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stacey mcgillivary
December 18, 2021
Grandpa you are missed every day. I will always remember you taking us to the park to play baseball. Then after that going to McDonalds for a cheese burger. I love you...
Patricia Hildebrand
January 17, 2007
Dear Davida
Words can't express my feeling's about Joe's passing. I also have no idea of what you are going through but I do know that you are a very strong person and you will come through a much better person.
Even though Joe was my Brother-In-Law and we didn't know each other the way we should have because of my being away for so long, he was always kind an generous to both Larry and myself and also our children. I remember that every time we came through California on the way to visit the kids he always let us stay with you with no questions. Every time we came and Larry would say that we showed up because we were hungry again, he would laugh at that and say we were always welcome. I was also honored that he allowed me to stay in your home when you went to Portugal and Hawaii. That showed me that he trusted me with your home and valuables.
He also was very patient when you were taking care of Mother. I know that he was frustrated with the whole thing but never said that you should not take care of her. I will always be grateful to you for her care.
You really took your marriage vows to the highest level in taking care of Joe when he got sick. I really marvel at all you did for him. I know that caring for him goes with the territory but you made the vows "in sickness and health" really mean something. You made sure that he had a good quality of life and lived a long and loving life. I only hope that if a situation like yours were ever in my future I would be able to follow in your footsteps and step up to the challenge.
I want to thank you for being my sister, a good Aunt to my children and a loving Grand Aunt to my grandchildren. You are loved for a lot of things but especially for just being you. We all love you very much.
Your Sister
Patricia
Danelle Hildebrand
January 1, 2007
Dear Aunt Davida,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy. The portrayal of love shared by you & Joe should be published in a manual for all married couples. You took the meaning "In sickness" to a new level. We know that caring for Joe the last 26 years was physically & emotionally trying. But your love for him overcame all diversity. The emptiness you feel is shared by all, because Uncle Joe was a charismatic man. All that knew him fell in love with his sense of humor. He had a charm that will be remembered forever. He was a hard worker, who believed in Quality over Quantity. We all learned so many valuable lessons from this wise man. His kindness, his vibrant spirit lives on in his beloved soulmate. We know this time is lonely, but we believe your strength as his soulmate, will provide a new path for all of us to follow. We saw your portrayal of love through the rituals of the services. It was beautiful & full of class in the manner worthy of Josph Silva.
Love, Mike & Danelle Hildebrand
Stacey = McGillivary
December 26, 2006
Grandpa I will miss you very very much. I hope I see you one day again. I love you and miss you and we will take great care of Davida. She has been having a hard time because your not with her ,but we are here for her.
I love you... Your Grandaughter Stacey
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