Shelley Frank

My heart remains full of love for Shelley - I was reminded this year of how much I miss getting her Christmas cards after Thanksgiving. Often it was the first one I received each year. I smile to remember that she was the ONLY person to call me "Bernie" and it was OK!! I felt loved and accepted in her fold - what lasting memories were made in Rocky Point, White Mountains and Sedona! Her laugh was contagious, and her smile lit up the room. Shelley just had sparkle!

Lisa and Mark - Though a year has passed, I know the loss is no less heavy in your saddened hearts. Your Mom was special, and I am so thankful that I had as much time to spend with her over the years as I did - you both shared Shelley with many of us, and I speak for all when saying we were fortunate and blessed.

Love,

Bern

Shelly, I'm reluctantly adding a comment to your guest book. I wish that you could have had enjoyed many more miles on the gym treadmills and many more hours of conversation at the round table. Always gracious, at six in the morning, you'd invite me to, "Come, sit and have some cookies."

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up. Who else has a home with two living rooms and two large-screen TVs? You were the gracious host of those popular Pot Luck dinners. Thanks for caring and sharing.

Classy lady with a keen sense of style...even down to her color coordinated gym socks.

Lisa - I'd like to offer my condolences for the loss of your mother. Of course I never met your mother, but I do know you and I'm guessing you're a reflection of her upbringing.......My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Although, we lived far away from you for many years, Malka and I always kept you in our minds and hearts. We admired you in so many ways, not the least of which was that you were so kind and loving toward us and Samuel and Tanya. Your passing has made us very sad, but our lives are so much richer having been a part of your life and we will cherish this memory forever. We love you and God Bless you.

Shelley's daughter, Lisa, and I were good friends throughout high school and Shelley was like another mother to me. She was so easy to talk to and I always felt so welcomed whenever I walked through the door and was constantly reminded to "don't knock; just come on in."

I have a million memories from those high school days and I relive so many of them when I make some of the recipes that Shelley passed on to me -- her fabulous spoonbread, shredded beef burritos, potato salad. And...

I was treated like family since childhood, and in addition to countless hours spent growing up in her home, we shared fun and crazy experiences on numerous trips to Rocky Point, the White Mountains, and Sedona. Since moving away in 1982, never have I walked through the door during a visit, that I wasn't met with her radiant smile and a hug. Shelley rejoiced over successes, and was supportive through trials - she let me know that she cared, and for that I'm so grateful. Though my heart is...

Shelly and Don were friends of my parents while I was growing up. I fondly remember the pool parties at our house and camping with them in the White Mountains. She was always a beautiful, fun and cheerful woman with a heart of gold. My deepest sympathy to the family.