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for Wendy Little
Dan Mahfood
June 21, 2008
Wendy,
You were always very nice to me. Since high school, I would think of you often. But never made time to look for you. In 2007 you were on my mind. I even posted a note on the classmates web site asking how to find you. I was too late you already had gone. A stranger let me know you were gone. I just remember you being such a kind and gentle loving person. Hope to see you soon.
Love, Dan Mahfood
Nancy Gillam
May 5, 2008
Just wanted to let you know you are remembered daily by a very loving and lonely Mom. I talk with her daily and let her know that you are with Lauren and that you both will be there when her time comes along. Remembering the two of you always brings a smile to her face and a laugh in her voice. She dearly misses you both and so does the rest of your family. With lots of love, LeeAnn
LeeAnn Gillam
November 23, 2007
Lord, please hold on tightly, to my loved one that I lost,
The nights are cold and lonely, like the freezing from a frost.
I close my eyes at night, hoping sleep will over come...
Hoping that by morning, my body won’t feel numb.
Oh, God, how hard it is at times, even after all these years,
The pain just never goes away... nor do all the tears.
I can’t seem to focus, on the things I know I must,
For I still see the face, of the one I love and trust.
The holidays are rough, Dear God, even though I try my best,
But I can’t seem to forget the day, I laid my love to rest.
I read a book, I watch TV, I try to write a letter,
Hoping and praying, each day will soon get better.
Thanksgiving soon to be here, then Christmas on its way;
It’s so difficult to celebrate, since my love has gone away.
Forgive me Lord, for I am weak, and I wish to be strong,
Please take this sadness from my heart; replace it with a song.
Oh Lord, help me remember, You, are only a prayer away,
And when I keep my faith in You, I know I’ll be okay.
So as the holidays approach … to my loved one I express,
Not a day on earth goes by, that I fail to think of “us”.
And now I must be thankful, for God, I love You so
Just knowing You are there for me, so much to You, I owe.
Now in the quiet of the night, the snow falls from above,
As I look into the Heavens, I still miss my precious love.
Tonight I’ll light a candle, for the one I miss so much;
Knowing I can never feel, that tender loving touch.
But when I leave this world, and join my love again,
I’ll know in my heart, in God’s hands he’ll remain.
LeeAnn Gillam
November 23, 2007
Aunt Janiel and Family,
This holiday season is going to be so difficult without the smiles of Wendy and Lauren, however we hope this book will help you get through this trying holiday time. Merry Christmas to you all and remember they are watching over you and waiting to guide you to them when it is time. All of our love, David, LeeAnn, Brandy, Jade and the entire Ipsen Family.
KaLen Park
September 1, 2007
Wendy,
I have so many wonderful memories of you. . .from South High and after. We had so much fun and got into our fair share of trouble together, but I always remember you with a smile on your face, no matter what! There was a time I stayed with you and your Mom that I will always remember as well as all the time we spent hanging out after we graduated. I remember when we were both on crutches. . .we only had one working leg between the two of us but we still managed to have fun! I have no idea how you did it, but you always showed up at the strangest times in my life. . .always in times of extreme change or turmoil, I'd turn around or open the door and there you were, with a smile, a twinkle in your eye and that wonderful giggle! I've missed you and thought of you often since we last saw each other. Part of me still expects you to show up at my door, laughing at my surprised expression! You will always have a special place in my heart. I will see you again, my friend.
Love,
KaLen
South High '75
Linda & Mylinda Ipsen
June 7, 2007
Dear Janiel & Family, I am Joe Ipsen's wife and Mylinda is his daughter (15 yrs old). I have never forgotten our visit to Salt Lake City and meeting your family so many years ago with Joe's parents, Telsa & Leal. Our prayers are with you in this time of sadness for the loss of your daughters, Wendy & Lauren. Joe passed away in 1997, but we think of him every day so my heart goes out to you. Your daughters will have lots of loving company. Aloha
Leslie Ipsen-Gilbert
June 6, 2007
Aunt Janiel We are so sorry for your loss. Wendy will be ok now I only hope that you can be ok too.I think of you every day and remember all the help you gave me with dad, (your brother). I wish that I could be there and help you out now. we are all praying for you and Wendy.
All of the times we had growing up.They were some of the best ever. Especially sitting on grandmas front yard on the forth of July and eating green cheeses.
I love you dearly and wil call you soon.
Leslie Ipsen-Gilbert
P.S. Lorie sends her best and is praying also, (Lorie Boigart)
Kaye Hatch
June 5, 2007
Wendy, You will be missed by all who loved you. Your pain is over now and your heavenly family is comforting you. I'm sure your dad is happy to hold you once again. Love to your family and those who love you. Aunt Kaye and all my family. Grandma Hatch also!
Dave Buhler
June 5, 2007
I first met Wendy when we were in 1st Grade at Liberty Elementary School. I had a huge crush on her throughout elementary school, and were still good friends in Jr. High. For some reason, we didn't see much of each other in high school and never since, which is regrettable. She is a great person, and I'll always remember her blue eyes and her bright and infectious smile and laugh. I am sorry she has had to suffer but know she is in a better place now. My deepest sympathies to her mother, other family members, and all who love her.
--Dave Buhler
South High Class of 75
David Gillam
June 5, 2007
Rest in peace sweet child of God. Your pain and troubles are finished. Sleep in the loving arms of the Almighty Creator through eternity.
Brent Kelly
June 4, 2007
Wendy,
Your passing has brought back so many memories. Hanging our at your place with Karen Braun, Sylvia Meyer, Linda Tilt, Mark Ludwig......the list goes on.
As your journey continues may peace overcome your soul.
Until we meet again,
Brent Kelly
Guy Tuft
June 4, 2007
The wonderful memories of hanging out with Wendy and Sylvia in Junior High have been flooding thru my mind. Wendy, I want you to know how much your friendship meant to me.
South High Class of 75
Greg Fata
June 2, 2007
I will pray for Wendy and your family. It is hard to loose someone, but loosing a child I can't even imaging. The gift ov children fills our life with love they gives us while there'er here, is pricless
Jody Ipsen
June 1, 2007
Dear Little/Holmes Family,
If any comfort can be found it is in Wendy's courageous battle with cancer. She faced her life with tremendous grace and bravery. Words cannot immitate or speak to the loss of Wendy. However, I hope that the words from Ecclesiastes,
my favorite passage from the Bible, provides you with comfort and peace today and evermore.
Ecclesiastes: For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born,
and a time to die;
a time to plant,
and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down,
and a time to build up;
a time to weep,
and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn,
and a time to dance;
a time to throw away stones,
and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace,
and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek,
and a time to lose;
a time to keep,
and a time to throw away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence,
and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war,
and a time for peace.
I love you all, and I weep with you.
Sylvia Meyer
June 1, 2007
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Wendy at such a young age. We were great friends in Jr. High school (singing Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog at the top of our lungs as we rode our bikes). Condolences to her mom.
Gary & Kim (Hatch) Martinsen
June 1, 2007
Wendy I remember you as a bright,cheerful,funny,loving, beautiful person. You were always smiling and laughing. There is not a day that goes by that we did not think of you, your family and the time we had spent growing up. Our prayers are with the family and if there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to ask. We will cherish all of the memories we have. We love and miss you.
Bonnie & Keeko Georgelas
June 1, 2007
Wendy could bring a smile to anyone's day, her kindness and silly ways made us all laugh, a friend to all, this world has lost
a unique person. We may lose track of our good friends... But we will never lose the memories.
NANCY JONES HOSKINS
June 1, 2007
MY DEAR FRIEND, WENDY,
THE YEARS HAVE PASSED QUICKLY SINCE WE SHARED OUR SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP IN the 9TH GRADE. YOU WERE THE VERY BEST FRIEND I HAD AND I LOOK BACK AT THE LOVE AND LAUGHTER WE SHARED WITH FOND MEMORIES. FROM SLEEP OVERS TO ROLLER SKATING AT CLASSIC, YOU WERE THE LIGHT IN MY LIFE. YOU TAUGHT ME HOW PUT ON MASCARA AND TO SEPARATE MY LASHES WITH A LARGE SAFETY PIN. I KNOW YOUR LIFE WAS NOT AN EASY ONE, AND I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE MOVED ON TO A PLACE OF PEACE AND REST. LIVE WITH JOY AND FREEDOM FROM PAIN, MY FRIEND, AND WE'LL RUN AND PLAY TOGETHER SOON.
WITH LOVE AND TENDERNESS,
NANCY JONES HOSKINS
SOUTH HIGH CLASS OF 75
Dena,Minette and Amee Brakey
June 1, 2007
Dearest Janiel I lost a dad,a brother and a husband. But I know that they are in such a happy place that I wouldn't want them to have to come back on Earth. But I still can't imagine your grief of losing 2 daughters that you loved and cared for so much. You and Lynell were the best Moms I have ever seen please don't let 'anyone' tell you different. Heavenly Father loved you and your girls and you will see them and be their mother again some day. I love you and I will always be here for you. May the Lord bless you and Mick. Love from Minette,
Amee and Dena
Jade Era Telsa Brown
May 31, 2007
To my great, great , great Aunt Janiel and cousin Angel, may all your love carry Wendy through her journey to God's side.
LeeAnn (Nancy) Gillam
May 31, 2007
Aunt Janiel, I can't express how deeply saddened I am for your loss with Wendy's passing. It is so unimaginable what I would feel if I had lost one of my children, and you have lost two. I wish there was something to say or do for you, but I know nothing will. All I can tell you is that you are in my prayers. I wish I could be there for you and help out with what is needed. God has taken Wendy to be with him and Lauren and we will all meet up with them in our time. Much love to you and the family, please let me know what I might be able to do to help you out. Also please tell Angel if there is something I can do for her, just let me know.
Love Always, LeeAnn
Marcus Saunderson
May 31, 2007
Hope to meet you soon Wendy, good luck!!
Ann Millward
May 31, 2007
To Rhonda, Brenda & Tina as well as Mary--
My family's prayers and thoughts are with you with Wendy's passing. Please know of my love for you all and that I pray for the peace and comfort that Heavenly Father can give you in times of sadness and grief. I think of you often....
with love,
Ann Bracken Millward & family
May 31, 2007
Wendy was a beautiful girl she had a wonderful smile and it was great to have a chance to know her at South High. I am sorry for your
lost at this time. Vera (Difulvio)Pitt
LeeAnn Gillam
May 31, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Mark Ludwig
May 31, 2007
Wendy,
You were the first love of my life at South High. I have thought of you often as I have watched my own daughters experience High School as we did. Remember holding hands and running across the Golden Gate bridge?
Your life was not easy, but you had a beauty and grace that provides an example to all that loved and knew you.
Sleep well my girl, and live again. I have always missed you.
Love,
Mark
Nancy LeeAnn Gillam (Ipsen)
May 31, 2007
Wendy was the pride and joy of Janiel Holmes, her mother. Remembering our childhood, I had a great time playing with Wendy and her sister Lauren, who also is now gone. You will be greatly missed, and those you left behind will have nothing but the most precious memories. The Ipsen family all share the grief of you departing this world, but we also know that you have gone to a more peaceful place.
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