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Brenda Crites Obituary
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Chris Hofmann
July 29, 2008
THE LEGACY OF ODIO
By: In This Moment
As I lie in this moment
Frozen since that day
I've been drowning in questions
Over and over again
Your legacy lives on
And you are by our side
Right here with me
The time has come for you to fly
Now that you're free
You will always live in me
I know you saw their faces
And how they lined up for you
We know that you were looking down on us
As the sky filled with reds
Your legacy goes on
And our are by my side
Right here with me
The time has come for you to fly
Now that you're free
You will always llive in me
What I would give just to be with you
This world feels cold and grey since you went away
I see your smiles and love in your sister's eyes
One day we will e one, when we reunite
I know you're by my side
Right here with me
The time has come for you to fly
Now that you're free
You will always llive in me
Here by my side
I'll see you again my friend
You will be, always by our side
T.J. Berrier
July 19, 2008
My apologies that it has taken me this long to come to terms with a loss that has affected me so greatly. I met Bren when I was just turning 19, and she 16. It was a whirlwind romance with a love that burned stronger than the fiercest of fires. Unfortunately the strongest fires are usually the ones that burn out the quickest as the romance lasted only a short time, but the friendship that was born from that relationship formed a bond between us that lasts to this day, even though she has beaten me to heaven. She was my angel sent straight from God to pull me out of the black hole that was my divorce, and she also had a instrumental role in helping me get up the nerve to introduce myself to who is now my new wife. Without her I can honestly say I would not have the wonderful love in my life that I do today. Thank you Brenda Lee Megan Moe Jesus Crites, you will forever hold a special place in my heart.
T.J.
Chris Hofmann
April 25, 2008
The world has turned a darker shade of gray without the light Bren brought to our lives. This loss can never be set right and the pain and loss we feel will never fade. Bren loved her children, family, and friends with equal vigor. I wish I had more time to talk to her and see the things she could have done in life.
Bren, you will always be in my heart. I see some of you eveytime I play with the kids.
Judy Brodie
April 20, 2008
Paula, want to express my heartfelt sympathy. I always tell you to keep the FAITH that things will get better. I still believe that and I will pray for you and your family. God bless you.
Kerry Davis
April 18, 2008
Wasn't it just yesterday when I stood and watched you play? And didn't my heart stop beating when you fell upon the clay? My child how I wish to see you again upon the stoop, counting all your toes, or blowing your nose. Your crying made me come running to see if I could help, but when you needed me the most, all I could do was stare, and cry helplessly. Why? Oh God Why???
But a greater plan was forming just outside your point of view. Something quite tremenous. A flight of Angels were gathering, and ever so gently, lifted up her soul to usher her home; For the Lord of Life was calling. For He is the Author of her form, and He needed to have her with him where death could never reach her again. She's safe and wants to see you again. She'll not have long to wait, for we will all be gathered to Him soon to celebrate and laugh once more.
"In the world you'll always have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world." Yahshua our Savior and Lord
Kris Jones
April 18, 2008
Be confident in the knowledge that you have A LOT of family and friends that are here for you in your time of deepest needs. I am here for you and love you very much.
Jay Kasper
April 18, 2008
I really can not express as I feel for the both of yous. My heart bleeds for you, I know how loss huts, but just bear in mind that slowly the pain will lessen and the memorys of her will come to bring a smile upon you. You have the greatest gift she could give you in your grandbabies. Keep them close and her love will show through them. It does not seem fair but there will be an answer for you just keep that in mind we may not know now but at some time it will be shown to us. All my love and prayers are with you and virgil. Support is alway here for the both of yous.
Mom
April 18, 2008
Could We
Could we please turn back time
Could we start all over again
To when your heart stops beating
Could we please just give you mine
Could we take the air I'm breathing
To make it yours instead
Could we please go back in time
To when you weren't dead
Could I have just one more minute
So I could right this wrong
To where your once again living
Breathing healthy and strong
Could we we share just one more laugh
Could we see each other smile
Could we be back together
Sharing laughter love and song
Could we make this nightmare end
Could we draw it to a close
Could you please come back to life
In our home where you belong
Could you hug and kiss your children
Could you make them smile again
Could you go and visit your sister
Let her call you Squishy again
Could we please just turn back time
Start this year all over again
Doing things a little different
Give you back your life again
Could we use our hearts and life
To give you back your precious one
Could we please just turn back time
And start all over again
Cathy and Taylor Johnson
April 11, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you, especially Lil and Aiden. We cannot believe someone so young and so much to live for could be taken so quickly. We would like to just say we are so deeply sorry. Next time we are in town Taylor and I would love to come spend time with all of you.
Michael Thill
March 28, 2008
To the Crites Family,
My sincerest condolences for your loss. Brenda was sweetheart and I am sure she will be sadly missed. Paula my prayers and thoughts are with you and Lilith and Aidan.
Mom
March 26, 2008
I'm alone today with Aidan in this empty empty house. I wait patiently for your return, knowing it will never happen, but anticipating it none the less. How you were swept from our lives, to have stood there and watched you die, right before our eyes, Aidan and I. Then your sister and I stood by and watched helplessly as they tried to bring you back to us. How could this nightmare be true, what am I to do. I have never been away from you and now you are gone forever. You were so young with so much life ahead of you, and 2 beautiful children, so young, so much to live for. God give me strength because I have little left.
Mom
March 20, 2008
No guest book, no photos, not one single material thing will ever replace you or make up for the emptiness that has become a part of our lives now that you are gone. I cringe looking at your name here on this guest book but still wait for your return. Walking through the house, anything I do reminds me of you. You were a constant in my life that has now vanished. I dont know what I will do without you. I fight inside myself to go on, knowing I have to for your children. Dads and my life will be forever changed.
Jason Rivera
March 16, 2008
Wow! where to start. i've never felt such pain and sadness in my whole life. I miss you so much. I can't believe this has happened. I guess i should be happy for the time i did have with you, and i am, but there is alot left on that to do list. I'll never forgive myself for not being there with you that final day, but i want you to know i tried, just didn't make it. You were always there for me, always able to make me smile when i wasn't happy. You were truely one of a kind. I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU & NEVER FORGET YOU. i miss u baby, I Love You sooo much!!
Tom Huebner
March 16, 2008
Our congregation prayed for Brenda's family this Sabbath, especially for her children.
Stephanie Willis
March 16, 2008
Brenda was a sister to me when my sister & I weren't as close. Your family was like a 2nd family to me when I wasn't as close with my biological family. Now, we're closer because of her journey to heaven as well as my Grandma Schueberg's. I promise to be the best Godmother to Aidan & always be there for him & Lilly. I love them as if they were my own neice & nephew! I intend to do my best to stay in touch with them & the rest of the family on a daily basis while in the area or at least weekly. Brian & I will have Easter with them also. Brenda, I know u heard me tell you how much I loved you Friday yet I wish that I had one last time to tell you while your spirit was with us on Earth. I don't know how to find the words to express how much I'll miss all the times we could've shared together. Being around your family & especially your kids is one of the few things that lessen the feeling of this overwhelming hole in my heart. I've always held u there & in my prayers & thoughts & that will never cease! I know that you have finally been reunited with all your loved ones and are being loved by them in Heaven. Please enjoy the time with my Grandma Schueberg & other grandparents in Heaven. Big bear hugs & kisses!
Margaret Berrier
March 16, 2008
Bren,
I hear your voice,see your impish smile,and miss the ray of sunshine that you were on a cloudy day.
You were a part of our family for so many years and will be a part of many loving memories even longer.
Thank you for the your love and support through some of the most difficult times for our family.You made a difference.
We love you and we miss you.Honey,feel the hug.
Mom Berrier
thom& esther gray
March 15, 2008
it is so hard to believe someone so beautiful and caring has left us. God must of needed a "special angel",he found one in brenda. we will truly miss her smiling face and sweet voice.
Correy Shannon
March 14, 2008
Brenda was one of the sweetest people I have the pleasure of having been friends with. Always laughing, always loving. I will miss her dearly.
Mom and Dad
March 14, 2008
My Darling Daughter,
Dad and I can not begin to say the way we feel or rather dont feel. Right now we are so numb with thousands of thoughts going though our heads. I sit and shake my head in disbelief and ponder over the things that should have been, could have been, but will never be again. Lillith and Aidan will be raised always knowing you and your love for them. Dad and I promise you they will be with us forever and never come to harm. They will be talked to about you constantly. You will live on in thier hearts. Aidan told me yesterday that you were in his heart with Josh. There is sadness for the people who will never know you. There is terrible pain that dad and I do, but will never hold you again. I cannot understand this life I only shake my head in dispair. We dont know what we will do without you, whos gonna bug me for a new pair of flip flops. OH MY GOD how we are gonna miss you. We love you and always will. I dont know what else to say. God help me and dad heal.
Pat & Sandy Ruff
March 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort in your time of loss.
Jon Escue
March 13, 2008
No words can ease the pain, of the loss of a loved one. Just know that brenda was one in a million and we'll alway's have the fond memories that she left behind.
Stephanie Parker
March 13, 2008
Words cannot express the thought of such a young life gone too soon and those that are left behind. I pray that God will take care of you now. I will miss your smile and your sense of humor, and all the good times that we shared.
CHRIS RODRIGUEZ
March 13, 2008
I PROMISE THAT YOUR BABIES WILL BE RAISED RIGHT AND WELL. I WILL AND DO MISS YOU DEARLY. MAY YOU HAVE A PEACEFUL REST, THE PAIN IS GONE. I LOVE YOU DEARLY, YOUR BROTHER CHRIS
Bruce & Beckie Smith
March 13, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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