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Crystal Dill Obituary

Dill, Crystal Clara Age 18 of Big Lake, Died accidently on Aug 9, 2007 Her smile lifted hearts and souls more than the beauty and majestic forces of any other earthly force. Her eyes struck you with love and warmth, with all the serenity of sun glistened waters in a peaceful valley. She will be deeply and forever missed by brothers Travis and Shane; her father Garry, and his and her close friend Marlene; grandparents Robert and Audrey Bourke; so many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful family throughout the area and the United States; all her wonderful friends and their families in the Big Lake area and wherever all others call home. She loved you all and always kept her heart open to you. Please also let us include her great teachers, coaches, friends and staff at Coborn's, and all others who touched her life and are too numerous to list…you know she remembers you. Her close pets Angel and Blade, also miss her dearly. Crystal now holds hands with her mother Dorothy, and grandparents Lawrence and Gloria Dill in looking over us all. Funeral services will be Wed August 15, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Saron Lutheran Church, 311 Lake Street South, Big Lake. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM and Wednesday from 12 Noon to 1 PM at the church in Big Lake. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 763 295-2918

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Published by Pioneer Press from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Matt chesterton

August 11, 2008

Crystal,
It has been a year since you departed us. I know you are looking down on us. I will never forget what you did for me and all those times you cheered me up. Every time it rains, I think of you and how you are saying hi to us and making sure we get cheered up. Last year in college, I pushed myself beyond my boundaries. Why? Because of you. Beacuse of you, I made the dean's list first semester. I miss you alot and will never forget you. Once I become the first person on Mars, I'm going to look up at the heavens and say " Thank you Crystal!" I look at your sr. pic every day. It motivates me! And let me tell you, YOU ARE A GREAT MOTIVATER!

Miss You Alot! Save me a spot up there!

Danielle Jacobs

August 7, 2008

Crystal,
ALways missing you and your beautiful smile! Peace and Love babe!

GRANDMA and GRANDPA BOURKE

August 6, 2008

Dearest CRYSTAL,
It has been nearly a year since you
left us to be in the arms of your dear
Mother Dorothy, you will always be in
our hearts,thoughtsand prayers.May
GOD always hold you in the palm of
HIS hand.Grandma and Grandpa will
always miss your beautiful smile and
the happiness you let us share with
you.May GOD always BLESS you in
HEAVEN as HE did here on earth.
Love,
Grandma and Grandpa

Jacque Jordan, Crystal Dill, Heather Berrigan, Emily Jo Peck, Eden McKee, Kellie Bartlett, Tricia Kvam, Andrea Engberg, Bri Holm

November 26, 2007

Michael Gittelson

August 17, 2007

TO THE DILL FAMILY:
So sorry about your Tragic loss about Crystal. We feel your pain.

Our Condolences, THE GITTELSONS

Kelsie Henderson

August 15, 2007

Crystal... you, Nikki, Lea, Ashley and I are all Lil' Dukes Girls for life for sure... Take care of yourself we miss you...

Tara

August 14, 2007

Crystal was an amazing girl...I only met her once but i will never forget her smile. My prayers are with you.

Rob Horak

August 14, 2007

To Gary and the Bourke family, especially Chuck. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John & Kathy Collins

August 14, 2007

Garry, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Linda Kasowski

August 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I only briefly had met Crytal as an introduction for she was dating my surrogate son Kyle Hamacher and I know Kyle was very happy dating her and truly enjoyed her company and the short time they spent together. So sorry for your loss. Linda Kasowski, Becker, MN

Danielle Hectik

August 14, 2007

Crystal was more than a friend to many, more than a daughter/sister to few, but a hero and an inspiration to all... Her warm loving eyes and bright beautiful smile will be greatly missed by those who knew her well and for those who never even had the chance to discover her compassion and greatness.

This loss is suffered by many and her family and friends are in my prayers.

And each tear I cry will spell Crystal Clara Dill's name in the stars...

I love you Crystal

Desirae Levno

August 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I worked with Crystal at Little Dukes and she was always such a kind soul. She was a beautiful and wonderful young woman who could always be counted on to make others smile. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Matthew Chesterton

August 14, 2007

Dill family,
Crystal was not only a friend to me but someone I could talk to if I was having a bad day and she would cheer me right up. I'll always remember the good times she and I had in Mrs. Grambart's and Mr. Meyer's BLAST class in middle school. She will be missed, loved, and remembered. The world just lost a really great person. May the lord comfort you in your time of need.

Brenda and Tabitha Loatwall

August 14, 2007

To the Dill Family
Our condolences go out to you during this difficult time, nothing replaces the bond between a parent and a child or between a brother and a sister. Her laughter and smile will be deeply missed, you are all in our prayers

crystal before graduation

August 13, 2007

crystal before graduation

August 13, 2007

Lori & Steven Stone

August 13, 2007

Dear Dill,Bourke, and Johnston familys.We our so sorry to hear of the passing of Crystal. We pray that God will give you all of you strength and comfort at this difficult time. We know Crystal is along side with her Mother Dorothy in heaven with our saviour. Our thoughts and prayers our with all of you at this difficult time in your lives.

Katelyn Stachovich

August 13, 2007

In the arms of an angel-
She's in the arms of the angels.
May you find some comfort there.
Crystal and I were in the same grade and played basektball together for a few years. I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. Her family and friends are in my prayers and thoughts.

Joe Schwartz

August 13, 2007

Gary
Vary sorry to hear of your daugthers passing.

Sherry LeMire

August 13, 2007

Garry, Boys and all of the Bourke family.

No words can express our sympathy. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. May you find comfort that Dorothy has her in her arms. Our deepest condolences.

You are in our prayers.


Tom and Sherry LeMire and the Solem family

Lori Peterson

August 13, 2007

To the Dill family,
The loss is a great one. Crystal was a great person who always had the best smile and laugh. she will be missed dearly. Our hearts go out to you.

Andre Champagne

August 13, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Crystal but she was much too young to leave. She was a beautiful girl. I lost a sister suddenly in November 2006 and know the pain involved. I know my sister Kathy will meet Crystal with open arms and watch over her until you are reunited someday. I hope you find some comfort and peace in the precious memories of your loved one. God Bless.

crystal at lea's 18th bday party.

August 13, 2007

tiffany & crystal best friends & roomies

August 13, 2007

roma & crystal

August 13, 2007

crystal lea & jamie

August 13, 2007

crystal's 18th birthday

August 13, 2007

crystal always made me laugh

August 13, 2007

lea & crystal

August 13, 2007

Sheila Hendrickson

August 13, 2007

Dear Dill Family,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Crystal was a wonderful, beautiful person and it was an absolute pleasure to know her. We will never forget her beautiful smile and those gorgeous eyes. Our thoughts are with you always.

Lynn, Sheila, Karissa and Nickolas Hendrickson (Big Lake)

crystal could make anyone happy

August 13, 2007

Rob & Laurie Swanson - Two Guys Painting

August 13, 2007

Our thoughts are with you, our hearts go out to you and our prayers are continuous. Please know you have our deepest sympathies for your tremendous loss. May God be with with you always and remind you that she is safe with Him now.

Crystal's 18th Birthday

Lindsay McCarthy

August 13, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Jerry & Dawn Dill

August 13, 2007

May you find answers and strength in the words of our Lord and the fellowship of friends and family during this time and the coming years. Our heartfelt sympathy, prayers and love are with you now and forever. We are just a phone call away...ANYTIME!

Pat, Janet, Patrick and Lindsay McCarthy

August 13, 2007

To the Dill Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember the beautiful smile Crystal had when she came to our house and how she touched the lives of so many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Marlene (twin) Hartigan

August 13, 2007

I am so sorry about Crystal. She was such a beautiful girl, & she's with Dorothy now so I know all of you will find some comfort in that. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I love you all.

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