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Pauline Rinker Obituary

PAULINE RINKER Pauline Rinker, 75, a retired nurse, of Las Vegas, peacefully entered Heaven's gate, with her family by her side, April 2, 2009. She was born July 28, 1933, in Arkansas. Pauline was married to Odie Leon Rinker Sr. in 1950. They moved to California in 1955, where she resided in Westminster, Calif., for 49 years. She recently relocated to Nevada. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Odie Leon Rinker Sr.; and her son, Kenneth Rinker. She is survived by her daughters, Etta Matzke, Glenda Rinker-Harrington, Rita Templeton; sons, Odie Rinker Jr., Larry Rinker and Randy "Ricky" Rinker; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, April 11, at Westminster Memorial Park, in Westminster, Calif. "Mama, you know we loved you. Mama, you're the queen of our hearts. As there is no mother like our mother. You will be forever missed ... till we meet again."

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Apr. 20, 2009.

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April 18, 2010

Mom time goes by so quickly..it doesnt feel that way in my heart. I really miss you and dad. Its been a very long time since i was with him. Hopefully you have ran into Ron.. I miss you all terribly. Your marker should be on your grave soon. You know me picky..picky. Hope you like it I designed it all by myself ha ha I think it will be absolutely beautiful.. It is my gift from me to you .. hope you like .forever in my heart love you miss you very much glenda

Glenda Rinker-Harrington

June 30, 2009

Mom How I miss you. I so wish I would have had more time to spend with you although I'm glad I was with you till the end as I promised. You looked so peaceful. I hope you have connected with dad and kenneth. I love you and miss you more that words could ever say.You were so strong I hope I am just like you, forever in my heart and mind..glenda

From our mother Glenda

April 25, 2009

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Ashley Keeler

April 24, 2009

Grandma,
I miss you so much. No time was ever enough time...but one day we will spend eternity together that much I know.I miss you every moment...more than anyone will ever know. You really were my "sunshine".I can remember all the talks, the laughs, and memories we shared. I will cherish those moments forever. I guess your house in heaven was ready and so you had to go... I guess that's why Kenneth and Granpa had to go so soon before you...to get it all ready because you deserve only the best. I bet the garden is beautiful... (especially since you arrived.) You taught me so much and for that I will always be grateful. You were a faithful,nurturing wife, mother and grandmother always provideing for and protecting your family. You were classy, funny, stubborn and strong. Everytime when you needed to be and we needed you to be too... even if you could barely get through it, you did. Even if you had to do it alone, you could...You were amazing...loving and caring always looking out for what was best for us even if we couldnt see it, even if we didn't believe it...you knew what was and the "way it is" (haha) You always were the boss! You were my grandma, my hero, my everything...I love you and miss you always and forever. Until we meet again...Love always, your grandaughter, lil ms. ashley
p.s I will be looking for you when I get there...

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