched my life through your Dad though I never had the privilege of meeting him personally. You can introduce him to me one day! Take care - we love you.

Your Dad was special to many of us in MYF. How lucky we were to have him--and your Mom--as role models. They were so supportive and contributed so much to our growth. He will be missed.

Dear Stoddard Family:

God has received a special gift. I know that your dad/husband/grandfather will be missed by all of you, but God has received a wonderful angel!

My heart goes out to all of you.

With all my love to my family.....see you on the better side Uncle Dick..

BOB

Michelle and Family--so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Take care of yourselves.--Cookie

Dear Stoddard family,

Our hearts go out to you as you mourn the passing of your dear husband/dad/grandad. May you receive comfort knowing his life "between the dash" was well lived and touched the lives of so many. His legacy of love will live on in your family for generations to come.

Your friends,

Mary Ann & Jeff Baker and
Bobbie McAlpine