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Florence E. Prettyman

Florence Prettyman Obituary

PRETTYMAN
FLORENCE E. on Oct. 24, 2004, beloved mother of Arlene (Frank) Farmer, Patricia (Steve) Howe, Janet (Dan) Giffear, Marian (Adam) Rintchen, Nancy (Mike) Sabo and dear sister of Elizabeth Stotsenberg, Marian Badey, Theresa Convery, Jean Showers, Thomas Ricker, Charles Ricker and the late Dorothy Gusovious, Alvin Ricker and Mary Polidor; also survived by her 17 grandchildren and 13 great grand-children. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral and Viewing Wed., 8 to 10:30 A.M. from CIEPLINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 1018 S. 2nd St., followed by her Services, 11 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18th and Wolf Sts. Int. Ferwood Cemetery.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Florence Prettyman

Sponsored by JANET PRETTYMAN GIFFEAR.

55 Entries

Janet Giffear

October 20, 2019

Mom, so much has happened since you passed. I wish you were still here, but I know your in a better place. Watch over your family. here on earth. Love you and miss you so much.
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Janet Giffear

February 13, 2014

Hi Mom. I know you are taking care of your Baby. I am heartbroken that she is not with us any more. She fought so hard for so long. I know I prayed for God to take her out of her pain but I didn't want her to leave us. Nancy told me she is OK. I know being with her Mom and Dad she will be. I love and miss all my loved ones in Heaven. Love always Your Janet.

Janet Giffear

December 4, 2012

HI MOM
THERE IS ANOTHER ANGEL SENT YOUR WAY. LITTLE MICKEY WAS SENT TO HEAVEN ON NOVEMBER 30,2012. PLEASE KEEP HIM SAFE WITH YOU AND ALL OUR OTHER LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN. WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND HELP US TO COPE WITH THIS TRAGIC LOSS OF ANOTHER LOVED ONE. UNTILL WE MEET AGIAN. LOVE FOREVER AND A DAY YOUR JANET

JANET GIFFEA

November 29, 2012

HI MOM; IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WHEN WE WOULD ALL COME TO YOUR HOUSE AND HAVE COFFEE. SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED SINCE YOU LEFT US. I THINK OF YOU AND DADDY EVERY DAY, I WISH YOU BOTH WERE STILL HERE TO SEE ALL THE GREAT GRANDKIDS. NANCY AND DONNA NEED YOU TO KEEP THEM IN YOUR SPECIAL PRAYERS. I PRAY EVERY NIGHT FOR GOD TO HELP THEM WITH THEIR TREATMENTS. I KNOW HE HEARS MY PRAYERS AND I PRAY HE MAKES THEM WELL. WE ARE GOING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, A BUSY TIME OF YEAR. I LOVE YOU MOM AND HOPE YOU ARE PAIN FREE IN HEAVEN. I WEAR MY ANGEL EVERY DAY, AND TELL THE KIDS ALL MY ANGLES IN HEAVEN ARE WATCHING OVER ME AND MY LOVED ONES. I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER AND A DAY. LOVE YOUR JANET

Alanna Sabo

December 29, 2008

Dear Grandmom,
Sorry I haven't written in a while. Christmas just passed, and new years is only 2 days away. In June Lauren had a baby kryzstian, and I'm his godmother. Now she's have another one, probably in july. Please watch over everybody, especially Donna and Lisa. I love you and miss you.
Love,
Alanna

JANET GIFFEAR

December 26, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM;
I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO BE WITH US AND ENJOY ALL THE KIDS. OUR FAMILY CONTINUES TO GROW AND GROW. LAUREN IS GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY NEXT YEAR. YOU WOULD GET SUCH A KICK OUT OF THE LITTLE ONES TO SEE HOW THEY DRESS UP, PLAY AND OF COURSE FIGHT. THEY ALL HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN. WE WERE AT JANICE'S HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS EVE, HARY AND ANNETTE CAME UP WITH THE BOYS AND THEY EXCHANGED GIFTS. THE KIDS WERE SO EXCITED. NICHOLAS, AVA, KALEIGH,KAIDAN AND KIERA PUT CARROTS AND COOKIES OUT FOR THE RAINDEER AND SANTA. THE BRENNANS GOT A NEW PUPPY FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR, THEY WERE SO EXCITED (KERRIE IS CRAZY), THE PUPPY IS ONLY 4 WEEKS OLD,SO IT IS STILL WITH HIS MOM.
YOUR GIRLFRIEND ELSIE PASSED AWAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE, SO SHE WILL BE WITH YOU IN HEAVEN. MOM WE MISS YOU SO MUCH AND REMINISCE ABOUT THE MANY MEMORIES WE HAVE THROUGH ALL THE YEARS. THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO TAKE THE KIDS TO SEE DISNEY ON ICE( THERE ARE 14 OF US GOING) IT WILL BE CRAZY BUT FUN FOR THE KIDS. THIS AFTERNOON WE ARE GOING TO DIANE'S HOUSE TO GET TOGETHER FOR OUR USUAL HOLIDAY VISIT. I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US AND STILL TAKING CARE OF US. PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL CARE OF JANICE, DONNA AND LISA. ASK GOD TO WATCH OVER THEM AND KEEP THEM FROM HARMS WAY, ALONG WITH THE REST OF US. WELL I HAVE TO GET READY TO GO TO THE ICE SHOW, GIVE DADDY, DAN, NICK AND ELSIE A BIG HUG AND KISS FROM ALL OF US. WE ALL LOVE YOU GUYS AND MISS ALL OF YOU EVERY DAY. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
LOVE YOUR JANET

janet giffear

September 28, 2008

HI MOM; HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. I'M SORRY I DIDN'T WRITE YOU SOONER, BUT I AM SO BUSY WITH THE KIDS. I TALK TO YOU EVERY NIGHT, I HOPE YOU HEAR ME.I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT IT'S ALMOST FOUR YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT US. IT IS ALMOST A YEAR SINCE NICK LEFT US. DONNA IS UNDERGOING TREATMENTS. PLEASE ASK GOD TO TAKE CARE OF HER, AS I DO EVERY NIGHT IN MY PRAYERS. WATCH OVER JANICE FOR ME, HELP HER TO BE STRONG LIKE YOU. TELL DADY AND DANNY THAT WE LOVE THEM AND MISS THEM. THEY WOULD GET SUCH A KICK OUT OF THE KIDS. YOU ALL WOULD BE SO PROUD OF OUR FAMILY AND HOW IT IS GROWING. I AM SO FORTUNATE THAT WE HAVE SUCH A STRONG AND LOVING FAMILY, THIS ALL STEMS FROM YOU AND DADDY. WELL I WILL SAY GOODNIGHT FOR NOW, I WILL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS. I WILL LOVE AND CHERISH YOU ALWAYS. LOVE FOREVER AND A DAY (YOUR JANET)

Marian Rintchen

September 18, 2008

Hi Mom,
Happy Birthday! I hope you and Daddy are having a birthday dinner in heaven.I miss going out to dinner with you and my sisters on your birthday.I miss you both very much and still cant believe your gone.So much has happened since you passed.Donna is going through a illness right now.Lisa still needs help recovering from her illness.I think everyone needs tender loving care right now,
Keep us all in your prayers and watch over us.
Miss you
Love Marian

JANET GIFFEAR

June 1, 2008

HI MOM; HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. WE DID THE WALK FOR BREAST CANCER THIS YEAR ON MOTHERS DAY. I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY AND WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US. PLEASE WISH DADDY AND DAN A HAPPY FATHERS DAY FOR ME. WATCH OVER JANICE AND THE KIDS AND KEEP THEM FROM HARMS WAY. I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
LOVE JANET

JANET GIFFEAR

March 24, 2008

HI MOM; HAPPY STAINT PATTYS DAY AND HAPPY EASTER. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. NOTHING IS THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. THE KIDS ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT GRANDMOM FLOSSIE. I KNOW THAT I HAVE NOT WROTE TO YOU FOR A WHILE BUT I TALK TO YOU EVERY NIGHT IN MY PRAYERS. WE ARE HAVING A TOUGH TIME TRYING TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF NICK. JANICE IS TRYING REALLY HARD AND IT BREAKS MY HEART TO KNOW THE PAIN SHE IS GOING THROUGH. YOU WOULD REALLY GET A KICK OUT THE NEW NEW GREAT GRAND KIDS. KIERA AND KAIDAN WOULD REALLY HAVE YOU LAUGHING AND ON YOUR TOES. AVA IS GETTING SO CUTE AS SHE TRYS TO TALK. THEY LOVE TO DANCE AND PLAY.
WELL MOM I AM SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MY PARENTS AND FAMILY. WE HAVE SUCH GOOD TIMES AND LAUGHS WHEN WE TALK ABOUT IT. WE WENT TO VISIT ELSIE ON FAT TUESDAY, THEY WERE HAVING A MARDA GRA DAY AT THE NURSING HOME. FLORENCE BONTHRON IS ALSO IN HEVEN WITH YOU NOW. SHE WAS SO SICK FOR SUCH A LONG TIME. IT WAS A BLESSING THAT GOD TOOK HER HOME.PLEASE WATCH OVER ALL OUR LOVE ONES IN HEAVEN AND PRAY FOR ALL OUR LOVED ONES HER ON EARTH. I KNOW YOU WILL PROTECT US WITH YOUR ANGEL WINGS AND PROTECT US FROM HARMS WAY.
WELL I WILL SAY GOODNIGHT AND LET YOU KNOW I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND REMEMBER WHAT A GREAT MOM YOU WERE. GIVE DADDY AND DAN A BIG HUG AND KISS FROM ALL OF US ALSO.
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER AND A DAY.
LOVE YOUR JANET

kerrie brennan

February 5, 2008

hi gram! im sorry that i have not written you in a while, but you know i am always thinking of you. I hope marshmello made it to where you are by now, i hope you comforted him like you always did when you were here with us. well my mom, aunt pat and Arsie just walked in from the gym so i will write you again soon, please tell nick we love and miss him...love you and miss you

JANET GIFFEAR

November 25, 2007

HI MOM;
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN. WE ARE HAVING A HARD TIME HERE ON EARTH, WITH THE SUDDEN DEATH OF NICK. MY HEART IS BROKEN FOR JANICE AND HER CHILDREN. THIS WAS SUCH A TRAGIC LOSS, WITH THE SUDDEN DEATH OF NICK. WE ALL ARE TRYING TO COPE WITH THIS TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE. I KNOW THAT WE WILL SURVIVE AND WE WILL BE HERE ALWAYS FOR EACH OTHER. THANK YOU FOR RAISING US TO BE LOVING, UNDERSTANDING AND COMPASSIONATE. THIS WILL GIVE US THE STRENGTH WE WILL NEED TO CARRY ON.I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH AND WISH THAT YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US, TO SEE THE KIDS. I KNOW YOU WOULD GET A KICK OUT OF ALL THE BABIES. I KNW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US WITH YOUR ANGEL WINGS. I HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE FOR NOW. I WILL TALK TO YOU GUYS AGAIN SOON. I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS, FOREVER AND A DAY.
LOVE YOUR JANET

Marian Rintchen

November 22, 2007

Hi Mom,Happy Thanksgiving!
I guess you and Daddy are having some turkey dinner right now.I haven't written in a while but I want to tell you and Daddy how much I miss you both and how thankful I am for having the parents that I had.We are very luckey and have a very special bond.Give a hug to Dan, Frank, Steve ,Dawn and Nick
say a special prayer for Janet and her family,
Love you Always,
Love you Always!

JANET GIFFEAR

October 14, 2007

HI MOM;
I KNOW BY NOW YOU HAVE NICK UNDER YOUR WING. WE ARE SADDENED BY HIS SUDDEN DEATH. WE ASK, WHY DID GOD NEED HIM? DIDN'T HE KNOW THAT JANICE, NICHOLAS AND BABY AVA NEDDED HIM MORE. WHO ARE WE TO QUESTION? THEY SAY EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. THANK YOU FOR RAISING SUCH A STRONG AND LOVING FAMILY. IT IS INCREDIBLE HOW EVERYONE WAS HERE FOR JANICE AND HER CHILDREN. THE LOVE AND SUPPORT SHE HAS FROM HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS. IT BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES.
I WISH THAT YOU WERE STILL WITH US HERE ON EARTH MOM TO SEE ALL THE KIDS BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND PAIN FREE.
PLEASE WATCH OVER NICK AND KEEP HIM IN LINE SO HE DOESN'T GET INTO TO MUCH TROUBLE. PRAY FOR LITTLE NICHOLAS(HE IS HIS FATHERS SON AND HIS BEST FRIEND). LITTLE AVA IS NOW 13 MONTHS OLD AND SHE IS SUCH A GOOD BABY. SHE IS WONDERING WHAT IS GOING ON.
MOM PLEASE KNOW THAT I MISS YOU EVERY DAY AND WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER AND AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR GUIDENCE AND FOR RAISING ME TO BE THE PERSON THAT I HAVE BECOME. I WILL SAY GOODBY FOR NOW AND I AM SENDING ALL MY LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN A BIG HUG AND A KISS. TELL DANNY AND DADDY TO WATCH OVER NICK AS WELL.
LOVE FOREVER AND A DAY
YOUR JANET

Alanna Sabo

May 3, 2007

Hi Grandmom sorry i haven't been writing. I'm 15 now, and I'm in 9th grade. Everyone is doing fine. I was on the Track team but had to stop because of a cornial obrasion..but I'm fine now..It's almost summer, and that means that we will be coming up to Philly a lot. Please watch over my grandmom Ann.. she is very sick and i pray for her everynight..

I have to go but i love you!
Alanna and everybody..

Kerrie Brennan

January 5, 2007

Hi Gram,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. I miss you so much. I still go to call you sometimes, and it makes me sad that I can't. Everyone is doing well and everyone is happy! My girls are getting so big. Kaleigh is still so smart; she is doing so good in first grade, she can read very well and she loves to read to me and her sisters-it is very exciting to watch your child read to you, I am so proud of her. Kaidan is so funny; you would enjoy her. She is sweet and fresh at the same time. She does'nt take any "STUFF" from anybody. Kiera is my baby. She is so cute and so sweet. Kiera is 15 months old and is starting to talk; she keeps me busy. My mom is still the srtongest person I will ever know. She see's the kids everyday; just like you did, it is very special to me that my mom is such a huge part of my kids lives, I am truly blessed. I have to get going now, I will always love and miss you.
Love always and forever,
Kerrie xoxoxo

JANET GIFFEAR

December 20, 2006

HI MOM; IT IS ALMOST CHRISTMAS TIME. I KNOW IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I WROTE TO YOU, BUT I PRAY TO YOU EVERY NIGHT. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US AND WATCHING OVER US ALL. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. I HAVE TWO NEW GRANDCHILDREN SINCE YOU WENT TO HEAVEN. KIERA AND AVA. THAT MAKES SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN FOR ME AND I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM. I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO ENJOY THEM WITH ME. NICHOLAS AND KALEIGH TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. WELL I'M GOING TO SAY GOODBYE FOR NOW. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER AND A DAY MOM.

kerrie brennan

March 27, 2006

Hello Gram, sorry it's been so long since I wrote. We just lost someone very close to us. Beast passed away suddenly on march 23rd. He was only 30 years old and it is very hard to understand why God would take someone so young. I am trying to be strong for Brian, Beast was like a brother to him. I really wish that you were here to meet my new baby girl Kiera; I know you were watching over her during her first few weeks of life, you are a very special angel. Gram, please watch over Nancy, she is doing very well and staying very strong. Please watch over Ann Sabo help her be strong and fight to be well. Watch over all of us and keep us safe, I will never stop loving you or missing you. Kaleigh says I love you Grandmom Flossy, she says special prayers to you.

love and miss you always

Kerrie,Brian and girls xoxoxo

lauren sabo

January 25, 2006

Hi Gram,

I know it has been a while since i wrote to you. I miss you so much but I'm glad that i had the time with you that I did. I'm getting married. I know that would make you happy. Gram, please watch over my mom. I know you would never let anything happen to her. She is so strong, she gets that from you. She is a fighter. Aleksandr is getting big. I tell him about you. I want him to know what an amazing person you are. We all love you and miss you.

love always,

Lauren

alanna

January 8, 2006

hey gram...new years was a couple of days ago and i am now 14...hahaha...brian dressed up as santa this year except the kids found out it was him...guess what...LAUREN AND BILLY ARE GETTING MARRIED..and they're trying to buy the house down the street from us...i miss you...love alanna

marian rintchen

December 20, 2005

Hi Mom ,Merry Christmas

Christmas will be here in a few days but i dont feel too happy because of all of the sadness around me.Steves sudden death, Nancy's illness , Lisa's illness,Duke had to be put to sleep because he was suffering with his eye.They say there's a reason for everything that happens in life, and you grow stronger from each life experience, but that doesn't take away the pain right now .I hope 2006 will be a better, healthier Newyear for all of us.I love you and miss you and know that your thinking of us and will help us to be strong to survive life .p.s how are you getting along in heaven with your loved ones ?

JANET GIFFEAR

December 19, 2005

HI MOM; MERRY CHRISTMAS. STEVE IS NOW WITH YOU AND DADDY AND THE REST OF OUR LOVED ONES. HE IS OUT OF HIS PAIN AT LAST. WE WILL HAVE CHRISTMAS AT MY HOUSE AGAIN THIS YEAR, TO KEEP UP THE TRADITION. THE KIDS ARE EXICITED. YOU WOULD GET A KICK OUT OF KERRIE'S KAIDEN. SHE IS A LIVE WIRE. THE NEW BABY KIERA IS SUCH A GOOD BABY. NANCY IS GOING THROUGH SOME HARD TIMES WITH HER CHEMO AND SURGERY, BUT WE ARE HELPING HER AS MUCH AS WE CAN. DEBBIE, KERRIE, PAY AND MYSELF WENT TO NANCY'S HOUSE YESTERDAY TO HELP HER CLEAN HER HOUSE AND GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS. KERRIE PUT UP THE TREE AND I PUT THE LIGHTS ON. THE KIDS WERE GOING TO DECORATE IT LAST NIGHT. KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS. WELL I HAVE TO GO FOR NOW. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER. JANET

Marian Rintchen

October 24, 2005

Hi Mom,I can't beleive that a year has gone by that you passed into heaven.Even though you are in a better place everyone misses you so much.Lexi told her teacher to put you in their prayers.She is making her First Holy Communion this Saturday and will look beautiful I'm sure.I'm only sad that you are not here to see her.Mickey is getting big and going to dances at school with girls.I only hope Lisa will get better befor the kids grow up.Lisa is not doing so good and I pray for her every day to return to good health.Nancy looks good, I saw her the other day and I know she is a survivor and will get better.It's not the same without you here but we have to go on with life.I want you to know that I love you and think of you all the time I know your watching over us and still worry about us.I'm trying to do the best I can to help Lexi and Mickey because their Mother is not able to help them.I will keep you as my mentor as I go through life and hope one day to see you again.All my Love Marian

JANET GIFFEAR

October 22, 2005

HI MOM; I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS ALMOST A YEAR THAT HAS GONE BY. I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. KERRIE HAD ANOTHER LITTLE GIRL. HER NAME IS KIERA REESE BRENNAN. SHE HAD A LITTLE PROBLEM WHEN SHE WAS BORN BUT SHE IS FINE NOW. I PRAYED THAT YOU WOULD WATCH OVER HER WHILE SHE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL GETTING STRONGER AND MY PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED. NANCY IS DOING PRETTY GOOD RECOPERATING FROM HER SURGERY. SHE HAS A GOOD MOTHER IN LAW THAT WAS ABLE TO STAY WITH HER FOR THREE WEEKS.SHE STILL HAS A LONG WAY TO GO, BUT I KNOW GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF HER. LISA IS STILL NOT DOING SO GOOD. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER TO GET BETTER.SHE IS SUCH A YOUNG GIRL AND SHE IS MISSING HER CHILDRENS YOUNG LIVES.I KEEP HER ON MY PRAYER LIST.

NICHOLAS AND KALEIGH SEND YOU BALLONS ALL THE TIME. THEY SAID YOU ARE VISITNG IN HEAVEN FOR TOO LONG. WHEN ARE YOU COMING HOME? WE LOVE YOU MOM AND WE MISS YOU SO MUCH.I HAVE TO GO NOW AS I AM IN WORK THIS MORNING. I WILL TALK TO YOU SOON. LOVE ALWAYS JANET AND FAMILY

Alanna Sabo

October 1, 2005

Hi Gram,

Tomorrow is Alek's party...that is going to be a lot of fun...me and deirdre are hoping to do the face painting...i miss u alot and i know that you are going to watch over us everyday...on my last birthday we sent up ballons for you...i'm going to try and get straight A's this year because i noe that would make you happy...

love you,Alanna

JANICE GIFFEAR

September 30, 2005

Hi Gram,

Kerrie had a baby girl. Kiera Reese. I know that would take you a while to say..lol or you would just call her a different name that

You liked better.lol Please watch over her and the baby. I had a dream about you and being in your house the other night it felt

So real and I could hear you calling my name. I hoped you like the flowers and the balloons that Nicholas put down for you

For your birthday. You were probably laughing because as usually he was not listening! He kept on going to the mausoleum

Trying to get in there. He misses you so much I think he is now starting to realize that you are not coming back. He told me it was taking too long for you to come back down from heaven. When he was at nick's moms he told Sarah that he wanted to fill the fountain up high enough so you could jump on it and come back down. We all miss you so much but I know you are watching over us. Please watch over aunt Nancy she is going in on Monday to have her surgery.

Love you!

Janny Mag

marian rintchen

September 14, 2005

Hi Mom,

Your Birthday is almost here and we miss you very much.You were a kind and loving Mother and you raised loving children.I thank you for being my Mother every day and when I have a problem I think of you and how you would solve it.I know your up in heaven watching over us . Nancy and Lisa are not doing so well right now so they need all the help and prayers we can give them.

We will be thinking of you always ,

Happy Birthday!

JANET GIFFEAR

September 10, 2005

HI MOM;IT IS ALMOST YOUR BIRTHDAY. WE WILL SING TO YOU IN HEAVEN, WHILE YOU REST IN PEACE.KERRIE IS HAVING ANOTHER BABY PRETTY SOON. SHE IS HAVING ANOTHER GIRL, SO THEY SAY. I THINK IT IS A BOY. SHE IS ANXIOUS TO HAVE THIS BABY, SHE HAS HAD A VERY ROUGH PREGNANCY. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH, WE MISS YOUR SMILING FACE AND YOUR LOVING WAYS. NICHOLAS SENT A BALLOON UP TO HEAVEN FOR YOU LAST WEEK. WE HAD TO PUT SMOKEY TO SLEEP IN MARCH, WE HAVE ANOTHER PUPPY NAMED JAKE NOW, HE IS ONE OF SMOKEYS PUPPIES, PUPPIES. KEEP NANCY IN YOUR PRAYERS MOM, SHE IS BATTLING BREAST CANCER AND GOING THROUGH CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENTS NOW. I KNOW SHE WILL BE FINE. MY FAMILY IS HELPING HER AS MUCH AS WE CAN. NANCY IS LIKE ONE OF MY CHILDREN AND SHE IS LIKE A SISTER TO MY KIDS. THANK YOU FOR RAISING SUCH A LOVING FAMILY. WELL I AM IN WORK THIS SATURDAY MORNING SO I HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE FOR NOW. I JUST WANTED TO TALK TO YOU AND TELL YOU THAT I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER.

Maryann Prettyman

July 12, 2005

I remember when I met Janet,I didn't know we were related through family.My daughter wants to have twins some day..she may get what she ask for.I remember your family and their support when we lost our son Walt Prettyman!!

May they Rest in peace.I know they watch over us!

Love,Maryann (Walt's wife}

JANICE GIFFEAR

May 23, 2005

HI GRAM,

JUST THINKING OF YOU.I WAS CLEANING OUT MY BACK ROOM AND FOUND THE CARD THAT YOU GAVE TO ME FOR MY TONSILS…YOU MADE CIRCLES WITH YOUR PILL BOX AND MADE SMILE FACES ALL OVER THE CARD. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO CRY OR LAUGH..SO I SAT ON THE FLOOR AND DID BOTH. I MISS YOU SO MUCH.

LOVE JANNY MAG

JANET GIFFEAR

May 11, 2005

HI MOM; HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. THIS IS THE FIRST MOTHERS DAY YOU ARE NOT WITH US.I KNOW THAT YOU ARE PAIN FREE NOW AND YOU ARE HAPPY IN GODS HANDS WITH DADDY, BUT WE SURE DO MISS YOU BOTH.WE WERE DOWN THE SHORE FOR THE WEEKEND AND WENT TO CAPE MAY FOR BREAKFAST. WE SAT BY THE OCEAN AND THOUGHT AND TALKED ABOUT YOU NOT BEING HERE WITH US. WE KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND YOUR PAIN FREE NOW. WHEN I TAKE NICHOLAS, KALEIGH AND KAIDAN FOR A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK, NICHOLAS AND KAYLEIGH WANT TO STOP IN YOUR HOUSE TO SEE YOU. THEY SEND THEIR LOVE AND THEY MISS YOU VERY MUCH. I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US AND PROTECTING US WITH YOUR ANGLE WINGS, I CAN FEEL YOUR TOUCH AND HEAR YOUR WORDS. MOM,I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY. YOU HAVE INSTILLED SO MANY VALUES IN US AND HAVE LEFT SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF OUR FAMILY AND THIS IS WHAT WILL KEEP US GOING AND WE'LL CONTINUE TO HAVE A LOVING FAMILY. I HOPE I CAN LEAVE THE SAME MEMORIES AND VALUES FOR MY FAMILY WHEN GOD IS READY FOR ME TO COME HOME.WELL MOM I WILL SAY GOODBYE FOR NOW AND WILL TALK TO YOU SOON.LOVE FOREVER AND A DAY,YOUR JANET

Marian Rintchen

May 4, 2005

Happy Mothers Day!

Its been seven months since you passed, but it seems like yesterday. As Mothers Day is approching I think back to last Mothers Day which I spent with you and learned a valuble lesson in giving from someone who has gave her whole life to her family. The experience made you closer to me Mom. I remember your pain in your shoulder and how I massaged you with your favorite scent (lavender) cream to make you feel better. I had brought you a flower from church and it made you so happy. I thought to myself that sometimes we dont realize how small things can make a difference in someone's life and wished I could do more to make you happy.You have been such a good Mother and Grandmother I know you will be spend eternity in heaven with your loved ones, because there is no one more deserving, Mom than you.Everyone loves and misses you so much.Lots of Love,

Marian

JANICE MORMELLO

April 27, 2005

HI GRAM,

NICHOLAS B-DAY PARTY WAS A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND LAST NIGHT WE HAD TWO BALLOONS LEFT.HE WANTED TO SEND THEM TO YOU AND GRAND POP DANNY..HE SAID WHEN YOU GOT THE BALLOON YOU WOULD SAY THIS MUST BE FROM MY BUGGER. HE MISSES YOU SO MUCH, I KNOW YOU HEAR HIM EVERY NIGHT WHEN HE SAYS HIS PRAYERS AND TALKS TO YOU AND HIS HERMIT CRAB THAT JUST DIED…HE IS SO FUNNY. KERRIE IS HAVING ANOTHER BABY AND I KNOW I THINK SHE IS CRAZY TOO..LOL WE SPENT EASTER AT DIANE & JOHNS WE WERE ALL TOGETHER SO I KNOW THAT MADE YOU HAPPY..WE HAD A EASTER EGG HUNT FOR THE KIDS IT WAS FUN BUT IT STILL WAS MISSING SOMETHING..YOU!!!

I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU!!

JANNY MAG

KERRIE BRENNAN

March 11, 2005

HI GRAM, I WAS JUST SITTING HERE THINKING ABOUT YOU AND WANTED TO SAY HELLO. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ME AND FEEL SAFE WITH YOU AS MY ANGEL. I TRY NOT TO FEEL SAD WHEN I THINK OF YOU BUT IT'S HARD. I WANT TO BRING MY KIDS AROUND TO SEE YOU, I WANT TO CALL AND HEAR YOUR VOICE EVERY MORNING, I WANT TO BRING YOU DINNER AND SIT AND TALK TO YOU. I MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU. WE ALL MISS YOU, EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY...

I LOVE YOU GRAM!

LOVE KERRIE XOXOXO

janet giffear

March 10, 2005

Hi Mom;It is almost spring time. We had had some snow this winter. Peppie has been salting the pavemant so no one slips and falls. I am going to be another GRANDMOM. Kerrie and Brian are expecting a baby in early October. She was a little upset but I assured her that it is GODS will and everything happens for a reason. The other kids are fine and they are all getting big. Kaidan is now a year old and she had a birthday party at Trinity. You should have seen her hugging ELMO. She was facinated with him. Easter is early this year and we are going to celebrate it at Diane's house. We will all bring a dish and hopefuly the weather will coperate so we can have an Easter egg hunt for the kids. I pray for you and Daddy every night that you are at peace. I know God hears my prayers and grants them. We were so lucky to have such loving parents that tought us love and respect for each other. I hope I have instilled this in my family. Well I'm going to say goodnight now and know that I will always love you and miss you both.Till we meet again at Heavens Gates. Love your Janet P.S. Kaleigh says she loves and misses you, yes she does. Did you get the ballons that they sent you in heaven on Newyears eve? We wish you a happy Easter. When Kaleigh goes to the pet store she wants to get a little puppy dog that's nice. She will name it Chewy. I love you Gram mom Flossey. Love Kaleigh. good night

lauren

March 7, 2005

hi gram,

i just wanted to check in and tell you how much i love you and miss you. I can't believe its already March. Easter will be here soon. Everyone is going to Diane's. I still can't believe your not here anymore but i don't think i ever will. I know your free and out of pain. I hope you and poppy have a Happy Easter together.

Love always,

Lauren

janet giffear

January 1, 2005

Happy New Year Mom and Dad; Were you out parting last night with Daddy? Did you see the ballon the kids sent to heaven for you? We were all at Debbie's last night. and we are going ther again today. I made a pot of bean soup. I wish your were here to taste some but I know you are probably having some in heaven with Daddy. Did he make you your favorite omelet for breakfast today? This is the first New Year without you and you are realy missed, but we will all be together and thinking about you both. I am waiting for Nancy and Mike to pick me and the soup up to take to Debbie's house. It is a beautiful day for a parade. it is 62 degrees outside today. Nicholas is going to get dressed and go strutting on third street. Kerrie will take the girls out in the stroller to see the parade. I will keep up your tradition and give my kids $5.00 to buy something at the parade today. Well Nancy should be here any minute so I will say goodby for now. I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND MISS YOU ALWAYS. YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER. LOVE FOREVER AND A DAY YOUR JANET.

Marian Rintchen

January 1, 2005

Happy New Year Mom and Dad,I know your happy because your with each other now and Mom is finally out of pain.We spent New Year's Eve at Debbie and Rich's house tonight and we had a good time as always. We are trying to go on with life but we really do miss you. It is hard for us to comprehend that your really gone.The holiday's are going to be the hardist for us because we spent every one of them with you.The kids sent you a message on a balloon saying how much they miss you and sent it up to heaven for you to see. I feel blessed to have such a nice family and hope the new year will bring health and happiness for us all.You are my inspiration.Love and miss you both , Marian

janet giffear

December 25, 2004

MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM AND DAD: I HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY IN HEAVEN. I KNOW WE ALL MISS YOU BOTH SO MUCH. THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR WE WILL HAVE WITHOUT BOTH OF OUR PARENTS. I KNOW GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EACH OF US AND EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. HE SENT YOU HERE TO PAVE THE WAY FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN AND YOU DID JUST THAT. YOU HAVE CREATED A LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND INSTILLED IN EACH OF US A PART OF YOU. THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME SO STRONG. I AM TRYING TO MAKE MY CHILDREN THE SAME WAY. WE ARE GOING TO GATHER AT MY HOUSE TODAY AND I HOPE THAT OUR FAMILY STAYES TOGETHER AND AS CLOSE AS YOU HAVE RAISED US TO BE. THE KIDS ALL GOT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS. NICHOLAS HAD A ONE MAN BAND GOING ON THIS MORNING. HE GOT DRUMS, A GUITAR AND A STANDING PIANO. KALEIGH GOT A GUITAR AND A MICROPHONE ALSO. HARRY AND ANNETTE WILL BE HERE THIS AFTERNOON AND THE BOYS ALSO WILL BE GETTING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. IT WILL BE QUITE NOISEY I'M SURE. NANCY WILL BE UP WITH THE GIRLS LATER ON THIS AFTERNOON. PEPPY AND PATSY ARE HAVING A HARD TIME THIS HOLIDAY AS WE ALL ARE. I CRIED EVERY DAY WHEN YOU WERE HERE IN PAIN AND I KNOW MY TEARS CREATED A STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN FOR YOU TO REACH YOUR FINALE DESTINATION FOR A PAIN FREE LIFE WITH GOD. I AM TRYING TO KEEP OUR LIVES AS NORMAL AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE I KNOW LIFE GOES ON AND WE ALL HAVE TO SURVIVE. I KNOW THERE WILL BE TEARS TODAY AND LAUGHS ALSO, BUT MOST IMPORTANT WE WILL REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AND I WILL CHERISH THEM FOREVER IN MY HEART. EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NOT HERE WITH US TODAY NOTHING CAN TAKE AWAY THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES WE ALL HAVE OF YOU. I LOVE YOU MOM AND MISS YOU EVERY DAY, BUT I THANK GOD THAT HE KNEW IT WAS TIME TO COME HOME WITH HIM AND RELIEVE YOU OF ALL YOUR PAIN. WELL IT'S NOW 12:15 AND THE FAMILY WILL COMING SOON.SAY A PRAYER FOR PEPPIE THAT SHE WILL JOIN US TODAY. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND A DAY. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! LOVE YOUR JANET

marian rintchen

December 22, 2004

Hi Mom ,I cant believe It's only a few days untill Christmas. Our hearts are broken because we wont be sharing Christmas with you.But we know you are in heaven now with Daddy,out of pain and at peace.I was going through my things and found the poem about A Mother's Love you left for us and it does describe how you felt about us.There are times when only a Mother's love can understand our tears can sooth our disappointments and calm all of our fears.there are times when only a Mother's heart can share the joy we feel when something that we've prayed about quite suddenly is real. there are times when only a Mother's faith can help us on life's way and inspire in us the confidence we need from day to day.For a Mother's heart and a Mother's faith and a Mother's steadfast love came from our Heavenly Father and sent from above. I am so privledged to have Memories of a Mother who always gave her best,Memories I'll never forget, Wonderful memories of you Mom.The most important thing you ever gave me was your love,and I'll alway be thankful for you.Merry Christmas Love, Marian

Lisa Lomento

December 15, 2004

Dear Gram,

Your the best Grandmom ever and I'm glad I got a chance to take care of you, even though I was sick the few times I did, I just wish I could have seen you more and helped you more since you always helped our whole family for so many years and you brought so much joy to our lives. I'll never forget what a great person you are and I wish I could be half the person you became. I'm gonna try to do my best for you because I know you can see me and I know you want me to have a great life. There are so many things I remeber about you being such a great grandma but the most important thing that I remeber is you came all the way to my mom's house on my wedding day when it was so hard for you to be there, you looked so proud and you made me so happy. I'll always love you so much and I'll be talking to you in my prayers, you will always be here with me and Grandpop too! Give poppy a kiss for me! Love you! Lisa

JANICE MORMELLO

December 14, 2004

HI GRAM,

WELL I AM FINALLY MARRIED!! I KNOW THAT YOU WERE LOOKING OVER ME AND NICK. I KNOW THAT IS WHAT SINCE I HAD NICHOLAS SO I WOULD NOT BE A ALLEY CAT ANYMORE!!LOL IT IS ALMOST CHRISTMAS AND I AM TRYING NOT TO THINK OF IT. IT USED TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORTIE HOLIDAY'S BUT I CAN NOT IMAGINE NOT BEING AT YOUR HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.I AM TRYING TO STAY STRONG BUT I KNOW ONCE CHRISTMAS DAY COMES IT IS REALLY GOING TO HIT ME. WE ARE ALL GOING TO COME TO MY MOM'S HOUSE I KNOW THAT IS WHAT YOU WOULD WANT THE FAMILY TO STAY TOGETHER.

WELL I LOVE YOU!!!

JANNY MAG

marian rintchen

December 13, 2004

Hi Mom , Christmas is almost here

and it's so hard knowing that your not going to be here to share it with us.But I can imagine Daddy and you having a egg nog together and looking down on your family and fondly remembering all the good times you've shared with us.Adam and I were in church today watching little Mickey serve mass we are so proud that he is a altar boy.Adam asked the priest to say a prayer for you.And I prayed for strenght and guidence to help me deal with your death.I miss you so much but I know your not in pain anymore and your keeping Daddy company now .

Love and miss you both,

Marian

janet giffear

December 12, 2004

Hi Mom:Today is Sunday, December 12th. A week has passed since Janice and NIck were Married(well almost married). She looked so beautiful and I know that you were looking down on her to give her the strength that she needed to walk down the aisle. Did you see Kaleigh throwing the flower petals and Nicholas caring the pillow? Harrison and Tyler were the gift bearers. I know you would have get a kick out of the kids. The funniest thing was that Janice and NIck didn't know they had to go for a mariage licence. They thought that the Pastor just married them and issued them a licence. That will go down in the books. I know that you are pain free now and in heaven with Daddy, but it still doesn't make it any easier. I think of you every day and will love you forever. I hope that I have instilled in my children and they will instill in their children the values that you have taught me. You will always be a part our lives. Today I am having cards in my house, wish me luck. It is getting close to Christmas and everyone is busy as usual trying to get everything down in time. I hope we are making you proud of us, they way we are handling things. I hope that our family will stay as strong and as close as you have made us. You and Daddy raised us to be responsible adults and I thank you for that. I hope I have done the same for my children. I have to go now but I will talk to you again soon. Love forever and a day YOUR JANET

kerrie brennan

December 12, 2004

Hi gram, it is only days untill Christmas and my heart is hurting. I am trying to stay in the holiday spirit for my kids, but it is hard. Janice's wedding was last week, she looked beautiful; I know you saw her. It was very hard when we did'nt go to your house for pictures. I miss you so much. I am trying to go on, but it breaks my heart knowing that I am not going to see you today or tomorrow. Christmas will be hard, but for me every day is hard. you were'nt just my grandmother but my best friend. Someone I could share all of my thoughts with, and I don't have that anymore. I need your help to overcome my feelings of sadness and guilt. I know that I was there with you a lot, but I wish that I could have seen you Sunday that you passed, I went to see you every day at the hospital, why could'nt I have come on Sunday? You know how much I love you and I know how much you loved me and although I am very sad I am glad that you are spending Christmas with Jesus this year. I love you Christmas day and every day!

Stacey Rintchen

December 9, 2004

Dear Grams I miss you so much, every night I dream about you, I dont know how we are going to have Christmas without you, Im not, its not Christmas without you, what are we going to do now? the only thing that keeps us at peace is that your not in pain, and you said you weren't in pain the last day, I'm glad I spent the last day with you and every night when I dream I see you in that pretty pink dress with those pretty pink slippers dancing with Poppy I know your at peace and pain free. You were the best Grandmother ever and no one could take away the good memories we all had I miss You so much you always was there for me no matter what, you never judged me I love you for that, and for everything, Hi Pop I miss you too, what are we going to do without you, I just hope everyone still comes together like we always did, we have a great strong family, that never argued and stood together through everything, what are the sisters going to go every night to have coffee? Its going to be so hard around the holidays not seeing you, But I know you are my angel up above watching over all us helping us just like you were my angel when you were on here on earth. I love so much and your always in my heart and my dreams rest in peace you were the best Grandmother anyone could ever ask for thank you so much for always being their now its your turn to be at peace. Love you always your Granddaughter Stacey I'll never forget you or stop thinking about you.

lauren sabo

November 28, 2004

Hi Gram,

I was sitting here and started to think about you. Some memories started to come back to me. I remember that you were the one who taught me to say my prayers at night and then you would bless me, you would make the sign of the cross on me and say "in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit may God bless you and keep you." That is something that got passed to my mom and now that is how i bless aleksandr. I was also trying to remember that song that you used to sing. It was something like "a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck?" I couldn't really remember the words. You have had such a great influence on my life and it wasn't just from you to me, it was also the values that you passed on to my mom and she passed them to me. I thank you for that. Christmas is coming. It won't be the same although nothing will anymore. I really miss you. I know everyone does. You were such a great person. I will always remember that last saturday I was with you. Even then you were making jokes and talking to us. you were still my grandmother, the outside was different but the inside never changed. You were then and always will be my Grandmom Flossie. I love you so much. I love you a bushel and a peck.

Lauren

Marian Rintchen

November 10, 2004

november 10,2004

Dear Mom,

You were the glue that held our family together in the past and I hope we will honor you by being the best family we can be in the future.I am glad I got to spend time with you during your illness.I felt a bond with a special mom.While I took care of you I drew from my childhood experience's to get me through your pain and illness.For instance I remembered when I was a child and I couldn't sleep at night and you came in and would say, just think of good things to dream of,and you would sleep with me.And when I couldn't stand the noise of the clock ticking on the wall, you took the clock down.Remembering all that you had done for me made me a stronger person to deal with your pain.You leave behind so many lovely memories.My children and Grandchildren will never forget Grandmom Flossie's house where we gathered each and every holiday.It was a home filled with love and laughter.The monarch,my Mom will never be forgotten.NOW WHAT?

we will go on to do your memory proud and be the best that we can be and draw on what you taught us to get through life.

Love you Forever,

Daughter Marian Rintchen

Kerrie Brennan

November 5, 2004

Hey Gram,

I am just thinking about you and wanted to say hello. Kaleigh wants to know if she can talk to you on the phone. She misses her grandmom Floss, and wants to see you. I told her to close her eyes and she could see you whenever she wanted to. I know you see her and Kaidan, along with the rest of our family. Keep watching over me, you are Kaleigh's special angel; your mines too!

Love Always,

Kerrie xoxoxo

kerrie brennan

November 2, 2004

Gram,

I know that you are in Heaven and at peace. I am trying to accept that this is where you are supposed to be. I just miss you so much. I hope you liked the euology that I wrote to honor you; I told you I would do that for you. My mom ate dinner at my house last night, and I rushed so we would be done by five o'clock to go see you and make your dinner, and when we were done we looked at each other and said now what do we do? It is going to take me a long time to get used to not seeing you every day. We've spent every day at your house together; I know that would make you happy. We will continue our family traditions because that is what you would want, but there will be a huge absence without you there. When I told Kaleigh that you were in Heaven she told me that you could walk in Heaven and that she could see you dancing on the clouds. She really misses you but I will never let her forget you. I LOVE YOU and miss you and will write again soon.

love forever,

your grandaughter Kerrie.

brian giffear

October 31, 2004

Dear Gram,

Today is my birthday and they wont be the same without you. I know that you and grandpop are finally united again(sorry grandpop, party's over). I hope there are circulars up in heaven or somebody's in alot of trouble. I saved the Santa Claus from Key West to remember and laugh about our little joke. We're saving the tan Santa!! All the kids had a great time at the Haloween Party. When I meet you at the gates of heaven(I hope they let me in) I hope you make me hot dogs and kraut. I'll talk to you next week floss. Love you, Brian

Lauren Sabo

October 29, 2004

Grandmom Floss,

I thank God for making you my grandmother. You created a family so filled with love for you and one another that words can't fully express it. I may have only had the gift of your love and kindness on this earth for 22 years but it was so great that I know it will last me a lifetime. I am sorry that I wasn't always around but I want you to know that you will always be in my heart, my prayers and my memories. It makes me sad to know that Aleksandr will never remember meeting you but I can guarentee he will know how great you were. I will love you forever and always.

Your grandaughter,

Lauren

janet giffear

October 29, 2004

Dear Mom; Today is your 65th wedding anniversary. I am sure that Daddy is glad you are spending it with him.I hope he did the Irish Jig for you and sang you My Wild Irish Rose along with his other Irish songs that he loved so much to sing to you and his Daughters. God has made your bed and your finally out of your pain and in paridise now. We have been to your house every day, as always, since you have been gone. Nicholas is jumping on your bed and he wants to know when you are coming home. Kaleigh knows you are an angel now and with Poppy Hesch. Tomorrow is the Halloween Party and all the kids will be ther as always. We are going to buy cnady for your house to give out for the Trick and Treaters. There will not be a day that goes by that I will not think of you. I have a hole in my heart, but I know that God will heal it, because you are PAIN FREE now. I will LOVE you to the end of time. There was not a better MOTHER than you. Love, forever and a day YOUR JANET

JANICE GIFFEAR

October 29, 2004

GRANDMOM FLOSSY,

I CAN NOT IMAGINE A DAY WITHOUT YOU.

YOU WERE THE GLUE THAT HELD OUR FAMILY TOGETHER.YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEEDED TO LAUGH, CRY OR JUST NEEDEDTO FEEL SAFE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEBER YOUR HOUSE AS MY SAFE PLACE. IT WAS MY SECOND HOME,AND YOU WERE MY SECOND MOTHER. ME, KERRIE AND LAUREN LIVED THERE WE WOULD COME EVERYDAY AFTER SCHOOL FOR CHIPS AND ICE TEA. GO HOME EAT DINNER AND COME BACK AND THEN WE WERE THERE ALL DAY ON SATURDAY. AS ADULTS WE BROUGHT OUR KIDS TO COME VISIT FLOSSY. KALEIGH WAS HER TREASURE AND NICHOLAS WAS A BUGGER. I AM SO HAPPY THAT WHEN NICHOLAS WAS BORN I GOT TO SPEND 2 YEARS WITH MY GRANDMOM I KNOW HE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER. GRANDMOM I KNOW THAT YOU ARE OUT OF PAIN AND WITH POPPY. NOW AND THAT IS WHAT I PRAYED FOR,BUT NOW I KNOW THE MEANING BE CAREFUL WHT YOU WISH FOR.

LOVE ALWAYS,

JANNY MAG

Lisa Hovemeyer

October 26, 2004

To My Great Aunt Floss’s Family,

When we lose someone we love, there is always an empty spot in our lives. I can remember what it was like watching someone you love suffer. Not a day goes by that I didn’t thick about the daily compassion, giving, sacrifice, love and devotion of my Nan and I will always remember the conversations during her last days. She knew she was going to heaven and she promised me that she will meet us at the gate when it is our time to leave this earth. She was good at keeping her word so there is not doubt that she welcomed her sister with both of her arm wide open.

Those of us who knew Aunt Floss could tell that she loved each and every one of us very much in her own special way. I hope you all are surrounded with your friends & family that can comfort you all during this time. Her passing will be a real loss to all of us who knew her. She was a special woman with a special love of life.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love Always,

Lisa (Dorothy)