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Amy Quimby Obituary

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QUIMBY, Amy Thomas (continued) Memorials may be sent to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.livestrong.org or to Dr. H.B. and Mary Thomas Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Holzer Foundation, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Smith & Ogle Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, Ohio. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Collinsville Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 2005 at the Oxford Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Oxford, Ohio with a reception to follow.

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Published by Journal-News from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Amy Quimby

18 Entries

Chris Miller

November 17, 2005

The entire Thomas Family and Joel.

I am so sorry for your loss. Amy touched many lives as was seen at her memorial service. I wish I could have been there. I have great memories of her at McGuffey as well as playing volleyball at THS. She will be missed. Take care in this hard time. love, Chris Miller

Jana Brown

November 7, 2005

James, Dolly, Kate, Bill and Joel,

Words cannot express how saddened I am about the passing of Amy. I have only the fondess memories of Amy during our childhood at McGuffey. What a beautiful smile and glow she always possessed. I am very glad I was able to see her at our 20th High School reunion 2 years ago.

Whether it was volleyball, basketball or cheerleading, Amy always excelled in athletics and I admired her talent.

I know she is at peace and with God in his kingdom. One day, I know we will all see her again.

You have all been in my prayers the last few weeks. God bless you.

Truly,

Jana G. Brown

Cindy Spitler Werth

November 3, 2005

Dear Thomas Family,

Amy lives on in all of us. We celebrate her life so very well lived.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

The Guy and Patricia Spitler Family, Oxford OHIO

Pete and Michelle Lawrence

November 2, 2005

Dr. and Mrs Thomas, Kate, Bill and Joel-

We are saddened by Amy's death. The words from those before me say it all. She was a wonderful person who had so much courage and a love for life. Wonderful memories from the Oxford Swim Team days abound. Our thoughts and prays are with all of you.

Kyle Hankins

November 2, 2005

Joel,

My mom gave me the sad news. I'm sorry to hear about Amy. I wish Paula and I could have met her. We'll be thinking of you and sending our prayers to the whole family.

(And a shameless plug, come on down when you get a chance.) It was great seeing you at the H.S. reunion.

May God be merciful. God bless everyone!

Kyle Killian

November 1, 2005

On behalf of myself, and other THS classmates who are out of the country or at sea, allow me to express our sorrow upon hearing the news of Amy's passing. To friends and acquaintances alike, she was kind and gentle, and your beautiful tribute to her life and the inspiration she was to others is most moving.

Bless you and yours,

Lauri Sullivan

November 1, 2005

Although I lost touch with Amy after college, whenever I think of her it is always with a smile. Amy was such a good person and her genuine kindness and warmth always shone through in those incredibly beautiful eyes of hers. It is not often we are lucky enough to have someone like Amy in our lives. Though we are all the worse for losing her, I feel blessed to have known Amy at all.

Lauri Massman Sullivan

Todd Larson

November 1, 2005

It's hard to believe almost 25 years have passed, in the blink of an eye how time passes us (the idle) by…

Though I didn't know Amy well, she is one of a handful of people that I remember well because of her gentle soul. She "always" had a kind word, smile or just a Hello for everyone, regardless of the "group" you associated with. There's little I can add to the wonderful words left by those before me, in closing I offer the following two quotations to the Thomas-Quimby family.

"You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body."

C.S. Lewis

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:

for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Our prayers and Heartfelt sympathy,

Todd Larson and family

Chris Lawrence

November 1, 2005

Grace, courage, strength and dignity. There’s no one who better exemplified these words than sweet Amy. LIVESTRONG, she did! Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with you.

All our love,

Chris Lawrence and Meghan McGrann

Erin Rush

October 31, 2005

Jim, Dolly,Kate,Bill,Joel and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was such a bright and sunny person I know she was met in heaven by her Grandparents and all those that loved her..May God hold her close.

With all our love and prayers.

Erin and Doug

Ryan Wespiser

October 31, 2005

Dear Thomas and Quimby Families,

It is very hard to know what to say. I read Amy's obituary today, it's perfect, and at the same time hard to accept that it is about my friend. Amy will always be simply the best! Her pure spirit and love for others will continue to live in all of our memories. My heart is full, remembering how much I looked forward to seeing Amy when I was home, and hoping she had been baking. She always made you feel so loved. I also remember the fun we had growing up, playing basketball, and going to school together. The last time I saw Amy was at her wedding. She was absolutely beautiful and so happy. Knowing Amy will always be a gift, and my privlidge.

God Bless You All!

Lisa Baird

October 31, 2005

Dear Jim and Dolly and Kate and Bill,

I am so, so sorry about Amy's death. The first thing that came to my mind was that saying about the good dying young, this is certainly true with Amy. Amy was one of the sweetest people I ever met. She was gentle and loving and kind and as I recall she could be very funny. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Sincerely, Lisa Baird

Rob Drake

October 31, 2005

With deepest sympathies to Amy's family members and friends. She was a truly good and kind person.

Cheryl Bays

October 31, 2005

Amy's life was an example of loving and living to the fullest regardless of circumstance. Her kind, gentle, and loving smile warmed and brightened every room. She possessed the rare gift of making others feel special. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.

"In his heart a man plans his course but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

With deepest sympathy,

Cheryl Bays

October 31, 2005

Amy's kind and gentle spirit along with her beautiful, loving smile warmed and brightened every room. She had a gift of making everyone else feel special.

MARIANNE BRUNNER

October 31, 2005

Dear Dolly and Jim and family,

I am so sorry for your loss of Amy ; a loss many of us can share in some small way.Amy was alway so kind, gentle, and loyal. I remember a time when Chrissy was helping with the team and Amy reminded her teammates that all who helped were also real part of the team.I wish I could be of help in some way and that you would call me. Thank you for sharing sweet Amy with all of us. God bless you all, Marianne

Jim Curran

October 31, 2005

My deepest condolences to everyone. The world is less bright today w/o Amy in it

Stephanie Savely-Lind

October 31, 2005

God said: "I'll lend you my Child..."

I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine, He said...

For you to love the while she lives...and mourn for when she's dead.

It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two and three,

But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for me?

She'll bring her charms to gladden you. And shall her stay be brief,

You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise she will stay, since all from Earth return.

But there are lessons, taught down there, I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over in search of teachers true,

And from the throng's that crowd life's lanes,I have selected you.

Now...will you give her all your love...nor think the labor in vain?

Nor...hate me when I come to call...to take her back again?

I fancied that I heard you say..."Dear Lord, it will be done!

For all the joy Your Child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.

We'll shelter her with tenderness. We'll love her while we may,

And for the happiness we've known...forever grateful stay.

But shall the angels call for her much sooner than we've planned,

We'll brave the bitter grief that comes...and try to understand.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Stephanie Savey-Lind