Donald Phillip Herstein
1935 - 2011
Donald Phillip Herstein
1935 - 2011
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BORN
1935
DIED
2011
Donald Herstein Obituary
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Scott Herstein
September 27, 2013
I just wanted to light a candle for you because looking up at the starry nights sky, I know your light is shining down on all of us.
Bet you smile when you see this happy face !!
Greg Herstein
September 26, 2013
Are we cute?
Greg Herstein
September 26, 2013
Kim
September 15, 2013
Happy Belated Birthday Uncle Don. I miss you xoxo
Love, Kimberly Kaye
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Happy Birthday Great Grand Pa !
Grand Children
September 14, 2013
Anonymous Anonymous
September 14, 2013
Happy Birthday from all whom shared memories and have known you personally!!
Happy Birthday Dad 09/08/13
Lydia Banister
September 14, 2013
Happy Birthday Donald!
Neurita Herstein
September 9, 2013
Family Herstein
September 9, 2013
Shannon Giambelluca
September 9, 2013
Happy belated birthday I oh so wish you could hear Ellie sing happy birthday!
Lot of love Shannon
Hockey Championship #2.
Scott Herstein
September 8, 2013
Scott Herstein
September 8, 2013
Happy Birthday Grandpa! Wish you were here. Football has started and hockey is right around the corner. The Wolverines, Wings and Lions should all have good seasons. I'm hoping I can make it to the Wings vs Hurricanes game for the season opener.
I'm starting my fall season of ice. We have won the champion ship the past two seasons.
Here is a NCAA-record crowd of 115,109 at the Big House vs. Notre Dame
Scott Herstein
September 8, 2013
September 8, 2013
Happy Birthday!!!, Son, Brother, Uncle, Dad, Grand Father, Great Grand Father, and Friend!!
Gregory Herstein
September 8, 2013
Good Morning Dad !!
Happy Birthday dear Son, Brother, Uncle, Dad, Husband, Grand Father, Great Grand Father, and Friend!!
Great present for you our Boys in Maize Blue and Gold beat Notre Dame 41 to 30!! In the Big House with 115,908 all cheering them on!! A beautiful sight from the aerial view the Stadium glowed in gold!!
We are now in South Carolina as the Parents had to fly back to the Sons nest. ( Usually the other way around!!) We have to give up the Florida house. The stay in Florida has been a challenge for us. So we continue to look out of the front of the car to discover what our future has in store for us !!
I bet your grin was huge as you had your guiding hands and arms around us and you kept us safe riding with Shannon in the Mustang from Florida to South Carolina!!
Enjoy your day and blow out the many candles that all provide for your cake today. German Chocolate and butter pecan frosting, and Vanilla ice cream!!
We think about you every day, and miss you no less than the time we thought of memories we all have shared with you before !
Hugs & Kisses
Love you,
#1 Son and Debbie
Your great granddaughter Ainslee Herstein
September 7, 2013
Hi great bumps I love you I won't be able to type happy bday on your bday so happy early bday love and miss you ps I'm liking the 5th grade mawmawmaw
Hi Great Bumpa
Ainslee & Bailee Herstein
September 5, 2013
Hi Great Bumpa
Ainslee & Bailee Herstein
September 5, 2013
Ainslee Herstein
August 31, 2013
Dear great bumpa,
I wish i was able to meet you before you passed away but you are in a better place now.
Gregory Herstein
June 17, 2013
Hello Dad,
Happy Fathers Day to you!!
Not a day goes by that your not in our thoughts. The memories of all your guidance, teaching, and life lessons, we all miss so dearly. Mom and Jeff stopped by and dressed you up for the special day. You now have many quarters to call whom you may choose!! Hope all your visits are good with your Family and host of Friends this Fathers Day!! If you can please get with the "God of good Jobs opportunities" . Number one Son needs some help in these uncharted waters. The opportunity for financial in flow is very challenging, and the water is full of bad Sharks!! Experiencing feelings I have never been through before. Debbie and I need your help, and the Guardian Angel who has helped me make it this far in life, you must surely know by now!!
Love you forever!!
#1 Son Gregory and Wife Debbie
April 4, 2013
Uncle Don,
I'm here in Arizona with your sister and I am really missing you. We went to your house today and you would LOVE what your son Jeffery Lee has done to the place... It is full of beautiful flowers and he has incorporated all of your beloved ROCKS in the landscape..I don't know what it is with you and your sister and Rocks but whenever I see a beautiful stone I think of you two and Smile. I think of you often and miss you.
Dawn
Enjoy your mountain Dad !
Gregory Herstein
March 3, 2013
Dad,
Hello to you!! It has been a while since anyone has had conversation with you???? I am just as quilty of this as all the rest! Not a day goes by that your not in my thoughts, and I am here to say all of the rest of us too!! Saint Patricks day is just a couple of weeks away and I was wondering what you and Grand pa Pete have planned?? I bet what ever it may be the both of you are in for a special time and a whole lot of giggles?? Well I hope this invigorates the energy level of all other family and friends, and they to send you a thought or two. We miss you Dad and you are all ways on our minds. Time just passes us by at warp speed, and soon before we all imagine we to will be beamed up to the beautiful, peacefull, special place, you share with the loved ones whom brought us all here!!
Love and miss you Dad
Gregory #1 Son!!
Ainslee Herstein
October 15, 2012
Hi miss you great I know you can't look at this but I know you are thinking about me love u great bumps
Leanne (Herstein)Buck
October 15, 2012
Grandpa,
I can't believe that it has been almost a year since you have been gone. We all miss you terribly. I will not forget the day that you passed, it was record rainfall that day- 14 inches. Even mother nature knew it would be an awful day. I am thankful in many ways however, that I have so many great memories with you. Seeing Pike's peak and the Grand Canyon with you, my first Arizona Diamondback's game, driving cross country in a baby blue 1977 Monte Carlo, and of course eating cucumbers and buttermilk! I can also take peace in the fact that while we lived such a great distance from one another that now you can look down and watch over all of us now.
You and Grandma have always been my heros. First of all, Grandma makes the best pigs in a blanket! And second, fifty seven years of marriage I can't believe. Through thick and thin you two are such an ispiration to all couples.
I am not sure what has been going on with the tigers lately but maybe you may have something to do with that? Tigers defeating the Yankees in the last two games yah!!! By the way make sure to say hi to Ernie Harwell for me and Go Tigers!!
Lastly, I wish I could have heard this one last time but "Be good." I miss you and love you very much!
Love,
Leanne Marie
Bailee Herstein
October 15, 2012
Hi I love you miss you.sorry I never got to see you some of the times. I am 8 years old and in third grade my teacher is miss. O"harra.daddy has a new dog named puck he does some Accidents. Puck is almost three mounts old. I love you xoxo
Scott Herstein
October 15, 2012
Grandpa,
It's hard to believe that a year has passed already. Reading all of the entries and seeing the family share all of our celebrations and hardships with you, I kept the guest book open for another year. I wish we could all visit you at your finale resting place but I know you can hear us share our thoughts, feelings and stories about our lives on here as well.
This past year has been good to me. It is the first time in a long time that I can say I have been truly happy. I am getting to see the girls more, on an almost daily basis. I have been in a relationship for a year with a wonderful woman that treats me and the girls great. I get to play hockey three times a week and one of those times is on ice. I can't help be think you are up there watching over me, and all us all giving us good blessings. Thank you.
The Lions are off to a rough start 2-4, Stafford has been hurt. We lost to the 9ers, they had been playing great and lost a closer one so Im sure they will pull it out.
The Tigers are up on the Yanks in the ALCS and are looking good.
If you could pull some strings and get a hockey deal done that would be great, but I think we are going to lose another year of hockey to a lockout. It's a shame to because the Wings are scheduled to play the Leafs in Ann Arbor at the big house outdoors on New Year's Day.
Reach out to her!! She loves to hear from you!!
Gregory Herstein
October 14, 2012
Hello Dad,
Time passes us all by so quickly!!Everyone is so busy it seems we don't take the moment to say hello and hear the familiar voices of family members. It has been 363 days since your passing but the words left here for you still ring loud with the sadness and the emptyness each feels, from you no longer being here with us. We again are about to face a decision as this Guest Book Memorial is scheduled to close on October 17th. These great individuals who have helped us through these difficult times are truely special people. They make us feel at home, and as well we feel your home for eternity with them is peacefull and comfortable as well!! So as we close this open dialogue of sincere, heart felt feelings from so many family members, and their own special messages. We move on to the next Year and a new way to remember the times we all have shared with you.
Love you Dad!!
Hug and a kiss for you!!
Number one Son Gregory, and Debbie!
lydia banister
October 10, 2012
Dad, this will be my final entry to you and mom. This has trulely been a difficult year for all of us not having you here. Mom has been very brave and found alot of courage I think she knew she had, but never had to. use. As for me I still feel very lost knowing now what the future will be like without having someone so close not be with us no longer. It really SUCKS! I am thankful every day for all I have and the family I have that loves me but losing someone really does change the dynamics of a family. We will all be there to see you soon and hopefully this next year I will feel a little stronger. You ARE missed , and I really don't know what I would do without my momma.
Love and Handshakes
Lydia Mike and boys
Lydia Banister
October 4, 2012
Dad,
This comes too close to the day we all lost you. The time did surely fly, and hardly seems like a year. When you blink 10 times and a year is gone, I can't imagine how many other things and people I've missed the chance to see or to say hi to. Alot of people joined you this year, and none of us getting younger. I truley cherish all my family and love them more than they know. That is what this year has shown me. Love you Mom and Dad
jeff herstein
September 10, 2012
hi Dad,
I sent u a message for your birthday seems it did not go thru. Went to your grave site and talked to u left some beautiful flowers and an American flag. It really looked nice and stuck out. Watching all the teams for u and carrying on your devotion. Love and miss u so much. Jeff
Ainslee Bailee scott Herstein
September 9, 2012
I miss you super much great bumps I barely saw u but I miss u love u Ains. I love you miss you baibaI I miss you very much grandpa scott
Sharon
September 8, 2012
Don,
Today is your birthday and I am thinking of you and the times we have spent together. I remember on my birthday you brought me a watermelon with a candle in it and of all of my birthdays that is the present I have remembered the most ! So on your birthday, I hope you have a special memory of a gift you received. Thanks for all the sweet memories
Love you and miss you
Sharon.
Happy Birthday from all of us 09-08-2012
Gregory Herstein
September 8, 2012
Hello Dad,
Today Saturday September 8th, 2012 memories again along with deep heart felt emotions lead us through this day. My phone call to Arizona now is talked about by Mom, Jeff, Lydia , Mike, and the boys! I encouraged them to stop by and spend a little private time with you today. So you may hear the clear familiar voices that love you and pass along the special words of today!! Happy Birthday to you Dad, and I am sure all who remenber you as their Son, Husband, Brother, Dad, Uncle, and Friend !!! Our love and thoughts are filled full of the special Birthdays we all have enjoyed through the many Years of life on this Earth and now begining the beautiful place you celebrate your Birthday this Year. "Make a wish and blow out all your candles" Happy Birthday Dad.
Your # 1 Son and Family!!
lydia banister
September 8, 2012
Another year has come and gone,Its your B-day we all love and miss you sooo much . This day will never be the same but never forgotten!
Love Ya
Lydia and family
Neurita Herstein
September 8, 2012
Happy B-day Donald P. I miss you I love you Dee
Kim Mankin
August 8, 2012
Dear Uncle Don and Aunt Rita
This is bittersweet having to wish you a Happy 57th Anniversary with you both being in separate places, but together in your hearts and spirit. Reading over all the beautiful memories and thoughts from your kids and their kids you two built a strong foundation of love and caring.It is so heatwarming to read and feel that love.I hope you always stay close Uncle Don to let everyone you are still watching over them. I missed seeing you this past Fall and Winter. My last hug with you was the exact same as the one I had with your Dad, the same feelings and words. Aunt Rita and Lydia are taking good care of each other.Your sister is doing good with all her family home this month.
I just wanted to stop in and let you know I was thinking of you for your Anniversary. I love and miss you?
Kimberly Kaye~
Tina Harvey
August 8, 2012
I Love You Aunt Dee
lydia Banister
August 8, 2012
Dad I really missed getting with you secretly from mom to find out what you wanted me to get for her. Of course the roses were a must, a beautiful card and then whatever cute little thing you had seen and had to have.
This year without you has been so hard for her there were lots of struggles and situations very unfamiliar for her but she was strong and made it through. And best of all she is not alone , our dearest Jeffie has come to watch over her. So with his help and everyones phone calls I think your Dee will be just fine.
We miss You
Lydia Mike and boys
A mountain for you to enjoy Dad!!
Number One Son !!
August 7, 2012
Debra Herstein
August 7, 2012
Dad and Mom,
Today is a tribute to married couples through out the world, and that is valued more than most know!! Fifty Seven Years of being together is no small measurement of lifes time!! Knowing that your thoughts are with Mom and hers with yours on this Anniversary day you both still share!! Family near and far, and those that are with you all tip their glass and toast to you "Happy Anniversary" To my Hubby and to my Wife, to my Dad to Mom, to Grand pa to Grandma, to my Brother to my Sister, to my Son to my Daughter, to my Uncle to my Aunt, and a host of other friends !! Congratulations!! Don and Neurita!!
From all who love you both!!
Lydia Banister
July 25, 2012
Mom, it has already been almost a year, your b-days and annivesary is comming and I know this will be a hard time for you. Hope knowing that we all love you, and being with you will make this time of year a little easier. A year goes too quickly, so we intend to not waste a moment with you.
We Love You TOO Much
Mike Lydia Chuck and
Brad Zoo Too
jeff herstein
June 19, 2012
Happy Fathers day Dad. Miss talking with u especially on your day. I sure would love to hear "be good" one more time. All my love Jeff
lydia banister
June 18, 2012
Happy Fathers Day Dad,
We will always continue to celebrate this day remembering you. Love Always.
Mike and Lydia
shannon giambelluca
June 18, 2012
To my dearest Grandpa,
Hello it has taken me a long time to be able to find the courage to get on here to read the posts and write one of my own. That day has finally come with encouragement from someone special you and I know who that person is, with that said here we go!! Happy belated fathers day! It was a hard day for all of us.. I think of you everyday and miss you very much!! I can feel your presence around me often, it catches me off guard because its in the darnest places!!! Ellie
turned 5 on May 25th hard to believe!! I still hear it clearly in my head everyday when I called you from the hospital to tell you she had arrived and it was on the day you wanted her to come because she shares her birthday with your grandma Lydia!! Tyler turn 8 on June 1st..he is growing up so fast! He is playing baseball agian this year! He is quite the player Im sure your very proud!! He has won 2 games this year for his team in the last inning, and has had his name in the paper 4 times this season..I hope he continues to enjoy it threw out his life..He sure could become a star one day! Johnnie is still hard at work but enjoying it much more than when he worked at sysco! His hours are much better now, and can spend more time with the kids! Peggy and I went to see Brad Paisley last friday, we had front row seats!! We had a wonderful time and Im still horsed from screaming so loud! With that said its time for me to close I have to get the kids from school.. I love and miss you very much, I look forward to feeling your presence near me again soon!! Love you lots grandpa!
Your oldest granddaughter
Shannon Marie
Happy Father's Day Don
Dee Herstein
June 17, 2012
Gregory Herstein
June 17, 2012
Dad,
Happy Father's Day !! Every second, minute, hour, day, and month continue to come and go in lifes mirror. With each measurement of this precious time. You are with us constantly. As we move forward and share the real life family moments of each day. Dad we love and miss you, and know this is Father's Day. Knowing today will never be the same.
Happy Father's Day
Our long distance call to you!
#1 Son, Debbie, Shannon, Johnnie, Tyler, Ellie, Peggy ( Na na ) Scott, Ainslee, Bailee
In Memory May 28th, 2012 Memorial Day !!
Neurita Herstein
May 28, 2012
To my Husband, Brother, Dad, and Grand Father. Today is Memorial Day a day of rememberance. For all this day has special meaning for each in so many memorable ways. Family member that has left to Heaven, a fallen soldier, a special friend, the neighbor who is there for you, a co worker, sports hero, a broadcaster, a political figure, a movie star. Today brings emotion from many people in their own special way. We miss you my husband, brother, dad, and grandfather and we continue to honor your memory, from us all, in our special way!!
Our deepest love and memories,
Your Family
Lydia Banister
May 15, 2012
Dad,
Been a while again, time seems to really be flying by. Mothers Day has come and gone, Mom spent the weekend with Mike and I hope she had a nice day. Now that Aunt Sharon and Uncle Tony left I know she will be even more lonely. She said the lonely feeling has finally hit her. Greg and Deb will be here soon and I know that will cheer her up. We will be by to visit with them then again on Fathers Day so see you soon.
Love You
Lydia
Gregory Herstein
April 21, 2012
Hello Dad,
April 12th a Thursday past, number one Son and wife celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary. A special one to remember as we had with us, Na na, Johnnie, Shannon, Tyler, Ellie. In our hearts we also had Scott, Ainslee, and Bailee too. Our day was spent on a pleasure boat cruising the Inter Coastal Waterway. The wonders of our aquatic and wildlife were abundent and near. The Bald Eagles flying silently and freely in the air, seven in all. We continued South and made our way into the Alantic a mile and a half from the shore. A giant Sea Turtle surfaced for a moment and took a fresh breath of air! Beware below the boat as we deep sea fished many a Shark swam there. The Grand kids loved the 225 horses in the Yamaha engine that hurried us back to the Spanish River Inlet and shore to the crystal clear turquoise water galore. As Bump pa dived off the anchored boat head first all watched in awe !And we swam Tyler, Ellie and me, many Star Fish and a Sting ray swam near!! Time had come and we proceeded to the North to begin our return. To our surprise and everyones pleasure you were there through me driving us all to our home port. The grin of the younger man glowed through my face and with the wisdom of age, I look more and more like you!!
With Love and admiration,
#1 Son & Family
Great Grand pa we love and miss you, Ainslee, Tyler, Bailee, and Ellie.
Bump pa Herstein
April 21, 2012
Easter Sunday with you Grand pa, Dad, Brother, and my Husband.
Neurita Herstein
April 21, 2012
Enjoying a day on the Intercoastal Waterway, is almost as nice as your Heaven.
Greg Herstein
April 21, 2012
Looking for you Dad!!
Greg Herstein
April 21, 2012
Lydia Banister
April 11, 2012
Dad,
Sorry it took so long to come say hi and pay my respects. Seeing your and Moms name on the stone was too final and I was really finding it hard to make myself go and see it. It was a sad yet nice day because we were altogether. We missed you at dinner but not one of us let a minute go by without talking about you.
Miss You Lots
B-Bunch
jeff herstein
April 10, 2012
Hi Dad!
I know it has been tooo long but there isn't a single day that passes that I don't think and talk to you. Several things make me think of you, for example The hourly chimes of clocks, a gentle breeze and soothing sounds of wind chimes,alonley book sitting on the shelf, the daily crossword puzzle sadly unfinished or the beauty of a flower ready to bloom! It really is endless.
It really has beeen a beautiful spring- over 10 days in a row of 70 degrees or over, sure made the old bones feel good. The boys of summer are back in action and your Tigers are looking good! Just hope the pitching improves and we could go all the way!!!! Red wings are in play offs and ready to go- I really think they need your help, so for hockey town please help the red and white.
I really need your help in getting to Arizona- I am missing pressious moments with the Momma,and every second just makes my heart melt a little more.
I love and miss you, yet you are always living in my heart!
Your #2 son.
Sharon
April 9, 2012
Yesterday was Easter Sunday and we paid you a visit.Brought some new flowers,planted some stones and a few coins. Martha lost your picture so we had to find a different one so you could join us for dinner.Or you were joking us and hid your own picture. So thanks for joining us for dinner.
Lydia Banister
April 6, 2012
We did it Tigers WON! their first game.
See you Sunday
Miss You
lydia banister
April 5, 2012
Dad,
Its opening day for the Tigers, Mike is watching for you. Hope they do well or you will probably hear him screaming . You guys always got so excited for the first day! We will see you Sunday.
Love B-Bunch
Beautiful almost as where you are!!
Greg Herstein
March 9, 2012
Dad,
Good morning !!
Very simply said.....I and We miss you.... hope you are enjoying the memories you can travel to, at will, and on your own pace. You have so many to choose from, I bet you are smiling with that twinkle in your eyes!!
Love you from,
# 1 Son and Wife
Lydia Banister
March 7, 2012
Dad
Thinking of you as always, time is going so fast as it does. Its almost Easter already so we will all come visit you then
B-Bunch
Sharon Terranova
February 18, 2012
Don, Its saturday and that means Turf Paradise day. Also its free shirt day so were all trying to get there early so we can get our shirts. Rita plays your numbers and often times they come in for her. I wish you could send us a hot tip as we all could use one. So wish us luck and we'll be thinking of you.
Lydia Banister
February 15, 2012
Happy Valentines Day!
You always celebated the holidays one way or the other. Today your sweetheart recieved roses, as you would have wanted. Four different colors for each of your kids. One dozen from Don, because you really was sweet to the momma. I know it touched her heart hope it did yours too.
Miss You
Lydia
February 14, 2012
Love you, Uncle Don. Rest in peace, your loving niece.
jeff herstein
January 26, 2012
Miss you toooooo much. Wish we could of made the move before you left us. I promise you John and I will be there for Mom and Lydia and try to be as strong and committed for them as you were.
I was hoping you could have helped the lions make it further in the play offs. Perhaps just making them this year was the best you could do?
Your Wings are doing real good and just set new record for 18 straight wins at home!
Tigers made big deal and got free agent Fielder- talk of world series already flowing thru Mich. Hate to tell you but He got over 200 million contract for 9yrs!
Today is Greg's birthday- he really missed his birthday call from you- so I'lltell Greg you said Happy Birthday and be good.
Love you always.
lydia banister
January 26, 2012
Dad, A new year, how lonely it will be without seeing and hearing your voice. Your presence is felt and we know you are with us but it still is not the same. We miss you
B Bunch
Gregory Herstein
January 6, 2012
Hello,
Dad it is now the first week of 2012 !! Happy New Year to you, in your peaceful beautiful restfull place you are in. 2012 will be good for you and with your strenght good for all of your family too! I know on January 26th, my phone will ring and Mom will surely share my birthday call. We all share your memories in our heavy hearts. My special day in January will never be the same, you become so anxious to hear your voice. We all know you are here in our hearts, and memories. Knowing now how special your call is on the 26th of January. I will say it is the best "Birthday gift " of all!!
Love you Dad !!
Number one son and my wife!!
Lydia Banister
December 25, 2011
Dad,
It's already Christmas, and still can't believe you are not here, we missed you at Thanksgiving, and we will miss you today. I know how much you enjoyed being together and the fun of the day .We are all still thinking of you and talking to you, so we know you are with us today.
Miss Ya
Hugs and Handshakes
The B Bunch
Sharon Terranova
December 24, 2011
Today is Christmas eve and there is a sadness in my heart as the last several years have been spent with you and your family. I will be missing you as I did on our Thanksgiving get together. I know your in a better place and that gives me comfort but I want you to know you will be missed today and tomorrow and always.
Jeff Herstein
December 23, 2011
Hi Dad!
Only you know how much I think of you. Only you know how often I talk to you. But did you know- how proud I am not only of you but that I am your son. For teaching me right from wrong and good from bad. Giving me the strenght and courage to face each day. To earn my own way in the World. That family is everything. To put ones-self in the back seat and give,give,give. That knowledge is powwerful and to always learn. Tostand up for myself. To teach the ignorant. With my life-style for teaching me sports, which sadely to this day, if I can talk about sports and cars I am a real man. That if a bigot should cast the 1st stone to turn my cheek. The Luthran faith.
Most of all you and Mom instilling God into Greg,me John and Lydias lives. I know you are at peace just knowing you believe in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
That someday soon he shall return and join the sleeping with the living, slay all evil. We shall gather aat his feet,holding hands,beg for his mercy and shead tears of joy-enointing his feet. He will lift us into his ars and take us to Fathers Kingdom in Heaven, where we all will dwell in total LOVE.
We shall see you then!
Love you
Jeff,John,Wendy and Andrew
Lydia Banister
November 16, 2011
Dad, I can't believe its been a month already that you have been gone. Time has been a blurr. I keep expecting to be able to talk to you when I call mom on the phone. I miss seeing you and talking to you. I miss you so very much.
Hugs and Handshakes
Mikey Lydia and boys
Kelly Wrightson
November 5, 2011
continued from Kelly....forgot the best part of this memory.....it was Don who told us to never ever leave food in our tents while we slept or the bears would get us.
Love, Kelly
Kelly Wrightson
November 5, 2011
Rita,
Sorry to hear about Don. Celebrating Don's life with you is a wonderful way to help you all(Greg, Debbie, Jeff, John, Lydia, Mike and all your grandkids & great grandkids)get through this difficult time. I'm sure you have a lot of stories to remind each other of, the family vacations you always took. Some of my BEST childhood memories are of the times I got to go with you. Lydia, remember the time we ate all those candy bars and got an upset stomach...we slept in the station wagon the night before it was time to pack up and go home...we thought the bears were going to smell the candy and come get us...that is a memory I share often. Don was a special person, he supplied you all with alot of great memories. In his memory keep the stories told.
Love you all, Kelly
Neila Snyder
November 4, 2011
Aunt Rita,GregDeb,&family,Jeff,John,Lydia,Mike & boys , My heart,thoughts & prayers are with you all. I really wish I could have been with you all to celebrate Uncle Don's life. I love and miss you all . With you in thoughts .
Neila,Mark & Brett snyder (Cheboygan,MI)
Sharon Terranova
November 2, 2011
It's toohard to say goodby so I'll just say till we meet again. Ihope you know how much I loved you and will miss you dearly. You were one of the reasons I looked forward to when I returned to Az.Rest in peace and we will watch over Martha.Love you miss you.Your very sad sister Shadonna
November 2, 2011
Aunt Rita and family, We are all so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I will always treasure memories of our visits with Uncle Don and your family over the years. Meeting up at grandpas farm, You and Uncle Don camping in the yard, Holiday gatherings, fixing up the Grave sites on Memorial Day just to name a few. I am especially happy I was able to spend The last Easter with you and Uncle Don and will hold dear the song "Thats what friends are for" played for all of us to show his great LOVE to his family. He had a BIG Heart and a beautiful smile that will be missed by us all! I know by faith, that smile will be seen again when we all Reunite in heaven. Please know you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Dawn, Chuck and family.
Lydia Banister
October 27, 2011
Dad,we will love and miss you always, your smile and your silly little jokes, you always had one to tell. Hope you are finally at peace, happy and safe in your parents arms!
Lydia and Mikey
October 26, 2011
Our love and prayers go out to you and your family, God Bless you all.
David & Sandy Greanya, Flint, Michigan
Delbert Greanya
October 26, 2011
Dear Rita, Sharon and all my second ,third and forth cousins: I want you to know that my family and I share deeply in your lose of Don. Even though we haven't been in touch much over the years we love you and care and shed tears of sympathy in our own way. I have fond memories of family and regret not seeing all of you more often and getting to know my younger cousins. By faith in our Savior, Jesus, we share the sure and certain hope that we all will be united in the end to enjoy each others company. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Delbert, Charmaine ( Andrew, Nicole, Jared-Myrriah-Avery and Anna)
Gregory and Debra Herstein
October 22, 2011
From your number one Son Gregory and wife Debbie. To Dad, knowing you are in a very special place in our hearts. My how the years and memories pass us all by. We move away and learn to say, "I and We love you" more every day. Simple words with great meaning, calming words shared every day. Dad we share your love, and have learned from you life is precious, and don't let one second slip away. Rest Dad and know you will all ways be loved by us.
Ainslee and Bailee Herstein
October 22, 2011
I wanted to see you Great Bumpa before you passed,
Love Ainslee, rest in peace.
I miss you, I love you, From Bailee
Kim,Mike,Michael & Tony Mankin
October 21, 2011
Sending our love and hugs across the miles to see you through this very sad time. We enjoyed looking through the pictures of a happy smiling Uncle Don and his family making special memories. May your cherished memories give you comfort. I can only imagine the wonderful hug he and his Mama must have shared! I wish we knew when we would be seeing someone for the last time, so we would be sure to hold them just a little bit longer...RIP Uncle Don. We love and will miss you.
Tyler Ellie and Daddy relaxing at camp
Shannon,Johnnie, Tyler, Ellie & Nana Giambelluca
October 20, 2011
Grandpa will always be with us in our hearts and fond memories.
Love always - Shannon, Johnnie, Tyler, Ellie and Nana Giambelluca
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