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Don Spinks
June 20, 2009
Well my dear it has been almost one year without you by my side and I only miss you more each day your gone. At first it just seemed like you were out of town on a trip or something but now it's just a sad truth that you are gone forever. The only thing that keeps me going are the memories and we had plenty of those didn't we! Just keep watching over us and keeping all of us safe and healthy.
Good night my love!
Don
May 31, 2009
My wife, my love, my life. I seem to miss you more each day. Still not sure why God took you away. I wish I knew what more I could have done that night. I felt so helpless then and still so upset now. We had a wonderful life going with each other and so much for you to enjoy in the years ahead, so no matter what, God cannot explain to me "WHY?" Love you honey, sleep tight and keep watching over all of us. Love you!
marcia ross
April 21, 2009
Becky I wish I could have wished you a Happy Birthday also. I thought of you especially on the 17th. I called Don and wanted him to know how we know this day would be so hard. I want him to know that we are here for him and that we love him. We miss you so much. Love Marcia
Crista Spinks
April 20, 2009
Becky,
We went to the Lions Eye Donor memoriam yesterday. There was a room of others who have lost loved ones, but gave their eyes to others. It was a beautiful event, and filled with piano music with songs about birds and rainbows. There are so many signs that you are with each of us. Each time I see a rainbow or bird (especially the one that flew into our house the other day, and landed on our watercolor of Scott and I at the light house), I know you are right there with us. Thank you for all of your love that you continue to share with us. We love and miss you lots! Scott, Crista and Dutch
Don Spinks
April 18, 2009
Hi Honey, Happy Birthday! I wish you were here so I could buy you a gift like always. You are my only love and I will always remember your beautiful eyes and smile and just that great hug and kiss each day. All my love to a wonderful lady, sleep tight til we are together again. I love you!
April 17, 2009
I wish you were here to have the Happy Birthday I would wish for you. I think of you often. Love Sue
Susan O'Reilly
March 12, 2009
I miss you too Becky. I think of you often and know that you would call to talk if you could.
Love you, Sue
marcia ross
February 13, 2009
I have been missing you alot today Becky. As I was driving to work I could picture you and almost hear your laughter. I call Don often and we talk about things. Sounds like the boys are taking care of him. He is so proud of those little grandsons. They are sure cute. i think of you so often and miss that I can not call and talk to you. You were a great sister and friend. Love you Marcia
Don Spinks
February 3, 2009
Hello my sweet, Well it's February 2009 and things are not any easier without you. I still look for you at home and sometimes I feel that I can hear you talking to me, telling me yes or no when I need advice about something. Ron will be moving in in March and that will be good for both of us. This is still a nightmare that I cannot wake up from no matter how hard I try. I did however order something that you would have talked me out of if you were still here. It's a 2010 Camaro and it will have your name on it or in it some place when I get it. It's not a getting old thing, I just needed something new and different. There are so many memories connected to many things we own and the car is one of them. No way am I trying to forget your memory but I need to move on a little bit and this is one way of doing that. The boys call and I see them from time to time but never enough. Jaxson and Graeme are getting big and doing great. They miss you too. When Jaxson talks about you he points up to the sky. Shiloh and Ana are fine but getting older and having some problems. I am caring for them the best I can but I could use your help. I talk to your ashes everyday and I have placed our wedding rings in with you for safe keeping until we can wear them again. My heart still hurts so much, it will never get better no matter how much people say it will. Sadly, I am crying while writing this to you. I try to make them tears of joy remembering all we had together but they are just tears of sadness. If you could come back to me, I would pay any price. Nothing would be to much or to difficult to make that happen. There have been many nights when I have said "God, take me instead." Enough said! Love you and please look down on all of us and guide us through our troubled times ahead. Good night Rebecca! My Love Always!
Don Spinks
January 1, 2009
Hi Honey, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Unfortunately Ron Johnson lost his wife just after Christmas. He is just like me now. No wife, a home he can't pay for and a dog and cat to care for. I might ask him to move in with me and help with the mortgage. I sure could use the company. Through my pain I find I am helping others with the loss of their loved ones. Not exactly the job I wanted. We love you and miss you forever.
Don Spinks
December 15, 2008
Hi Honey, It was a quiet Thanksgiving without you. It will be a blue Christmas also, just like Elvis says. I love you so much and it still seems like a dream that I can't wake up from. It just feels like you are gone on a trip somewhere and you will be back soon. I am trying so hard to keep eating right and getting sleep but it isn't working. I love you in my heart until we meet again.
Marcia Ross
November 1, 2008
Becky it is so hard to believe that it has been 4 months now. I miss talking to you on the phone. I miss your laugh and all of the great conversations we always shared. I love you so much and I really miss you. You were a great sister and I am blessed to have had you as mine. I love you Marcia
Liza Halverson
October 20, 2008
Dear Becky,
I was so saddened to hear about your passing. You were my 2nd mom for many years, and I will never forget all of the love you so generously shared with and showered on me.
I have so many wonderful memories of you and your family, and you will always have a spot in my heart.
Thank You for all of your kindness and love!
Liza
Donald Spinks
October 19, 2008
Honey, I have to sell our home. It will be hard to see someone else living in our dream home but I have no choice. I still miss you very much and am waiting for the day when we will be together again. All my love to a wonderful lady! Good Night!
Don Spinks
September 14, 2008
Hi my love! just wanted to tell you that your beautiful eyes have helped 2 other people see clearly again. It was hard to donate them but it was something we both wanted to do. I just remember your eyes looking back at me with all the love from your heart and I can't lose this feeling that you will walk in the door someday and this will all be a bad dream. Please wake me up! I am trying to keep your dream home but it is getting harder financially each day. I think I need a miracle but I'm not sure if I believe in them any more since God took you away. Good night my love til we meet again.
Don Spinks
August 26, 2008
Honey, it has already been 2 months since we lost you. I still look for you on the sofa watching tv with me. I will always remember your laughter, beautiful eyes and smile. These pictures I will keep in my heart forever. It's just so quiet without you. Love you forever.......Don.
Marcia Ross
August 22, 2008
I can't believe that it has been 2 months since you died. I miss you so much. Don I know you are hanging in there. If you want to talk. Love you lots Marcia
Eldon and Diane Parrish
August 7, 2008
Becky,We love you and always will.We know you are here with us in a way but you have just moved. We want you to know that we know you are in a better place.You are well and happy.We Pray for your Family that misses you so very much.You will never be out of our hearts and we'll aways love you and never stop missing you but in time I hope your whole family ( uncluding us ) doesn't hurt so bad with the from the pain. God will help with this.
You were one of the sweetest persons that I have known.When you laughed we all did.You loved your family and they were the center of you world.You could tell it when you talked. We Pray each night that time will pass and the hurt will get better for all. We Love You,Eldon and Diane
Donald Spinks
August 6, 2008
Hi Honey, tomorrow is my 60th birthday. I wish you could be here to kid me about being older than you. The thought of you never coming back to me still hurts each day, some more than others. The pets have not forgotten you but they have adjusted I think. We love you and miss you and will always remember your beautiful smile. Good night my love!
marcia ross
August 6, 2008
I have been sad thinking about you and waiting for a phone call from you Becky. I told Tim yesterday that I just want to call you.. I know you are with Mom,Dad, David, Grandma and Grandpa.. I know that you are well and that you are happy.. It is hard to know that you are gone. It will take time.. You were a great sister and I miss you very much.. Love Marcia
Don Spinks
July 22, 2008
Well Honey, it has been one month since you left. I still look for you sitting in your spot across the room from me watching TV. I will miss you for the rest of my life but thank God I have many memories and family to keep me going. I love you! Good Night.......Don
Marcia Ross
July 16, 2008
I want to tell you what a great sister Becky was to me. We were just 2 years apart and I always admired her especially growing up.. You know the little sister big sister relationship. The little sister wants to hang out with the big sister and the big sister hates having the little sister around (most of the time) We had some good times, laughs, tears, fights etc. and we had a lot of love growing up. I will never forget Becky and how much she loved everyone. I miss her so much and will miss her phone calls. She was so genuine. Take good care of yourself Don. Don, Scott, Crista, Sean and Jen just know that we love all of you and we are here if you need anything. You are always welcome to spend some time in Seattle if you just need to get away.. And if you would just want to talk to someone I am a good listener. Love you Marcia and Tim
Brian Dorfsman
July 8, 2008
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Harrower
July 7, 2008
I am so sorry for you loss. It must be hard for you all. I hope each day gets a little brighter as you remember her love for you.
Don Spinks
July 2, 2008
Rebecca, We still miss you even though we have you back home now. The pets are still waiting for you to come through the door. Sleeping is very difficult to do even with the dog and cat with me. That void is still there and it will always be there I am sure because my love for you will never die. Good Night Sweetheart!
Melissa McLaughlin
July 1, 2008
Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Christine Kudelka
June 30, 2008
Scott and Family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know the Concordia community is praying for you and your family.
With sincere sympathy - Christine Kudelka
Caroline Best
June 29, 2008
Scott and Family, I was so sadened to hear of the loss of your mom. She sounds like she was a very special person with a positive outlook on life. She is in my prayers.
susan fite
June 27, 2008
Sue and all sorry for your loss may god be with you each and every day you are in my prayers.
Vicky & Steve Sobanski
June 26, 2008
Don, Chris, Sean
From the time I meet Becky at bowling or Company Xmas parties we had alot in common. She was a happy person and easy to talk to and adored her family.
A star is shining bright tonight named Rebecca ! She will be sadly missed .
Erin Ringold
June 26, 2008
Becky was the kind of person who made you feel loved from the moment you met her. As the fiance of one of her "surrogate" sons, she welcomed me with open arms from the word go.
I will always remember her smiling face and the warm hug she always greeted me with. I feel honored to have known her for the time that I did.
Spinks clan, you are all in both mine and Jeff's hearts. We love you guys!
Amy Dinkel
June 26, 2008
To the Spinks Family:
So sorry for your loss. Becky was a great woman and fun to be around. She loved everyone as one of her own and made you feel a part of her family the first minute you met her. She will be greatly missed.
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Chad, Amy, Nicholas and Jacob Dinkel
Albertville, MN
Crista Spinks
June 25, 2008
I remember the first time I met Rebecca. I was so nervous to meet this fantastic woman that Scott had described to me. Once I met her, I knew that her family had been raised with lots of love and joy.
It was this same love that was showered on each of her family and friends each time she spoke with or saw them.
Becky was so proud of her boys and Don. She always made sure that each of her boys (including Don) was taken care of. This care was demonstrated in so many ways, but most impressive is listening to the boys talk about all of the many, many adventures they had with Becky.
Becky, I will miss so many things about you. I will especially miss all of your phone calls to just "check-in" and say "hi." I will miss your many hugs and kisses, all of your love, and most of all your laugh.
May you fly with the angels and sparkle with the stars.
Dutch wants you to know that he loved you very much, and he thanks you for always taking the time to make him feel like the special hound dog he is.
All of my love,
Crista
Donald Spinks
June 25, 2008
I feel a large void in my heart now. I know it will ease in time but time goes so slow when waiting for this hurt to go away. Our new house is very big and empty now except when family and friends come by. Rebecca (Becky) would not want me to worry about her now but she was my world and now it has slowed greatly. Each holiday will have an extra special meaning to it now and I hope each of yousay a special prayer for her each night. Good night Honey, I Love You.......Don
Crista Spinks
June 25, 2008
I remember the first time that I met Rebecca, seven years ago. I was so nervous to meet this fantastic woman Scott described to me. After meeting her, I immediately knew that she had raised a family full of love, happiness and joy.
It was this love that continued to be showered on her family and friends each time she saw them or talked about them.
Rebecca was so proud of her boys and Don. I am so proud to have known her and have been part of her family.
Becky, I will miss your phone calls, your laugh, your smile, your hugs and kisses, and most of all the love that you always gave to me.
May you fly with the angels and sparkle with the stars. All my love, Crista
Janet Dickey
June 25, 2008
Don, Chris and Sean,
My heart fell to my toes when I heard about your wife/mother. I have fond memories of a spunky, happy, mother. Never a day will go by that you will not think of your wife/Mom. She will forever be in your hearts. Don - you and Rebecca raised some mighty fine boys . . . . . now men. I have always enjoyed Sean, at the North Pole and as a friend of my son, David. Chris and Sean - Now, more than ever, your Dad will need to hear your voices and see you. I do not doubt for a second that you will be there for him. My sincere sympathy to you all. Rebecca will be missed by many.
June 4, 2005 at John & Robin's wedding
June 25, 2008
John & Robin O'Reilly
June 25, 2008
Our hearts go out to Don & the boys. Sorry we are unable to be there with you during this time.
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