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for Dennis VanPelt
Jessica vanpelt
July 6, 2013
pawpaw im sorry I haven't been on here like I usually have... I just have had a lot going on in my head, my life... im kinda at a cross road here... I wish you where here so I can have a cup of coffee with you and just let all of my complications roll oout of my mouth and just listen to the advice you have for me.. I am still kind of having a hard grip of not getting use to you not being here... my birthday is next month and pawpaw im going to be 22... That is too old for me... But I have a way to sooth myself when that day comes around.. I found my 16th birthday song that you and mawmaw sent to me... all I do is play it because I can hear youre voice wishing me a happy birthday.. :) I know your up in heaven watching me grow into the wonderful woman I am going to be.. I am going back to school to finish up my next six months and im going to continue to do so til I complete college.. I am going to also try and get my teaching certificate so I can teach kindergarten.. I want to see the little minds grow and expand... I love you so much and miss you like there is no tomorrow.. I wish you where or had a phone to call me and wish me a happy birthday or at least celebrate it with me...
Stacey Maxwell
March 9, 2013
Dad I think of you so many times a day. I'm still trying to come to terms with the fact I don't get to see it talk to you like I used to. This year without you has been on of my hardest, you know how life has gone so that's saying a lot. I've needed you're advise so many times. My baby turned 17 this year and oh how I wish you could see her and hear all her ideas of her life plan. She is so smart and I'm sure she is going to accomplish all she sets out to do. The two of you would of talked for hours. My girls are growing up to fast a fate you and mom felt with us I'm sure. I only pray that I can be a guiding light in their lives as you were in mine. I miss you so much and know that mom does too. Your were such a big life force the emptiness you left is huge. I so miss you.
February 28, 2013
Well today is our baby girls 43rd birthday and still in Ca. and had to celebrate like usual with her girls. One day we will all be together. Love and miss you bunches.
Mumsey
February 26, 2013
Dennis, we miss you and think of you all the time.
Know you and Charles are together and watching over us here..miss you both. Shirley and kids
February 24, 2013
Wow I can't believe its been over a year!!! I laugh when i think about Mr D and myself raceing each outher down the road on jetro and jazzie headed for my aunts to play pool!!! Let me explain about Mr.D's elec. wheel chairs which we named jetro and jazzie!!! jazzie was new but jetro had its problems! battiers, knobs that seemed to just find thier way , just about everywhere! Well we always seem to find the perfect days to go on our little rides together(yea right)we would get rained on , break down(JETRO) or just laugh at each outher till we would have to pull over and wipe our eyes!! Right now i'd give up any car i owned to take anouther ride on Mr.D's Jetro and Jazzie !!!!! He taught me more than just about anyone when it came to life and how easy it was to lose the things you thought were important but weren't!! That life love and loveones were all that matter!! My good friend i miss and love you so very much. Bye Mr.D and thank you!! Bobby R White
Bobby Ray White
February 17, 2013
Wow I can't believe its been over a year!!! I laugh when i think about Mr D and myself raceing each outher down the road on jetro and jazzie headed for my aunts to play pool!!! Let me explain about Mr.D's elec. wheel chairs which we named jetro and jazzie!!! jazzie was new but jetro had its problems! battiers, knobs that seemed to just find thier way , just about everywhere! Well we always seem to find the perfect days to go on our little rides together(yea right)we would get rained on , break down(JETRO) or just laugh at each outher till we would have to pull over and wipe our eyes!! Right now i'd give up any car i owned to take anouther ride on Mr.D's Jetro and Jazzie !!!!! He taught me more than just about anyone when it came to life and how easy it was to lose the things you thought were important but weren't!! That life love and loveones were all that matter!! My good friend i miss and love you so very much. Bye Mr.D and thank you!! Bobby R White
Margaret
January 15, 2013
It has been a year now and seems like yesterday that you went home. I miss you so much everyday. Sometimes it is very hard, but then I realize you are not hurting with pain. I miss you calling my name and funny things you say. It's like part of me went with you. You were my rock and kept me laughing and crying sometimes. I will always love you.
Dennis @ Margaret
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January 8, 2013
Graduation Day
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First grade
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School days
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School days
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James Bateman
January 6, 2013
I was a classmate of Dennis. He was a great friend. I just found out about Dennis passing. I retired from the railroad in Kansas and moved back to Texas recently. I was at the Kirbyville Library a few days ago and looking through pictures D.T. Kent left in the Library and found a picture of Dennis in 1956 in his Cub Scout uniform. When leaving town I stopped by Robert Conn's office and he told me of Dennis passing. I will treasure going through school with Dennis. God bless.
Stacey Maxwell
January 6, 2013
I'm trying to be strong but dang it Dad I miss you oh so much. I've been dreading these next few weeks so much. I just can't wrap my head around the fact you've been gone this long. My heart sank that day with that call. My greatest fear was always I wouldn't be there. How I pray that you heard us all those days later & know just how much we loved you. You taught me so many things & in this last year I've come to rely on many of those lessons. I'm passing on those lessons but how I wish you were hear to do the teaching.
I miss you so much & so hope to feel a hug from you . Thank you for watching over us still & keeping the girls & I safe. I can always tell when you send us a helper.
Love & Forever miss you
Stacey, Haleigh, Hannah & Meaghan
Magnolia Springs Cementary/ Kirbyville,Tx
January 3, 2013
Dad Masonic Lodge and grandchildren
January 3, 2013
December 31, 2012
I thought of you today,but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms and I have you in my heart. I love you, Margaret
62nd birthday. oh what fun
December 30, 2012
Missing the fun times at Wes and Cathy MCcannis house. Wish we could do it again.
December 30, 2012
Stacey Maxwell
December 2, 2012
How time passes and yet stands still is so hard to grasp. It doesn't seem like we have been without you as long as we have and yet the pain is just as raw today as that sad day.
I had my first holiday in Texas since 1985 and I'm so happy that I was with everyone yet so lost without you. We all had a deviled egg just for you cause we know you Loved them. You would of loved us all being there and I felt you all around us. Then came your birthday, I did the best I could to not cry for you cause I know you wouldn't like that but it was very hard for me. Even know the thought of not getting to sing to you is hard. The girls said that they sang to you and that made me so very happy. We went to your favorite spot for your dinner and it really made my heart swell to see in person your name up there. Although I didn't have your chicken dinner. I had not had a good CFS so it won out. But I said a little prayer for you and I know you smiled at us. This Christmas is going to be so hard for all of us, I really hate that I wont be there but you will be in our hearts and prayers and I hope that it brings joy to you.
I know you are still watching over me and keeping me and the girls safe. So many things have happened and I know that it was you guiding me so that things will be ok for me and the girls. I'm so thankful to have you watching over us. I will forever tell your stories and keep you alive in our hearts. You are missed so much and by so many, You made a great mark on all of us.
Happy Birthday Dad! Sending lots of hugs to you. I love and miss you forever. Love you Stacey and the girls
December 1, 2012
Happy Birthday Dennis I know your having a wonderful time and watching over everyone this away. miss you dearly and love you lots.Happy 66th you and Charles are missed very much.Love ya Shirley?
jessica vanpelt
December 1, 2012
Hey papaw, I wanted to wish you a happy little bit late birthday !! I know you are up in heaven watching over me and the family who miss you so much.. and I know you had a beautiful an blessed birthday too! Although everyday gets a tad bit easier but not by much just because I miss you so. I have so much to tell you and sometimes I wish u had a phone so I can call u and tell you what's been going on! I love you to the moon and back a 100 times and I miss you so much too! I love you papaw forever an always!<3
Tracy Pelt
December 1, 2012
Sir I'm a day late but thought about you on your birthday yesterday.. We went and had dinner at your favorite bbq place last nite. Miss you lots.. happy birthday pa.
November 29, 2012
Tomorrow will be your 66th birthday and I miss you so much.
We had a good Thanksgiving but we all missed you and your funny remarks. It wasnt the same without you. Stacey did make it home for the first time in years so we were very blessed she could come. We didn't get to have the girls because they were with Kyle and family but they thought about you lots.
I miss you so much and miss your laughter. I love you and Happy
birthday in heaven.
Stacey Maxwell
July 15, 2012
Well Daddy you have been on my mind so very much lately. I miss you and the things you would say. I can't believe that you have been gone 6 months today. I think back to that Sunday and I swear it feels like today and yet it also seems like it was so long ago. I hear the girls talk about you and I wish they had gotten to know you better. Although they seem to know you pretty well. I love when they say "I bet Papaw would love this" They have you in there hearts and for that you will live forever! I try not to be sad but some days it just has to be. I know that you are looking out for me and the girls and I think every once in a while I hear you (of course your telling me not to do something LOL)
I just wish I could hold your hand and rub your back just one more time. What I wouldn't give to go to Ling's with you! I just miss you and it gets so hard to grasp that I can't call and hear you. I think that today I will go to sonic for a slushy just for you or try to find a Ling's here. I will miss you today, tomorrow and forever. I love you Dad!
Happy Father's Day
Margaret Van Pelt
June 16, 2012
Happy Father's Day in heaven Dennis. I wish you were here so bad but know God takes only the best and you were the best husband and father. I so miss our time together, your silly smile and jokes. It is so lonely without you. Austin and me were out the other day, at Wendy's eating actually and when I stood up I saw this penny by my foot. We said it was Papaw with us and it was heads up! Shelia was here today and you were our conversation. Had lots of laughs of you and your funny quotes. Paula wrote today on facebook that she wished you happy fathers day and to give her baby Cory a big hug. Ruby Jean and Boo miss you too.
Happy Father's Day to the best! love and miss you bunches and boogers
To the Best Dad Ever!
Stacey Maxwell
June 16, 2012
Stacey Maxwell
June 16, 2012
Dad
This just doesn't feel right. I miss you so very much. I knew I would but dang it if the pain doesn't get worse every day. So many things I want to share with you and yet I am only able to in my heart. I hate that we spent too many years apart and would give anything to get some of them back. Tomorrow is Father's Day and how I wish I could have you hear. But I hug you in my heart and know that you are watching over me and my girls. The fact that this is happening and it's only been 5 months since you left is just crazy. I really feel some days that we are just stuck in January and living it all over and over. I know in time things won't hurt as much and I am waiting for that moment. I heard someone say "Fair to middlin" and almost burst out in tears. I could of sworn it was you. So many ways that you touched all our lives will never be forgotten.
I love you dad always and forever and I'll make sure you are never forgotten.
Happy Father's Day! to the Best Dad Ever!
Shirley Cooper
June 16, 2012
Dennis I sure miss you and Charles but know you both are making fun of Margaret and me really good now. we always made you two behave,which was really a hard job.but loved it so.We both are waiting for our time to shine with you two again.Miss our talks and funny jokes and you know you both were full of them.Love always Shirley
jessica vanpelt
June 15, 2012
Pawpaw you have been on my mind alot lately..I wish heaven ahd a phone so i could call you when i need some advice or just somebody to vent too... My birthdday is in two months and its going to be hard to celebrate it without you, you where always the life of party.. a;ways cracking jokes and singing with a smile on youre face..Couple nights ago there was thunder and lightning and it reminded me of that summer me and kristen where out there and i got scared and grabbed my blanket and came and got in the bed with you and mamaw and just knowing that walking in ya'lls room and you with a smile on youre face saying " come on" was the worlds most greatest feeling... knowing that no matter how old i got you would be there... Oh boy man papaw i have so much to tell you! But i do pray to you and let you know whats going on and i know you hear me, but i always ending up waiting to hear your voice... papaw i wish i had one more day to just spend the day with you and give you the worlds biggest hug and a kiss and just to tell you " I LOVE YOU" one more time... i love you papaw and miss you so much.. I'll always have a special spot in my heart for you. <3
Johnna Billingsley
June 10, 2012
Thought about you again today! just like many days before! I miss you sooo much Pawpaw! Went to the zoo with Jess a couple weeks ago. I was ridin a scooter an she kept tellin me she was gonna take me fishin! lol Man I miss the morning coffee times. An so many other things! I love you Pawpaw!
Johnna Billingsley
May 10, 2012
Pawpaw, where to begin??? I dont even know! I didnt get many years with you seein as you didnt come into my life till I was almost 18 years old... but every minute of it was amazing! I remember the early mornin cups of coffe an breakfast! You always tryin to get that extra cup without Mawmaw knowin! lol An your jokes... man could you make a person laugh! I loved how you always told it like it was even if it hurt someone's feelins! I remember the day I cut my hair for the first time.... I cried like a baby an you said "hush! Its beautiful an if you didnt want it you wouldnt have done it!" Now, I always keep my hair short! An I love it! Thanks for everything you taught me! Really wish you were here to see your great grandbaby that on the way! I know you would have been sooo happy to see another little one come into this world! I miss you more than words could ever say! Not a day goes by without me thinking about you. An everytime it starts with a smile then a tear cuz I remember I cant call you an tell you whatever it was that made me think about you! Im thankful I have another angel watching over me but I would rather have you here to hug! I love you Pawpaw to the moon an back!
andrew justice sr
April 6, 2012
sorry to learn of dennis passing him and margaret were good friends of me and brenda god
bless all
Jessica Vanpelt
April 5, 2012
Papaw, I was just writing you to let you know that I miss you and I have so much to tell you. I just don't know where to begin, well I am doing really well in school, and almost done with my first year and than I have a job and I am enjoying it. I think about you on the way to school, to work and home. On some days I have a really bad day and I pray to you and "vent" to you and I know your listening i just sit and wait for a response but I know that you are watching over me and guiding me into a wonderful direction. I found something from my friend and i copied it because it reminds me of you. I hope you enjoy it papaw, ok here it goes. " I cried when you passed away, I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, god broke my heart to prove to me that he only takes the best." I love you with all my heart and I'll love you to the moon and back a million times. <3 I L O V E Y O U.
Margaret Van Pelt
March 29, 2012
I miss you so much. It doesnt seem to get any easier. I so wish you were here. I love and miss you dearly.
Stacey Maxwell
March 28, 2012
Dad I thought a lot about you this last weekend. We all went to Wrightwood and I found this little museum that had some really neat things in it. It reminded me of all the things you used to tell us about when you had to do the dairy farm and things. They had some old tools and things and I so wished we had found that when you were out here. I miss you so much. Then tonight I went with Meaghan to an awards dinner because she takes after me and you and got all A's! I can't get over how much they are going to miss out on since you had to go. I'm going to do my best to make sure they know about the history around them. I miss you so very much and really wish could call you and tell you all about these things. I guess you already know them cause I know your looking down on us.
Kristen Van Pelt
March 27, 2012
Oh papaw it seems like not long ago we were all sitting out basking in the sunshine(: i miss you more then anything in the world. I pray to you everynight i hope you hear them. I love you dearly and i will always remeber everything we did, like when you would answer the phone to those people who would call about medication and you would tell them you were 101 years old, mamaw would get mad at you but we would always have fun and laugh. I love you&miss you<3 YOu'll always be the best papaw ever!
Hannah and Meaghan Maxwell
March 11, 2012
Papaw we love you so much and miss you even more. We wish we could have spent more time with you and mamaw. We will miss going to sonic with you and getting slushy s, cherry lime aids and chilli dogs. The time we caught all the toads and had a big sale was the best time ever. We will tell those stories forever. Maybe one day Haleigh will catch toads with us again. Let's hope it pee's on her again. We will know that you will be laughing in heaven. We will miss you forever and a day. Love you Bunches and Boogers! Hannah and Meaghan
Jerry & Barbara Addison
February 17, 2012
Dennis, We, Jerry & I were so glad to have known you, We are going to miss you a lot. I always looked so forward to visiting with you & Margart, you & jerry in living room telling your tales & me & Margart in dining room chit chating away catching up on everything.Jerry loved talking with you & talking about the Lord. We know you're with him now & resting in peace. So one jouney is over & another begains. How we evey you.We had great times together.We will all see & talk to you again one day. We really miss you, But we're glad you're at peace & with our Lord.Until we see you again. Jerry & Barbara Addison
Dennis Vanpelt and Randy Harl
Marcia Marple
February 15, 2012
Service award dinner for Dennis - September 2004
Marcia Marple
February 15, 2012
Randy Harl presented Dennis with a presidential coin
Marcia Marple
February 15, 2012
Dennis's 35th Service Award with KBR
Marcia Marple
February 15, 2012
Marcia Marple
February 15, 2012
I have many fond memories of Dennis. He had many stories to tell and was a genuine nice person with a huge heart. One time I was very sick and in the hospital in ICU and found out later he told the nurses he was my Uncle so he could come in and check on me. I remember another time in the office Dennis was always bringing in different kinds of fruit from the farmer's market. Big huge oranges, grapefruit and tomatoes. Dennis was loved by many. Rest in peace my friend.
Mike Marple
February 15, 2012
The first time I met Dennis, I had been transferred from another project and he was the one who drove me around to see the projects. By the time we left the office to go see the jobs, it was close to lunch time. I remember him calling up Telly on the phone and as soon as Telly answered, Dennis yelled "Timmy Chan." That was quick guy talk for "Meet me at Timmy Chan for Lunch." That was the first time I ever heard of the place or ate there. I still think about Dennis whenever I go there to this day. He was always a good talker and a good listener. I use "Fair to Middlin" once in a while if someone asks how I'm doing, usually receiving a look of confusion. I remember him telling me all about gumbo, both the Houston soil and the Louisiana cuisine. He was a great man and quite a character, and I'll never forget him. God Speed, Dennis.
Barbara Grayson
February 14, 2012
What a shock! I wish I had gotten to know you better! In the short time I knew Dennis I felt like family. I enjoyed his wit so much and will never forget some of his E.TX expressions. Margret, I know you miss him tremendously and i hope we remain friends for a long time. Many blessings!
February 14, 2012
Boo misses you. He misses you letting him get in your lap and ride in your chai.
February 14, 2012
Haleigh Maxwell
February 13, 2012
Papaw... I don't even know where to begin... you have been the greatest man the world has seen and the greatest grandpa I could ever ask for. I miss you like crazy! In the times I feel alone I just imagine sitting with you on the back porch talking about life and what it can bring us, along with crazy stories about my mother in her teens while looking at the beautiful back yard in front of us. you were a word of wisdom and even though I didn't see you all the time I cherish the memories that I hold with you. The one memory i will never forget is that summer night when you took me and my sisters on a tracker ride and that toad peed on my hand! I've never seen you laugh as hard as you did that night, and someday I hope to hear that laugh again in heaven. I love you more than you can imagine... forever bunches and boogers <3 miss you...
Stacey Maxwell
February 13, 2012
I can't believe that we will never hear you, see you or touch you again. I long to hear you say " Fair to Middlin" or "Yello" and for you to give me a hard time about my biscuits. I have so many things to teach my girls and now will have to just rely on my memories to make sure I get it right. We hear songs and all of us think of you. Usually James Brown " I feel Good" and I have to show the girls every time just how to point the fingers and move my feet. You are my sunshine is now the alarm to them like it was to me. I so wish I could just hear it one more time. I love that I got my unbelievable love of animals from you and mom (shh You are the bigger softie). I hate that I spent all these years away from home and know that you understood but still the pain doesn't end. We had more memories to make and how I hate that you had to leave before we could do that. I will forever remember all that you taught me and I will make certain that my girls and their kids learn them too. I know that the shock of all of this is wearing off and I'm getting to the reality that you have gone to be with God. I will have to wait a lifetime to see you again. I will love you forever and a day and I will miss you just as long. I will forever be your little girl.
Our Last time together... Wish all the grandkids could of been there for it. Will forever regret that one. Love and Miss you Dad!
Stacey Maxwell
February 13, 2012
jessica vanpelt
February 13, 2012
Papaw, i miss you all day and everyday. I was sitting in my hummanities class the other day and i started chuckling becuase all i could think of was you coming down the hall yelling "howdy doody time." or your famous saying " good god gurdy." I also miss you telling kristen that ou where gonna send her to the moon..But i really miss having some in depth conversations at the breakfast table over a cup of coffee. Coming out here in '09 was the best year i had with you and mamaw! But what i miss the most really is just talking to you about anything and everything,and seeing you with a smile on your face when me and kristen where being goofy. But i am gonna take what you taught me about farming and what cow is what and how to grow plants, and explaining to me what car part is whatand where it goes and how to fix it. I love you papaw and i think of you 24/7 and not a minute later. I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU BUNCHES and BOOGARS. <3
Kristen Van Pelt
February 12, 2012
Pawpaw I love you and miss you more than anything in the world! All the memories we shared together and everything you taught me about car parts and about farming. I remember when you took Jessica and I out to get snocones and you made Jess and i pay for them. The summer of '09 when jessica and I were out there visiting you and Mawmaw is probably the most fun i have had in long time, when we went to Kemah, you made so many jokes! Always had me laughin'. I miss you so much! I wish we could have spent more time together then what we did. I love you Pawpaw& Miss you so very very very much!
Tracy Van Pelt
February 12, 2012
Pa when I first met you, you stated I had to call you Sir. Well over the 23 years I called you Sir. I can remember the day you told me "you don't have to call me Sir" which was your last trip to California to surprise us for Christmas. I told you why yes I do, you told me thats what I had to call you. You just chuckled, had a smile on your face and said "I was just picking on you". Sir I knew you were picking on me, but it stuck calling you Sir. I miss you picking on me. Will hold onto the memories I have, share them with the kids. Thank you for everything you did, shared and just being you. Love you Sir keep watching over all of us.
Geri & Larry Moore
February 12, 2012
So sorry for your loss,Dennis will be sorely missed. I sure miss his quick wit and sense of humor, he was a wonderful brother in-law. We loved him so much,God needed someone special and called him home. We will see him in heaven, until then stay strong in the faith.
Jessica VanPelt
February 12, 2012
Papaw i miss you all day & everyday! I remember waking up to you yelling " howdy doody time." down the hallway. Or you telling kristen that you where gonna "send her to the moon" or talking about if my turtle was a snapping turtle. But what i miss the most was having those in deepth conversations at the breakfast table about anything and everything, we would talk about "the crimes people would do" to " my career choice in college" and just for you im gonna do something in the criminal justice field, just for you! I am gonna take everything you taught me from what cows are what, to what is wrong with the car. I know your watching over me and i know your smiling upon me about the choices i made. Papaw i love you and miss all the time!
Bruce Vivion
January 23, 2012
Joey and I really had some great visits with you Mr. Dennis. I am going to miss talking about welding, fishing and construction. Just not going to be the same, going to eat at "Straight off The Road BBQ".We are going to miss you.
Shirley cooper
January 21, 2012
Margaret so sorry for your loss. may God keep your strength up and help you and Stacey and Dave through your deepest times ahead..Dennis was the best brother in-law anyone could have asked for. love him deeply and will miss even more.keep the faith..love to all,Shirley
Shirley Cooper
January 18, 2012
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
Amanda Montry
January 18, 2012
Never got to meet you but heard your such a great man by your wonderful kids. Heard alot of great things. Wish I could have met you. Enjoy heaven and just know you will be missed. You were loved by so many.
Stacey Maxwell
January 18, 2012
I love you dad & miss you more that I imagined possible. You will forever be in our thoughts and hearts. I will teach my girls all the wisdom you taught me. Hopefully with the same strength and love a you did us. Livre you dad
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If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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