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for Robert Olmsted
Carole Cotton-Winn
May 24, 2007
Gail, It broke my heart to receive this notice of Bob's death. Then it made my heart soar to read of all the places where Bob's big heart had touched the lives of many. I was not surprised. You all had a love that was deep and wide and enveloped a large net. I was blessed to have those years at Centenary with you all. A magical time indeed. Please know you are loved and remembered. Ever so fondly, Carole Cotton Winn
Doug Kerr
May 15, 2007
God Bless You Mr Olmsted. You will be dearly missed.
Jacquelyn Bowers Ewing and Bob Ewing
May 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Kadien
May 10, 2007
God Bless you and your family, We will all miss you
Tom and Anne Marie Kadien
Peggy and Bill Simpson
May 9, 2007
Our sincere sympathy, and our love and prayers are with the Olmsted and Bonneau families. We are so thankful and blessed that Bob and Gail have been a part of our lives at SMAA. May God Bless You All.
May 9, 2007
Mrs. Olmsted and Family,
My heart and thought's are with you today. I have been truly blessed by having the honor of working for such a wonderful company.
Corrine Wilson
Olmsted-Kirk Equip. & Supply
Longview, Texas
Walt Steesy
May 9, 2007
We share the loss of Bob Olmsted as a member of our greater Olmsted family.
Genealogist, Olmste(a)d Family Association
Joan K (Dillard) Ashley
May 9, 2007
There are no words to truly express the sympathy this message brings. Words seem so empty! Take comfort in II Corinthians 5:17; "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, his is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" God Bless you all during this difficult time. Warmest Regards,
Linda & Jonathan Cooke
May 8, 2007
Several weeks ago, Linda and I had lunch with Bob, Gail and Lenny. Tom "Tommy" Halliburton, who was Bob's little brother in Kappa Signa @ Centenary College was the master of ceremonies. And Master, he was! He told stories about Bob and Gail and had us all "belly laughing". Even in the 11th hour of Bob's life, Bob shared stories with us that had us laughing with him, all about the people that made a difference in our early days at Centenary...I wish they had all been there. To say that Bob was a class guy is an understatement. He was all of that and more. We are grateful that we had this opportunity to revisit and share the good old days with Bob and Gail and Lenny. Friendship just doesn't change over time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gail and her family. As others have indicated in this Guest Book, he made a significant difference in many people's lives. That is who he was and I am happy to have been a part of it.
Ken "Rock" Reed
May 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Olmsted family. Bob was truly a special person. He touched my life as he did countless others. The Olmsted family will always hold a special place in my heart.
Adell Luke
May 8, 2007
Dear Gail and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Robert's death. What a beautiful legacy he has left, both through your family and to the extended community.
I know what you have been through. John died of pancreatic cancer in November 2005. My family, faith, and friends are what have lifted me up to keep going.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Adell Baillif Luke
Robert W. Ladymon
May 8, 2007
My deepest sympathy.
My family has been doing business with your company for many decades.
Kevin Taylor
May 8, 2007
May our prayers be with you and your entire family. We love all of you. From: Kevin Taylor and Family
Price & Catherine Hawkins
May 8, 2007
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 1998-2007
Bill Petrie
May 8, 2007
As a good friend of Steve and Gigi Engels (Bob's daughter), I always found Bob to be gracious and welcoming. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Bill, Sandy, Drew and Mitch Petrie
Mark Sawyer
May 8, 2007
Our deepest sympathies from the staff of Diversified Lithographics, Inc.
Mart Martindale
May 8, 2007
Mr. Olmsted gave me my first job out of college at O-K and I'll always appreciate him for that. He was an incredible guy and will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with the entire Olmsted family.
Mart Martindale
Anne Ponder Boyd
May 8, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Olmstead family in their loss of a thoughtful, generous, dedicated family man, and citizen. Dr. Charles and Mrs. Anne Ponder Boyd
Joan Pope
May 8, 2007
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Olmsteds passing. Mr Olmsted surrounded himself with only the best of employee's and it has been my pleasure to do business with OK Papers, over many years.
My deepest sympathy to the Olmsted family.
Chris Chamberlain
May 8, 2007
Bob represents the best of what a family company can be. I've always respected him and am quite fond of his whole family.
All of our thought here at Athens are with the Olmsteds.
May 8, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I worked for o-k paper for about 10 years. My prayers are with all of the Olmsted family.Arley Lawhorn
randy ransone
May 8, 2007
always a good friend, Bob will be greatly missed
Sue Ducas Lowry
May 8, 2007
The Olmsted families are in our thoughts and prayers. The Olmsted-Kirk Co. holds a special place in our hearts. My father, Lawrence A. Ducas, worked for the company in Waco until he retired at age 78.
Now, he is 91 years old, and we still love and hold the Olmsted family close for the wonderful way they treated their employees.
Again, your sorrow is our sorrow.
Sue Ducas Lowry
Jim Bowden
May 8, 2007
May the love of our faithful God; the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ; and the communion of the Holy Spirit continue to be with you all. I give thanks to God for the life of Mr. Olmsted. He touched many lives and made significant contributions to society. I'm thankful for his new life now. Dr. Jim Bowden (Ben and Susie Munson's minister).
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