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Patrick Yackera Obituary
Born in Ashland, he was a son of Joseph T. Sr. and Carolyn C. Gower Yackera, Girardville.
A 2005 graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School, Fountain Springs, he participated in football, baseball and basketball.
He also played Little League, Teener League and basketball in Girardville.
He was employed by Tri- State Envelope Co., Ashland.
He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church and Rangers Hose Company, both of Girardville.
He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Ted Yackera Sr.; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Jean Gower; a great-grandmother, Helen Sauer; an aunt, Mary Ann Gower; a cousin, Tomee Leigh Gower.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Joseph T. Yackera Jr., Fort Louis, Wash.; a grandmother, Bernice Yackera, Girardville; aunts and uncles, Ted Jr. and Kim Yackera, Tom and Joni Gower, James and Barbara Gower, John and Jane Gower, John and Jeanie Joyce and Billy Gower; a great-uncle, Joseph Biscoe; a godson, Zane Pennington.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 p.m. Friday from William F. McDonald Jr. Funeral Home, 403 W. Main St., Girardville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent De Paul Church, Girardville. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Girardville Little League. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Yackera
thomasina biscoe
May 2, 2007
aunt carolyn and aunt bernice,
i hold you and the rest of the family in my heart and prayers so that you can get through this somehow. i know its hard when you lose someone close i wish that i had words of advice but i'll i have is my ears. i'll be here if you need me to listen, or someone to talk to. i love you all alyways and forever. peace be with you. love sina
Courtney Downey
April 27, 2007
Joey, Carolyn and Joey,
Words are not enough to tell you how sorry we are to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Ann & Gary, Courtney, Katie, Butch, Garry
Jean Ann and Marlene Parfitt
April 24, 2007
Joe Carolyn and Family
We are sending our deppiest sympathy to you both and your family. We want you to know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. If any of you need anything let us know. Pat will surely be missed by us and everyone.
Fred, Ann Marie, Kevin Kushwarra and Family
April 22, 2007
Joseph and Carolyn Yackera and Family.
I offer my deepest sympathy to both of you and your entire family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Be proud, very proud (as I am) that Patrick and Cori had such a POSITIVE impact on the lives of so many people. We have a picture of Patrick and Cori when they went to a Cardinal Brennan Formal, they both had such great smiles together in that picture and now they are smiling together in heaven. May GOD bless your family.
Dan and Mickey Cress
April 22, 2007
Carolyn and Joe,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss of Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 22, 2007
Joe,Carolyn, Joey, Mrs(Bernice)Yackera & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Alex & Jo Ann Gregis
(Rappahannock)
Terry Shriner
April 22, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Carolyn, Joe and Joey,
Although I wasn't able to be there with you, you all were on my mind. I have no words to make things easier. That'll come with time.
ter
April 22, 2007
Dear Yackera Family,
Our thouhts and prayers are with you doing this rough and sad time.
Sincerely,
Robert Belfiore
&
Regina Gatter
Gerald E. Wary
April 21, 2007
My Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Thoughts and Prayers are with Your Family at this time. I spent most of my youth with the Bernotas Family attended St. Vincent's with Bernice and her Aunt Barbara What a tragic loss to your family. No words can express your grief or the grief felt by the many relatives and friends of the family. I will remember Patrick and the Families in my prayers. God Love and Give You the Comfort that Only He can give at this time.
Tina Engelberger
April 21, 2007
Carolyn, Joe and Joey,
The services were beautiful and I'm glad you got in everything you wanted to do. Pat was a good kid and my buddy. He will be truly missed by many, but we have our memories to keep us strong. Please always know that we are here for you all, and that we love you!
Tina and Caitlin
Kelly & Lori Deiter /Wanser
April 21, 2007
We are very sorry to heer about your son.
Marie Breininger
April 20, 2007
Carolyn & Joe,
I didn't know Patrick but you gave me a peak today at what I missed.
I hope the wonderful memories you have will help you during these difficult times.
Love & Prayers,
Marie & Bob Breininger
Barbara P. BOYER
April 20, 2007
To the Yackera family,
Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Anthony, Sharonlyn, Lorrin, Anthony & Taylor Petrole
April 20, 2007
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Yackera & Joe,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We know nothing can ease your grief, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
carolyn and ray
April 20, 2007
carolyn, joe and joey,
You are all angels!
know that we are here for you
love, carolyn and ray
cheryl caulfield
April 20, 2007
Carolyn and Family
our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this difficult time. Hold your memories close to your heart, and he will always be with you. Find comfort in knowing he is watching over those he knew and loved. Losing a loved one is never easy, but leaning on those you love for comfort will help you through the difficult days.
Jim, Cheryl (Dr Langon's office) Allison and James Caulfield
Shenandoah Hgts PA
kim elchisak
April 20, 2007
the yackera family, my prayers are with all of you.
Cathy, Brionne, Kelsey and Devan Dyszel
April 20, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are praying for you and your family during this devastating time.
Shawn Butler
April 19, 2007
Joe, Carolyn and Joey
Are thoughts and prayers are with you, in this most difficult time.
The Butler's
Shawn, Shannon and Lil' Shawn
Erin Joyce
April 19, 2007
Yackera Family,
Pat was defintly one of the nicest guys I've met. He was always there to make me smile. I'll never forget any of the good times I've had with him and I will cherish every single one always and forever.
Love, Erin
Anne Marie and Chuck Coleman
April 19, 2007
Dear Carolyn and family,Please accept our deepest sympathy.We know the hollow feeling you have in your heart and we can tell you in time the precious memories you have will give you some comfort and they can NEVER be taken away. You are in our prayers now and in the days ahead.
HEATHER MILLER
April 19, 2007
dear carol, joe and joey
i can honestly say i understand what you all are going througH, i tried so hard to come and see you and least for support but not to sound selfish, im having a really hard time dealing with josh, i am so sorry, pat was such a good kid,
so kind and fun. i miss him. please understand that i really want to be there for you guys especially joey (we all know i love that kid) but i just break down everytime i see our friends. i miss you all so much. my prayers are with you. keep in touch.
remember.... pat is in peace now,
maybe he is with josh looking down from heaven and thinking of us.
i love you guys
heather
Joann Reichwein Letzo
April 19, 2007
To the Yackera family,
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerry & Joann Letzo
Rachel Shoup-Hiles
April 19, 2007
To the Yackera Family, sorry for your loss. Please stay strong for each other. God bless you all! Pat will be missed always!
kim elchisak
April 19, 2007
carolyn and family, i can not tell you anything, your loss is beyond words. things happen for a reason, and you have to believe your son is watching out for everyone he loved. god has a plan for all of us, we can not predict what lies ahead,but take peace that your son is a major role in gods plan. love ya, kim mike and justin
Katie Whyne
April 19, 2007
To the Yakera Family. I graduated with Pat from CB in 2005. It is so hard to believe that someone I saw everyday for so many years is gone. He was someone I will never forget. He was great at always getting our class to laugh. He surely will be missed. My prayers go out to you.
Justin Cunningham
April 19, 2007
Carolyn, Joe, and Joey,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Pat. Its been many years since I've seen him, but always remember him smiling. I grew up with Joey and hope he knows him and his family are in my prayers to get through this difficult time.
Carolyn, my mom(Kim) and the staff at Good Sam are thinking about you.
Michelle Gregis
April 19, 2007
Joe and Carolyn,
You and your son are in my prayers.I am very sorry about your loss.
Bridget Joyce
April 19, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Yackera,
I have many, many great memories of Pat from high school and the years that followed. He always greeted me with a hug, would talk to me on the sidelines, and kept me and the other girls entertained during football practice. He was a charmer, that's for sure, and at the same time a genuine and fun loving guy. He also always watched out for other people, and that is what I will remember the most about him. If you were a friend of his, he had your back. I will remember him always.
Samantha Litchko
April 19, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Yackera and Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what your going through but I will keep you's in mind and I will pray that you's get through this difficult time. Things will get easier day by day. Pat was such a great person with a huge heart. He knew how to make anyone laugh and how to keep them smiling. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Pat,
I can't believe your actually gone. It still doesn't seem real to me. You were such a great person and I am so grateful that you were a good friend to me. I wish we could of had more good memories but for some reason you had to leave us. Look down on all of your friends and make sure that they stay safe. I'll see you when I get there Buddy..I Love & Miss You So Much!
Chris, Harry & family Galitski/Parfitt
April 19, 2007
Live in the great memories you had with Pat. We are here for you guys forever, no matter what. In our hearts and prayers.
Maureen Paley
April 19, 2007
Patrick was a nice young man and had a knack at making his friends laugh. I will remember his loyalty to his friends and his love for football.
My prayers are with you.
The Care Management Department Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
April 19, 2007
Our Entire department would like you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
Diana Borzok
April 19, 2007
Carolyne and Family,
Carolyne as you know,I to was once in your shoes.And there is no words that can lesson the pain or bring back are loved one.The only thing that helped me,was the time spent and the memory of him that I hold close in my heart.MY HEART IS WITH YOU.
Paula Marquardt
April 19, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. May your friends and family help you through this time of sorrow. Time WILL heal those wounds and their love will be your guide. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cass Green
April 19, 2007
Dear Mrs and Mr Yackera and joey,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Pat was such a great person and I can't believe he is gone. He always knew how to put a smile on anyones face.I feel so privileged to know someone so great as him. He will be missed by many.
love you buddy and miss you..
Holly & Tony Davenport
April 18, 2007
Joe,Carolyne,Joey
At times like this it's sometimes hard To find the words to say
My thoughts and prayers are with you now While skies can seem so gray.
Please keep in mind that times will change Though clouds now fill your sky . . .
That once again your sun will shine
As a new day draws nigh.
The Bible says when sorrow comes
It will endure the night.
But joy shall come when dawn breaks through And fills your day with light.
Now keep your thoughts on Jesus' love And how He hurts with you.
He'll shelter you while in this storm Until your sun breaks through.
Sorry about your loss.
Our prayers are with you.
We Love You And Miss All Of You..
The Davenport Family
Shawn & Michelle Connors
April 18, 2007
Words cannot express are sympathy to your family.Joe & Carolyn you are in are thoughts & prayers. Take care and god bless to the whole Yackera family.
Tyler Geist
April 18, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Yackera and Family,
No words can say how sorry I am for your loss. Know that you have many people who care about you, and are there for you. It was great knowing you in my years at CB, especially Pat. Pat was a nice guy, who could always make me laugh. Pat made the transition to CB an enjoyable, and easy one for me. He will be greatly missed, but remembered fondly. My deepest sympathies and most sincere prayers,
Maureen Leibig
April 18, 2007
Carolyn & Joe,
You are in our thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time. May God give you strength.
Sincerely,
Jim, Maureen, Katie, & Jamie Leibig
Colleen and Kevin Joyce
April 18, 2007
Carolyn and Joe
We are so sorry to hear about Pat, I know my girls liked him alot and always enjoyed his company. I know nothing we could say can help you right now but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly, Kevin and Colleen Joyce
McDonald - Bittner Family
April 18, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We are deeply sorry for the loss of Pat. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed & Michelle Dougherty
April 18, 2007
Joe and Carolyn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Killian-Wiley
April 18, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Bernice, I don't even know if you remember me? We worked at Rest Haven together on 3B, I never forgot you and now I am getting in touch with you at such a sorrowful time!! My prayers are with you and your Family at this time. Please feel free to contact me anytime!Again, I am so very sorry for your loss!
Evelyn Fisher
April 18, 2007
Dear Yakera Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss,Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family.
With Our Sincerest Sympathy!!!
The Fisher,Miller,Ermert,Grady,
Barry,Maurer,Hefflefinger & Schuck
families.
Charlie & Sandy Loftus
April 18, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Linda Hixson
April 18, 2007
Dear Carolyn, Joe and family,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Pat will live on in our memories and continue to make us smile. Kassy will especially miss him.
God Bless you all.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Hixson and family
Katie O'Connor
April 18, 2007
Dear Yackera Family,
Pat touched everybodys heart. He was an amazing person and friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
David Leibig
April 18, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to the Yackera family. Pat was such a great person who always knew how to put a genuine smile on someone's face, it is with deep sorrow that he has been taken from us, but I know he will be up in heaven watching over us.
Chris & JoAnn Twardzik
April 18, 2007
Carolyn, Joe and Joey,
Always remember, Pat is not gone. He will always be right there with you in your hearts. He will always by your Special Angel. He touched so many people in a special way, just by being Pat. We will all carry a part of him in our hearts. Any time I hear someone say "Hey Baby", I'll know he's around. We love you and we're here for you.
Carol Bosavage
April 18, 2007
God's Lent Child
I'll lend you for a little while
A child of mine, God said
For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead
It may be six or seven years
Or forty two or three
And will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief
You'll have his lovely memories
As a solace for your grief
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth returns
And there are lessons taught below
I want this child to learn
I've looked the whole world over
In my search for teachers true
And from the things that crowd life's land
I have chosen you
Now will you give him all your love?
Not think the labor vain?
Not hate me when I come to take
This lent child back again?
I fancied that I heard them say-
Dear Lord, Thy will be done
For all the joys Thy child will bring
The risk of grief we'll run
We will shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may-
And for the happiness we've known
Forever grateful stay
But should Thy angels call for him
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll have the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.
The Compassionate Friends, A support group for bereaved parents.
Dear Joey, Carolyn & Family, We are so sorry for your terrible loss of your loved one. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Ron & Carol Bosavage
Melanie (Kroh) Victor
April 18, 2007
Carolyn, Joe & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for this tremendous loss of your son.I wish their were some words to help ease your pain. I am sure Patrick is in heaven tossing a ball with Billy and having a few laughs.
Jackie Mitchell
April 18, 2007
Pat and I always got along well - he's in my thoughts as are you, his loving family.
Leeann Gasperetti
April 18, 2007
Carolyn and Joe,
Words cannot describe the sorrow I feel for you and your family!!
You are in my every thought!!
Love Always,
Leeann Wallace-Gasperetti
Shannon Smith
April 18, 2007
Dear Caroline, Joe and Joey, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very hard time. As time passes it will get easier but the memories of Pat will live on in your hearts forever. He was a great kid and will be greatly missed. God bless you and your family.
Shannon (Brennan) and Dave Smith
Louise (DeLuca) Bekisz
April 18, 2007
Dear Carolyn, Joe, Joey, and Bernice,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Patrick. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Take comfort in your memories, and know that everyone that knew Patrick shares in your loss.
Rachael Balsavage
April 18, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Yackera family. Pat was an exceptional person and a true friend to many. He will be greatly missed.
Robert& Kimberly Bykowsky
April 18, 2007
Dear,Carolyn & Joe, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
KIMBERLY(BILLY'S SISTER) DAUBENSPECK
April 18, 2007
YACKERA FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON.HE IS WITH BILLY NOW WATCHING OVER US ALL YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Patty Rader
April 18, 2007
Dear Yackeras,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Know that we are here for you.
The Raders
Lou, Patty, Tim and Mike
Joe Noraka
April 18, 2007
Pat man everyones going to miss you. You will always be remembered by me and everyone you ever met.
MARY JO HALYE
April 18, 2007
CAROLYN,JOE,JOEY
MAY GOD BLESS YOU,I WISH I COULD FIND SOME MAGIC WORDS TO EASE YOUR PAIN,I WAS ONCE TOLD WHEN WE ARE BORN GOD GIVES US AN EMPTY CANVAS AND THROUGH OUR LIFE WE PAINT A PICTURE SO THAT WHEN GOD CALLS US HOME WE LEAVE OUR LOVED ONES THE PICTURE OF MEMORIES TO CHERISH.YOUR LOVE WILL GIVE YOU STRENGHT AND ALWAYS REMEMBER PATRICK IS IN HEAVEN IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL.
LOVE,MARY JO
Brianna Krause
April 17, 2007
Pat you will be so very missed, God must have needed an angel. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Leah Bendrick
April 17, 2007
Dear Yackera Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you....Pat was a really nice person and he will be loved and missed greatly...I just want you to know that he has a buddy in heaven--that buddy is Cori....they will both be watching over us everyday...
Kristen Connors
April 17, 2007
pat we all miss and love you so much watch over us all n keep us all save ... i cant wait to see you again .. hopefully it wont take to long.. i love you so much n miss you ... well see yah when i get there
Mrs. Barbara Boyer and family
April 17, 2007
Dear Yackera Family,
Sometimes we will never have the answers for why things must happen. But be assured that God takes care of each of us and never leaves our side. We are sending you are prayers with our deepest regrets.
Erin Gower-Munley
April 17, 2007
i miss you already pat. sha, your mom and i were just talking about you being a little schmoozer. i'm so glad i got to see you and talk with you at the patty's day parade. i'm sure you and tomee will watch over everyone as thoughts of you continue to make us smile. xoxo til we are all together again, erin, ryan, and maddi munley
Darrell Weyman
April 17, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Beth Wright-Voeckler
April 17, 2007
Carolyn and Joe,
My thoughts and prays are with you both during this sad time. Patrick was a wonderful young man. I am sure he is watching over you from Heaven with all of the love he had for you here. You are strong, loving people who I have always admired. I am here for you whenever you need me.
Jodi Lang
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn,Joe and Joe,
I realize words have little meaning at this sad time, just remember you are all in my prayers (and of many others too)My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
megan cray
April 17, 2007
To the entire Yackera Family.....Words cannot describe what Im feeling for you all.Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.Hold on to all the great memories that you have had through out the years Pat was a great guy.....may he rest in peace and know that he is in my thoughts and prayers .
The Abrams'
April 17, 2007
To the Yackera family: Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss, Pat was a great kid and I am sure he is up there with Billy right now watching over us all..God Bless you at this most difficult time..Love Always
Marilou and Dave Lentes
April 17, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Paul & Barbara Bernotas
April 17, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kelly and Dianne Foley
April 17, 2007
Carolyn And Joe, Our deepest sympathies to you and all your family at the passing of your son, Patrick. Our prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
Chris and Dave Heyer and family
April 17, 2007
Joe, Carolyn and family:
Our hearts go out to all of you in this most difficult time. Pat was a great guy with an awesome personality! He was so nice to Tyler and Brooke when they transferred over to CB. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing him. God Bless you all and know that you are not alone during this time. Good-bye Pat - you will be missed. Till we meet again.....
Leslie Baldwin
April 17, 2007
I will be keeping the whole Yackera family in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear about Pat, he was such a wonderful guy, and he will never be forgotten.
Carol and Tom Green Family
April 17, 2007
Dear Friends,
Our hearts are breaking for you at this time. Your Patrick put a smile on everyone's face, which was his gift to all who knew him.
Hoping that you can find some comfort in the love and support
of those who care for you.
Your in our prayers,
shannon kerrigan
April 17, 2007
Words cannot express the pain you must feel, but i will keep you all in my prayers.
Loretta Murphy-Birster
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn, Joe, and Family. This tragic loss of Pat is heartbreaking. I spoke with my daughter, Brigid,last night at college. She and Pat were friends as well as 4th cousins, both graduated in 2005. She sends her deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Loretta Murphy-Birster, Patrick Birster, Brigid and Terra Murphy
Ryan Frackville
April 17, 2007
My deepiest sorrow goes out to the Yackera family. Yous were always nice to me and Mr.Yackera coached me since i was 9 yrs old. Pat you were a great friend and always there for me bro. I enjoyed playin baseball wit u man u were a great player man... I know you are a angel up there and the wings on out shoulders. R.I.P Pat your gonna be greatly missed but forever loved
Tammy Sullivan
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn, Joe, and Joey- I am so sorry to hear about Pat. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Chad Marquardt
April 17, 2007
Thanks for everything pat....from being like a big brother to me to all the memories you have left me to cherish and hold on to for the rest of my life. I know your watching down on me and all of us but I want you to know that you are greatly loved and missed by all. Im going to do my best to help your family get through this because you know they were like a second family to me. Always going to be in my thoughts and prayers Pat.
Love Always,
Chad
Colin Fanelli
April 17, 2007
Let the entire Yackera family be in our prayers as they face this most difficult of times.
Tish & Ray Fishburn
April 17, 2007
Carolyn and Joe,
We are heartbroken for you and we will be there for you as time goes by. Pat was a wonderful fun-loving and caring young man. His spirit will always be remembered. Love Tish and Ray Fishburn
Tarra Gregis-Mowery
April 17, 2007
Carolyn & Joe,
Words cannot express the sorrow you are feeling. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. If you need anything at all please let me know.
Barb Warcola
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn & Joe,
There aren't any words to fully express my heart-felt sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your son. May the fond memories you have created with Pat be forever in your mind and live forever in your hearts until you meet again. You are in my thoughts and if there is anything I can do to be of comfort, please let me know. Love and prayers, Barb
Sharon Gower
April 17, 2007
thanks for the many hugs & kisses you've given me, the memories of watching you playing football & baseball & most of all, for YOU-I know you and your "twin pop" Tomee Leigh will watch over all of us-you'll always be "our Spanky"
love,
Sharon
Sherie Boyer
April 17, 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.
Forever in our Hearts!!
Love,
Sissy and Rick and family
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Karen Wolfe
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn and Joe;
Words cannot express my sympathy to you both, you are in my thoughts constantly. God bless you both
Mary (Adams) Garraway
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn, Please know that you and your family are in my prayers, my heart aches for you and your family. Pat will always be with you in your heart.No words can take away your pain but know that everyone is praying for you and your family.God Bless you all at this very difficult and sad time.
Joyce & John Anczarski
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn and Joe, Words cannot truly express how sorry we are to hear of the loss of your son. May you hold on to those precious memories and the comfort of your family and friends until you are reunited with "your angel" in Heaven. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
peter and darlene kostingo
April 17, 2007
god be with you all our thoughts and prayers are with you
Paul and Mary Noon
April 17, 2007
Dear Carolyn and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers.
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