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Michael Kayl
December 23, 2023
I had the great pleasure of knowing Stan my whole life. He was called "Stan the Man" for good reason. I spent from 1974 through 1985 living with him in Sterling AK. It was one of the greatest periods of my life. My uncle John Cook and my aunt Carol also lives in Sterling and there daughters who also made that period in my life even more memorable .Our dog Oslo also made our lives even better. When I get down I can always recall those fine years with the greatest pleasure.
Brenda Arney
October 22, 2022
Happy Birthday Stanley! You share your birthday with my Aunt Eveyln and friend Shelli Valdez. I'm late for Helen's wishes, so please pass on my birthday wishes to all of them. Hey, I've been wondering for a long time. Do you celebrate birthdays on the other side and if so, are your birthdays the same as they were here on earth, or does the day you crossed over become your re-birthday day? Wish I had an answer to that. Thinking of you and everyone else in my life who have crossed over, today and always. Sending Love.
Mike
October 17, 2022
Stan, I miss you more every day As time goes by it is harder to live without you. Am hoping to see you soon. I hope Oslo is there with you
Brenda Arney
April 13, 2022
Hey Stanley, your memory book popped up in my email today. I was thinking the other day that it was sometime around now that you passed. A little late in my thinking but hey, that's what happens in old age. Ha. I think of you, Brian, Helen and Joe often; Bob is always present in my mind. The Valley is a lonely place without all of you. You have each other up there and I'm sure you're all having good times together.
K Kaminski
August 5, 2020
Uncle SSchtanley! Havent actually "in writing" visited with you in forever but you are in my head and heart always. So many things in daily life trigger such good memories. I sure miss you and think of you so very oftrn. I love you
Laurie
April 20, 2020
Uncle Schtenley, been thinking of you and all the other angels you are flying with. I miss each and every one of you. I was thinking of our lutefisk dinner and the episode with Aunt Aileen. I've never laughed so hard. I love you, until we meet again.
Homestead 2013
Betty Whittenberg
April 14, 2019
Uncle Stan I sure miss you and mom and dad. I know you're all together again so that makes me happy during lonely times. I visited you and dads grave today and moms wall in Soldotna cemetery , it's pretty there woods and the kenai river flows by. Lots of peace for reading like you and mom would love. I hope to see you all some day until then I sure do miss you. Love Betty
Kitty
February 27, 2017
Uncle Schtanley! Long time no talk but always, always thinking of you. Almost done with February...again. Am in Denver as our little Timothy became the father of a little boy on the 22nd. My, how time flies. Jeffrey is back in the woods with me and we play lots of Yahtzee. He doesn't beat me nearly as badly as you. Miss you so very much. Hello to my folks and the rest of the clan. I love you.
Kitty
December 13, 2016
Uncle Schtanley, long time no chat. Seems as the years go by I am able to get on the internet in the middle of the woods, even less than I could before. Doesn't mean I don't think of you every day and wish you were visiting me, again, out there. Miss our hot Yahtzee games, even though I lost most of the time. Those damn 6's. Remember I think of you and miss you and love you.
Kitty
June 14, 2016
Hey, Unc!! Been awhile since I've chatted. Imagine you are busy visiting with your little sister. I would say it was probably a surprise to see her but, nah...am sure you all know what's coming. I miss all of you guys and think of you all often. Just want you to know I think of you so very often and you are special. Love you.
February 14, 2016
Uncle Schtanley! Wishing you a great Valentine's day! Once again you made it through January and I am halfway through February. WHEW!! I love you as always.
Kitty
January 20, 2016
Got out of the woods, Uncle Stan, so I can send you a real letter...instead of just my thoughts. (Which seem to get more random and confusing each day ha.) Oh well, I think we still understand each other and that's almost eerie. I converse with you and everyone else every day and you are never out of my thoughts. Good thing I have memories because I may have lost you and other people physically but the memories sure keep you present for me. I miss you and always love you.
Kitty
June 25, 2015
It's a good thing you are in my memory every day because I sure can't get a good enough signal to go through the written word. I sure DO think of you every day and miss you. I miss our laughs and our messy table and, boy-howdie, our Yatzee games!! Always in my thoughts. I love you.
Betty Whittenberg
September 7, 2014
Uncle Stan had a wonderful hug from you in my dream last night I was visiting mom and you were there sitting in the corner smiling your wonderful nice to see you smile. I told you I loved you and I said mom Stan is here and she said I know. You winked said I love you we hugged and that was it so good to see you again uncle!
Kitty
June 18, 2014
Uncle Stan--wow, it's been awhile since I've written anything but only minutes it seems, that I've thought of you. Think of all you people--gardening, basking in the perfect weather. Visiting and rehashing good memories. I miss you and love you and you are always on my mind. My love to everyone there and know you are all missed.
Kitty
March 16, 2014
Uncle Schtaaanley...It has been awhile since I talked to you--well, Super Bowl Sunday I guess it was. Getting 12 hours of daylight here now and you know how that rejuvenates me. Think of you so often when you were here with me in March and we took our walks and waited for the tilting snow to fall off the tree tops. I miss all of you guys so very much and love you more. Think of all of you every day.
Kitty
February 2, 2014
Uncle Stan: You Seahawks fans must be stomping and raising as much ruckus as you can up there because I am sure you know that the Seahawks made it to and just won the superbowl. It was a massacre from what I understand. My phone kept beeping from text messages from everyone letting me know the score, what was going on, etc. Because I needed to know, being the huge football fan I am. Haha. I was happy for you guys for your team. I love and miss you all so very much. Always in my thoughts.
Kitty
January 2, 2014
Hello, Uncle Stan! Here we are, starting another year. It seems so hard to comprehend that the years continue to go by without my "people". I miss all of you so much. I feed so many different birds all winter now and each time I go out there, I think of you and your "flocks" that congregated on your porch. Maybe they fly up and say hi to all of you. Would be nice to think that. I love and miss you all so very much and think of you daily. Until I see you again--I love you.
Kitty
November 10, 2013
Because this computer is letting me and I always feel compelled to blab on it when I get a chance--here I am again!!! Not that I don't talk to you guys all the time anyway. And I have a question that is peaking my curiosity--was Oslo waiting for you? I'd like to think so. So, gonna try to get myself to bed but just know I think of you and everyone so often. Miss you lots and love you.
Brenda
November 2, 2013
A little late on the birthday wishes but almost got close enough to throw up a card as I was flying home from Tucson. Hope your day was special and you shared cake with my aunt Evelyn and Shelli Valdez who share your birthday.
Kitty
October 18, 2013
Wow, Uncle Stan--almost your birthday again and I never know when this machine will let me connect, I'd better wish you a great day right now. This is your kind of fall, Uncle!! Been in the high 40's and low to mid-50's for most of October. VERY strange but kind of liking it. Have a stupendous day. Tell EVERYONE at your party hello and I love them all. I love you, and miss you. Keeping those dice warmed up, I am!!
Kitty
August 26, 2013
Uncle Schtanley--been a long time since I've written. Dashed around the states like I wanted to leave home. Went to Tim and Emily's wedding. You would have had a good time. Went to Doug and Lisa's mine for 9 days. Did NOT get rich!! Took two days off to go berry picking. Gawd, you'd think I was getting social in my old age, eh? Although I haven't talked t o you in writing in a long time, I always think of you and the rest of the clan there. Betcha it's really something with all of you there. But--I sure do miss all of you being here. Love you always. Miss you always.
Kitty
April 28, 2013
Hey, Uncle Schtanley--been thinking of you a lot. Brenda got a "story book" character from her granddaughter, named Flat Stanley. You are supposed to travel and take photos with him. Kind of a geography lesson. So we went around with him. We took him to a new road going through just before downtown Wasilla. It's called STANLEY ROAD. It sure stuck out like a big neon sign when I saw it. You just will not be forgotten easily. I'm surprised it didn't have a yahtzee score pad attached to it. Anyway, I miss you every day. Hugs to everyone and I love you.
Kitty
March 21, 2013
Uncle Shhtanley--Been awhile. Just letting you know I survived the dreaded February. We are both good for another year. Ha. I think of you so very often for so many reasons I miss you and love you. Give my love to the crowd!
Kitty
February 9, 2013
Okay. Nine days into my month and so far, it's okay. Warmer weather. Sunnier, longer days. I must be getting older because ALL the months seem to go so fast now. So, after February we will both celebrating making it through. I love you and miss you and think of you and everyone else. Love all around!
Kitty
January 10, 2013
Well, almost halfway through your dreaded month and it's been quite mellow so far. Any time we are gaining daylight is okay by me. You remember my neighbor, Ron. He should've greeted you guys on January 5 so greet him and keep him in the loop. I will miss him. He was my other yahtzee co-hort! I miss you and everyone else all the time. Talk to you all, all the time so you can hardly miss me! I love you, Uncle Stan.
Kitty
December 28, 2012
Been awhile, Uncle Stan!! Another new year is coming up on us. Would sure like to visit the past a few times. Ah, guess that's all irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Your month is fast approaching and I am dreading mine. Neither can be as cold as our December was, though. I love you and miss you. Keep those 6's rolling!!
Kitty
October 22, 2012
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, you are getting so much younger--and everyone there with you are too!! I believe that's the way it works there and no one can tell me different!! Especially thinking of you today, as every day. Hello to all and have a good day!! I love you.
Kitty
August 26, 2012
Tim, Emily and I just had lunch with Joey. Haven't seen him in forever. He and Tim were talking about how Tim had some 1942 Life magazines he had gotten from you, and some coins. Joey was interested so we had a nice visit. And, of course, you were in the conversation!! I love and miss you much!!
Mary
July 4, 2012
Uncle Stanley, Not a day goes by that I am not reminded of you. Your humor, wisdom, kindness, love. You were larger then life and I miss you always. Your Mernie
Betty
July 4, 2012
Yes Stan, I still miss you very much. But, I'm sure you have lots of good company up there. Take good care of them. Love, Sis
Kitty
July 3, 2012
Uncle Schtttanley--I just noted Brian's birthday for him. Thunder and lightning earlier today. He must'a heard me singing to him!! Hugs to him and take care of him--tell everyone else, too! I miss him so very much! I know it's all good but my head and my heart are not always on the same page. I send my love to each and every one of you.
Kitty
June 25, 2012
As always you and the clan are on my mind. Today in particular. Take care of each other and I love and miss all of you.
Kitty
May 25, 2012
Uncle Stan--haven't written in a while but I think of you and everyone else a lot. Gotta think it gets pretty interesting around there every so often. A day doesn't go by that I don't have reminders of each and every one of you. Seems pretty amazing with all the piddling I do and the mundane life I lead that things can provoke such memories. Everyone made such lasting impressions. I miss and love all of you so very much.
Kitty
April 24, 2012
Hey Uncle Stan--Miss Harmony and great grandaughter Colette came up with Brenda for 5 days at Easter. I played little over half a game of Yahtzee with Miss Colette (2 yrs, 4 mos old) before she got bored--and I was losing!! What's up with that? It's those darned sixes you are hoarding! Ha. I miss our games so much. Happy spring time to you and the clan. Miss them all and love them. Miss and love you.
Laurie
March 28, 2012
Hey Uncle Stanley, Been three years today that you left us. Seems like yesterday. Anyway Kitty has filled you in on all the news (as if you didn't know. I miss you and all the rest of the family. Keep smiling on us, I say good morning to you every day. XOXO
kitty
March 23, 2012
Hey, you!! I survived February but March was so cold I didn't get the generator going. Ha. Our days are getting longer and sunnier and the birds are all over. I always think of you and mom and dad when the birds start making it like spring. WT didn't get the transplant but it's scheduled for Monday now. Keep tabs on him and get together with everyone and make the magic happen! ha. I miss you and love you--always.
Kitty
February 6, 2012
Uncle Stan--January came and went and it was bitterly cold for way too long. Since before Christmas it was in the -25 and as cold as -50 for 35 out of 38 days last I counted. SO--my dreaded February is looking pretty darned good!! And you know WT got his kidney call so February has even better things in store. Sure you all are keeping tabs of things here and guide us or laugh at us. Whatever! ha. Just know I think of you all and talk to everyone. It's why I'm here in the woods by myself--I'd look to nuts to be in public. Always you are in my thoughts. My love to you and all.
Kitty
November 30, 2011
Hi, Uncle Stanley. You've been on my mind, always--along with the rest of the tribe. We're on the downhill count now. Only 22 days until we start seeing the daylight increase. Yahoo. Have had a 12-day stretch of twenty below and colder. Today it's a whopping 0.0. Feels like summer. Ha. Not your cloudy kind of day, though, so that's good. I miss you and love you always. Impart happiness to all around. My thoughts are with you guys always.
Kitty
October 30, 2011
Hey, Uncle Stanley--boy, did I have a good time with you and grandma a couple of days ago. You came to me in a dream and you were so vivid. It was so real and I got to hug and snuggle with both of you. It was GREAT!! Halloween is right around the corner and that is Brian's all-time favorite holiday so you and the rest of the family watch out for him 'cuz I know he's gonna be full of tricks. Hi to all and I love and miss the whole bunch of you. Don't spend the whole night out in the pumpkin patch waiting for the great pumpkin. It might get frosty.
kitty
October 22, 2011
Happy birthday, Happy birthday, Happy birthday to you!!! Okay, I actually did the domestic deed and cooked some awesome bean soup. You and I and, of course, Bob had good soup. He always gets included because Brenda doesn't do beans. What's the matter with that gal? Anyway, EVERYONE, I imagine, was at a long table today eating bean soup. At least that is my hope. Mom, I didn't get the potato in there today but it will be there tomorrow. And dad, I can't say it was anywhere near as good as the infamous tuna casserole but, hey, it's vittles. I miss and love you all. Be happy in your surroundings.
October 8, 2011
hey guy whats cooking good looking.got any money honey.that was being hep in our day.these kids down here are poor ittle lambs that have lost5 their way and gone astray.we did our tour here and i have good mremories of the fortys and fiftys.what happened? BRO
Kitty
October 6, 2011
Uncle Stan--I haven't played Yahtzee in so very long--not even by myself where I can get those sixes any old time I want. I still haven't gotten around to the bean soup but maybe on your birthday? I'll start off with breakfast with my french bread toasted; cold, fat pats of butter and then peanut butter. Geez, I may not wait on that part. I just read Uncle Cook's entry. I am sure hoping someone stole your BOOK and not your boob. Ha. I look all around at what I consider my wonderful piece of the world and I see all of you important people every day and everywhere. I miss you all so very much but know you are in the right places. All my love to everyone.
john cook
September 22, 2011
sept.22,2011 hey stanley sure miss our world discussions in the early mornings.we have a new coffee maker amy bought your sister and me now you wuuld love this one.it makes individual cups and make strong coffee or sissy java we are going to see the sister that stole your boob.she invited us down.i get invites now since i quit the booze 41 yrs ago will talk some more in the office in the morning your brother cook
Kitty
September 20, 2011
Hellooo there. Just jotted a note to Brian and I can imagine you guys are having a good laugh at Brenda and I down here trying to "act like moose" in order to get one. Evidently we're very bad actors because we didn't get one--AGAIN. With all the goings on this summer I don't have my wood in yet so am trying desperately to beat the weather. Of course, all the saws need one thing or another so I have to venture to town. UGH--you just know how I love that. As you guys all know, we are doing well here and just know I think of you and the tribe so very, very often. Take care of my brother and my kiddo for me and hi to the folks and everyone. I miss you.
Kitty
August 22, 2011
Uncle Stan--Brenda and I went and harvested Brian's garden yesterday and I thought of you when you couldn't wait for those creamed new potatoes and peas. He didn't grow any peas but the potatoes did well and the carrots were fantastic. I can imagine all of you are just munching on some fantastic gardens. Love to everyone there and take care of each other for those of us left behind.
Laurie
August 17, 2011
Uncle Stan, take care of Bobby and Brian. Make sure you show them the ropes and help with the gardens. I love and miss all of you everyday. My love to mom, dad, david, blacky etc.
Kitty
August 17, 2011
Just a quick note, Uncle Stan, to tell everyone that I think of them so very often and I love you all. Just wanted you and Bob to know I'm craving bean soup so that will be on the menu soon. Wish I could share and will in my thoughts!!
Brenda
August 4, 2011
Stanley...The valley is feeling pretty empty now that Brian and Bobby have made their homes there with you, Bob, Joe, and Helen. Gosh, it sure has left a void here. My thoughts are with all of you daily wondering what good times you are having.
Kitty
August 3, 2011
Wow! Uncle Schhtanley, it's been a long time since I've written. As you can note, our side of the pew is getting awfully crowded. I will be talking to you and Brian a lot now and you'll have to share the gossip. I imagine you've all been sitting on the pew waiting for Bobby because as we all know, he has "connections". My heart is so full lately and I remember and think of you all every day. Sending my love to everyone.
May 8, 2011
hey stan its renewal time to continue for friends and family to pay homage to you,kitty reminded me to renew,i didnt know they loved you so much.still have your room ready.it will always be stans room.remember when you asked me how long can you stay and my answer was the last one that goes turns the lights out.still have good vibes of your presence,love to all tell blacky i said hello,love cook
Laurie
April 12, 2011
Uncle Stan, made some creamed dumplings and cried wishing you were here to share them. I miss you every day!
Kitty
March 30, 2011
Uncle Stan--I'm so late in letting you know the survival rate for making it through February is "One"--once again. Whew. I can hardly believe you've been there watching us here for as long as it's been. It is getting warmer (slowly) and definitely more daylight and as I feed the redpoles and other birds I think of you and mom and dad and how your feeding them heralded spring. I keep ALL of you Rydbergs and Cookseys and the various and sundry in-laws and shirt-tails in my thoughts daily. I love and miss you all.
March 28, 2011
Stanley...2 yrs ago today was a very sad day for all of us. Miss chatting w/ya, miss running into you at Carrs, miss the "hey, what'd ya hear from Kitty; are you heading that way soon" calls. You seldom wanted to trek along, but may have had something for me to take to her. Say hello to everyone up there. I'm sure you and Bob have had some good war discussions, especially with everything going on in this crazy world today. Keep on watching over us 'cause we need all the protecting we can get! Love ya...almost..Uncle Stan
Brenda
Kitty
January 29, 2011
Only two days left so I think I can safely say January slid away. Now to survive February. You are always on my mind--particularly these two months. The days are getting longer and the birds are getting hungrier. You are with me every single day. Extend my love to everyone--you have become my "medium". Ha. I love you.
Kitty
January 2, 2011
Well, Uncle Stan--your dreaded month of January is upon us. Followed shortly by my dreaded February. We'll just have to keep tabs and make sure they are successfully completed! Ha. I love you and think of you daily. My regards to all there.
Kitty
November 15, 2010
Uncle Stan--I'm thinking of you as always, especially today. We are getting a lot of snow today. Remember when we walked down the trail and wondered when the slanted stuff on the top would finally fall off the dead tree tops? They were such pretty days. I'm sure you have greeted Uncle Blackie by now and are reliving the good old days. Show him the ropes and give my greetings to everyone. Love you and miss you.
Brenda
October 28, 2010
Hey Stanley--just saw Kitty's birthday wish to you so here is my belated. I should remember yours 'cause you share it with my Aunt Evelyn, who is with you there in heaven. Well, I'm lighting this candle in honor of you. Miss you Stanley and say hello to everyone!
October 26, 2010
Howdy, Uncle Schtaaanley--Last year I was 6 days early in wishing you a birthday on a gloomy, gray and cloudy day. This year, on October 22, a gloomy, gray and cloudy day, I tried to wish you a great day--the technological world of which I am such a wizard, wouldn't let me do it. SOOOO--on another gloomy, gray and cloudy day (the ones you love in the winter) I am wishing you and all of us a happy birthday. Us, because without your birthday none of us would have had you in your lives and what a loss that would have been. I love you and miss you and I hope you are jacking your jaws with everyone there. Kitty
September 27, 2010
Boy, oh Boy, Uncle Stan. I haven't been able to write you anything in so long. I talk to you all the time but, of course, I talk to myself so much anymore that I sometimes get confused. Ha. I had a computer glitch (a $2.50 battery it turns out) that Timothy clued me in on so now I can gab at you again. Missed that, I did. I spent all summer with Jeffrey building a monster shop (30 x 32) and I still think it may be too small. Ha. We don't know exactly what we were doing but I have to say that it is a vast improvement over the generator shed you and I built. You are an integrel part of my shop, though, so you'll be right there with me when I'm putzing around. I sure do miss having you around and you are always in my thoughts. Love, Kitty
May 6, 2010
stan.we are going to spred your ashes on david,joe,and helen then talk to all of you,dont let joe do all the talking,well buddy we miss you something terrible,but feel your presence especialy at the breakfast table over coffee,love you guy,cook
November 19, 2009
Hey Stan,
You just fixed our ancient truck!! Thanks for that, and much much more :)
Betty Whittenberg
November 18, 2009
Uncle Stan, I got your gift today. What a gift that you thought of all your nieces and nephews! how special that made me feel. I missed you on your birthday but this made me feel that you are still here thinking of everyone as always. I love you Stan, thank you for being a special Uncle in my life.Betty Lynn.
Kitty
October 16, 2009
Hey, Uncle Stan--your kind of day today: gloomy and gray--therefore, warmer. We just had blue and sunny days and those are my kind of days. I don't care how cold they are! I wanted to write on your birthday but I'm not sure if I will have the generator going that day so--I will be the first to send you your birthday wish. While the rest of us are getting older--you are probably at whatever age you preferred. How cool is that! A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you and some silly thing reminds me of our times together. Although I can't say I'm anxious--I do look for the day we will all meet again. What a big reunion that will be. Have a Happy!! I love you.
Laurie Cooksey/Derybowski
August 21, 2009
Uncle Stan. There is not a day that I don't think of you. There is always something about the family that I think of and I know I could "pick your brains" about, 'cuz you knew most about the Rydberg family.
I miss talking to you and playing Yatzee (You were always so lucky) and I hear your laughter when you'd roll the big sixes. We will play Yatzee again some day. XXXOOO Tell the rest of our family that are with you that someday we will play rummycube, nertz and yahtzee, yeah I spelled it right, HA. Laurie
Nancy
August 15, 2009
Mary, I think Uncle Stan would want me to relay that they ARE together, OK, and much closer to us than we can imagine.
It's sort of like they got away to the farwaway Australian outback, with lousy phone service - reception great, but transmission lousy. They can hear us fine, but they have to be creative in getting their messages through:) Keep yourself open to the peace, joy, wisdom and humor they have always, and still are, trying to share with us - don't shut any doors :)
And, having been raised a Catholic who regularly prayed to saints for help, I have a 'to do' list for those who are now in a position to be really, really helpful down here - try giving Uncle Stan something to work on :) (I've asked for his assistance on some biggies!)
Mary
August 13, 2009
Hey Unc, I have such a void sometimes for the people missing in my life. You and my Mom and Dad. I know in my heart you are all a part of me but I just miss you all so much. Talking to you in my mind just doesn't "cut the mustard" as you said. I want to hear your voice and see your face. I hope you are all together in some form and that you are happy. I sense you are and want you to know that we are ok. With all my love, Mary
Kitty
August 11, 2009
Hi Uncle Sshhtanley--
Sure been thinking of you lately. Your memorial was a nice "family affair". Small and thoughtful and Uncle Cook and Betty-Lynn did a nice job. Nice things were said and lots of memories were brought up. I remembered so many things about you and things we did and were going to do. Someday in the future, Stan--someday in the future. We'll take that trip to Africa and we'll just hit all the little burgs in the good old U.S. of A. and grace them with our presence. If they didn't know we passed through--it is their loss. Say hello to all you meet and please know that I miss you all so very much. I hope you aren't having to keep your end of the table clean!! Miss you physically--you'll always be wih me spiritually.
Brenda Arney
July 27, 2009
Stanley..
What a wonderful memorial service your family arranged in your honor. You truly are blessed to have all those nieces and nephews, here and afar, that love and admire you ever so much. One definitely heard in every story how you touched so many of their lives in that "only me" special way. Sharing the past couple of days with John and Carol made me aware of their love for you. They shared many stories, all good, some funny but from hearts that are sadden from your passing. I know you were there to share in all of it with us, but I just had to share with you what I observed.
Mary Pleskun
July 23, 2009
Hey there Uncle, I think about you all the time and wish that we could have one of our gab fests. I loved to pick your brain because I learned so much about you and all the rest of the family. I never once doubted anything that you said because you were so so smart. Also you were not the kind of person who spoke about things unless you knew what you were saying. I miss your sweet smile and your bright blue eyes. Sure wish you were going to be here for Anna's wedding and upcoming graduation. I always include you in my doings in life cuz you were such a part of it. Miss you so very much my dear sweet Uncle. Your Mernie
Betty Scholes
July 17, 2009
Hi again bro,
I get more lonely for you every day. I have a part of you here with me in your bedroom and say "hello" to you every morning. I am still amazed at what an intelligent person you were. Must have been all the reading you did. You were so special to me.
Love, Sis
Betty Whittenberg
July 1, 2009
Uncle Stensley, I was listening to a song titled "Still Here" by Anna Huckabee Tull this morning. It reminded me of you. She sings" We look for traces in the empty spaces, what did the love you left behind leave us to build on, carry on, you are still here." I remember our last conversation by phone when I too wished I could see you one last time. I knew it wasnt to be so I told you I thought you were the best uncle anyone could ever have in their lifetime and you said in your usual humble way " I hope so". You were our unconditional love, a ready pot of coffee cookies and an always interesting conversation. A fun uncle who loved us as children and adults and always treated us with respect. Mom said when you were younger you told her that you used to travel away from family to be independent, until you realized that you not only loved your family you liked them and had fun with them too. All your pictures show you smiling when visiting relatives, helping with projects and being the welcome gentleman uncle. Every Christmas my sisters and I gave you white socks and you always acted surprised. You listened to me sing on the phone in 5th grade and didnt laugh (that I noticed) You came to my childrens birthdays and my holidays and wedding. You went out of your way to be there for all of us no matter how far flung our family became. I will miss your gentle ways, your dry wit, your jaunty hat and good advice. You made me feel accepted, special and welcome in your life. I will miss you always, until we meet again Uncle Stan, love Bella, (Betty Lynn)
David Allred
June 15, 2009
Stan
I can see by all the memories left by your family that you were well loved. I have many fond memories myself of you when we worked the night shift together as Flight Dispatchers for Wien Airlines. I learned so much from you from your vast experience and very humble way of interacting with the flight crews and your co-workers. I will always cherish these times and have wondered over the years where you were.
Thanksgiving Day at Kitty's 2002
Brenda Arney
June 13, 2009
Stan,
Remember this trip to Kitty's for Thanksgiving of 2002? There was no snow and we were able to drive all the way too the creek! You and Bob were so happy about that. It was Bob's last Thanksgiving. I'm so glad we got to share this memory.
Brenda Arney
June 13, 2009
David Allred if you see this post, you may want to sign the guest book under the obit that was published in the SeattleTimes on 4/19/2009-4/20/2009.
There are a lot of entries and that one will be printed out after the year online, thanks to Cook and Carol.
Terry Rydberg
June 6, 2009
It is too late to say goodbye. It is too late to say, I love you and to say thank you, Uncle Stan. That moment is gone, gone forever. It is not too late to express appreciation and gratitude to Mary and Ed, Carol and John, Betty and Wilber (yeah, I used the “W” word”) for being at his side at the most difficult time of his life. Eileen, Betty, Carol, we share your loss. I love you all, over all the distance and over all time.
David Allred
June 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kitty
June 5, 2009
Hi, Uncle Stanley--I just looked at pictures Mary sent and I FINALLY got to the Post Office to get. Some of Dad and some of you and others. I chuckled as I looked into your "salmon eyes", being so photogenic. Keep those salmons twinkling. So many memories and they just pop up so randomly. Many Thanks to Carol & Cook for giving us this space to put the memories. I miss you more and more. Love you.
Brenda Arney
May 31, 2009
Stanely...it's Brenda...I keep sending you email jokes but never hear back from you. John and Carol really have given all of us a great gift with this continued guest book so we can send our thoughts your way. I think it would be great if everyone added at least one picture of you to the book with a little story behind it. I will do that when I come back from AZ. Going down for my granddaughter's birthday. She will be 3! Hoping to get a chance to see Mary and family and get an appt. with the cardiologist you saw in Phoenix. From reading this guest book you sure do have a lot of people who love you.
Laurie Derybowski
May 31, 2009
Hey uncle, I received a part of you and you are on my nightstand next to Mom, Dad and David. I will see you sometime and no cheating at "Nertz" Remind Grandma she has to say nertz instead of "I'm out". You are dearly missed. I love you,
john cook
May 29, 2009
hey stan we had this book of memories printed and after the year is up we all can purchase one to pass on the stories of their brother and friend Stanley George Rydberg keep up the memories john cook
Carol Ann Cook
May 29, 2009
well brother its time for your baby sister to let you know the years you lived with us on the homestead and the last four years you have shared with me Cook and Oslo,Wolf,Rosey,and posey who adored your presence.i am so glad i shared so much time sharing our younger lives on the farm, growing up on the farm in s.dakota.your ashes are not the only things we have of you ,its the good vibes we feel in the house of your presence.Cook is taking your ashes to Herby of the VFW and they are going to give you your 21 gun salute and the whole ball of wax.then we will have your ashes spread in the brand new graveyard.it is on redoubt av. and Mt. Redoubt with its active volcano in the back ground.it will take place in July.love your little sister Carol
Kitty
May 22, 2009
Hey, Uncle Schtanley--A small part of you just arrived last Friday for a visit with me, via Will Tyler who is so forgetful. Lisa told me he had brought you out and if I hadn't reminded him, you would still be riding up and down this danged trail--and we know how much you hated that! What an adventure, eh? Anyway, now I see and talk to you every day and you are here to keep tabs on me as well. I miss you but know that you are having the future we all wait for. I love and miss you.
Mary Pleskun
May 7, 2009
Hey Unc. Just got off work and would love to hear you say "how was your day" as you always would. I sure do miss you. Can't even believe you aren't here anymore. Actually you are, just can't see you. I feel your spirit and smile remembering your cute and funny way. I always look out at the stars at night or the moon and think about you. I laugh about the time your whip cream blew away with the storms we had last fall. You are still number 1 and don't forget it. Smiling at your memory, your Mernie P.S. Thanks Cook for extending this. It will be nice for us all to have a way to write out our feelings.
Brenda Arney
May 6, 2009
Thanks John and Carol, what a great opportunity you have provided for everyone by keeping this guest book going for a year.
Stan...tell Joe I said happy birthday and give Bob a hug for me. Keep looking for emails from you but none come...sure do miss them.
Duane Lance
May 4, 2009
It is difficult for me to write about Stanley without telling many of the experiances that we had together. This is especially true of the time we spent in the army in Vienna, Austria. I could write a short book on that portion of our times together. We were great friends, and I will miss Stanley very much. My dad and Stanley's dad were both from Sweden, so we decided to take a trip over there to look up some of our relatives. Stan found many of his relatives, but I wasn't so lucky, because of flawed directions from my mother. Later when we got out of the service, we went to Rosholt, South Dakota, and met with relatives there. From there, Stan went to Alaska. We still had many good times, each time Stan would fly down to Seattle.
Kitty
May 4, 2009
It's me again, Uncle Stan. Sitting here in the woods with you very much on my mind. The weather has been SO fantastic this spring. Warm--in the mid 70's so early. I think of our walks in past springs and whenever I walk by that broken cottonwood I look up and chuckle remembering each day we walked and wondered when the lopsided snow was going to finally fall off of it. The ice went out on the 1st at 8:41 PM. Neither of us came close! I hope you are all having a terrific Rydberg reunion and know I think of each and every one of you so very often. When the view from the woods is interesting and your memory is along I'll write and keep you posted. I love you so much.
Ed Pleskun
May 2, 2009
Shhhhtan, I have so many wonderful memories of you, our trip to Mnt. Rainier trying to drink frozen beer, our many poker games for pennies (I need the table prop), and more currently the many games of rumikube. You fought a long, painful battle with courage, hope and dignity. I will miss you so much and am honored to have had you live with us. Your battle on Earth has ended. I will see you soon enough. Love Ed
Larry Rydberg
April 30, 2009
Hi Stan, I will always have the great memories of us in my early days. You were always a second dad to us all.
I want to thank Carol and Cook so much for taking care of him. Also a very big Thank you to Ed and Mary for putting your lives on hold to take very good care of Stan. Mary, you were with him day and night to the end. I don't know how to thank you for your help, Thank You..
Lynn rydberg
April 26, 2009
Unc,
all the others are now wondering what did you really have behind that smile of yours,and when you finally broke out in laughter it would be catching to all others. As Gayle put it you were there when we needed you, as always
You will be missed.
Love Ya
Gayle Rydberg
April 26, 2009
My dear Unk,
So you are now with the others sitting back watching us mere mortals with our mundane struggles. Give all a huge bear hug and catch them up on what we have been up to.
Thank you for the memories of my Mom and Dad who went so young into the dark for without you I would never have known them as I do now.
You grew up with my Brothers and I and we knew you as a gangling kid with a heart of pure gold. You stayed true to that young man until the very end.
I love you Unk and I miss you.
W.R Scholes
April 26, 2009
Hi Stan, I can't believe that you are gone. I enjoyed the fun times we had together. Especially at the Huskie games. We will see you again one of these days. Until then, we will miss you.
Your brother-in-law. Blackie
Betty Scholes
April 24, 2009
Bro,
You have been the kindest and best brother anyone could hope to have. I will miss your daily e-mails and our discussions about the sports teams. Especially the Washington Huskies. I will just plain miss you. We will all be together again.
Nancy Sutton
April 23, 2009
Stan, how are your new digs? And how is everyone doing there? Think of us occasionally, as we remember your fun, your smile, stories, intelligence, generosity and humor - and look forward to enjoying more of the same :) You are the best! :)
Brenda Arney
April 23, 2009
Stan...even though you didn't marry my aunt (tell her hello) and make me a relative, you and the Cooksey's have made me feel a part of your family. I know you and Bob are up there shooting the bull about world war II stuff. Oh, and I do believe Kitty did inherit your 6's!! I love you Stan. Miss you and thanks for being a part of my life. I'm really going to miss you and your emails!
jeffrey tomes
April 23, 2009
dearest uncle stanley, knowing you as my greatest uncle has been a privilege and a pleasure. the times we had rowing the boat at the cabin, and the stories told of uncle david are memories i will never forget!... until we meet again i will keep the dice hot, and the potato salad cold. tell everyone hi for me, and save me a seat in that big V.W.in the sky. until then the flowers are blooming in memory...
Kitty Kaminski
April 23, 2009
Wow, Uncle Schhhtaaanley--Whoever is going to play Yahtzee with me, although I never won because I couldn't roll 6's? Whoever is going to help me pile the kitchen table sky high with books, etc. while we burrowed in on your short winter visits to the woods? Whoever is going to help me build the rickediest generator shelter known to man? Whoever else would teach me to ride David's Cushman Eagle and then act innocent when he ran after me yelling for me to get off his bike? We didn't move and shake in the VW once, but twice during the earthquake. I know you and all others who preceded you are having a wild ride and we all shall join you. I'm waiting to see if I inherit the 6's. You must know you were the top notch, number one uncle and were much loved. Sssssay until we meet again...Keep on moving and shaking!
Taren Peltola
April 20, 2009
Too my Uncle SShttttaaannnllley:
I am so honored to have known you in the 9 years that i have been with your nephew, Brian.. I always looked foward to you calling about the Mariners Baseball game almost every night until you left the State of Alaska, and so much when the Seawolves were playing football, I thank you for every conversation that we had and every memory you brought to me about Brian and Jeff. I will always hold you so close and dear too my heart and tell you everyday that i love you for everything that you brought too me as your nephews wife.... I love you Uncle Stan and I will miss you dearly.. Rest in peace and tell gramma and grampa hi for both brian and I.... xxxxxoooooo Love always Taren
Brian Tomes
April 20, 2009
My dearest Sttaannlleeyy
You are the best Uncle a person could ever deserve. I thank you for saving my butt on many occasions. and as Lisa said sorry about the VW Jeff and I wrecked. Let's see how those Mariner's do now that we have Ken Griffey Jr. back. As always one udder day. Much appreciatd love and admiration for you
Laurie Derybowski
April 20, 2009
Uncle Stan, I love you and miss you. I am so glad we took that last trip to Seattle and had the family together for your 80th birthday. I couldn't have asked for a better uncle. "Draggin the Line". Your favorite song!
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