Isabelle Ledinsky
Isabelle Ledinsky
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Ann Marie Wilkins Jefferson
February 20, 2021
Bob, Cheryl, Dee, Rick and families, I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved your mom and I really thought I'd be back to visiting her again this spring. I loved hearing about all of you and the latest; she was entertaining just to listen to and I often wanted to stay longer, but I knew she would be hungry for lunch. Why I didn't bring lunch one day and stay and chat, I don't know. I'm kicking myself for that.
And such a strong faith. I took some gems of advice from her that are really special.
If I had to sum up Aunt Belle in a few words, they are "upbeat, resilient, and inspiring." My earliest memories of her involved her awesome house (5 levels!!), huge Christmas tree, listening to her laugh and chat in the kitchen (I remember lots of round cakes:-), Christmas eve parties that we always had to leave too early since we were younger and lived farthest away, and a husband Bob who always made us laugh (plus he dressed up like Santa w/presents when we were little).
When Uncle Bob passed away suddenly in his 50s, I still can see Aunt Belle in my mind's eye, coming up to me and my siblings at his funeral dinner and asking us to dance and celebrate his life -- she had created an upbeat atmosphere complete with a band/DJ. We couldn't be so sad if she was trying to be positive and make us feel better!
She was always "camera ready": hair, makeup, jewelry, even if I was just stopping by on Sunday to give her communion. I enjoyed our talks so much the past few years, it almost began to feel like a therapy session -- I felt so much better when I left, ready to face the week. I live with regret, never bringing by that won-ton soup I promised to and to have lunch with her. Or just ask to watch a movie sometime. Why the rush?
She really was sharp as a whip, had a better memory than I did when she'd remind me of something we discussed. I loved the stories she told me of my grandparents, especially my grandfather whom I never met. I liked hearing when times were tough, like her being in high school during WWII; when she had to drive out to Kent State on her bday, May 4, 1970, to pick up Cheryl after the Natl Guard tragedy. She told me about fun times like being on vacation in Acapulco when the "A Team" TV show filmed its pilot, with her and Bob in the background of the restaurant scene! Her trip to Hawaii, cousins parties, and what my dad was like when younger. Her strong opinions on things like Pope Francis, Grey's Anatomy and why Home Improvement ended, to name a few:-)
Aunt Belle gave me four great cool older cousins whom I love and are all just as fun as she and Uncle Bob were, whose kids and grandkids I'm blessed to call family. I loved the story of how Uncle Bob brought her a pretty blue dress to the hospital after she had Bobby, and the nurses couldn't believe it, how he doted on her.
She talked so much about her grandkids and great-grandkids, their accomplishments and challenges, and yes, knew every one of their birthdays. Sometimes she'd have me take their birthday cards to the mailbox for her. That's dedication.
I was inspired by her independence, living in her in-law suite well into her 90s, cooking for herself, and getting dressed even when she wasn't going anywhere. She had social distancing down well before 2020! Talking to her was like talking to a person half her age -- or younger. She left me a voicemail just hours before she died and sounded stronger than ever. I'm sorry I didn't pick up the phone but glad I have that to listen to and share.
Well, I could go on. Mostly, I'm sorry Aunt Belle couldn't have the big, celebratory funeral today like she gave her husband -- because of COVID and the cold weather. Not even flowers on the altar (Lent). But I do like thinking that she spent her first full day in Heaven with her husband on St. Valentine's Day.
Finally, she told me something she says every morning and it has helped me since: "O, Jesus, I surrender myself to thee." It's in His hands. Works wonders, Aunt Belle. Thank you, and I love you. Love, Ann Marie
Catherine Wilkins
February 19, 2021
We love our sister Belle! She loved life, and was always there for us. In times of joy, she celebrated with us and in times of trouble she always advised us to “Live one day at a time,” and “Don’t worry, everything will turn out in the way it is supposed to.” We will miss her so much. But we can only imagine the joy Belle experienced when she arrived in Heaven and saw her husband Bob and her parents and her brother Richard and all her other relatives and friends who had come to greet her, welcoming her into Heaven! Love, brother Leo and Cathy and all the Wilkins children.
Leo and Catherine Wilkins
February 19, 2021
We loved Belle so much! She was a wonderful sister and aunt to the entire Wilczynski (Wilkins) family. In times of joy she was always there to celebrate with us, and in times of sadness and trouble she always advised us to "Don't worry, everything will turn out fine, everything will end in the way it is supposed to." "Live one day at a time." There is one comforting thought; imagine the joy she experienced when she first saw her husband Bob and her parents and her brother Richard and all her other relatives and friends when she arrived in Heaven and they all came to greet her!! Love always, brother Leo and Cathy and all the Wilkins children.
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Mary Kay
February 18, 2021
My dear Aunt Belle. You had such a calm and happy presence, as if, no matter what, everything will be fine. That's not always easy to find in this hectic world. I will miss you, but I am happy that you made your journey Home and can rejoin all those that YOU have been missing! Wieczny Pokoj. (Everlasting Peace.) Love, your niece, Mary Kay.
Irene Veracky
February 17, 2021
Remembering my cousin Belle fondly, she was not only a cousin but a dear and caring lifelong friend and will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy to all her family.
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