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Julie Newell
June 23, 2008
To Bob I just thought I'd drop you a note to let you know I'm thinking of you and your family at the first anniversary of Michelle's death and to let you know you are doing a wonderful job at being everything to your children. Liam is the only child our family interacts with but we see him as a pleasant well adjusted young man and we know thats thanks largely to his dad helping him get through this past year.
Fern Forsyth
June 4, 2008
Oh Michelle I still can't believe that you are really gone. It's been almost a year now and I still keep thinking that I glimpse you on the street forgetting that it's not possible. Lexie just had her first birthday I so wish you could have met her. I think of your Mum often and keep in touch with Bob. I know you hear me when I speak to you. i know you are keeping watch over those you love and I know we will meet again. Praying you are at peace. Fern
Elaine Margeson
May 25, 2008
Dear Michelle, I still think of you every day. It has finally sunk in that you have left us. It took a long time and was so hard to come to terms with. I really really miss you. It will soon be a year, and some days it seems so fast, other days it seems like forever.
You will not be forgotten by anyone who loved you, and there are so many. What an incredible person you were, and I am so glad I had the chance to be a part of your life, and that you were in mine. I still believe we will get together again...I have to believe it. Lets go somewhere where they will be "serving alcoholic beverages", you can wear earrings "as big as your head" and we will laugh and have a blast together like we always did. Just like in life, it won't matter how much time passes between visits, it will be comfortable and natural to be together again. I love you, Michelle. I can still hear your voice and your laugh, and I like that. That does give me some comfort.
Well, my dear, until we meet again, I will keep chatting with you ...I'd love to have you answer me back sometime!
With much love, respect and friendship, Elaine
Misty Valstar
September 8, 2007
To Bob and boys
I remember Michelle from High school and have had the pleasure to spend time with Andrea her cousin this last year. I am very sorry for your loss and for your boys loss. I am widow with 3 boys, my husband father of my children passed away unexpectedly almost 9 years ago. I have been single parent since and yes we will always be sad with what happened but my boys and I have gone on and are very close and have accepted our loss. Its never been easy but time has helped us heal and accept and to have happiness again. Just want you to know that your children will be ok and that so will you. I've always put my children first and 9 years later have not one regret. The next while will be very tough for you but it will be Ok and you will never want all of your grief to go away because that will always be a link to Michelle. Day by day and remember it has to rain for the sun to shine. God bless you and your boys Bob
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Elaine Pidherny
August 3, 2007
Michelle was a great friend during my nursing education at college. I will always remember and value the close friendship we shared during those years. My thoughts are with her family.
Elaine Pidherny
Marcy Beauchamp
August 1, 2007
As a fellow nursing student and friend we shared many fun times and your smile and laugh will always be remembered. I was also privledged to share in the imfamous halloween party that my dear friend Renee has mentioned and all our laughs with Elaine and Renee in Summerland will always warm my heart! May God be with you always.
My prayers to Bob and your children. May they find comfort in the amazing person you were to them.
Sincerely in Christ,
Marcy Beauchamp ( nee Pope)
The Mesher Family
July 16, 2007
What a privilege to have a friend like Michelle. She will always have a special, dear place in our memories.
Bob, Kirsten, Liam and Brendan - our heartfelt condolences. You know our thoughts are with you.
Penny Heaslip
July 16, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Michelle Balfour
What a tragic loss you have suffered. Michelle was a fine nurse and a beautiful person. As one of Michelle’s teachers in nursing school at Cariboo College it was pleasure to have worked with such a committed nurse. I will always remember her kindness and her caring for others. The profession has lost a fine nurse but more importantly we have all lost a special human being who touched our lives in deep and meaningful ways. My thoughts and prayers are with each family member and all her friends as we come to terms with Michelle’s passing. Penny Heaslip (Kamloops)
Peter Porcellato
July 10, 2007
Bob, Kristen, Liam and Brendan:
Maria, Gabriel and I are heartbroken over the passing of Michelle. We want you to be know that we are thinking of you during this time and praying for you. We will miss Michelle very much. We take solace in the fact that she died knowing Jesus and was committed to Him.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Peter, Maria and Gabriel Porcellato
Renée Anderson (nee MacDonald)
July 9, 2007
Michelle when I think of you I think back to our days in nursing school together. We shared many many laughs as we learned not only about nursing but we also learned about ourselves. Thank you for the gift of yourself. Knowing you has made me a better person. I will always remember your kindness, your smile, your beauty and your willingness to listen. I will remember the many laughs we shared especially the halloween party that featured special guests - the 3 little pigs, the 3 blind mice and the 3 Hari Krishnas.
Life has sent us on different paths but I have never forgotten you.I know we will meet again in the next world and it will be a good place...
To Bob and the kids...my prayers are with you. God Bless you always.
Renée Anderson (nee MacDonald)
Diane & Dave Yadav
July 9, 2007
Dear Bob, Liam Brendan and Kristen,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Michelle's passing. We read about it in the Herald on the long weekend and were sorry to see that we missed her memorial. To capture her memory, Dave and I just sat and talked about how Michelle touched our lives with her kindness, her warm smile and her cheerful personality. We wil always remember her with fondness. We want to also let you know that you are in our thoughts during this very difficult time.
Erin & Emmanuel Gionet
July 9, 2007
Dear Bob,
We are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Vicky Loski (Ferko)
July 6, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Connie Erickson
July 4, 2007
Dear Bob,
I just learned of your wife's sudden passing. I am so sorry for the loss you and your loved ones must feel. I hope your memories bring comfort and peace.
Michelle with Liam, Elaine with Matthew. 1994
July 3, 2007
February 1999 Beautiful family.
July 3, 2007
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Elaine Margeson
July 3, 2007
To My Dearest Michelle, I don't know where to start to let you know how very, very much I will miss you. Although we live so far apart and didn't talk as much as we would have liked, we always knew the other was there. I can't believe you are no longer "just a phone call away". I always said that we were meant to be friends, that God wanted us to meet and so led me from Nova Scotia to Kamloops to hook up with one of the best friends I will ever have. The best and funniest memories I have are with you. We laughed together so much. I can still hear your laugh, and see your most amazing smile. But when I needed to be serious you were one of very few people I would turn to for advice. You had so much insight and wisdom and helped me more than you will ever know. My heart aches. I want to wrap my arms around you in a great big hug and say how much I love you. You were a gift to me and I consider myself so very fortunate to have had you in my life. You are my forever friend and we will meet again, of that I'm sure. Until then, I will cherish every memory that we have together.
With much love, Your "Little Rocker", Elaine
To Bob, Liam, Brendan and Kristen...I can't begin to imagine how terribly difficult this time must be for all of you. You will miss Michelle so much for so many different reasons, and my prayer for you all is that over time your grief will soften into wonderful memories that will make you smile and realize that she is still with you, always, even if you can't see her. I am sending all my prayers to Calgary, that God will hold you close and comfort you through this very difficult time.
Love from your friend in Nova Scotia, Elaine
Julia Neufeld
July 3, 2007
Dearest Bob, Liam,Brendan and Kristen We all loved michelle and will have a empty spot left inside for all time without her. We are truley heartbroken and wish you all love and support during this sad time
Cyd and Ken Stroud
July 3, 2007
Dear Bob. Our deepest, deepest sympathy for you all at this terrible time. Michelle was always very friendly and considerate whenever we called her with "house problems". She was always smiling, no matter what the problem. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Robert & Brenda Rutherford
July 3, 2007
Dear Bob,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife.
Donna and Dan Lemoing
July 3, 2007
Bob, Liam, Brendan and Kristen,
We were extremely saddened to hear of Michelle's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
julia neufeld
July 3, 2007
Julia and PAUL NEUFELD
Donna & Fred Bella
July 2, 2007
Bob,Kristen,Liam & Brendan, We send you our deepest most sincere condolances along with our love. Hopefully your memories of such a beautiful and special wife and mother will bring you some comfort. You'll be in our hearts and prayers.
Love from Donna & Fred
Jan Budge (Guenther)
July 2, 2007
I feel honored and blessed to have been Michelle’s friend. She was a special Angel on earth who touched the hearts of everyone she ever met from her closest friends and family to the guys who sharpened the kids skates, in fact she was probably even nicer to the skate sharpeners as she would do anything to make the path of her children’s lives as smooth as possible. As her brother Mike said at her service, “I will try to live my life more like Michelle lived hers”, with complete compassion and respect for everyone and I will honor and celebrate her spirit always. There is no one with a warmer smile than Michelle, a kinder heart, or a more generous soul. Knowing Michelle, she has already won the hearts over of everyone in Heaven and has recruited hundreds of extra angels to help her watch over her family and friends on earth. She will be missed desperately, but we must keep her spirit alive in each of us and embrace her compassionate ways in everything that we do. Liam, Brendan and Kristin, each of you has been given a unique gift, a special part of your mom that only you have and that will always keep her extra close to you. If you ever want to hear stories about how funny and great your mom was when she was growing up, I’d love to share them with you. I know that she was extremely proud of each of you and will be watching as you continue to make her smile.
Bob and Adrienne Johnston
July 2, 2007
Bob, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Liam, Brendan and Kristin. We only learned of Michelle's passing late Saturday and we have been in shock since that time. She was a great mom, a wonderful neighbor and a very dedicated community person. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Fern Forsyth
July 2, 2007
Michelle was my "True Blue" Friend! It didn't matter if we played phone tag for a month when we did connect we would pickup right where we left off. My heart is sore to know that we played our last game of phone tag this june but I know she will always be with me and we will meet again! Bob,Liam, Bremdan and Kristan I know how much she loved all of you and she will continue to watch over you!. Above all Michelle LIVED life! It didn't just pass by her! she will never be forgotten. May she be at peace and may peace find all of you! I'll keep in touch!
Kathy Kloepper (nee Hopfner)
July 2, 2007
I went to grade school and high school with Michelle, starting at grade 4. Even that long ago, I still remember how friendly she was, and how quickly she made friends with us all, coming new from Chilliwak. She was always a great friend, always positive, always laughing, and loved her sports. The last time I saw her was at our high school reunion where we spent time together, and we vowed to each other that we would get together in Calgary, as we both live here. Time passed, and our equally busy lives got in the way, and unfortunately we never connected. I so regret not having the pleasure to see her again, to connect again. Her bubbly attitude, and smiling face hadn't changed in all the years gone by. She had all of us laughing once again, and it felt like time hadn't even passed 20 years!
I deeply understand your pain at this time. Someday, we'll understand why God takes the good ones from us, and what this plan is all about. My prayers are with you and your family at this time, along with my grief and disbelief. One is never prepared for such a tragic loss. Time is the only thing that can heal. May God bless you forever, and be with you at this time of desperate need. My regrets also for not being at the funeral to say so long. I, unfortunately, learned of her death too late.
My heart goes out to the children. May they find peace and happiness again in their lives, and hold the memory of their mother deep in their hearts forever. Mommy will always be with you.
Patti Whiting
July 1, 2007
I went to High school with Michelle. She was greatly respected and well liked by all. My sincere sympathies go out to you and your entire family.
Rochelle Duff (Yeo)
June 30, 2007
Bob, Kristen, Liam and Brenden,
I got to know your Michelle when she let me stay in your basement while I took a course at Alberta Children's Hospital. That's the kind of woman she was - generous to a friend of a friend (Jan). I have never felt more at home in the company of strangers and a lot of that is Michelle's attitude in life and how she made her family home. We always kept in touch each year with Christmas letters. I am so saddened for your loss. I have none of the right words to express what I feel. Grief, loss, disbelief, compassion - nothing seems right. I send you all of my sympathy and strength to help you through the next few weeks, months and years. You will need it as Michelle was a strong woman. We were lucky to know her while she was here.
I wish I could be at the funeral to say this in person. I am so sorry... so very sorry for your loss.
Pamela and Garry Schlivinsky
June 30, 2007
Michelle was always filled with so much joy and energy and we have known ourselves to be blessed to have your family as our neighbour. You are in our thoughts, and prayers for you will surely continue each time we pass by your home.
Greg Schmidt
June 30, 2007
Michelle's sudden and tragic passing has shaken our entire community and far beyond. I have been numb trying to fathom how something so sad as this could occur. I know that Michelle will be greatly missed by the many who were touched by her amazing kind and friendly presence. She was always a joy to be around and to work with. God Bless you Michelle!!!
Susan Auch
June 30, 2007
Bob and family, please accept our deepest sympathy-our hearts go out to you all for your loss.
Floyd and Susan
Brett MacDonald
June 30, 2007
My heart gose out to you guys i hope you pull though this and alwas remember
shes in a better pleace and you'll see her once again in heaven
she'll alwas be with you and love you
Lynn, Hans & Tristan Westbroek
June 30, 2007
Dear Bob, Liam, Brendan and Kristen-
we are so saddened and are sorry that we cannot be there for you at this time. Please know our thoughts are with you...
Chris and Denise Angrignon
June 29, 2007
We are deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Our sincere condolances go out to the family in this time of grief.
Ted and Kim Materi
June 29, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gayle Stocco
June 29, 2007
Bob and Family,
I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. I enjoyed talking about design and plants with Michelle and exchanging many emails.
Lesley Husson
June 29, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Pam and Joe Ball
June 29, 2007
Bob, Liam, Brendan and family, please accept our deepest sympathy. Michelle was an exceptionally beautiful, vibrant and sunny person. She will be dearly missed by us and everyone else she touched. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Kim Nelson
June 29, 2007
There are no words to express our sorrow or what you must be going through. We cannot even begin to understand how you must feel. Try to remember through the difficult times ahead that Michelle was loved by many, many people and her bubbly, outgoing personality will never be forgotten. She was a kind, giving and loving woman. A superb Super Mom who did it all. We will miss her immensely and she will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Kim Nelson and Sylvain Bouliane
Alan, Joanne, Darcy & Dylan Beesley
June 29, 2007
Bob, Kristen, Liam and Brendan:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Words cannot express our sympathy, but just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Randy, Kelly and Dallis Boden
June 29, 2007
Bob, Kristen, Liam and Brendan - We don't say goodbye, we say see you later. Our deepest sorrows are with you all. Her smile and laugh will be missed.
Sterling Street
June 29, 2007
Michelle, you always made me smile! Life was always happy when you were around. You are in my prayers.
Keep swinging!
Sheila Taylor
June 29, 2007
Iam so sorry to hear of Michelle's tragic passing.
Michelle I will remember you for always having a smile no matter how busy we were in ICU.
Deepest symapathy to Bob and family , you are in my thoughts.
Dave, Kaew, Dallas, Katria McKinnon
June 29, 2007
To Bob, Liam, Brendan and Kristen
Please accept our sympathies and we wish the best. Michelle will be missed and remembered by us.
Sincerely
Robert Irwin
June 29, 2007
Michelle made me laugh every time we met, her smile was infectious and I loved the way she made others feel at ease. I won’t forget her.
Frank and Jacquie Troughton
June 28, 2007
Bob and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michelle will forever be in our thoughts. She brought laughter and smiles where ever she went. We will miss her.
Malena, Ines and Veronica Rosito
June 28, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Madison Farkas
June 28, 2007
I am so sorry about Michelle's death. If anyone in your family needs help, please feel free to talk to me or the rest of my famiy.
Randy Farkas
June 28, 2007
Dearest Michelle...
When I last saw you a few Saturdays ago I wanted to give you a hug and to let you know that we were there for you through a difficult time. My hands were dirty and greasy from working on the car and I decided to wait until the next time I saw you. I should have known that you wouldn't have cared about a little dirt. Here's the hug I owe you! Already we miss you terribly! All our love...we will never forget you!
Ted & Barb Healey
June 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rob & DK Rice
June 28, 2007
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathy
Jacob Farkas
June 28, 2007
Michelle was a very good friend. She always told the truth, never yelled at her friends and raised her children very good!
- Jacob (age 10)
Earl Heeg
June 28, 2007
To Bob Dawe & Family
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this tragic time we sincerely hope that the passing of time will ease your sorrow and surround you with comforting memories of Michelle.
Earl and Josh Heeg
Dalton Dalik
June 28, 2007
Michelle certainly brightened my time sitting in the hockey bleachers. She made me even look forward to practices.
The parents and kids of McKnight Hockey are especially going to miss her when silent auction time rolls around.
Michelle was and will remain a sweet sweet soul.
Manuela , Frank & Family Lombardo
June 28, 2007
Bob, Liam, Brendan, Kristen & Family,
Our sincere & deepest sympathy on your great loss. Our Prayers & thoughts are always with you, just like her contagious smile & laughter will forever be with us.
Duncan, Maria, Mairi and Callum Laidlaw
June 28, 2007
Bob and Family
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sherry Chiang
June 28, 2007
Michelle has always been nothing less than wonderful. A beautiful soul which could be seen by just looking at her and seeing how she interacted with everyone she met. Always a ray of sunshine – smiling and supportive of everything one did.
She was so happy whenever I saw her – happy eyes and a beautiful smile is how I’ll always remember her.
Michelle, you will always hold a special spot in my heart! Thank you for making us feel so special whenever we were around you.
Forever our beautiful Michelle!!
Love you,
Sherry
Les and Bea Hamilton
June 28, 2007
Dear Bob and Family;
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the sudden and untimely passing of your beloved Michelle. We know first hand what it's like to have a young mother taken away suddenly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Ian Ramage
June 28, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Brenda Tibbett-Frayn
June 28, 2007
Bob And Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Michelle was such great loving person. I truly enjoyed dealing with her.
Lee Haselden
June 28, 2007
Bob, Kristen, Liam and Brendan and the rest of Michelle's family may you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever.
Winny Mills (Verheyde)
June 28, 2007
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Bob. God Bless you all.
Julie Newell
June 28, 2007
Your family is in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer.
Julie, Scott, Tyler & Matthew Newell
Carol McKinnon /Fred DeIure
June 28, 2007
Michelle was Fun, Loving and an Angel on Earth. Know in your hearts that you she will always be with you as your special guardian angel to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Trish Bella
June 28, 2007
Wishing everyone peace in knowing that there are Angels amongst us.
Love and prayers from
Trish, Randy and Frankie Bella
Rick & Anne Edwards
June 28, 2007
It's hard to imagine life in our neighbourhood without our Michelle!
Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to you Bob, children, family and so many close friends.
Anne & Rick Edwards
horace mccutchen
June 28, 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
Carol Lloyd
June 28, 2007
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