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Vickie (Maxwell) Williams
December 23, 2006
I found a poem that Pete recited to me back in 1999. I believe he wrote it before then, but he had me write it down one day when I asked him if I could have one of his poems published in a magazine I have had many of my poems published in, "Country Folk Magazine" just his style of writting I might add. He recited it to me as if it were a story. He always had a knack of doing that. His poems had a lot of meaning, and many were stories of his own life adventures. This one is simply called:
Times Past
I'd like a drink from the old well back home
So refreshing and cool~
I'd like a swim in the field
Where Meadow Creek formed a pool.
I like the old Kerosene lamp
With it's shadows flickering on the floor~
And I love the heat from the old wood stove
With it's busted door.
But I might as well tell you the truth~
What I want most of all
Is to get back my youth.
Written By: Pete B. Maxwell "1999"
Pete recited this to me in 1999 and after he read it to me, tears came to his eyes, and he said "Sis, that's really what I want, to get back my youth."
Pete is missed by all, and his memory will be with us forever. We love you Pete. Vickie
Brenda Moulin
November 9, 2006
Daddy I got to spend alot of time with you these last couple of years, and I am so glad I did.I never thought I would ever have to shave you but I got pretty good at it there at the end. I'll take care of momma like you wanted, I miss you, Your loving daughter, Brenda
Connie mosher
November 2, 2006
MY thoughts and preyers go out to the family for the loss of a love one.He will always be remembered know matter what.
Tami Moulin
November 2, 2006
My prayers are with the entire Maxwell Family during this time. May the angels wrap their wings around the loved ones you leave behind to comfort them. May you rest in peace Mr. Maxwell.
Becky Bennett
November 1, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe Martin
November 1, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alice Maxwell
November 1, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Maxwell's. I will always remember Pete's stories of the war and his many other stories & Poems. Most dear to my heart was his pet name for me 'Rubarb Sally'. Pete~you fought lonh and hard, but you are now at peace and I know you will be welcomed by your heavenly family. God Bless you.
Love Alice
Glenna Achatz
November 1, 2006
Sending our thoughts and prayers for your family. From the list of family he has left behind there will be many wonderful memories to share for a long time. With our deepest sympathy. Gerald and Glenna Acahtz
John, Doris and Elizabeth Braden
October 31, 2006
Our prayers are with you
John and Shirley Hopkins
October 31, 2006
Be assured of our concern and prayers for your comfort at the loss of your loved one.
Angie Stone
October 31, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Maxwell family during this difficult time. We always looked forward to Uncle Pete's trips to Tennessee. He always had plenty of stories to tell. God bless...Nita Horn & Family
Larry, Mary Meyer
October 31, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Vickie Williams (Maxwell)
October 31, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the Maxwell family that Pete leaves behind. I always felt like one of his children, and I loved him like my own dad. He had a way of making you smile when telling stories about his past, and all his life experiences, his wonderful poetry that he wrote all his life and recited from memory. He will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace. Pete ~ take care of our boy Little Danny ~ He will be there wating for you. Love always, Vickie
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