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Judith Wilkie (Small)
November 1, 2007
Do Not Stand at My Grave and
Weep.
In those quiet moments in the still of the night
Remember to rejoice and celebrate life.
Do not think of me gone and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.
Father
I remember my father the best, when we were small children and he would fix us breakfast, he would take us to church on Sunday mornings. I would watch him sing the songs and as he listen to the minister before we were dismissed to go to our children’s Sunday class.
Living in California, father enjoyed taking us to the beach and watched us as we played in the sand and in the water. To Disney land, Knox berry farm, Lion kingdom safari, SeaWorld, picnic’s, Halloween, thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday celebrations. The list goes on.
My fondest memories where our summer vacations and we would fly or drive in our car to visit our uncles, aunts, and many cousins. My father was a fairly quite man, but seems to open up and show his true personality with all of us. Telling stories of when he was a young boy- walking in the snow, going to a one room school, and how he misses the farm- but not the cold winters. Talked a little about the war and being an airplane mechanic. I think to recall him playing football in high school and college. Other things that I may not have mentioned but you remember.
He was a devoted father and a hard worker. He hardly companied about anything for he was a simple man who enjoyed a simple life.
He enjoyed us children, but now we are grown and have children of our own, and now they too have children of there own, he could not have been more prod to be a grand father and a great grand father.
He has been blessed as I can say for we all have been blessed to have had him, to know him and most of all to love him, for he has loved each and everyone of us.
My father will be truly missed, but keep him in our hearts and the good memories that he has stole upon us.
REMEMBRANCE: Rrmembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break, But all in Vain To have, to love, and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of one's heart? The years may wipe out many things But some they wipe out never. Like memories of those happy times When we were all together.
karrina wood
October 25, 2007
Grandpa was a great caring man who let me live with him while i was pregant with his great grandaughter Kayla, He was always caring and kind, he enjoyed getting out to come to Kaylas birthday partys We had a great time when Kaylas dad pick kayla up from schhool in a limo and grandpa got to go with us, Lucky for me and kayla She got to know and spend alot of time with him,
He will be missed
Karrina, Kayla
Miller
Pauline (McManus) Staples
October 25, 2007
How many neighbors mow your lawn without you even asking? Not too many, but that was Mr. Small. He was "a cut above the rest." I remember waking up on more than one morning and he was out there without being asked and without asking. He saw a need and he helped. Mr. Small was a good man. He was truly a neighbor to us.
God Bless.
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