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for GEORGE BELL
Kenneth GEORGE Matheson
November 12, 2021
I was only 6 when you passed, so it's hard for me to remember much. Then, I didn't understand the concept of death. I knew you were going to a better place, but what does that mean to a kid my age? Most that I know about you is what's told through stories, photos, and memories. But some things, I did grasp onto. Like your smile. I remember that. Your nicknames for us, your liking for superman. These are all things that I associate with you. Oh how I wish I could know you now. Sometimes I think of the things we would've talked about. And deep down, I already know the answer. You have and will always be more than just in my heart. You are with me everyday. Always watching to make sure I make the right choices. Making sure Im safe. Heck, we share the name! So maybe I didn't know where that "Better Place" was when I was little, but now I know that it's right here. With all the people you love.
Ashley
May 1, 2021
Thought of you today and miss you! Hope you're doing well up there ♡ - Ashley
Ashley Hurle
June 2, 2017
Just thinking about you. Hoping you're up in heaven with Me-Ma, Uncle Eddie, Grandad, Aunt Teeny, Uncle Mike and Aunt Lucile, and Uncle Dick. I hope you met David (my husband) up there too. Life is too short. I miss the old days where we all met up for birthday parties, laughed, and made memories. Memories that I'll never forget! Love and miss you loads xx
October 5, 2014
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Sharon Bell
October 5, 2014
Thank you for all the times you had my back with the neighbor and being there for me when I needed you. I will always miss you and love you with all my heart. Some day we'll be together again. Love you superman wif
Dot Gaddy
October 3, 2014
George Bell a wonderful brother and brother-law. He called me the old one. Sister Dot and Brother in-Law Dick
Linda Dawson
October 3, 2014
Hey George, I know this place where loved ones can write a special note to you will be leaving us tomorrow. Just because it is leaving doesn't mean our thoughts and memories and love for you will. Life is hard without you for Sharon, but I know you are watching over her and she had 34+ wonderful years with you. Keep her strong and I know you are in her thoughts daily and never ever forgotten. We love you and miss you so very much!!
Ashley Hurle
October 2, 2014
I wanted to say Happy belated Anniversary to you and Aunt Sharon. Always miss you and your joyous spirit. I wish we had gotten to spend more time together. I hate that sometimes in life, everyone gets so busy and preoccupied that we don't make time for the most important things. I still learned a lot from you because of how happy and caring you were. You also had a beautiful daughter who has been a role model to me ever since I was young. You'll always be missed. Love always, Ashley
Sharon Bell
October 1, 2014
Happy Anniversary Huss would have been 34th years today. I miss you and always will I'm lost with out you. I look back and think about all we have done as a team,mom and pop shop at co-op,plus many more. One day we will be together again. Don't forget to meet at the gate hugs and kisses love u wif
September 30, 2014
Happy Anniversary!
I love you, Wif
Sharon bell
August 31, 2014
Happy Birthday to you happy birthday to you dear Huss happy birthday to you. Went out to out back for dinner had a jack for you. Hope you have chocolate cake with ice cream. I'm sending you a big hug and many kisses and to tell you I Love You Always
The Dawsons
August 19, 2014
In loving memory of Uncle George who is dearly missed. Sharon misses you as do your daughter and grandchildren and God children too! It's seems like a life time that you have been gone how the last two years have flown! Luv ya and miss ya George!
Pap-Pap's Grandsons 8-17-14
Tracey Matheson
August 17, 2014
Two years ago our family lost a father and grandfather. Life continues to move onward but changing our lives forever. The boys are growing. Alec is beginning high school, Garrett is beginning middle school, and Kenneth is beginning third grade. As life continues moving onward our memory of my father and the boy's Pap-Pap is kept alive by pictures, stories, and most of all the beautiful memories made with him. We miss and love him so much.
August 17, 2014
Hi husband two years today you left me . But we got to say good by to each other with a kiss I'll always remember . I know you wanted I stay longer but it was time to go. It's hard for me will out you but I know you are here wiith me I will always love you
My dad and I
Tracey Matheson
June 16, 2014
Today is Father's Day! I think I said it all in my entry entered on last Father's Day. I simply want to say that my dad is remembered today with my whole heart. Today in church our Pastors message was about the World's Greatest Dad. It was difficult to sit through the sermon but I am glad that I did. My dad will always be my World's Greatest Dad!
Sharon Bell
June 15, 2014
Hi husband,
I want to wish you a Happy Father's Day!
Love,Wif
Ashley
June 3, 2014
Hey Uncle George, just thinking of you today and all your jokes. I was always so excited to see you at the family gatherings when I was little. It's hard to believe how fast time flies by. Aunt Tracy and her family did the relay for life again. I was lucky to be a part of it last year. It was beautiful and there was a candle lit in your name. Always love and miss you <3
Sharon Bell
June 1, 2014
Hi Huss I'm with the kids got here on the 26th. Alec had his 8th graduation on the 27th. You would be very proud of him but I know you were there. Big hugs to all love you always wif
May 27, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 19, 2014
Hi husband I've been thinking about you another birthday past for me and it was a little better than later year. Diane and I with April and a friend of hers went to ocean city for four days. Cold but a fun time we went to dinner and even a party at work. Sunday is Easter Tracey has a chocolate bunny and black jelly beans for you. They are off to Ken and Barbara for Easter and a big Easter egg hunt. Me I' m working and coming home no dinner this year. Please wish all a happy Easter with hugs and kisses I love you always me
Sharon Bell
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas husband. Last night kimmy and her boyfriend stopped by with a card and a gift they made together .Very nice you would like him his name is jake.talked to the boys last night big family dinner at their house. I'm having dinner at home but a lady from the store is coming . Please give hugs to all for me,I miss you and will love you always love me
November 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving husband , I'm fixing dinner today David ,Colleen and George is coming , We send uncle crab cakes from Timbuktu for his dinner. He was very happy and surprise to get them. Love you Sharon
Sharon Bell
November 4, 2013
Hi husband off to see uncle for the week. You know it is about time for a new car,hope it is something we would like. Love ya always wif
October 31, 2013
Sharon would like to wish you a
Happy Halloween!
This is a Halloween memory of my dad dressed up as Tigger.
Linda Dawson
October 3, 2013
Hi George I know you and Sharon just had an anniversary. I know everyone misses you and thinks about you all the time. Ashley and I were sitting here at the dining room table remembering all the good times. We know you are watching over Sharon from Heaven. There isn't a day that doesn't go by that you are not thought of by her. She loves you with all her heart and always will. Love you George
Sharon Bell
October 1, 2013
They said it would not last Happy 34th Anniversary Husband love you always. Me
Sharon Bell
August 31, 2013
Happy birthday husband I'm having a cook out with hot dogs and chicken withyour famous baked Beans with a ice cream cake. Hope you got your balloon . I miss you love wif
This is my dad celebrating his birthday.
Tracey Matheson
August 30, 2013
My dad was born on August 31, 1935.
"Happy Birthday"
August 21, 2013
Hi husband please wish little George a Happy Birthday for me . I know the family will have a birthday party for with pizza ,chocolate chip cookies. Please gave mom and grand mom a big hug for me and tell them I miss both of them. Love you always me
Ashley Hurle
August 19, 2013
Dear Uncle George,
I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you. Kim and I got the chance to visit Tracey and her beautiful family, this summer. We weren't at the relay for life for the duration of it, but we did get the opportunity to walk for you. I will always remember your amazing sense of humor and how strong you were. Everyone misses you. Love you loads <3 *:.
August 18, 2013
Hi husband it has been a year as of yesterday I try to but this then but didn't, happen . I think about you all the time . Many times I wish we had more time but I loved each minute we had together .You are my best friend and lover. No one could replace my superman you took good care of and love me with all your heart.all I have left now are memories of a great man I called my husband. You know you lost your name when I married you from george to husband.
Jeff and George
Jeffrey Matheson
August 18, 2013
I can't believe it has been a year since George passed. So much has happened. The boys continue to grow and Tracey started a job at Winters Elementary School. There is lots of news we would love to share with George. I always appreciated how George was a calming force in the family. He gave great advice when sought and just listened when needed.
George taught me a lot about courage and dedication. He also taught me about a friend named Jack. I will miss his stories and his quick wit. It was truly a pleasure becoming part of his family.
Love, Jeff
My dad and I
Tracey Matheson
August 17, 2013
This is a heartbreaking day for me. One year ago today my father lost his battle to cancer but won eternal life. This has been a difficult year. I don't feel complete. There will always be a need to have communication with my dad. I can always pray to him but can he really hear me? Heaven is a mystery to me. I know that I have to just have faith. There are so many things that I have had happen in the last year but cannot share the joy of those things in the way I wish to. So many times I want to pick up the phone and call him, have him answer the other end and listen to all of the things going on in my life. He would be proud of so many things that have happened. My dad was one of the greatest listeners and would always give the best advice. Talking to my dad in prayer will never be the same as hearing his voice and having him here to share the joys of my life with. I love and miss him very much. I will always be his big girl.
Love Always, Tracey
P.S.
I wanted to do something special for my dad to honor his life. Earlier this month our family participated in the Relay For Life in Winters. As of now we have raised $1,015 for cancer research and awareness. Thank you to everyone who supported us in this important event.
Pap-Pap with Alec
Alec Matheson
August 17, 2013
Dear Pap-Pap,
It has been one year since God has taken you to heaven. I have missed you very much. It hasn't been the same without you, especially when we were visiting in Maryland during your memorial service and were not there. You proved to me that in life a person can accomplish anything if they set their mind to it. You proved this to me by continuing your career as a meat cutter even though you went blind. You never gave up. You also had a great character. You were a very nice grandpa to me and I appreciate that very much. I miss you a whole lot.
Love, Alec
Pap-Pap holding Garrett
Garrett Matheson
August 17, 2013
Dear Pap-Pap,
You passed away one year ago today. I miss you very much. I will always remember you when I wear your hats. I loved your imagination, jokes, laugh, and stories that you told me. You are one of a kind! I will always remember sitting at your bar, playing pool and cards with you. I loved how we got to go to the San Diego Zoo and to the Bahamas together. I will always treasure those memories with you.
Love, Garrett
Pap-Pap holding Kenneth George
Kenneth Matheson
August 17, 2013
Dear Pap-Pap,
You were one of the first people I saw when I was born. You are very special because I was named after you. I wish I had more time with you in life. I will always remember making you the Superman wallet out of duct tape. I will always remember your laugh. The world isn't the same without you.
Love, Kenneth
Sharon Bell
August 17, 2013
It's a long year without you ,and all I have memories of my superman. Happy ones being married to you twice and I would do it 100 times more. you always put first and care for me with all your heart. I will always love you me
Linda
August 17, 2013
We love you and miss you George!!
Linda Dawson
August 16, 2013
George, I can't believe it's going to be a year since God took you from us. It seems like yesterday. You are missed by so many and most of all I know Sharon misses you sooooo much. You were her husband, best friend, lover and so much more. We know you are watching over all us. We love you and think about you all the time and miss your infectious laugh and humor.
Linda Dawson
July 12, 2013
George, guess what? I am going to be a grandma for the very first time. Yep! It's your God son David and Kristel. I am so excited and just had to share with you. We love you and miss you!
July 9, 2013
Today is George's 21st Birthday today remember the long walks in the mall, playing in the park saving a bear off the roof. Making all the delicious lunch of steak sitting in your chair with you watching tv , and running away from his mom when she came to pick him up. But most of all remember baby's up and he ran to the bed and made like he was sleeping. You would be proud of him knowing he has a job he loves. We miss you always love me
My Dad and I
Tracey Matheson
June 16, 2013
Today is father's day. It is a very difficult day for me. I miss not having a dad to buy a card and gift for. Most importantly hearing his voice on the other end of the telephone as I say "Happy Father's Day". Father's day just will never be the same for me again. A daughter needs a dad for endless reasons. Today I have reflected over the years that I have shared with my dad. My dad has helped to shape me into the person that I have become today. I will share some of the most outstanding reasons why I feel every daughter needs a dad. Why I need my dad.
A daughter needs a dad who will...
build a strong foundation and make the family feel whole, complete, safe, and will protect you,
allow you to step on his shoes while dancing together,
laugh with you rather than at you,
always have time to give hugs and kisses,
tuck you in at night and sing you to sleep,
sit you on his knee and sing with you,
provide you with wisdom and guidance,
be there to pick you up when you fall, provide encouragement,
allow you to make mistakes but teach you to learn from them,
help you find your path in life,
love you enough to set you free like a butterfly and watch you spread your wings,
teach you to be true to yourself and stand strong,
teach you to have strong family values,
teach you to treat others the way you wish to be treated,
teach you to not judge a book by the cover,
teach you to like and be good to yourself,
will hold your hand and never think your too old to need him,
teach you that respect is something earned not given,
treat you with respect,
teach you how to be responsible,
teach you to be honest and fair,
teach you to be hard working,
set a high standard to which you will judge all men against,
teach you that you are an equal and partner to your husband,
teach you to believe in yourself and that you deserve to be treated well,
provide you with a good religious foundation,
allow you to dream,
love you for who you are,
say I love you,
influence your life even when he isn't with you,
love you so much that when you feel that no one else is there for you that you can close your eyes and see him there beside you.
My dad gave me his heart and love along with beautiful memories that will keep him alive in my heart as I continue to live all the days of my life.
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day husband hope you like the flowers and ballon , pick the ballon out because it said my mr fix it. Many thing you have done over the years for me and I love you for each thing you did. Today if we have no rain I'am having a cook out. Hot dogs and hamburgers along with beans and white corn. last week I went out and got a new chair and a smaller table for the kitchen , the only has two chairs one for me and you. Hope you and the family is catching up with all the new. I know george didn't forget your big day. I miss you more each day remember to wait for me at the gate.
Linda Dawson
May 28, 2013
Hey George, guess what? I am going to be a Grandma and Sharon is going to be a Great God Mother! Baby is due January 22. I know I can't wait and I know Sharon can't either. Miss you lots.
May 27, 2013
It' Memorial Day I have a small grill we're cooking out in the driveway to save my dogwood , last time he try to burn down my tree. David Colleen can george is here. Wish you could be here to have a hot dog with us. I miss you more each passing day I have been lost without you. Love always
May 16, 2013
Today is Alec's big 13th birthday our's first grandson is now a teenager. I send .him a box of goodies and new game along with a little money so he can buy a iPad mini. I Know you are watching him today and thinking about how proud you're of him. Love me
Linda Dawson
May 15, 2013
Hey there George! I texted Sharon Mothers Day to see if she wanted to join her God Childen and I for dinner. She had already made other plans. I took her out for her birthday and she and I talked a lot. I know it's hard for her without you. She tries to hide it but I can see it and I know you do too! I wish there was some magical words or something I could do for her but I know it's going to take time! I know you are in her thoughts as soon as she wakes up every morning and until she goes to bed each night! We all miss you but I think Sharon misses you the most. I love you and miss you too! Sharon is in my daily thoughts and prayers. She will be okay. I try to stay in touch with her as much as possible. Oh by the way I think in 2014 3 of your God children will be getting married. Is that crazy or what? Miss you lots!
May 13, 2013
I wish you could see the flowers in the yard. Most of them are rose bushes. Two tomato plants for sandwich you know how we love them. Mother's Day Tracey and Jeff send chocolate strawberries only thing missing was you. . Got out last years card and read it may me think of you and how much I knew you loved me. Thinking about you always love you me
Linda Dawson
April 17, 2013
Happy birthday Tracy and Sharon and I know you miss him lots but he is with you in memories and in your heart.
Dad holding his Little Love
Tracey Matheson
April 16, 2013
Today is my birthday and I miss my dad very much. This is my favorite picture of us together when I was a baby.
March 31, 2013
Happy bunny husband don't forget to eat the ears off the chocolate bunny first,along with the black jelly beans. I love you always me
Linda Dawson
February 19, 2013
Hi George! You have been on my mind and Sharon too! Life is so crazy and things seem to be so busy all the time. I know Sharon misses you with all her heart. She isn't the same! Valentines Day just passed and I know she missed you so much. Love you George and you are in my daily thoughts and Sharon too.
February 13, 2013
Happy valentine day I will love you today and alway I miss you love me
Tracey Matheson
January 2, 2013
One word that best describes my dad is "Inspirational." He grew up poor and did not have the opportunities to participate in activities like many other children did. The environment in which we are raised helps to shape the person that we become. My dad may have grown up poor but chose to rise above his hardships through a lot of hard work, determination, and the will for a better life. Recently, when I asked my dad about his youthful goals and ambitions for life he replied in these words "It was the little things that I hoped for like doing better for myself and family than my father did for me. Having an indoor bathroom, running water, food daily and a good job." Simplicity made my dad happy. Ultimately his riches were the success that he achieved with the positive attitude that he possessed and the ambition to be something more.
An example of my dad's ambition to want something more began at the age of eleven when he held a job at Simmons Market. This is where he began pursuing his meat cutting career. When he received his paycheck he was expected to pay his dad half toward rent. This continued on until he married.
I admire his ability to learn a trade that he truly loved. With this he was able to purchase a house at age twenty six and provide for his family in ways he never was provided for as a child. He reached his goal! Tragedy struck my dad shortly after he purchased his house and he began to lose his eye sight. He initially went completely blind in both eyes. Fortunately he was blessed when his peripheral vision came back. Though his center vision never returned he did not use his disability as an excuse to not pursue living life to the fullest. It would have been easy to give up and simply feel sorry for himself but it is all about choice. My dad always told me that you don't always get dealt a good hand but you deal with the hand dealt the best you can. My dad did this with his amazing "can do" attitude and sense of humor. He worried about how he was going to continue to work. He had a young wife, son and now a new house. It must have been scary to think about how he was going to provide for his family. At first his boss worried about my dad cutting meat and suggested that he not use certain meat cutters tools of the trade. He told his boss that he did not want to be treated differently and would let him know when he was unable to do something. My dad never was unable to do what he had done before losing his sight. He simply retrained himself to cut differently according to how he could see. He never cut himself any worse than another fully sighted meat cutter. My dad had an amazing reputation for his ability to cut meat. He was a top notch "meatologist" and took great pride in his work. At one point he was asked to consider being the meat manager but declined only because that involved a lot of paper work which he didn't feel comfortable doing due to his limited vision. He continued cutting meat for the next twenty two years until the CO-OP went out of business. My dad was offered and received another job at Shoppers. They knew of his disability and reputation for cutting meat. Unfortunately he was released from his job just before his thirty day probationary period was up likely due to his disability. They did not tell him this but to be honest they were afraid of the liability. I know how hard it was for him to have to retire at age forty eight doing something he was good at and loved doing. He never complained or felt sorry for himself. My dad taught me that you can be whatever you want to be if you set your mind to it no matter how many difficult or challenging obstacles are in your way. Instead of quitting his job he retrained himself to cut meat and held his head high for as long as he was able to do so.
A treasured memory that I have from my childhood is the bedtime ritual with my dad. Most children have bedtime stories read to them before bed but my dad wasn't able to read stories to me instead he would sit by my bedside and tell me stories from his childhood or he would sing to me. He taught me the prayers that his mom had taught him and would always say them with me.
Another very special memory I have from my childhood is when my dad would sit me on his lap and sing to me for the longest time. He would sing to me so often that I began to learn the words and sing along with him. I loved to hear him sing it made him so happy.
My dad was a man with many talents. Special interests my dad had were writing music and singing. I have fond memories of our weekly weekend visits to my Aunt Barbara and Uncle Bob's house. My dad and Uncle Bob would spend the evening writing, singing and recording their songs while strumming the guitar. Most of you might not be aware of the fact that my dad made a record. The song he wrote was "Will You Be Mine." He also enjoyed boxing, shooting pool, playing cards, bowling, and was a bit of a cartoonist. He enjoyed watching Superman, Tarzan, old classic movies and today's game shows to just name a few. I am so proud of the man he was and all that it took to be everything he chose to be.
Another treasured memory is when I was fifteen and I was learning how to drive. Sharon drove us to a parking lot and parked the car. At the time I was in the back seat of the car. My father was sitting in the front passenger seat. Suddenly Sharon and my dad got out of the car and told me to get out too. Sharon stood outside of the car while my dad sat in the driver seat. He looked at me and told me to sit beside him in the front passenger seat. I had never been in a car with my dad while he was driving. He parallel parked the car perfectly. That day my dad, who was legally blind, taught me how to parallel park a car. On the day I took my driving test I also parallel parked the car perfectly.
Growing up my dad always allowed me to be my own person and stood by me as I spread my wings to fly out into the big world. He never guilted me into doing things his way but rather watched me learn and grow from mistakes made.
He always told me how important it was to live my life for myself. Make choices that made me happy, not for other people's happiness. When things didn't work out as planned he was always there to guide me, and provide me with encouragement and advice. He never once said "I told you so."
I will always cherish the time that I spent with me dad during each one of my pregnancies. My dad came to California and visited for one month during all three pregnancies. He helped me before and after the birth of my son's. He even had the opportunity to witness the birth of his youngest grandson, Kenneth George.
I learned so much from my dad by his example. He had a heart of gold and would help many loved ones with his generosity. He always had the ability to see the best in others. My dad told me the five most important lessons he learned in life were "to be honest, hard working, punctual, trustworthy and fair." My dad told me that "being truthful and understanding are his ideas of what it takes for a husband and wife to maintain a healthy marriage and to always be good to one another." His idea of what made a good friend is "having somebody who will be there for you." My dad always said that "life is what you make it." I believe that my dad lived by the lessons that he taught me.
My dad described success by "having the ability to achieve what you go after." Recently I asked my dad what were some things from his childhood that he is thankful for. He replied, "that he was thankful for his brothers and sisters." I asked my dad what would be the most wonderful gift he could receive. He replied, "good health." I asked my dad what he would like to see happen in the next ten years. He replied, "that he would like to be here in the next ten years and would like to see worldwide peace and an end to hunger because he knows what it's like to be hungry."
My father's advice for me is to do the best with what I have. Not everybody is always dealt the same cards. Be honest, truthful and fair.
My father's advice for his grandson's is to think for themselves, be their own men and stand tall. Don't give into peer pressure and always be truthful, honest and fair.
My dad battled cancer and emphysema with such dignity and grace. He never gave up hope. Often times I would call him in hopes of cheering him up when I knew he wasn't feeling well. By the end of the conversation he had cheered me up instead. His quick wit and sense of humor paved his way through life and I hope that he has inspired others the way that he has inspired me.
My husband and I took my dad to his last appointment with his cancer doctor on Thursday, August 2, 2012. As weak as my dad was he asked the doctor, "What's next?" He was ready for whatever the next step was to prolong his life. Though he was tired he was not ready to throw in the towel. He still had hope. The doctor showed us the most recent x-ray of his lungs and explained that the cancer has begun to grow and was quite large. He sat by my dad and told him that there was nothing more that he could do for him. He could not give him anymore chemotherapy treatments. He then continued by telling him that the end was near. He said the best case scenario would be thirty days. He shook my dad's hand and told him that he made Sylvester Stallone look like a wimp! He told my dad that he lived years longer than he should have with the condition that his lungs were in. He said that usually once it speads to the brain there is only a three month life expectancy. He was truly amazed at how far my dad fought the battle. I know that my dad knew that he was really sick but he had beat the odds before. This time it was very different. I could see the expression on my dad's face and knew he believed it this time. I squeezed his hand and we sat there for a long moment before leaving the office. Once we took him back to the nursing home I stayed with him all day. I laid in bed beside him and we just talked. It was a very emotional day for all of us. I thank god for the opportunity to have that day with him. My dad only lived fifteen more days which was two weeks short of his seventy seventh birthday.
When my dad passed away my oldest son Alec made a prayer request for his Pap-Pap at our church. Pastor Mark said that it wasn't about losing the battle with cancer but rather winning eternal life.
I was very proud of my dad and will always love and admire him. He will continue to live in my heart and will always be my hero. I love you daddy.
Sharon Bell
December 25, 2012
merry Christmas husband,I love you always me
November 22, 2012
Happy turkey day husband it s been a long three months with out you .but I know you are having dinner with family.i love you and miss you .hugs and kisses love me
October 1, 2012
Huss hugs and kisses on our 33th anniversary . The girls and I miss you but we know Sadie is with you. Love you me
September 28, 2012
Carolyn and John Kiser
September 15, 2012
Uncle George, You had so much to overcome in your life but you left a great legacy of which you can be proud. We will all miss you, but we know you are in a better place.
Love - Carolyn and John Kiser
Kenneth Theil
September 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. George was a good guy and a straight arrow. He will be missed.
Ken and Beverly Theil
Sandra Van Brunt
September 15, 2012
With Sharon and Tracey always by his side Uncle George fought a courageous battle. His positive outlook on life, sense of humor and quick wit will forever be in our hearts. Take comfort in knowing his pain is no more and he is already giving joy to the heavens.
Love Sandra (Swink) Van Brunt
Betty Jean Bowie
September 15, 2012
George,
You were always a constant in my life. I have known you since I was twelve years old. We grew up with so many things in common and together made a good life for ourselves. Even though we parted after twenty years of marriage we always remained friends. You were there for me when our son George Jr. died in a car accident at the age of twenty four. We shared the joy of raising our daughter Tracey and were blessed with three beautiful grandsons. You continued to always be there for me during the highs and lows of my life. I could talk with you and you would always listen. You have always been my best friend and I will always love you. You fought the good fight. Now you are in heaven with all of your loved ones especially our son George Jr. You will be dearly missed by all.
FOR THE GOOD TIMES,
FOREVER,
Betty Jean (Betts)
Anna Swink
September 12, 2012
My brother always called me "Lovey" on the phone.
Goodbye brother George,Love Sister Anna
Cherrie Bell
September 12, 2012
Dear Uncle George,
There are no words really. You will be missed and remembered for your wonderful sense of humor and quick whit. I have many fond memmories of talking to you about things that would make me laugh and laugh. You could always put a smile on my face. Even when we visited you in the hospital and you knew how sick you were you always had something funnny to say to make Gary and I laugh. We will both miss you so much. You were a most kind, caring, giving and loving soul. We will never forget you.
Ashley H.
September 9, 2012
You will be missed uncle George <3 You had a wonderful sense of humor and I admire the way you faced your battles. In a lot of ways, my former husband David, (who also lost his battle with cancer at the age of 24) reminds me of you. You both had such a great sense of humor and even if you were scared, you never showed it. It was nice to be able to see you when I moved back to Maryland. I was always thinking of you and praying you would get better. You will always be in my heart <3 Everyone loves and misses you.
BILL DUNBAR
September 8, 2012
"HEH MAN, I LOVE YOU!" YOU WERE A SHINING STAR IN THE NIGHT AND THE BEST BROTHER-IN-LAW A GUY COULD ASK FOR. I ADMIRED HIS COURAGE AND DIGNITY. THANK YOU SHARON FOR BEING A STAND UP WOMAN THROUGH IT ALL. THE HEAVENS WILL BE LAUGHING WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE GUY FROM "HELL'S BOTTOM"
LOVE,
BILL AND MARGARET DUNBAR
Linda Dawson
September 7, 2012
I will miss his witty sense of humor and all his funny jokes. He was loved by all who knew him and especially his Godchildren Ashley C., David R., and Tiffany N. Dawson. Sharon, I know this was a long hard battle for the both of you. He is now in God's hands and at peace. We love you with all our hearts Sharon. The Dawson Gang
sharon
September 7, 2012
To the love of my life,I miss you and will always love you.Wait for me at the front gate
September 6, 2012
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Jingle Rhodes
September 5, 2012
WOW....This message is for Sharon Bell (our favorite Shoppers Checker, in Colmar Manor). We have stood by you, anticipating this loss at this time....and we're STILL never prepared when it comes. We DO know that George is at the Right hand of God. We wish peace in your life, and George's family's lives that you all have hope for a great reunion, by and by. George's sense of humor won him many jewels in his crown. For that...we feel much joy!!! In Peace and God's Love, Jingle
KAREN CHILCOATE
September 5, 2012
George was one of our favorite patients at Dr. Maslen's office. He would make our day and put a smile on our face when he would enter our office for his appointments. He will always be remembered.
September 5, 2012
GEORGE BELL WAS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PATIENTS AT DR. MASLEN'S OFFICE. HE PUT A SMILE ON OUR FACE EVERY TIME HE WOULD ENTER OUR OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM.
Ken & Barbara Matheson
September 5, 2012
Our thoughts are with all of you. We enjoyed knowing George and will remember him for his great "one-liners.". Love Ken & Barbara Matheson.
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