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for Wayne Cardiff
Barbara Coats
January 12, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John Wythe Fain, II
January 11, 2008
I met Wayne years ago when he was clearing some of our land in Pattison in order to drill an oil well. I liked him immediately. He had a nice humble way about him. He helped me with some of our dozer issues and openly shared with me some contacts and people I should know. He later came to my rescue when there was a difference of opinion between my family and the oil company as to the condition of the road before they dragged 200,000 Tons of oil rig down it. Wayne gently reminded them that our road wasn't perfect but it was in much better shape prior to their drilling. I knew then he was a special person. The next day the entire road was covered in gravel. Wayne smiled at me and gave me a nod. "I told them oil people that I had to live here and these are my neighbors." I spent hours watching him work on the equipment. I later had him re-build a culvert over Bessies Creek. It was just beautiful. One could tell he loved what he did with the earth. He could make those monster machines sing!!! I called his cell phone the day I read about his passing. I said, "Wayne. I saw a Wayne Cardiff in the obituaries...please call me...I don't want this to be you". I didn't hear from anyone. I didn't know he had been in the hospital. His business card is still on the fridge. I could go on and tell you more of how much I thought of Wayne. I envied his toys and the ease at which he handled them! He was so kind. He even tried to help me with my dozer. I just liked him. We had talked about building a lake. He stood next to me and described how he would design and move the dirt. As he spoke I could visualize the actual lake boundaries. What a talent he had. He had a calming disposition and I will miss him dearly. It is rare when you meet someone and it just "clicks".
My sincerest condolences at the loss of this great man. I wept when I did not get a call from him.
Amy Powell
January 5, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Wayne's death. My heartfelt condolences go out to Betty, Gwen, and Diane, as well as the rest of his family. Wayne truly was an incredible step dad during some very difficult teenage years. Wayne was there for me when I needed him, and regardless of the obstacles I was facing, he knew how to help me cope. His warmth and compassion will always be fondly remembered.
Terry Cardiff Guidry
January 5, 2008
Hi Belva and family, Diane, Aunt Betty and Gwen,
It's hard to believe that one of the cousins is gone. Although it's been years since the last time I saw Wayne, I still have great memories of him (most from high school days) driving the rice trucks, chasing us out of his room, and the time my boyfriend ran off the road near the farm and Wayne pulled him out of the ditch. That was Wayne. He had a great heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray that God will give you the strength you need to get through this time.
Love,
Terry
Trish Johnson
January 3, 2008
Dear Belva and Children:
My thoughts, and very deepest sympathy, are with you. Our friendship began when my son, Eddy, and your son Bobby played baseball together, and knowing your family enriched us all. May your wonderful memories and the love you share help see you through, and please know that many others are holding you in their hearts.
Wayne Cardiff
January 3, 2008
Sharon White
January 1, 2008
Wayne is truly the epitome of the kindest, hardest working, honest Christian gentlemen I have ever met. Those admirable traits run deep in the entire Cardiff family.
I will miss working with Wayne, who always had a smile for you. He always did an excellent job in whatever he did and he died doing what he loved best - working the earth. It is a shame that he was taken to heaven so early in life, but heaven does have another sweet Angel in Wayne.
God bless the entire Cardiff family. My thoughts and prayers go to all of you.
Family Cardiff
December 31, 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
Les and Sandy Cardiff
December 31, 2007
We wish to express our deepest sympathies for everyone in the family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. It doesn’t seem that long ago that Wayne was helping me work on the combines out in the rice fields of Katy or that he was playing in a band. His smile and love for life will surely be missed.
Our deepest condolences.
Carrie Busch
December 31, 2007
I can't believe our Papa Wayne is gone. I am so sad. You were a great father-in-law and precious grandfather. I will miss you so much Wayne. I will miss your sweet hugs and your fuzzy face always with a smile on it. LOVE ALWAYS!!! Carrie
Tom Kelsey
December 31, 2007
Wayne did a lot of work for us on our new house out on the Prairie and we really enjoyed working with him and considered him a good friend. We'll miss him.
n f
December 31, 2007
I am sorry to learn of your loss.
Lynn Cardiff
December 31, 2007
Dearest Family,
It is so hard to believe that one so young has been taken from us. We must just put our trust in God and lean on him. I remember a young man who loved his guitar and played it by the hour. He wrote songs and sang them to all who appreciated good music. Wayne had so much talent. He put his whole self into everything he did. Wayne worked so hard in the rice fields with his Dad and Uncles. Maybe that is where his love of the really big tractors began for him. With Katy expanding so big so fast, Wayne was in constant demand to clear the land to make way for the buildings that would soon sprout up and serve the Katy community. The runways of the new airport are level because of his dedication to excellence. Wayne was blessed with a wonderful wife and a family that embraced him and loved him. My childrn use to love to visit their Aunt Betty's house and play with their cousins and see and hear Wayne strumming away on his guitar. Wayne will be greatly missed by the whole community and the people he served. My God give his family peace in knowing that Wayne felt and knew of their love.
Aunt Lynn
Glen & Claudine Beeler
December 31, 2007
Our prayers go out to the family of Wayne. We always enjoyed his company. May God give you peace through all of this.
Sandra (Horn) Moore
December 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Uncle Hal Cardiff
December 30, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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