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Opa and Zack..doing what two old men do best!!
October 17, 2012
Dear Oma,
I know I haven't been writing in here but you know I communicate with you regularly with our Lord as a mediator.
Hasn't Opa become such the writer?! I'd say so. After your passing, he'd run almost anything he wrote by me or someone else, but now...his confidence has skipped us and I must say he's doing a fine job.
I wish you could physically hold and look Zackary in the eye, since he is the most beautiful baby in the world. A third generation, and although a divine curveball, a cute one. He wakes up every morning smiling, and he laughs and coos when I'm talking on the phone with Opa on my drives home from work.
It's been hard without Simon, as he's been in the field for almost a month now. I don't know how you managed raising 3 kids while Opa was deployed. You were a very strong woman!! I had to fly mom out to help me...
As Opa mentioned, he's coming out to help and you know Opa and babies...they just "click". The bond was immediate and Zack can sense Opa's patience, genuine spirit, and care.
I miss you and think of you often and look forward to celebrating your life when we are all together at Thanksgiving. This world is changing ever-so rapidly and I'm sure heaven is more glorious beyond human imagination...and when the Lord brings us together, that will be such a wonderful day!!
Miss you, love you, your lil pipsqueak.
Natalie
Young Eva better picture
October 16, 2012
Eva Jun 1986 Palmengarten, Frankfurt
October 16, 2012
Eva Jun 1986 Palmengarten, Frankfurt, Germany
October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012
Eva, the words given for this New Year 2012 are the beautiful words in Micah 7:7.” Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me.”
On your entombment anniversary day, 4 January 2012, I also remembered our friend John C. Gray who passed on this day an hour before your service and Velma Reed who was buried today and also thought of the coincidence of your birth recording on this day. It's a busy day for remembrance. The first song in tonight's church service had the words you mentioned to us many times “Count your blessings …” I had been thinking of you and you being our Guardian Angel and there in the last verse comes the reference of …. Count your many blessings, angels will attend, help and comfort give you to your journey's end….. So applicable to you, to us, and such a great song written so many, many years ago. The Communion song was the 3rd verse “What a sea of grace” and the closing song “What a Friend we have in Jesus.” As you know I have never referenced any church songs before but on this anniversary date all the music and the service was geared for you. How could anyone know? The service was intended for Elfi's 90th birthday with the District Elder, but my interpretation was that all this was meant for you.
Eva it has been a busy year for me. As the corner stone of our family you undoubtedly envisioned these happenings beforehand. The big event for Natalie and Simon arrived on 23 May 2012 at 0247 hrs. at the Rex hospital in Raleigh, NC. The little guy is named Zackary Bijan. He was the reason for Natalie's deferment from the Afghanistan assignment, which was good because of the many incidents happening to personnel “outside the wire” in positions such as Natalie would have had. Anyway Eva, when I drove to our vacation destinations I could feel your presence of company and the pictures of you surrounding me reinforced this. I did include your “neck of the woods” where you lived and went to school. I skipped visiting your three school friends because I wasn't sure if I may be intruding. If this was a mistake, I do apologize. I did visit all of your cousins and such. I went to NOLA, New Orleans, again and shortly thereafter another hurricane, Isaac, would have made this visit impossible. From there I drove to Garner, NC to meet and be with our Great-grandson Zachary. He is definitely a miracle of our God's creation, so tender, innocent, pure and fragile. You know how this is from our own children. Zack and I bonded immediately and for my two weeks with him we had a lot of fun together and I had him smiling, trying to speak and kicking his arms and legs. You know this because your spirit was with us. Thanks for your angel protection near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. My long journey home was uneventful until New Mexico's mile post 11 when the car's air suspension system failed. It was an expensive but necessary repair.
Most recently Heinzens daughter Birgit and her husband Oliver stayed in our house for about one week.
We reminisced about the good old days and had a few Budweiser beers to keep the stories true. Before this event Natalie and Zacky flew to a favorite vacation spot for the upper class in Kemer, Turkey. Zacky was a good and very young traveler. While there Arash, Natalie and Zacky met with some of Arashes kinfolks from his homeland.
In November I will fly to Raleigh for a babysitting while Natalie is at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. As you see us old folks are still useable. Next will come your favorite family holiday Thanksgiving. Eva, every day we miss you so much and appreciate you as you are our family's corner stone. Soon it will be five long years since you went to be with our Heavenly Father.
Till we meet again. In gratitude your family; especially your loving husband forever,
Ray.
Again, Eva: Genesis 12:11. “Indeed I know you are a woman of beautiful countenance.”
The German bible reads in:
1. Mose 12:11. „Siehe ich weiß, daß du ein schönes Weib von Angesicht bist.”
Kitt Peak Observatory
Raynard Satour
October 26, 2011
Oh, Miss Reed; Eva, it’s time for a sign of life from me. Much has occurred yet life is dragging along. We all miss you and I miss looking into your beautiful blue eyes and realize how adorably beautiful you were. I miss your alluring elegance of dress. One can say I am “under the spell of Eva.” Yes, I am still yours and I dare to compare my life with the song: “…No more Bolero… only lonely hearts…” Our marriage vow may have expired but I decided, with your acceptance, to extend this vow into forever. Days go by unfulfilled because you’re not here. The thought of you is always there but the emptiness remains. Eva, as the Floyd boys say with their title and album song: “Wish you were here.”
I know we met by God’s grace. I came from Germany and was logging on the western Islands of Canada, left for the Chicago area, joined the USAF and was assigned into the helicopter career field. This brought me to San Marcos, Texas where I was selected to stay and become a Technical School Instructor. When I got orders to transfer to Eniwetok for the atomic testing a co-worker volunteered to take my place. Eva, you went to live with your sister Vertis and attended junior college in Corpus Christi, Texas. To complete the full term college you came to San Marcos. And so it happened that we met there at the first USO dance. Without a doubt we were chosen by God for each other! Thanks for our 52 years together. The circle is unbroken.
Quite well and unforgettably I remember your day of homecoming with the Lord and I am still in awe over our precious seed sown for a comfortable retirement life but you weren’t here long enough to reap the harvest.
Last summer I included NOLA (New Orleans) into my vacation because we had planned such a visit and because of Hurricane Katrina, such a pretty name for such an awful happening, we were unable to achieve. Natalie flew to NOLA and we had a superbly, wonderful time there. We went bar hopping and enjoyed the musical atmosphere. This is what visitors do. Yes Eva, we missed out on a fun time together. As always I visited your school friends, but I must tell you, unless you encountered him, Helen’s Bob passed away. All others are OK including your old school teacher Miss Imogene Glenn. She’s now 97 and was at least until last school year still substituting in the school which was renamed for her. She is a tough school teacher and, not to forget, taught you and most of your siblings.
Oh Eva, our Natalie, your little pipsqueak is now an USAF Captain. In July, as you would know I flew to Raleigh, NC for her promotion and we had a grand gathering and all associated personnel praised her, as did the USAF Chief of Staff personally earlier for a different occasion. Natalie’s husband Simon, you know him, performed the swearing-in ceremony via webcam from Baghdad. It was something not to miss. I invited the Ozmar’s to Natalie’s house and we did much reminiscing about our 1960’s overseas tour. Again, you were missed by everyone. Natalie is presently with an Army combat brigade in training to become a Foreign Security Forces Combat Advisor. (Short version for this: a CA). She needs you, Oma, to be her special Guardian Angel because she will be with the fighting force in Afghanistan. I just found out that you did look out for Natalie. During a training routine physical she was pronounced pregnant and returned to her home base. This must be your way of watching out.
Barbara and I ventured to the Rocktobeerfest in Torrance, CA. It’s no fun without you. However, the atmosphere there has changed drastically and the many usual, traditionally dressed visitors, as you know, are no longer participating. It is just a Beer Fest now, but still with the German bands.
Eva we miss your personified family values and you are certainly the crown in my life. Before your passing you would attempt opening your eyes whenever I spoke to you. It reminds me of Mary, in the bible, as she said “Speak so I may know you” and she recognized the voice of the Lord, and you recognized mine.
2 Timothy 4:7. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timotheus 4:7. Ich habe den guten Kampf gekämpft, ich habe den Lauf vollendet, ich habe Glauben gehalten.
Till we meet again. In gratitude your family; especially your loving husband forever,
Ray.
Linda Lazzeroni
December 28, 2010
I have fond memories of teaching with Mrs. Satour at the Armstrong Academy.
Eva by my helicopter's drone midair recovery winch 1977
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva and neighbor Margaret in POW WOW Spangdahlem AB 1965
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva Mar 1977 inside our drone launching C-130
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva, I dubbed 1948 or late 1947
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva, Rejeanne and Ray's parents Mar 1977 by our unit's C-130 hung drones
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva 1965. Spangdahlem 405-A-5
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva Mar '77 inside our drone launching C-130 DMAFB
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva, I dubbed 1948 or late '47
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva, Rejeanne and Ray's parents. Mar 1977 by our unit's C-130 hung drones
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Paris 1965. Eva and her fans.
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva and Ray. Dec 1955 recently wed.
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva and Rejeanne 1964. Spangdahlem AB 405-A-5
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva 1965.Spangdahlem AB. 405-A-5
Raynard Satour
October 8, 2010
Eva you are not forgotten in our world and you are forever included in our thoughts. We humbly pray for you Eva. I personally acknowledge to God that our union was my most precious gift.
Your credo was to live each day to enjoy what God offers, counting your blessings, and never forgetting where they came from. Each day will pass regardless whether it was a good or bad day. A German song with these words are meaningful: ”War der Tag auch noch so schön, einmal muss er doch vergeh‘n.” (No matter how pleasant today is, eventually today will transpire.) So it is with life. Despite your physical weakness due to the many, many chemos over the years, you still fought for life to serve your family. We appreciated your efforts and endurances. As you may recall, I fondly pointed out that this is the Texan in you. Undeniably, a lot of your stamina also emanated from our more motivated generation in comparison… not to forget your dignity, diligence, love and honor for your family, and your classy personality. You were the epitome of what a mother should be in a family.
It is amazing how much I have unknowingly learned from you over the years. You would definitely be proud of the changes. During each prayer with God, I thank Him for His precious gift of our marriage, and ask Him to keep our memories alive in both mind and spirit. My memories of our togetherness are immense and bountiful, countless in numbers and easy to reminisce upon. The lyrics of the song “Obscured by clouds” say it quite well… “The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime.”
I still see in front of me the bluest, clearest, most fascinating and alluring eyes I have ever seen. It’s yet another part of what makes you mesmerizing.
To bring you up-to-date with events worth mentioning, you would like be proud to know your little pipsqueak, Natalie, married Simon on January 2, 2010 in Sedona. While there, I drove to snow-covered Fort Tuthill where we spent many happy vacation hours in our trailer, and where a humongous amount of memories came to mind. Our fun times there are unforgettable; lest we forget our Honda Trail motorcycle event… It seemed as if decades worth of memories were compressed into a few moments. Also not forgotten was our first trailer trip to Sedona in 1970, when you were airlifted the day after our return home for your first cancer treatment trip to Wilford Hall at Lackland AFB. Digressing… This wedding journey for Natalie and Simon was as pleasant as you would imagine. Simon is not a stranger to you and all of us wished you could have been with us in person. I felt your spiritual presence there.
Noteworthy happenings to Natalie because of her Portuguese language skills have made her sought for in the AF and has earned kudos (written and verbal) from our and the Brazilian top Generals whom she accompanied. Most impressive was the personal letter from the AF Chief of Staff. Her latest military air rescue exercise involvement at Davis-Monthan AFB was named ANGEL THUNDER. Immediately my mind wandered to you, because you are our Angel; Guardian or otherwise.
During my daily visits with you I try to clue you with the latest happenings but sometimes I forget something.
Eva, as I look back over your life I came across some coincidences, worth mentioning. There are more examples but they mainly pertain to your parents. (1) Your birth was recorded on January 4th which also happens to be your entombment date and our good friend John C. Gray passed into eternity. (2) Your school graduation was in 1952 and we were married for 52 years. With God’s permission we will spend eternity together.
Eva, using some French I used to say to you: je t’adore, which means: I adore you. I thank God that He destined us as a perfect match in this World. In my mind, you have no equal. I am still in awe losing you and remain on a high plateau of love with you.
At your mausoleum entrance is a true, so very true, inscription that reads: “Loved ones may be gone… but memories last forever.” Some say that time heals all wounds, but will it? The family void is unchanged. Your family, especially me, misses you immensely. Life seems like living in a land of make belief, so unreal without you.
Your loving husband, kids and grandkids.
Diane Cook
December 28, 2009
Eva,
We remember you and Ray as such wonderful neighbors on Eli St. I was so upset at not knowing of your passing at the time last year but saw your picture yesterday in the news. Just wanted Ray and family to know how much we loved you. Diane Courson Cook
Yes Eva this one comes from 1971
Raynard Satour
November 22, 2009
Oh Eva, don’t feel forgotten. Your spirit lives on “forever” as I said before. Memories were rekindled when I viewed our photo slides from years ago, as I have had them professionally transferred to DVDs. Seeing you in these pictures makes me realize the precious gift God gave me when He sorted you out to become my wife. Certainly I could never have found a different wife equal to you; whether it is for your loving nature, your intelligence, your beauty, your forgiving spirit and your many, many talents in dealing with different situations and understanding. Citing your many virtues is my privilege because of my love and adoration for you, but they are better expressed between us during my daily mausoleum visits when I am reminiscing of the past with you and thoughts come to mind.
However, I need to tell you that unexpectedly my brother Heinz passed into eternity on 3 October 2009. By now you may have encountered his soul in your heavenly kingdom? I flew to Germany for his funeral and church service. The church was filled to capacity and the service was about Verse 7, The Epistle of Apostle Paul to Philemon. “For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.” It was a fitting text word and seemed tailored especially for my brother Günter and me. Heinz was cremated and he joined our parents’ resting place. My memories wandered back to our 2007 adventure in Hawaii and our 2006 Germany vacation with Heinz. As you recall he was especially helpful with you because he was aware of your cancer and chemo’s. Helping others was only one of his many traits.
You and Heinz have since passed into eternity but are not forgotten by anyone. The many vacations Heinz had with us here and in Germany will always be our superb memory and you were always enthusiastically supportive. As you would recall our first U.S. encounter with Heinz in 1967, which took us from Mexico to Canada. It was a journey which is still in our kids’ memory. Oh, how precious are these moments to remember.
Much sadness accompanied me during my stay in Germany. Heinz was diagnosed with Leukemia starting in 2005. He told no one of his dilemma.
With Heinz’s urn in the gravesite with our parents; we brothers were re-united in mind and spirit, one last time on our mother’s birthday at her grave. I cannot recall when we three brothers were together with Mother on her birthday. I intrepid this sign as God given with His blessings for us. The timing for our togetherness was perfect and was God’s present for us because Günter and I will not see each other again in this earthly world. We said our “Till we meet again” and forgave each other whatever there may have been to forgive. Neither of us could think of anything specific. Because of Günter’s accident he is unable to travel and I would not plan to travel there again except for his funeral. Sometimes God‘s plans are different?
Manya‘s terminal cancer claimed her life on 23 October; the day before I returned from Germany. Your “little pipsqueak” Natalie flew to Los Angeles for her funeral. Incidentally, just to let you know this little pipsqueak is a USAF 1st Lieutenant! Time is marching on slowly and yet so fast. Eva, you are sorely missed by us. You definitely deserve my military salute and salutation as the “bestest”, best wife, mother and grandmother.
Eva, you are my most precious God given reward in life. Life without you is unbelievably different. Forever loving you ‘till we meet again, Ray
Eva and my brother Heinz in München 2006 our last visit.
September 4, 2009
We did go to Disneyland very often. Here with us is Barbara.
September 4, 2009
We did drive to Fort Huachuca to picnic in the 70's.
September 4, 2009
Yes, we did make rest stops. Not all are created equal.
September 4, 2009
Eva's favorite traveling machine, our Grand Marquis
September 4, 2009
Unless you have tasted Oberweis ice cream you haven't had ice cream.
September 4, 2009
Anita C. Kempf
August 27, 2009
Eva, we love you and miss you but know that you are with us in spirit every day.
Your friends from California
Anita, Victoria, Olivier
Jan 2008. Yes, we just had 'em cleaned.
August 20, 2009
Eva April 1956. Yes, she's over 21!
August 20, 2009
Sep 2006. Eva talked Ray into a Texas Roadhouse trip.
August 20, 2009
Eva and Ray 1975. Ray returned from overseas.
August 20, 2009
Eva 1975. In better times.
August 20, 2009
Eva and Ray. April 1956 in Corpus Christi,
Raynard Satour
July 24, 2009
Eva, forever and always with tremendous admiration and memory for you, I completed “our” 6,000 mile sentimental journey. In mind and spirit we drove around Texas where we first met, lived and journeyed. Many memories returned, especially of the evening we first met at the USO Club, which is now a Texas State University office. As you noted in your journal, “He singled me out,” and that was so true. The church in which we were married is now a historical monument. Your old Southwest Texas State Teacher College became Texas State University. Your Beretta Hall dormitory is still as you would remember, and our San Marcos apartment building is merely an HEB parking lot. The building where you used to work part-time during school next to the Aquarena is now a golf club. The momentum to see these places was intense and I wished we could have reminisced together. My old Edward Gary AFB is a Job Corps Training Center.
Inside our wedding church, I envisioned Pastor Geiger as he signed our wedding certificate, and thought to myself, “which day was my life’s happiest day?” Was it the day we met, or the day we married? You are forever the epitome of love in my life. God pulled the best, prettiest, smartest, talented and most caring wife for me out of His inventory, to share for a lifetime. Both of us recognized God‘s sign that we were meant for each other.
Faith, Trust, and Love were some of your memorable traits. There was no deceit, malice or hypocrisy in you Eva. You were truly a noble mother and wife, and your talents in raising our family were insatiable. Many times I re-read your letters to me from when I was overseas, and still to this day relish your sign offs. The “Forever and always, Eva” is most catching to me. There will be a “Forever” for us in eternity. You took your last breath in my arms, and made our vows “… till death do you part,” a reality. Eighteen long and empty months without you have passed since God called for you. The familiar places where we could find you are empty. You are there in spirit. I respect your belongings and places at home, as if you were still here. I cherish your accomplishments for our family’s well being. You were the catalyst of bonding our family. I am still stunned to this day by not having you around, and am still living in a time when “… loving [you] was easier than anything I’ll ever do again, and dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end.”
The journey also took me to Laredo, where we spent some of our most memorable years. Everything has improved there. Continuing on, I visited your sister’s residence and Del Mar University in Corpus Christi. From there I visited all of your schools and childhood places in Quitman and Yantis. I envisioned you at the places you pointed out to me in earlier years. Just to let you know, the Yantis elementary school was re-named after one of your teachers, Imogene Glen. She is in her mid-nineties and still substitutes there.
Onward traveling to Aurora, Illinois, I paid my respect to John’s gravesite. He passed away an hour before your entombment on January 4, 2008. Also while In Chicago I attended the (May 31, 2009) Pentecost Chief Apostle Service. From Chicago, it was a repeat of our last trip together to the Black Hills and “the four guys in the mountain.” After that, I drove and visited Neil in Boulder, and then headed home wrapping up our sentimental journey.
Okay, Miss Reed, or Eva Mae, as I was fondly calling you sometimes, you have unknowingly taught me a lot. Apparently I am not a fast learner, but I recognize now things you were trying to teach me for years.
Eva, I adore and appreciate you. Despite your cancer treatments and physical weakness, your thinking mind remained mature and joyous. You were a persistent and strong fighter for life and had a phenomenal attitude! Thank you Eva, thanks! You were a great inspiration to me, our kids and grandkids. One heart and one soul, “till we meet again.” In eternal admiration for you, just like memories. “Forever and always.” Your husband Ray.
NatalieWell Oma, Tomorrow is the day. I don't know exactly what was going Yazdandoost
December 27, 2008
Well Oma,
Tomorrow is the day. I don't know exactly what was going on in your head this time today. I know you really never liked people fussing over you, so sorry, we all had to feel special and by your side. I'm sure you knew that and understand.
I wrote an entry prior to this one, but I must not have pressed submit properly or whatever... so sorry this is so late (but you probably already knew this).
So at church on Sunday, some church folk approached me and were like "Is everything okay? How are you feeling?" This was in regards to your passing. I told them that surprisingly, I'm doing okay. I told them that you had prepped me well. I remember you read my letter too! You know, the last thing you read all by yourself.
Christmas went well. Opa got a digital picture frame! He's been buying a lot of frames and putting your pictures in them. I know if you were here, you'd tell him he's being silly. The family and I thought that this digital frame would alleviate his need for frames (expensive ones!!!) but he is off the the store today to buy some more. :) You know how Opa is...
Anyways, Oma. Lemme tell ya, I don't know how we managed to pull off Thanksgiving AND Christmas. I didn't eat too much this year... just chips and dip.
I've been trying to make your recipes! I've modified them slightly because I like putting the spices Opa doesn't like in them. You'd like it I think.
Oma, I've learned so much from you. I am, as you know, still in a serious relationship with Simon. We are plannin on getting hitched Nov 09! It's gonna be in El Paso since most of his family is there. I asked if Opa would accompany me down the aisle, and my dad on the other side. He said no. Can you butter him up for me? I know you'd enjoy it in El Paso, with all the history of the place and nice things to do. I remember when I was little and we'd always drive through EP and you'd be like, "Look Natalie! It's Mexico on that side!!" I'd be SO excited to see another country. Maybe that's where I get my desire to travel from!
I am glad you met Simon though. He is a wonderful man. He's in Baghdad right now though, I know you are more mobile than I am, so if you could go over there and check up on him and make sure everything is okay, I'd appreciate it. I know you've been busy, well with Neil's accident and my car vandalism and Opa's cold. I'm sure you are way busier than us here.
I trust you are :)
Well Oma, I really miss you. Don't get me wrong, I have my moments where I just sink into a dark corner and can't get over it, but somehow I manage to get up and remember what you told me. Be strong. Be strong for the family.
I am going to try to, tomorrow, celebrate your life. Try to keep everyone in high spirits and remember all those funny times! There were soooo many!!! It was those awesome memories that make it hard... Doesn't make sense does it? We mourn and cry because God let us have all these fabulous memories together and we are sad we can't have those with you anymore. Who are we to be sad when obviously God needed you a lot more there than here?? Beats me.
Oma, I miss you so much and love you. You aren't missing too much here anyways. There haven't really been any good movies, the economy is in shambles, crime is rampant, and everyone complains about how life isn't fair (me too). You missed RJs graduation in person, but I know you were there in spirit. But that's about the only big event until Neil's graduation in May. I know you would've really wanted to go in person. You get a much better view though!
Well I'm rambling now.
Love you Oma,
Always and Forever,
Your Natalie (pipsqueak!)
P.S. I wore that red half sweater/button thing to church for Christmas and was complimented profoundly! It told them it was yours ;)
Rejeanne Satour
December 21, 2008
It is hard to believe that next week will be a year since my Mother, my best friend, and mentor passed away into eternity. I miss our daily phones calls, whether it was to just see how her day was or how she was feeling; then I would fill her in with my daily activities. So much in my life has changed during this last year, with first finishing my MBA just five days after her passing and then starting a new career two months later.
Not a day passes that I don’t think about Mom and feel the emptiness in my heart; yearning to see her, talk to her, and touch her. Though it is painful not having her physically here with us, I do feel thankful the Lord gave her 73 years of life and giving her so much strength, endurance, and courage to battle her cancers one-by-one, when any one of the cancers could have taken her away from us sooner.
I remember the last birthday card I made for Mom’s 73rd birthday (12/11/2007). I would like to share my words and thoughts:
Happy Birthday to the best mother anyone could have.
The values you instilled in each of us is present in our lives everyday.
Your integrity proves it is the higher honor and characteristic one could possess.
Your loyalty shows us to remain steadfast and persevere in our beliefs.
Your guidance leads us to stay on the right path and remain morally sound.
Your patience shows us to endure in order to reach our accomplishments.
Your advice gives us the strength and encouragement to pursue our dreams.
I love you and miss you everyday and am blessed you are my mother. Thank you!
Tammy Joslin
December 17, 2008
Eva it has been almost a year now, but it seems like only yesterday that we were all at the Texas Roadhouse having dinner with the family from Germany. You were fussing at Ray, Rejeanne and I because we were throwing peanuts at each other and all of the family from Germany. Which of course invited the rest of the family to participate.
One of things I truely regret was not taking the time to tell you "Thank You", Thank You for being a part of my life. Because you were part of my life and I was able to know you, I am the "Better" for it. Thank you Eva.
We all miss your presence greatly, but we also know that you are with God and with that we find comfort.
The 5 Satours Thanksgiving 2006
December 9, 2008
Eva's last Howl a ween 2007
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Eva and Natalie Nov 2007
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Eva, Neil, and Natalie in Garmisch. May 2006
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Five Rec area Edelweis guests "Prost" May 2006
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Eva and Ray in Hitler's Eagles Nest dining room
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Eva at Hitler's Eagles Nest IKehlstein Haus) May 2006
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Eva with Ray's brother Günter May 2006
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Eva and Ray's brother Heinz at Frankfurt Airport May 2006
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Eva at Mt. Rushmore Jul 2007
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Eva's bus ride Black Hills, SD Jul 2007.
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With Eva's cousins Texas Road House Fort Worth Jul 2007
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Eva at San Xavier cathedral Jun 2007
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Eva in Hilton checking in Ray's first cousins Jun 2007
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Natalie departing Hawaii. Airport gathering 2007
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Eva received her Lei during floor show from MC. Hawaii 2007
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Hale Koa Floor show time. Hawaii 2007
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Eva eating her Dole Plantation ice cream Hawaii 2007
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Eva and Sarah in Hawaii 2007
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Eva and Ray in Nashville Jul 2005
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Ron Satour
December 5, 2008
It is approaching a year since Mom passed away. Sometimes it still feels like it hasn’t sunk in that she is really gone. There are times that I would like to call her to chat or ask a question but that’s not possible. Mom was certainly the glue at keeping the family held together and she always had a way making it work for everyone. It doesn’t have the same smooth flow like when she planned it. She touched many people in many different ways and lived her life as a servant to all – you know, the way that God wants us to live our life too. I know that I miss her now and will for time to come. She was terrific mother in all regards.
James Ozmar
December 3, 2008
I know your lost is great,But if we believe in god some day we shall join her.I sang in church 3weeks ago,You,ll never walk alone and I believe this.
Arash Yazdandoost
December 2, 2008
Grief is the price one pays when one loses someone close. In case of Oma, it is still a deeper emotional plunge many are feeling. It is not just because she was an anchor and a solid rock … it is not because she was like a peaceful island and a reassuring lighthouse. It is because she was a Virtuous Woman. Proverb 31 describes the Virtuous Woman as:
“For her price is far above rubies” … Precious stones are precious and costly because they are so rare. She was more valuable than a rare gem. She had an inner beauty and a strength of character and a moral firmness that is lacking in many.
“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her” … For over fifty some years, Opa was married to Oma. Many years of this time, he was on assignments around the world. Yet he knew and totally trusted her with all and more.
“She will do him good, and not evil” … No matter what the circumstance was, she was there for Opa. Encouraging and guiding him toward light and goodness.
She was more than a grandmother to her grandchildren. She was always present when she was needed … not because of any request but because of her caring and love. She provided that needed shade for the little sprouts to grow stronger.
Her departure is greatly missed …To me, she is gone but not absent … Her presence is with those of us who seek her.
Raynard Satour
December 1, 2008
As you know Eva, the 2008 Thanksgiving feast is history. This was your favorite holiday and you were always thankful for this day because it was the only time of the year when the entire family came together. This year, and in the future, you, the event organizer and my happy Yantis girl, were no longer with us to enjoy. Christmas 2007 was even a sadder occasion. It was such a good year for us, but had such a sad ending, as we were without you. Our car trips and Hawaiian vacation were terrific and are truly unforgettable. Thank you Eva for going to the only Hard Rock concert you ever attended, to enjoy my favorite rock star, Ted Nugent, when he performed in Fort Collins, Colorado. Remember I said I would like to see the “Nuge” and you quickly made all our travel arrangements for the 2,300 mile trip. I know this concert was not your cup of tea, but to please me, we went. More salient words about your traveling spirit date back to 2002 when Änne and Willie came to Frankenmuth, Michigan and whammo! … You planned a 20,000 kilometer trip! Then there was Niagara Falls and an interior Canada tour on our trip ticket. There, I showed you some of my “working” regions and I could tell you were thankful to get some insight into my past.
It has been a dismal year for me without you. I am still devastated from losing you. Except for a handful of times, I visited you daily and kept you up to date with what was going on with the family life. Fancy words may be used to describe your character and praise you, but instead I want you to know simply put that the vows we made to one another materialized into a 52 year marriage. However, I now am moving beyond and looking toward eternity. I know that we were One in our earthly existence and so it shall be in eternity as well; if God and you are willing to accept me. You were my trusting, faithful, and enormously precious companion, teacher, best friend, and lover. Best of all you were mine. When I was overseas with the military and you wrote me, I always savored your letters… especially the way you signed off, “Your loving wife forever, Eva,” or “Forever and always, Eva.” Not always, but most often you left a paper kiss imprint with your lipstick. You always knew how to make me feel loved. You were so understanding and forgiving whenever we had a disagreement. You made the impossible possible… especially when it came to forgiveness. Whenever I worked at home on our cars in the summertime and would call “Eva, I need a cool one!” you were right there to serve. You certainly were admirable and never complained when you did not feel well. It was your motherly and wifely instinct that kept you going for so long. The kids and grandkids had to be taken care of first, even until your earthy end. Yes Eva, you had many talents and I adored you for many other reasons as well.
It’s a moratorium in life Eva. You said, “Time will go on and one’s passing is the cycle of life. I am doing the easy part of dying and you all have to bear the sorrow and grief.” Eva, you were right. It was one painful year without you and we, especially me, missed you immensely. Believe me, many thoughts were thought in your Mausoleum of Peace, many regrets regretted, and many mistakes admitted. Being with you there, I feel solace and relief from the emptiness in life without you. Kristofferson sings “I would trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday” and this is about the way I feel since discovering my newfound wisdom. Natalie is good company and she sits in your nice chair.
I am convinced that God’s grace brought us together in 1955. You lived in Yantis and would have moved to Dallas, but chose to live with Vertis in Corpus Christi. After some Junior College and work there, you and Betty decided to go to college in San Marcos, where I was stationed at Gary AFB. Someone thought of opening a USO club and there were two or three weekend dances for the GI’s and the college crowd. Coming from different continents of this world, a “farm girl” from East Texas and a “City Boy” from Germany and Canada, it only took one look in your direction and six weeks later we married! Our Dear Lord showed us the way and we followed on His path. It was a sign not to be missed! Our 2008 wedding anniversary and your birthday were not forgotten! Blessed 53 and 74. Our vows have become indissoluble. Again I quote Kristofferson because he is expressing exactly my thoughts only better than I could have, “Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again… She ain’t afraid to be a woman or afraid to be a friend… I don’t know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind.” The ending goes, “… dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end.” It was written for you Eva.
In parting, we read Ecclesiastes 3:14, “I know that whatever God does, It shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, And nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him.”
‘Till we meet again Eva. Forever and always, Ray
November 2008. Mausoleum of Peace
November 28, 2008
9 Dec 1955 our wedding San Marcos, Texas
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1985 Eva in Germany
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Eva with Rejeanne 1963 Spangdahlem
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Eva with Barbara in Laredo
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1958 Eva with Ron
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2 May 2006 our last Germany trip
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Our 12 year old Eva
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My favorite Eva picture
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Eva 1981 in Tucson
November 28, 2008
Raynard Satour
April 15, 2008
Eva you are daily in my thoughts and prayers and I miss you very much.
Some Guest Book visitors have asked me for a translation to the German entry from the Bouxseins.
Think of it in this context:
We didn't see Eva (very) often during the last years.
Sometimes in Germany, sometimes in the USA.
Nevertheless Eva was always near.
She had included us within her big heart.
Hence she remains near to us.
And in fond memory.
Whether here (Germany) or there (USA).
As a kind soul, who cares and never neglects watching over her flock.
Hopefully this will clear up this thoughtful and appreciated entry in Eva's memory. A better translation is possible but this would alter the thought of the Bouxsein writing.
Natalie Yazdandoost
February 19, 2008
So, for those of you who know Oma, none of this would be of surprise to you, however it is important to make 2 notes before I read this.
Firstly, I wrote this to her in a blank card, on which the front cover had a quote "she said she usually cried at least once each day not because she was sad, but because the world was so beautiful & life was so short"
Secondly, Oma read this letter (minus the last few lines or so because of exhaustion) and I do believe it was the last "thing" she read. It is pretty lengthy and I am impressed (was impressed and still am).
Here's the letter: (thanks Opa for typing it up for me)
Dear Oma,
As difficult as it is going to be for me to write this, I will try.
It is impossible to capture 23 years of love in a letter …23 Christmases past …23 years of me being lucky enough to have you as my grandmother, my Oma. All I can do is let you know how greatly you have impacted my life … My adventurous spirit I may get from Opa and my Mom, but the “class”, the eloquence, the grace, the stubbornness even, that’s all from you. And I am nowhere close to where you are.
Even on your worst days, you still look beautiful as ever and on your weakest days, your strength is undying. You have to know that you are special. You aren’t just one of those women who gave up, or let go. You are a fighter and always have been. Sometimes Mother Nature just wins.
You have such modesty that you don’t even realize how many lives you have impacted for the better.
Such modesty that you still don’t believe all the compliments people give you. You are my Oma. My teacher. My rock. I know you’ll stay strong until you can’t anymore. I know I have to remain strong for you, but it is going to be hard. I promise I will continue to make you proud. I will not let anything fall apart. I will help take care of Opa. I will make sure that he eats well. I can only pray right now that your strength returns and the liver prevails, but if it doesn’t, I will be here for you. Anything you need, I am here, and you know that.
I still remember the piano lessons, flute lessons, ice skating lessons, summers at Udall, Reid Park, Disneyland, Las Vegas, Germany, and Cineplex Odeon movie days. I still remember us watching Oprah and The Price is Right. I remember all the chicken nuggets you made for my growing little body and all the homemade blizzards. I remember all the times you let Opa buy us all those presents when you didn’t have the money. I remember when you took care of us in Texas.
I remember all the Magic Mountains, Sea Worlds … I remember the day you told us you didn’t like cinnamon after all those years of making the best cinnamon rolls. I remember all the outfits you made and bought for me. I remember all the long talks we had. Don’t think I have forgotten or ever will.
Oma I love you so much, more than you can possibly imagine. If this is our last Christmas together, promise me that next Christmas, you will be our guardian angel and watch over us, because it is going to be hard without you not being there. The food! ---- The nagging at Opa! The time schedule! Everything!
I could go on and on and on, you know me … always hyper emotional and sensitive. But you have to know how much I admire you and appreciate how you have helped raise me into the strong, independent woman I have become.
The best gift I have ever received in my life was you and Opa. You know it. For this I am forever grateful.
Love always, your little Natalie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
As emotional as it was for me to write this and give it, I am happy I did. There is no way you can capture 23 years of love in a letter. No way! However it is always worth a try and a constant reminder of the best times.
I love you Oma, and miss you so much! You know that! I think of you everyday.. Towards the end, you told me that you are doin the easy part, the dying part, and that us "leftovers" are going to be the ones suffering your loss. Those are the only words that get me through those rough days!! I haven't really changed anything drastically in my life, just pressing on the way I know you'd be proud. Sorry for taking so long to write in here... You know... But I love you and miss you (but you already know that!!!)
Glynn Reed
January 27, 2008
I will always remember Eva as a friend more than an aunt. Eva was about 8 years older than me and she had teenage toys. I am sure I drove her crazy plying with her things especially her roller skates.
Eva was always very pretty, had a beautiful smile and her penmanship was fantastic. We will miss her very much.
Glynn & Jane Reed
January 21, 2008
Barbara,
What a lovely tribute, thank you for sharing.
My thoughts are with you.
Diane Brown
Carol Segul
January 20, 2008
Even though I didn't know Eva Mae, I do know Barbara, her daughter, and extend my deepest sympathy to her and the family.
Heinz, Heidi, Stefan, Birgit Bouxsein
January 14, 2008
Wir trafen Eva nicht oft die letzten Jahre,
mal in Deutschland, mal in den USA,
doch war Eva uns trotzdem immer nah,
sie hatte uns in ihrem großen Herzen stets mit eingeschlossen,
so bleibt sie uns auch weiter nah
und in schöner Erinnerung,
ob hier oder da,
als die gute Seele, die sich kümmert und die Ihren niemals aus den Augen lässt.
Mary Tagert
January 9, 2008
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
Raynard Satour
January 8, 2008
Eva, I salute you, your courage and wisdom!
You deserve recognition to the utmost for being such a grand person, mother, wife, and Oma. Thanks for all the time we spent together. Life was not easy for us. Neither one of us complained, but adjusted easily with understanding, that we would, and did, eventually enjoy a more comfortable future. I cannot recapture our 52 years together in words. Remember my nephew, Rolf, who was asking me if I would write a “one pager” about my mother, his Oma, for his college assignment? After 10 typewritten pages, which I showed you and asked to abbreviate for me, it remained a “10 pager”, and a tribute to my mother. I now write a tribute to you. However, this time I cannot write as much as I am stunned by the void you have left behind. When you went to Wilford Hall in Lackland AFB, battling your first cancer in 1970 our kids and I drove there devastated to see you, only to reassure ourselves that you were OK. Thirty years later, your cancer came back with vengeance.
My military duties often placed you in charge of our kids to insure their education and discipline while I was away. I know life was not easy for you, yet you managed to attend college full time (a feat for which many other wives would have found excuses not to tackle). You easily emulated many others in similar situations, and I thank you for carrying me through that last math class I needed to obtain my degree. You taught, and I listened. I thank you for the Sunday cakes, the outings with the kids and making it possible for us to drive to so many vacation spots! You endlessly tended to our kids and later on our grandkids, well-being.
Oh yes, we did have our arguments too. We weren’t quite perfect after all. Many times I should have asked for your forgiveness but did not. At the end of each day you forgave me anyway. I remember! You never complained! You did not quite succeed getting my clothes to color match and somehow, to your displeasure I would always pick something other than you suggested.
Eva, you said that your passing is part of the cycle of life and that life must go on. However, we bear this painful, dreary emptiness. Too often we find ourselves in routines, surrounded by habits and people we love. It is not until something is missing that you realize how important and special they are. Eva, it is not the same without you here! Remember a few years ago I noticed something, a three months relationship between birth and death within families? In our case, December is a heavy month for us!
No matter what, we kept our agreement, our vow, and our promise to each other; in sickness and in health, till death do us part… remember, you took your last breath in my arms. I love you!
Sonia Freytes
January 7, 2008
Barbara and Family - My prayers are with you and your family.
Helen Jones
January 3, 2008
Memories of 60 years of a wonderful friendship. You will never be forgotten.
George Petty Reed
January 3, 2008
Eva had a wonderful quality about her--a grace that made her very special. Although our visits with her were rare, I loved her dearly and will miss her. I want to thank Ray and her family for taking such good care of her. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
Pete & Sally Lehman
January 3, 2008
Barbara & Family
Your mother was a very pretty lady ! I am sure she will be greatly missed especially by your Dad. I see a lot of you in your mother. Take care of your family, and we will see you soon
Jackie Reed
January 2, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tanya (Reed) Ward
January 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Brown
January 2, 2008
Eva has always been a true friend and role model to me. We have kept in touch for over fifty years. There will certainly be a void in my life.
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