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Arley Edward Wisdom

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WISDOM, Arley Edward
Arley Edward Wisdom, born May 8, 1942, passed away on July 10, 2007. Beloved husband of Frances Wisdom of Elk Grove; son of Arley H. of Urbana, Mo., and the late Edna Myrtle of Sacramento. Loving father of Mark, Mona, Rich (Lianne), and Kimmy (Shane). Loving brother of Tom (Holly), Monty (Rich), Arleta, Margo (Virgil), Guy, Gary, Gene, and Butch. A loving grandfather of 11 (who were the sunshine of his every living moment), and one great-grandchild. A loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. A friend and inspiration to a countless many. All are welcome to attend funeral services on Saturday, July 14, at 2:00 PM at the East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary Chapel at 9189 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, Calif. Burial will be at the East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park. All who attend are encouraged to wear patriotic attire. Tributes may be expressed to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jul. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Arley Wisdom

68 Entries

Arley R. Wisdom

April 30, 2009

Hi Dad,

I can't believe that I haven't written to you sooner. I guess I've been affraid to a bit maybe. Because I know that it's not because I don't have anything to say to you. I guess it's just I'm not sure what to say. But I at least want to say that I LOVE YOU DAD!! And I miss you very much. Dad please help to show me the right path to take in my life. I'm just still so hurt and confussed by everything that has happend. That I seem to be just be going nowhere fast. I just hope that it will start to change soon as I'm tired of being like this. And living like this. Well I better get going for now. But I'm sure I'll be talking with you again soon as your birthday is next week. I LOVE YOU DAD!!
I'll talk to you soon!!

Your Fatboy

Kimmy

December 11, 2008

Hi Dad. It's me Kimmy. I still can't believe you are not here. I try to make myself forget that you are in heaven so I will not break down but then it is times like these that make me remember it's real. You're not here anymore. Well at least that I can see. I am so happy that you are in peace though. You suffered for so long and now you no longer have to. Thank God, I think!?!?!

Dad, please reassure Richie that you are not disappointed in him. I try to convince him of how proud you were of him but he doesn't believe me. It hurts to see that he thinks you weren't proud of him!! If you should be disappointed in any of your kids, it should be ME! I have made way bigger mistakes! But the most awesome thing about you is that you never judged us. You loved us no matter what mistakes we made. We are so lucky to have had a dad like you!!

I wish you could see how big Kyle is. He loved you so much. He has a collection of your things in his room. Some of your tobacco pipes too. Lord only knows what the cops would think if they ever had to search my house. A 12 year old with tobacco pipes in his bottom drawer!! He said the other day that he wished he could call you and listen to you fall asleep on the phone again!

And sissy, she is so pretty and smart. The last memory that she will always have of you is reading you "Walter The Farting Dog." That is such an awesome memory!! It makes her laugh instead of cry. I hope that I can have the kind of relationship with my kids that you did with us!! I am trying my hardest!

Also Dad, you would be so in love with Rilee and Parker!! They are little angels! I know you can probably see them but I wish I could see the joy on your face when you kissed them and held their little hands.

We are doing our best to take care of mom. Sometimes she just collapses with sorrow because she misses you so much, but for the most part, she is doing great. We are all 4 there to hold her up!!

Thanks so much for the life that you gave us Dad!! It was so full and content. There are so many that wished for a dad like you! So many people that envied us kids because they had a better relationship with you than their own father. I am not sure if you ever really realized how great you were!! And now in Heaven, you are even better, only we can't see it. I will never understand the "why", but I will keep asking God to reveal that to me.

I love you more than I could ever express and I miss you even more! Please if you can see me and hear me, come to me. I want to know you are here with me. I love you soooooo much!!!!!!!

Love your baby,
Kimmy

Arley R. Wisdom

December 10, 2008

Hi Dad,

Sorry it's been so long since I've written. It's just so hard sometimes to be able to write something to you. It's 17 months today that you are gone and while at times it's not so bad most of the time it's still very hard without you here. And this time of year is the hardest of all for me.

But part of me (a very small part)is glad that you aren't here with us right now with all that is going wrong in my life. I wouldn't be able to face you with all my failures that are happening right now. I wouldn't want to give you more reasons to be dissapointed in me. I wish I could be more like you dad. But I'm nowhere near the man that you were. And now instead or talking care of mom like I should be doing. I'm having to move back in with her so she can help me(again). Sorry Dad!

I'm sorry that I'm not able to to take care of myself and the kids better. I can only imagaine what you must be thinking looking down on me from heaven. But just know this Dad I love you with all my heart!! And I hope that you knew that and that you know it now. I miss you Dad!!!! I'll try harder Dad I promise! Well I better get going now. But not because I don't have anything to say because I could go on for a long time.

Dad make sure and give grandma Murt and great grandma Nancy a big hug and kiss for me. And when you see David Feltman give him a hug for me and tell him I miss him too. He was always such a good friend and like a brother to me.

I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOUR FAT BOY
Richie

Arley R. Wisdom

July 12, 2008

Wow Dad I can't believe it's been a year already. Sometimes I think it's getting easier and other times it's not. The kids and I came by to see you today but the girls couldn't get out of the truck. It's still very hard on them but more so for Cheryl because she was as close to you as any grand daughter can be to her Papa. Or for that matter any grand kid can be. But Nick and I got and talked to you a bit between the tears I told Nick to say hi to you. I just wish he could have been able to do more things with his Papa but I know he loved what time he had with you as we all did. He'll be starting school in a few days and I know you would have loved to have been here for that to see you littlest FATBOY going to school. I promise I'll raise him like you raised me Dad with all the love and understandiing that you and Mom showed me. I really miss you Dad!!!!!!!! It hurts not having you here to talk to. Not having my best friend and sports buddie to share things with. I'm really at a loss without you. I only hope I can carry on the family name with the same honor and dignity that you did. And I'll always tell Nick what a great honor it is to be named Arley after his Papa. And what a great man you always were to us and anyone you ever knew. I LOVE YOU DAD!! Please help me to make it through life on earth without you. I'll talk to again soon!!!

Your FATBOY,
Richie

Scott, Mandi, Eileen & Mona

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

Our Grandchildren

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

First Annual Arley Wisdom Poker Tournament-Mark

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

Our Family

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

The Wisdom boys

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

Mom & Richie

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

Richie & David

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

Last Group Pic of our family

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

Arley

Frances Wisdom

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Frances Wisdom

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Frances Wisdom

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Frances Wisdom

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Our silly Arley

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

saying goodbye to my hubby

Frances Wisdom

July 10, 2008

One year ago today I lost my friend, companion, husband......As ill as he was, he was still my rock. I counted on him for so much. We fought as all married couples do, but I still loved him with all my heart. I find myself even now looking for him to come out to the kitchen table, or calling me to help him with whatever he needed help with. But, I know that he is without pain now, and just waiting for us to join him when it is our time to.

I Love and miss you Arley......

Fran

Shannon (Wisdom) Martin

July 10, 2008

Uncle Arley... I can't believe it has been a year already since you left this world... I miss you so much and I wish I could have been there to say good bye and help give comfort to the family... I Love You and Miss You!
Love ya, Shannon

Fran Wisdom

July 7, 2008

Arley.....In 3 more days it will be a year since you left us. Time has gone by so fast in some ways, and in others it seems to crawl. We miss you so much but are sincerely glad knowing you are no longer suffering. The grandkids talk about you often. They really do miss you but get to giggling about some og the things they shared with you. They have so many happy thoughts and memories. This you gave to them. And just last night Kim and Shane and Mona were talking about some of the silly memories they have about you and what they shared with you. Rest in peace sweetheart, until we meet again.

Kim Land

June 16, 2008

Dad, it hurts to have visited you in front of your grave yesterday. I am so thankful that you are in peace and with gram again, but it hurts to not be able to see you or hug you anymore. You were the best dad I could have ever imagined and your heart was so big and filled with love. Richie said what I was thinking, sometimes I wish I could just die right now so I can be with you again NOW! But, I know that I have babies and they need me like we needed you. I would never let them down. They are definitely what has given me motivation to face everyday and keep going. Also, my faith in God, which I need to pay more attention to.

I love you dad and will love you all te days of my life. I can't wait until I get to see you again! If you are near me, please let me know.

Your baby,
Kimmy

Arley R. (richie) Wisdom

June 16, 2008

Hey Dad Happy Father's Day!

I came by to see you today after work. And it still hurts that I can't talk to you and have you answer me at all. That we can't have a conversation ever again or at least until I get to see you again in heaven. Part of me wishes that were now and part of me wants to make sure that I get to see my kids have kids. Anyway it still hurts alot having you gone. And holidays like today make the hurting even worse. I don't think I will ever enjoy holidays as much without you here with us. At least not father's day, my birthday or your birthday. But at least one thing is better now Uncle Tom moved back home. I really missed him being here I missed being able to talk to him some. Although it's not like talking to you was/is but it does help some. Well I guess I better go for now. But always remember that your FATBOY LOVES YOU ALOT!!! I MISS YOU DAD!!!! say hi to grams for me.

your son,

shane land

June 15, 2008

Hey pop's just wanted to wish you a happy father's day and even though you are not here to celebrate it you are still loved and missed today is raceday and how i miss giving you grief about it so watch from above and i will assume you will be verbally jabbing at me cause i will be doing the same love ya pops have a great day in heaven -shane

Cathy Grant

May 15, 2008

Arley,

I continue to read the thoughts from your children's hearts and I can't keep the tears out of my eyes each time I read what the kids write to you. This tells me you must have been an exceptional man, an exceptional father and dad and grand-dad, husband and friend to all. It is very sad that when we grow up and become adults- the miles separate families soooo....I do remember the last time you visited our home in Illinois - what a joy it was to have you around our table - just chatting and laughing and we all had a great enjoyable time. My thoughts and prayers are with your children and family as they try to go on with their lives and try to find some joy in living without you there. We all know when death comes- it changes everything as to how we always knew life to be. All we can do is pray and ask the Lord to comfort us and fill that void. HE can be our father, our mother, our everything- just as his word promised. To Arley's family - please know I will always pray for the Lord Jesus to comfort your hearts and bring you peace and joy. It is so wonderful to know how much you loved your Dad. He truly was a great man!!
Love, Cousin Cathy (Wisdom) Grant, Raleigh,NC

Arley R. Wisdom (FATBOY)

May 14, 2008

Hi Dad,

The kids and I went to visit you on your birthday. And the girls and I cried alot because this was the first time we weren't able to see you on your birthday and we miss you very much. But Nick still doesn't understand that your gone that your not here to see anymore. So he just hugged me as I was kneeling by touching your headstone and told me that he loved me alot. I don't know when he will finally realize and understand that your in heaven and not here on earth anymore. I just know that he does miss you and sometimes asks about you. And I wish that he would have been able to have had more time with you. But maybe then he would be hurting just as much as all of us are.

Dad I hope I made you proud you were my father. I hope that I was a good son to you. And that you weren't dissapointed too much in me. I'm sorry I didn't graduate from high school and make more of myself so that you could have told all your friends "look at my son". And I'm sorry that I didn't tell you more that I loved you. But I hope you knew that I have never and will never love anyone or anything more than you and Mom. That you were my idol and my hero. And no son could ever love his father more than I love you. Dad when will the hurting stop? When will it get better? It's been 10 months and it still hurts just as much as it did that morning you left us! I guess that just proves how much we all loved you because the hurt of losing you hasen't gotten any better yet. And I'm sure it wont for a long long time. Birthdays and holidays are never going to be the same without you here to enjoy them with us. Dad I guess I better get going. I'll try to be better about writing you.

DAD I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!

YOUR FATBOY
Richie

Kimmy Land

May 10, 2008

WOW dad it seems like it was just yesterday that you went to heaven because it hurts just the same. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 months! Sometimes I wonder if the hurt will ever get easier to bear.

I will never understand death. I will never understand why our loved ones have to be taken from us, despite any analogies that people give me. It is just not fair. I am very glad for you that you are no longer suffering, but not having you here to hug, is torture! We miss you so much!

Your fat boy Kyle cherishes your belongings that Nana gave to him. It is like he still has a piece of you with him. He loves you so much!! You two had a special bond.

The last time Bailie saw you, I told Kyle that it was her turn because I did not realize it would be the last time the kids would have a chance to see you. It hurts Kyle that I did not let him go that night and it hurts me deeply that I did not let him go. It is perhaps one of my biggest regrets. I have to ask God for mercy because that just kills me.

There are so many things that I want to share with you. I hope that you are able to see what is going on down here. I wish there was some type of sign you could give to show us that you are here with us. Everytime I find feathers it brings me comfort. I won't allow anyone to tell me that it isn't you because in my heart I so want to believe that it is.

Well dad, I will wrap it up here. I could sit here and type forever to you. There are never enough words. I love you with everything I am and I am so thankful for the time that I had with you. You are my hero and my bestfriend. I will miss you and love you my entire life. Please be near me and show me you are here.

Love Kimmy

May 8, 2008

Arley, Happy Birthday today. Sure miss you. Tomorrow will be 1 year since you left us, and we all miss you so much. I know you are having a great time with Mom and Grandma and Grandpa. Wrap them all with a giant hug from me. I miss and love you very much. love always your baby sister Monty

Arley R. Wisdom

December 28, 2007

Hi Dad,
Well I guess you have a new friend to keep you company in heaven now with David being there. Please take care of him and show him the ropes up there. And tell him that I'll try and help his wife Kris out when I can. I feel so sorry for all his kids but mostly for his little boys. I know just what they are going through being that I lost you and all.

Also Dad I wanted to say Merry Christmas. I'm sorry I'm a couple days late but it been so hard without you here. And the closer it got to Christmas the harder it got for me. I now know what you must have been going through that first Christmas without Grandma Murt. When I came home and found you sitting on that couch crying missing her. I miss you that much Dad I cry about you all the time. It hurts so much without you here. I can't wait until the day we are all together again. And Dad always remember that I love you!!!!!!!

Your Son,
Fat Boy

shane land

December 25, 2007

Hi pops just wanted to drop in and say MERRY CHRISTMAS we miss you and think about you all the time although today you get to celebrate with someone much bigger than us your presence will be felt i hope that you can feel ours too miss you much pops until next time. peace ,shane kim kyle and bailie

shane land

October 31, 2007

Hey pops well its been almost four months now and things are still rough, the kids just had their birthdays as you know, i hope you are having a time in the clouded paradise, with a cup of coffee your pipe and a full house of cards, we sure miss ya pal, i still try to razz everyone on a sunday after jeff gordon wins but its just not the same as giving you the time, although it is getting a lil easier to know that jesus needed you to come home when we all thought your home was here with us, but you need to know we will try to keep life as simple as possible, i was blessed with the time i had with you and was thankful for my kids to have you for the time they did your memory will live in them forever im sure even when we go to the house its still papa and nana's house except the new man there has much more hair than you did lol but with a name like rambo i dont think he is any competition well i must go just wanted to drop a line i will try my best to stay sane in this crazy world dont worry the #24 has it all in the bag haha we miss you pops until next time bye for now.

Arley R. (Richie) Wisdom

October 2, 2007

Hi Dad, Sorry it's been so long since I posted. But I'm never very sure what to say. Well it's been 12 weeks today since you went to be with Grandma and the rest of the clan. And it hasn't gotten any easier without you yet. I still miss you more that I can possible say. Every day something happens that reminds me of you. And everyday the kids do or say something that would make you so proud of them. And today Cheryl got asked to her first homecoming dance. She's so excited and happy to get aksed I hope she has a good time. Dad I wish you could see how grown up she's getting. You would be very proud of her I know me and Lianne are. And Mikayla is doing well also and being a great friend to Nick. I wish you could have been able to see him like this he's getting so big and talking just like the big kids. And I'm going to make sure that he knows who his Papa was and that he knows what a great honor it is to be named after you. And Dad I know you have came to me in my dreams at least twice. I will always look forward to you visiting me in my dreams whenever you can. Please don't ever stop visiting me because it helps make life here on earth without you a little easier sometimes. Well dad I guess that's about it for now. But I'll do me best to write to you more often. I Miss you Dad AND I WILL ALWASYS LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!! And I'm sorry that I wasn't a better son to you and didn't do much that made you proud of me. I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!!!!

Your Fatboy,
Richie

Kimmy

August 20, 2007

Dad-

Over a month has passed now since you went home to Jesus and the hurt that I feel without you, cannot be described. Part of me is empty and cannot be replaced by anybody else. Nobody could ever love me or make me feel as safe as you made me feel everyday you were in my life. I truly don't know how to pick up the pieces and move forward. Part of my soul is blackened. It hurts physically in my stomach.

You were my bestfriend, my biggest encouragement, my sponge, my love...I am just a mess without you. And while I am so thankful that you are with our Lord Jesus, I hurt immensely. It seems so selfish for me to say that, but it is reality.

I am trying to get closer to Richie because I know he feels the same hurt. We can share your love between the two of us. But, it will never be the same as when you were here and shared it first hand.

I could have never asked for anything more from you dad. You were the whole package. I know how lucky I am. I just wished that we could have 20 more years with you or more. It seems so unfair that you had to be sick so young!

Dad you touched every soul that you came in contact with, and I truly think you were an angel on earth! Now, you are an angel in heaven. Our strongest angel! I can only imagine how handsome and youthful you look. Grandma Myrt has to be so proud of her baby boy!

I would have loved to see the smile on your face on July 10, 2007 when you got to reconnect with Grandma. The love in your heart at that moment could have filled a river.

I will love you everyday of my life dad. I cannot wait to see you again. I hope it is before I go home to Jesus!

Please be with us dad. I miss you immensely!

Love your baby,
Kimmy

Wanda Browning

August 9, 2007

Gee,what can I say. I read all the beautiful tributes to you, and think how lucky I was to have you for a Cousin. I love you,miss you and am very Thankful that you are not in pain any longer. Til we meet again, your loving Cousin/Wanda

Christmas 1998...everyone was healthy and happy...I will forever cherish this time in my heart!

Kim Land (Wisdom)

August 2, 2007

Dad...here we are 23 days after you left us, and I still cannot believe you are gone. Although I know it is irrational, I somehow thought you were the man could never die. You always bounced back and surpased the odds. You were always there for me up until the very last few minutes.

I loved you for so many reasons. I appreciated you for everything you did for me and my family and for the man that you were, the best I ever knew.

You were everything to me dad. You were a part of my every day, and that will never change spiritually. The fact that I can't hug you, kiss your head, or rub your hair, makes me ill with grief. It hurts to the core of my soul!

I am so happy for you that you are finally peaceful and with grandma. I know that you hurt like we hurt, since the day she left. I am so glad you no longer have to hurt that way again! It is you turn to be happy. Completely happy. It just hurts so bad not having you to talk to and enjoy life with anymore. I just do not know what to do.

I tried to become as independent and self reliant as I possibly could emotionally, so that when this time came, I would be able to deal with it. I guess I could have never really prepared.

I hope you can visit me every day and hug me with your love and comfort. There are a lot of times I am completely happy and it is odd to me. Then I think, you are there with me, and it makes me sigh. You will never completely leave me.

Dad I could have loved you physically, the rest of my life. There could have never been enough time with you. I will never stop loving you. Even when it is my turn to go to heaven!

As odd as it may sound, I have never wished more that the rapture would come and take our whole family, so that we could all be together with you forever.

Dad you were such a huge part of our family, and we will continue to live every day with the values and morals that you instilled in us on a daily basis, our whole lives.

I could never possibly express to you how much I have and will always love you dad.

Thank you for everything!

(((((((HUGS)))))))

Your baby,
Kimmy

Arley R. (Richie) Wisdom

July 31, 2007

Dad, It's been 3 weeks today that you left us. And not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you and missed you deeply. I don't know how I'll get through going on without you. I miss being able to see you or call you. Or you calling me late at night. I would give anything to be able to have one more conversation with you, to give you one more hug or to tell you how much I love you! This is the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with and I don't what to do about it all. The girls both miss you so much and Nick has asked about you a couple of times. I don't know what to tell him about you. And I don't want him to forget about you but I'm afraid that he will or may have already started to. Dad I know your in a better place and are no longer in pain and suffering. But that doesn't make me miss you any less. Dad I'll try my best to deal with things and to help Mom And kimmy as much as I can. And to love my family as much as you loved yours. But not having you here is so painful that I just don't know what to do. Please help to guide me in anyway that you can. And I'll keep on talking to you everyday. Dad I miss you and I can't wait until I get to see you again.

All my love,
Your fat boy Richie

Tam Edwards

July 21, 2007

To: Fran & The Wisdom Family - My heart & prayers go out to all of you, during this difficult time. May God shelter you with love, & courage, & faith now & forever.

To Kim & Shane & kids: I am just a phone call away - love you all!

To Kims' Dad -Arley: I truly enjoyed hearing stories of you & Kim & all the good times! Rest in Heavenly Peace!

Love Always-

Cliff & Bonnie Franks

July 21, 2007

Our deep sympathy & all our
love to shane & Kimmie in thier
time of need

Joe & Kathy Alameida

July 21, 2007

Dear Fran, Kimmy & Family,

Our deepest sympathies go out to you. We know that Arley will be in your hearts forever. It must comfort you to know that Arley is not suffering and is looking down on your family. Tonight there is another star in the sky.

With Deep Sympathy,

Stacey McGuire

July 21, 2007

Arley,

Very unfortunately I actually never got to meet you in person but I feel I know you very well through your Baby Kimmie.

I have worked with Kimmie on and off for years. She has been such a blessing in my life to have as a friend, her complete unconditional love is untouchable. I miss Kimmie so much when we don't work together because we had so much fun going on our lunch breaks together. We did every day for years. We are both "Daddy's Girls" so we had so much in common and talked non-stop about our dad's all the time. I would tell her the crazy funny stuff my dad would say and do and she would even tell me that she told you the stories. She even called me once from your home to double check my dad's name because you knew someone with the same last name once. Unfortuneatly my dad passed away last year very unexpectidly. I called "my" Kimmie from out of town and told her before I even knew anything about his service ect....I just wanted her to know. You know what? At my dad's service, after the crowd moved away from me a little, there out of nowhere came up my friend Kimmie. She was there! I had no idea. That sweet girl took time out of her busy life to be there for me. I will never ever forget her being there, it meant the world to me and I tell her so all the time!

When I heard of your passing I made sure I was there for Kimmie. Your service was so wonderful and I just cried that I never got to know you better in person. You are so very loved. I really liked all your "poker buddies" that were there. My dad played poker all the time and always had "card games." Now that I know how much you loved poker It makes me feel so fantastic because I know my dad has you in his poker games up there in heaven. You are both there having a good time playing cards and probably cutin' it up! I am so sorry you are gone from all your loved ones but I know that you and my dad are looking down on me and Kimmie and beaming with pride for us. I know you both are so pleased we have each other and so proud of the strong women we will become with dealing with life without you both. It's tough but I promise you Arley, I will take care of her like she has taken care of me.

Again Arley, I have learned what an amazing, loving, wonderful man you are. Even though I didn't meet you here I will meet you someday in heaven so until then, rest in peace.

Stacey McGuire

P.S. My dad always said "Don't take any Wooden Nickles!" So Arley be careful playing poker with my dad!

Shirley & Jerry Mayer

July 17, 2007

Fran and Family. We were sadened to hear of your loss. Our Love and Prayers are with you.

Monty Germscheid

July 16, 2007

Arley, I hope you knew how much I loved you, and looked up too you. You will always be a shining light in my life. You were the one that taught me how to play cards at an early age, and how much family was. I'll always be your baby sister. And what an honor that is. Rich and I miss you so much, that the times we spent together will always be implanted in our hearts forever. Give my love to Mom. love, Monty

Leanne Shirley

July 15, 2007

Kim and family-

I am thinking of you in this tough time. My deepest sympathies.

Tanya Stalnaker (Wisdom)

July 15, 2007

Uncle Arley,

I can not even begin to explain how much I love you and how much I miss you! You were the best Uncle ever and I'm glad I was able to tell you that in person last year. I wish I would have been able to see you again since then, it is so hard being away from those you love, especially now. I wanted so much to be at your funeral but we are moving to South Carolina in 5 weeks, the Air Force is moving us again.My mom told me everyone would understand but it's still hard because I loved you so much and I wanted to see you and I wanted to comfort my dad because he lost his big brother. I can only imagine how much he misses you, you were so much a part of him, a part of all of us who knew and loved you. No matter what was wrong you made me smile and I will remember you always. I love you! I will try and help Kimmy when I can because I know how much she needed you always. Love, Tanya

Shannon (Wisdom) Martin

July 15, 2007

Dear Aunt Fran and Family,
I wish I could have been there with you all.... I still can't believe that Uncle Arley is gone, I will miss him so much and I know that Daniel and the kids will miss him too.
Grandpa Bun has lost his first born child and my dad has lost his big brother... my heart just break for them and for all of you too.
I am just really at a lose for words right now.
I love and miss you all....
Love Shannon

Veronica Griggs

July 14, 2007

I did not know Arley that well,we would say "Hi" as we passed in the hall's of EG High. He always seemed to be a quite but thoughtful person. He will be missed by all.

God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Veronica(Tartini)Griggs

Fran Wisdom

July 14, 2007

Arley: What can I say........I love you and miss you deeply. See how much you are and were loved by all these tributes.
Your wife, Fran

jim & katie beauchamp

July 14, 2007

Fran and family,
we hold you all in our hearts and prayers..arlie was truly an angel here on earth..now he soars like an eagle free of the pain..
love jim and katie

Joseph & Jackie Forsythe

July 14, 2007

Monte & Rich,
We are truly saddened to hear about the passing of your brother Arley. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Arley's family. Cookie & Sleepy send their Condolences too.
Your friends always from Arizona,
Jackie & Joseph Forsythe

Kelly Craig

July 14, 2007

Kim, my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know what it's like to lose a father, but I wasn't nearly as close to mine as you were to yours. Be strong and know that he's in a better place now, with God, and that you will see him again, for he will be waiting for you there when it's your time to go. Hugs and kisses! If you need me, I'm here.

Kimmy (Your Baby)

July 14, 2007

Dad I am so relieved for you that you no longer have to suffer. You looked so peaceful when I saw you laying there today. No matter how much love we give you, only God could give you the ultimate peace and happiness that you deserve.

To say I will miss you for a lifetime seems so understated. You took a piece of me with you to heaven that nobody else can replace. I can only pray that God will fill that void until we meet again!

I will miss your "dear o'dad" messages and having dinner with you. I will miss coming to talk to you when I feel like I have nobody else. You never let me down, ever!

Meanwhile, I will remember the way you loved us and our kids, and always aim to be as good of a parent and grandparent as you were. I will always tell Nick and my future grandkids how special you were, that you were one of a kind, and how much love you had for them. I have never seen a dad or a grandpa with more love for their babies and grandbabies.

I will make it a point to come visit you at least every Sunday like I always have. I will leave you beautiful tulips and gerbera daisies because I know you loved them. I will still tell you every day how much I will always love you.

You are my role model, my bestfriend, my pal, my daddy, my angel, and a BIG part of the woman I am today. I hope that I can touch as many lives as you did, in my lifetime.

With all my love forever,
Your baby Kimmy

Keisha Eaton

July 13, 2007

Kim, I am really sorry to here about the loss of your father.Our deepest sympathy to all of the Wisdom Family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Keisha Eaton and Family

Candy (Wisdom) Grant

July 13, 2007

Arley Edward (thats how I always thought of you since a little girl). I'm so grateful that our family was able to be with you, even for such a short weekend...you made a great impression on them with your wonderful smile and lighthearted laugh! Thanks for being "big" cousin to us and for having such a loving heart. We pray that God will continue to Bless your family.
Love, Cousin Candy & family

Amanda McAtee

July 13, 2007

I MISSSSSSSSSSSS YOU PAPPA!!!!!!
LOVE BUB...YOUR FAT BABY

Martin/Sam Eck Jr

July 13, 2007

I will Miss My Uncle, I have no real way of saying how much I loved and respected him! I do know that in my heart I have always and forever will have that special place for My Uncle Arley!

Bill Wills

July 13, 2007

Fran: I recognize your name, but it has been so long I'm not sure I remember who you are.
As I go through my memory bank from long ago I do remember Arley with fond memories. I remember liking him. He was a good guy. One of the likable, friendly nice guys.

My sympathy and encouragement go out to you. Times like these are tough. They will eventually get better, but until then the feelings are like the waves, all is calm then a wave of grief and emptyness hit you again. Only with time will the waves calm so they don't hit as often with as much force.

May The Lord bless you in your time of grief with peace and serenity.

Bill Wills

Melanie Chadwell

July 13, 2007

Arley, you raised such a beautiful and strong daughter Kimmie. I have come to know her this past year and have felt her pain. So happy you are at peace now.

Yvette Galindo

July 13, 2007

Kim,

Though we don't know each other that well, I just wanted to offer you and your family my deepest sympathy. God Bless You.

Tom Fernandez

July 13, 2007

Dear Fran & Family,

My heartfelt sympathies to you during this period of remembering the wonderful times you spent with Arley and your mourning over his passing. I remember first meeting Arley back at Elk Grove Elementary School when we were kids. I always will remember him with that big smile he wore so well and the great stories he shared. He brought happiness and sunshine to so many of us. I will miss him.

Warm Regards,

Jeffrey Tooker

July 13, 2007

Francis:

I am saddened to hear of Arlies passing. We lived near each other when we were in grammar school. I have not had much contact with classmates since graduation. I am now retired 30 mi East of Red Bluff.

Jeffrey Tooker

Jim Entrican

July 13, 2007

Arley you will be missed by myself and all our 1960 classmates. You were always a fun loving person. Fun to talk to, fun to be with, fun to know and share with others.
Good buy my friend, see you in haven.
Jim

Betty Lenherr

July 13, 2007

To my cousin Arley I will always remember the fun times we had growing up.I will miss you and remember you always.My love goes out to you Fran and the kids, I know he was a rock for all of you. Love, Betty

Arley Richard Wisdom

July 13, 2007

Dad you were/are my best friend. And I'll miss you the rest of my life. But I'm relieved that you are no longer in pain. I'm relieved that you are no longer suffering. Dad I'll try my best to raise my kids like you and mom raised me with ALOT of love and understanding. And if I'm half the man/father you were/are then I'll be doing good. Dad I will always love you!

Richie
P.s. say hi to grandma Murt and greatgrandma Nancy for me.

Barbara & Kent Campbell

July 13, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to all of the Wisdom Family

Cathy Grant

July 13, 2007

Arley - you will certainly be missed by our family. We have warm memories of your staying in our home several years ago in Illinois on a visit with Gene, David, and Nancy. It was a great reunion of cousins and we sure enjoyed many laughs and good times.
To the family of Arley - -you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know he will be greatly missed by all. Remember the good times and the great memories he left behind!!
All our love,
Cathy (Wisdom) Grant and family.

Jennifer Pulliam

July 13, 2007

In the short time given you touched my heart. Through your amazing family you live on in memories and stories. Rest in peace my friend.

Lianne Wisdom

July 13, 2007

Dear Arley,
I'll never forget how Rich made sure that he prepared me to meet you. He warned me that you would use your opening greeting by saying that something was wrong with my shirt. Naturally I would reply and say "there is?". And right on cue you answered "well yes, there are two lumps on it". hahaha But to Rich's surprise you didn't... you greeted me with open arms and the warmest smile. I felt welcome from the first moment I saw you. And from that moment on you have made me feel like I was your daughter. I always wanted to call you Dad instead of calling you by your first name (as daughter in laws often do). It felt so impersonal. I know you know why I did but I hope you don't think that I loved you any less. That couldn't be further from the truth. Blood doesn't make two people family.. it's love. I thought by calling you Papa it would be closer but in my heart I always wanted to call you Dad. You have been such a beacon of light during all of the hard times Rich and I had and were there for me in countless ways. You often told me how proud you were of me and Rich and our kids. I just don't know if I ever told you how proud I was of you...I was proud to have you as my father in law. I was proud that you were Papa to my children. I'm proud of you for raising such a wonderful son. I've often said how much Rich is just like you. I will make sure to watch over and take care of him, your grandbabies and the rest of the family. We will always remain close and will pull together closer during difficult times. I may not be able to see you but I know that you are with me and watching over me. I will always need you. You impacted my life over 18 years ago and you will continue to play a major role in the decisions I make and in the things I do. When I ask "what would Jesus do" I also ask "what would Dad do"? I know I'll get the same answer. It gives me peace that you are happy and healthy in Heaven. I know you've missed Grandma. Please give her love for me. Thank you so much for all your words of Wisdom. Thank you for your guidance and most importantly thank you for your love. I miss you so much it hurts. Please watch over your babies. They will always need their Papa. There's so much left to say. I'm sure you'll hear from me every day. Thank you for giving me the gift of you. I will cherish all of the many memories I have. I love you, Dad.

your daughter (in law)
Lianne

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