Robert M. Boardman

Dearest Dorothy-

I didn't have the opportunity to know Bob in earlier years but the little I do of him there is much to be admired. I respect his musical abilities and talents, I admire his ability to have learned several foreign languages, I applaud his marriage of 45 years to such a wonderful and kind woman, and admire his pursuit of life for 90 years! I am learning that he was a blessing to many people and will be greatly missed by all. Dorothy, may you be comforted by God's love and peace. Fondly, your neighbor, Suellen

Dear Aunt Dorothy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bob was a wonderful man. He was so generous with his time and full of fun and love for others. I know that you shall miss him greatly. I still remember how good to me you both were when my Idaho College choir toured all the way down to Riverside! And I am still amazed that you came to see us with all your pets while we were living in Maine. Of course we always enjoyed visiting with you and Uncle Bob in San Diego and Salem. So we shall all miss him, most of all you, of course. You are in our prayers.
May the Lord bless you and keep you...and give you peace.
Love, Betsy and David McCracken
Napa, California

Aunt Dorothy:
We too are sorry we could not make it to Uncle Bob's service. Eileen and I recall your visit to our first home in Fort Collins many years ago. Sadly that may have been the only time recently that we had the good fortune of meeting both of you.
We did send a floral arrangement, but apparently the card with our names was lost. These were sent by Tom and Eileen Boardman, Jean Boardman Duff, and our cousin Solvi and our families.

Dorothy, he was so lucky to have you all these years. I will certainly miss his music and, especially, his humor.

It was so good to kn ow Uncle Bob! I learned a lot about music, playing piano while he played the violin or viola with me. He was kind about correcting me, and so talented. I shall never forget making music with him.

Love,

Mary B. Steller

Dear aunt Dorothy!

How we wish we could be there together with you, at uncle Bob's funeral, in person, as well as in our minds and hearts!

I don't know how to express myself well in English, about something as difficult as uncle Bob passing away. Except that we miss him, and that we're sad we can't be there to share the sorrow, and to comfort you! If we could, you know we would...

Do know, that we are thinking of you, hoping that you will receive the strength, care and support you deserve, in dealing with your new life without your "Busy Bee" Robert.

We know uncle Bob loved you dearly, and that you felt very attached to each other. When we spoke on the phone, he always mentioned that he was so lucky and grateful, to have you take such good care of him!

We'll never forget uncle Bob's fun laughter, witty remarks and great sense of humor! Thank you both for your loving care during our long extended Christmas vacation, ten years ago. We cherish the happy memories of picnics & gorgeous drives along the beautiful Oregon Coast together, and other good moments we shared. We will always remember that you opened your home and hearts to us!

With love from Sølvi & Helge, and Thea (in Rome, Italy)

Aunt Dorothy,
You and Bob have given us so many wonderful memories... All the Thanksgivings we spent with you in Riverside. My mother also enjoyed visiting you in Salem.
I hope you understand that it takes however long it takes for you to recover from the long hours of caring for Bob while he was sick and the initial trauma of missing him. My only advice to you is... take however long it takes to recover, don't let anyone else tell you how long it should take, lean on those who can best do that for you, accept help when it's offered, and always remember that there are those of us who love you always.
With Love, Kathleen, David and Robert Johnston (& Sarah and Troy)

bob, There isnt word that i could say enough.Just know you an Dorothey has touch my heart in ways I can not express.I love you an I know we will meet agen someday.

Dear Mom:

Thank you for loving your husband, Bob, and for honoring the wedding vows you shared forty-five years ago. Thank you for supporting Bob through thick and through thin, through sickness and through health.

Over and over again, Scripture tells us that our loving God is the God of the living, not of the dead. Consequently, as St. Paul admonishes us, we must not grieve as the heathens grieve. Rather we must rejoice in Bob's entrance into new and eternal life, an entrance into the eternal family of God, the Communion of Saints!

Christ tells us that in His house are many mansions and He has gone to prepare a place for us. I firmly believe that, through Christ, Bob has also gone to prepare a place for you. So, rejoice in the knowledge that God loves you and will reunite you with Bob for all eternity!

And, always remember that the pain of loss you feel is something to be cherished and embraced because it is proof of the love for Bob that you will carry into all eternity.

In the words of the ancient Orthodox blessing: May Bob's Memory be Eternal!

With all my love,
Your daughter, Judy; Seraphim;
(and Ken+, Fumy, and Pawsha, who have already entered into the Communion of Saints and who have also gone to prepare a place for us. Thanks be to God!)