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Kay Arlene Downie Roscoe
October 22, 2023
Sending my condolences to (all) his family! I always loved attending the Cummings family reunions in Kansas every 3 years, seeing/chatting with Bob (everyone). He took on the "job" of keeping the Cummings family records till his death. My mother, Antoinette Rose Cummings Downie, was the youngest of the original 10 siblings. I was born and grew up in southern California, now live in Kingsville, TX, 44 years now. I miss going to the reunions/unable to now.
Melissa
October 22, 2023
Romona Ward
October 22, 2020
He was a awesome cousin, he kept great Cummings heritage records. He is missed.
Gregory Cummings
November 21, 2007
Gregory Cummings
November 21, 2007
Gregory Cummings
November 21, 2007
Gregory Cummings
November 21, 2007
Gregory Cummings
November 21, 2007
GREG CUMMINGS
November 6, 2007
Evvy and Stan Berezin
November 6, 2007
Dear Gretchen- We will miss Bob and
his warm kind ways, Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Evvy and Stan Berezin
Jamie (Billings) & Ron, Tyler & Tiffany Dismang
November 6, 2007
I will really miss Uncle Alan. My heart goes out to my Mom (his sister)and Uncle Alan's family - Aunt Gretchen, Jeff, David, and Greg. I know we weren't ready to lose him but I am comforted that he is with Grandma & Grandpa Cummings (his parents) & Aunt Rita (his sister). Thanks to Uncle Alan, we have learned our heritage and history. He worked so hard on it along with organizing the reunions and did such an awesome job. He even made descriptive name tags for our big family reunions - you know that wasn't a little job! It won't be the same. I got closer to my Uncle Alan through e-mails and really enjoyed them. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful family. I will cherish the good memories and be reminded that we need to make the most of each day and enjoy our moments with family and friends.
Joey Markley
November 5, 2007
I remember Uncle Alan coming back to Kansas in the summers and working on "projects" to help his mother. He was such an active man and it is beautiful to see his energy and passion for life passed down to his children.
I have personally been influenced by Uncle Alan in gaining an interest in genealogy and I think of him often when I am ferreting out family information.
I will greatly miss my Uncle Alan.
Patty Brown
November 2, 2007
What a happy fellow Alan was. I remember his laugh which was pure humor! Looking forward to meeting you, Gretchen and seeing Jeff (my car angel)again and meeting his brother. I understand David had to return. May you gain comfort each day, Patty Brown
Joe and Ruth Ann Sunseri
November 1, 2007
To Gretchen and the rest of Bob's family. I've always loved Bob, our first cousin. I will miss Bob and his emails, etc. Won't be the same with out Bob, God be with each of you!
Mary Beth Gibson
November 1, 2007
Dear Gretchen, Jeff, Greg and David,
It was numbing to hear of Uncle Alan’s sudden death, and it’s so very difficult to find the words to tell you how sorry I am that you have lost such a wonderfully loving husband and father. I am enormously grateful that I was able to spend time with him and Gretchen at the Cummings family reunion in Valley Falls this past June. Alan had a tremendous sense of family, which was evident in his hard work in gathering the Cummings family genealogy. All of us appreciate the long hours and selfless efforts he spent in piecing together the family puzzle. Not to mention all the love and laughter he shared with us. What an inspiration! And Aunt Jeanie – I am crying as I write this – words fail me, except that I want to say how sorry I am that you have lost your brother. Yet the one thing that can make me smile is remembering how much mom and Alan loved to laugh and enjoy life – and I know that they would want us all to remember the good times…
Lisa Miller
November 1, 2007
Uncle Alan was a very special person and I am going to miss him. I just want you to know that I am thinking and praying for all of you.
Romona Broxterman
November 1, 2007
Gretchen and Family,
I didn't get to know Alan like I would have liked. He was such a great help to me as I prepared the addresses and family letters for the Cummings reunions. I surely will use the helps he left me. God bless you and your family. We will see you soon. Leland and Romona Ward Broxterman
Jeanie Lyn Frakes
November 1, 2007
Uncle Alan used to send us educational games (of course we just thought they were cool toys). He taught us to do "string" art & always had a new recipe to share. He would sit thru many ballgames of his great neices & nephews during the hot summer. We love & miss him!
Kay and Vic Roscoe
November 1, 2007
Dorothy/family,
Our hearts are sad at the loss of Alan. He was the "rock/foundation" of the reunions! The void you and Gretchen have to fill is enormous. God be with all of you!
Love, Kay and Vic
Kay and Vic Roscoe
November 1, 2007
My dear Gretchen/family! The shock of Alan's death is overwhelming. I'm sure he's in Heaven harassing Mama (I love it). You're in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Kay and Vic
Cool Cousins! Rita, Alan, Joan, Eldon
November 1, 2007
Bob/Alan "down on the farm"
November 1, 2007
Kathy Hinman
November 1, 2007
Gretchen, Jeff, Greg and David - I was shocked and saddened to hear about Alan's death. I will miss him. He helped me greatly to get through the death of my mother. I enjoyed his calls and pictures of the family and garden. Thank you for coming to Kansas. I look forward to seeing you.
Brenda Billings
November 1, 2007
I'm so sorry. I love & miss Uncle Alan and can't seem to get use to the idea. He was the best Uncle and he was wonderful to my kids. I miss being able to talk to him by e-mail. He was such an encourager. Leah & I are glad your all coming to Kansas. We can't wait to see you.
Baretta Schmeissner
October 31, 2007
Dear Aunt Gretchan, Jeff, David & Gregg, the loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Our family shares your grief. I keep thinking about how dedicated Uncle Alan was to keep in contact & all trips he made coming back to Kansas. I'm so thankful for all the good times we had.
I keep remembering his hardy laugh. I'll miss him.
We are looking forward to seeing you all next week.
Love ya, Baretta, Chris, Andrea & Noah Schmeissner
Julie Sieve
October 31, 2007
Dorothy & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Joan and Richard Wissell
October 30, 2007
We were fortunate to know Robert Alan, Joan first as his cousin as a child and then we truly became friends after Joan and Richard married. He was always kind, friendly, nice, ready to share an opinion, a ride, a meal, his home and his expertise. These last few years his letters and funny sayings he shared with Joan's Mother Eva were greatly enjoyed by all. Joan is especially glad she and Bob had such a nice telephone discussion just a couple of days before he died.
We will miss him and always remember our times with Bob and Gretchen, especially the week in Maine two years ago. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Alex Andrews
October 29, 2007
I really liked every visit we had. He is very kind. I look forward to seeing him again in the eternity.
Ann Dzindolet
October 29, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
I was fortunate to serve with Bob on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Genealogical Society, where we all enjoyed his company and contributions to the genealogical community. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Joy Katz
October 29, 2007
A kind man who will be greatly missed by a lot of people.
dorothy jean billings
October 29, 2007
We are saddened of this death of my brother. He will be greatly missed. We love all of you and look forward to seeing you soon. Love, Dorothy Jean and all the Ks cousins.
Stefan Vogel
October 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy - I so enjoyed those many years working with Bob in Lincoln - he was a grand person and touched many lives - I know he shall be missed. May God be with all of you at this time and may your happy memories bring you comfort. Stefan Vogel
Esther Braun
October 28, 2007
I am so sorry!!
My friendship with Bob goes back more than 40 years. Bob was my daughter's teacher in Lincoln in the 60's. I joined the faculty at Smith School in 1969 where Bob and I taught 5th grade for many years. After we both retired a group of active and retired teachers started to meet for pot-luck a few times a year. Bob was always there. We had a large gathering just this past spring. He will be sorely missed.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Esther Braun
Melissa Overson
October 28, 2007
Kind, thoughtful, frugal yet generous, hardworking, cheerful but still a friend with whom you can share a gripe once in a while. People will benefit for years from his extensive genealogy efforts. But best of all his beautiful irises will be a living memorial!
Esther Stanley
October 28, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Priscilla Black
October 28, 2007
Bob was a very special person in my life. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
I will always miss him.
Priscilla Black
Christine Vanaria
October 28, 2007
We will miss Uncle Bob and remember all of the special memories we shared during the years.
Chris and Joe Vanaria
Cynthia Neal
October 28, 2007
We wish you comfort in your time of sorrow. Uncle Bob will be missed and I will cherish all of the special memories we shared.
Cindy, Steve and Derrick Neal
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