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Father Luke Byrne S.J.
February 22, 2010
Dear Bernie and family
I am just learning about Don's recent death and want to offer my sincerest condolences. I met Don many years ago when he came to Rockhurst High a year behind me; among many accomplishments, I remember him often on the pitcher's mound for the Hawklets. I join my prayers to yours and to those of all his family/friends as we send a great man back to the Lord. May the same Lord comfort each of you in your time of great loss.
Michael Gallagher
January 31, 2010
I got to know Don through the Latin Mass Community of the Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph. He was such a wonderful person and friendly to everyone. He has a carpentry talent - second to none. We are in our beautiful restored church because of much of the work and direction that Don provided in his group of dedicated helpers. May I say that St. Joseph (the worker) now has Don to help him out. As I wrote that I got a big smile on my face. I will really miss Mr. Deister. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends. Thank you Don, for everything you did for Old St. Patrick Oratory. RIP
Steve & Debbie Brady
January 31, 2010
To the entire Deister Family,
May the good Lord comfort you at this difficult time. Your loss it Heaven's gain. May he Rest in Peace.
January 30, 2010
Dear Bernie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our heartfelt thoughts & prayers. May God hold you close in his loving arms and bring you comfort & peace in the wonderful memories you have of Don.
Love & Prayers,
Jeannie & Jim Miller
Kansas City, Mo.
(English Landing Deister Reunion)
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Connie Cavaliere-Webb
January 30, 2010
Dear Cheryl and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless you and hold you close! I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Kate McDonald Meier
January 30, 2010
To the Deister Family:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. You are an amazing family.
Kate McDonald Meier
(Stew Sabadell's Mom)
Gayle Paul
January 30, 2010
Dear Bernie & family,
You are in my prayers and I know the Lord will wrap His arms around you and give you peace. Celebrate Don's life and know that you will be together again in Eternity. If you ever need anything or just want to talk, I'm here for you day or night.
January 30, 2010
BERNIE I WILL KEEP YOU AND FAMILY IN PRAYER. GOD DOESN'T CLOSE DOOR WITHOUT OPENING A WINDOW. WE LEARN TO TAKE ONE DAY AT TIME AND REJOICE IN THAT DAY. YOU HAVE A NICE FAMILY TO LEAN ON. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. WE ALL NEED TO LEAN ON GOD. LOVE TO YOU, BOBBI
January 29, 2010
To the entire Deister family:
I pray that you all find your strength through God to get you through this difficult time.
May you find peace in your heart and mind as you grieve the loss of your wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
God bless you all...
Love,
Shelly Hills-Gwartney
Tom McGuire
January 29, 2010
Don attended Rockhurst with me and he was one very good man, I am sorry.
Roxanne Gray
January 29, 2010
Bernie and family take care of yourselves as you know Don would want you to. What a great man he was I am so thankful I was one of his million friends. Remember the good times and they will see you thru. Your friend now and forever. Hope to see you soon
Teri Deister
January 29, 2010
I am very sorry to hear the news.. my heart and prayers are with you during your times of sorrow. Don was very well known and liked by everyone he came upon. He always had a smile on his face.. I have missed not seeing him in Parkville, walking through the alley with one of the boys.. Heaven is a very lucky place to have him in their presence... I love you all.
Sincerely,
Teri Deister
Stan and Sheila Palmer
January 29, 2010
Deister Family- I had the opportunity to get to know Don during the time he was working on a project for us. He was a very hard working man and quite a character. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and Ruth Naff
January 29, 2010
Craig - Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
RON BUCKLEY
January 29, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Elaine and Steve Lane
January 29, 2010
Paul- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We lost Steve's mom March 2009 unexpectantly. Hopefully as time passes, it will be easier.
January 29, 2010
Dear Deisters-- I am very sorry for your loss.Having just my dad in December, I know how hard this can be. If you need anything at all please call. Patrick Parisi
Brian and Madgelyn Gordon
January 29, 2010
At the reception after Old St. Patrick’s was consecrated, Monsignor Schmitz gave Don the highest compliment that he could give: that he deserved his own niche at Old St. Patrick’s. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Stew and Rita Sabadell
January 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Duff
January 29, 2010
Bernie and family,
Please know that I am thinking of each and everyone of you. My heart is heavy and saddened to hear of Don's passing. Our lives are truly better having him been a part of it. He was a 'great' man. I know that if your tears could build stairways and your memories could find pathways you would climb up to Heaven and bring Don back, but you must be happy as God needed him and he is in a better place. All of us will be with him some day. I wish for all of you to have the strength to deal with the loss of your loved one and I pray that the pain of your loss will lessen as each day passes. Please find my love for your family encircled around you, find peace within your hearts and my hope for eternal life.
God didn't promise days without pain,
Laughter without sorrow or sun without rain,
But God did promise strength for the day-
Comfort for the tears & light for the way.
All who believe in his Kingdom above.
He answers their faith with everlasting love.
I send my prayers and blessings to your entire family and will continue to pray for your peace & comfort.
We do know that Don is in Heaven and will watch over everyone he loved.
Sherri Lenon
January 29, 2010
Know one can ever feel the emotion or find the words to comfort you after the loss of a loved one. Remember...your faith will give you the courage, wisdom and serenity for all the emotions, questions and guidance you will need at this time. God is never late.
Michall & Katy Holmes
January 29, 2010
An exceptional man. Pray for us from paradise Don Deister.
dawn cockrell
January 29, 2010
I am very sorry for all of you and your loss.
Dawn Bradford Cockrell
Jim & Conne Weikel
January 29, 2010
We extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie and all the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God flood you with graces and strength.
Jerry and Bev Nelson
January 29, 2010
Dear Bernie and Family: We were shocked and saddened to see where Don had passed! We always enjoyed Don and will miss running in to him from time to time. He will be missed! Our best to you, the kids and the rest of the family. He is gone but will never be forgotten. I'll always remember all those years ago when we were neighbors and the kids would run back and forth between our houses! It seems like it was just yesterday. Time is passing too quickly! Love, "The Nelson Clan"- Jerry, Bev, Wayne, David,Tammy, Meghan, Nikki and Hannah.
January 29, 2010
Daniel J.,Susan E. Reed, Jefferson City,MO.
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