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Sandra Manwiller-Batutis
January 18, 2016
A New year Brian and another one with out you. A lot has happened this passed year. Your daughter has a wonderful man in her life now someone to take care of her for the rest of her life.
I still miss you the love you and the love we had is one of a kind. Know that I will see you again someday when the Lord calls me home.
I hope you know how much I love you and I am glad that I have Patrick in my life. God is Good and life goes on!
December 23, 2015
Merry Christmas Daddy! XO
Lisa Manwiller
September 23, 2013
Hey Daddy,
Been a long time since I wrote in here but thought I should drop a line. So much has changed in the years you have been gone but I know you are watching over us all and smiling. We had the Manwiller/Kerns Family reunion this past weekend in PA and it was great to see everyone. You would be glad to know that we all still get together to keep the family going, looking at old pictures and sharing stories. Love you so much and miss you. xoxo
April 17, 2011
Brian,
It has been a long time since I wrote in this book. I woke up early this morring and wonder why?
I knew that it was the 17th today. I will never forget that, but did not think about the time you had gone to be with the Lord until I was awaken at a little after 4am this morning. Then I remember that you went to be with the Lord on this day 5 years ago at 4:10am. Easter Monday!
I guess you just want to let me know that you were thinking about me today too!
I know You know all that has happend since you went to be with the Lord but I just wanted to say that I sure do miss you and Love you so very much.
Our 33 years together was a lifetime for me. I was so blessed to have you in my life and I am glad that we had that time together. I did wanted more time with you but God had other plands for the both of us.
He took you home to be with Him and sent me someone else to love here on earth. I know that you are happy for me and glad that God give me a heart to love again and to have someone to share the rest of my life with here on earth.
I tell myself that you are ok with it and I hope and pray that you don't think I love you anyless. I love you more!
Patrick and I talk about you all the time and Patrick tells me that he was so blessed to have found me and that he knows that you were a blessed man to have had me in your life and thank's you for sharing me with Him.
Our children are doing well they miss you too and when we are together we share about the times we had with you and we are so glad for those memories and we are glad that no one can take them away from us!
You are going to be a Pop-Pop again. A new baby girl in June sometime. I am sure you already know that but I just wanted to say that I am so very happy for our Son and Kristi and Brian Emerson. They are looking forward to her arrival.
Lisa is doing well and very happy with Mike. I pray that someday she will get married and will have the kind of life we always dreamed of for her. I think that it is possible with Mike we will have to wait and see.
I know that all we wanted for both of our children was for them to know the lord and to be happy so keep praying for that my love as I am.
I love you my Love and will always love you to infinity and beyond!
Love Sandy
Lisa Manwiller
April 16, 2009
Hey Daddy,
I can’t believe it will be three years tomorrow since you went to heaven. Life has really changed over the last few years, but we all still miss you just the same. The flowers are coming up and the trees are blooming, everything looks so fresh and new. Spring will never be the same for me…I guess I just think of you getting your new life, and me getting the spring…all the beauty after a long gloomy winter. I will be stopping by your grave to leave some spring flowers for you. I love you so much Daddy and there are so many days that I wish I could talk to you (and have a response) and give you a HUGG. Continue to watch over us all and know that you are loved so much and are missed!!
Please pass a few Huggs and Kisses around up there…MeMa, Pop-Pop(s) and Grandma, have them give you a few from me too, you all are missed.
xoxo - Lisa
Lisa Manwiller
September 25, 2007
Hey Daddy,
Had a great dream about you last night. It was a little weird as most dreams are a little strange, but I got the "message" from you in it and I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! I miss you. Do me a favor though, continue to watch over us and I will take those dreams every now and then to remind me that you are still thinking of me. I love you Daddy and I am sending you a big HUGG!!
Love you and miss you lots,
Lisa
Lisa Manwiller
May 29, 2007
Hey Daddy,
I sure do miss you. Been thinking of you. I see your pictures and it still feels so unreal sometimes, feels like you are here...I love you...
Lisa Manwiller
May 3, 2007
I miss you...wish you were here...I love you
Sandy Manwiller
April 17, 2007
Well One YEAR TODAY! Brian as us humans know it here on earth. It is hard to believe that over a year ago we were all around the dinning room table together laughing at something Brian Emerson said or did.
We sure do miss your physically presence here with us my Love. It still hurts even knowing that you are rejoicing with our Lord Jesus, for I still grive each time I think about you and how I miss your touch and HUGS!and how you took care of me.
Time is going on and I am doing my best to live with out you here.
I hope and pray that I will do the right things in taking care of things and myself.
I thank the Lord every day that he gave you the wisdom in how to take care of us for our retirement and for our furture. I just thought you would be here to enjoy it with me.
I feel so blessed to have our children and little Brian here around me they are doing ok and they make the lonelyness more bearable.
I thank the Lord every day for takeing care of me and giving me the strength I need to go on.
Blessed to have good friends that help me,in getting through the bad times too.
I some times feel that you have only gone away and that you will be coming home soon. But I know that were you went I will be also some day and that you are waiting there for me to come home!
I love you forever and beyond!
I know that you are "IN HIS GRIP"
Lisa Manwiller
March 28, 2007
Hey Daddy,
I know its been a while but I have been thinking of you and wanted to write. I can't believe it has almost been a year; it sure does not feel that long! I got myself a bike...I know I am crazy, but you know me, wild and adventurous. I am keeping myself busy working hard as usual, and am enjoying being on my own. I miss you and wish you were here. There is so many times that I want to ask you something or tell you a story and they always start, "I wish my Dad was here..." I know you still hear them though...guess I just wish I could get the answer or hear your laugh. I met a new boy…he is pretty special, I am sure you would like him. I can tell you he is the best one yet! I love that spring is here. Spring has a little different of a feel then before but it still makes me smile… the flowers bloom and you got your wings. I love you so much Daddy!! We will all be thinking of you over the next few weeks, keep your eye on us all and know that you are missed and loved so much.
I love you,
Lisa
Sandy Manwiller
March 17, 2007
Forever and Beyound 11th months have gone by it is hard to believe!! The time seems like just yesterday that you went to be with our Lord.
I still feel like you are going to walk in the door at any moment.
A lot of things have happend Philip & Kriati & Brian Emerson have moved into a new 2 bedroom appartment as I know you must know.
I am so happy for them as I know you must be too.
Life must go on and I think we are doing the best we can. But it sure is different with out you here with us.
Today Lisa got a motercycle as you can see she is trying to live life to the fullest in her own special way.
I know you will keep you eyes on her while she drives it.
My mother is still getting chemo and it is taking a toll on her, but she is a fighter like you. She also know that the Lord loves her and when he is ready to take her home she will be ready. Till then she lives each day to the fullest.
I love you and miss you very much some days it is harder then others.
Your grandson keep life going on for me. What a blessing he is for me he dose and says something new every day he is a joy!!.
I am so glad that you got to be a pop-pop. I know you and the Lord are watching over him.
April 17th will be here before I know it. Your 1st year with the Lord and doing his heavenly work now wounderful it must be.
I know I will see you again someday. My hreat has a whole in it. It is broken but I am try to fill it up with all the good memories we had together.
I am IN HIS GRIP and will trust in Him to heal my broken heart.
Love always Sandy
Sandy Manwiller
February 17, 2007
10 Months,
I sure do miss you, it is hard to believe it still! that you are not with me. I look and see you everywhere in the house and in the sky and at special things that you loved trains, rail road crossings,church,and many more things. You are every where with me but I sure do miss your touch and your hugs and kisses.
I asked the Lord for strength to endure my lonelyness for you.
Mom got through her 2nd round of chemo ok. I thank you Lord for taking care of her.
It is taxs time again soon and your dear friend Keith is helping me with them once again. He has been a great help to me.
Don't forget that I love you more,most,and beyond.
Your are In His Grip Forever and so am I.
Love Sandy
Sandy Manwiller
January 17, 2007
Brian 2007
I can't believe that it has been 9 month since you went to be with the Lord. I sure do miss you the time seems to be forever and long down here, I know you know what I mean. I just can't believe you are gone. I know you are here in spirit with me but I sure could use a (((((HUG))))!
As you and the Lord know I have been up in Pa. taking care of Mom and Dad.
Mom had her 1st Chemo and I know that you and the Lord are watching over her.
Lord I aked for healing for my Mother but I know it is your will and I pray that it will be, but you know best.
Things are going ok for me but I am sure going to miss Lisa for she is moving out on the 2nd of Feb. Lord Please keep her safe. Brian you keep watch over her too I know you will.
I am trying my best to keep on going on with my life but it is hard somedays. I wonder what God has in store for my life now and what he is gong to do with it.
One thing I love doing is spending time with our grandson. I know you hear your grandson singing to you. He does a good job and what a blessing he is to me.
Lord I am going back home tomorrow send your angles to watch over me as I drive back.
Keep Mom & Dad safe till I see them again.
Brian Love You Forever and Beyound
Your wife Sandy
Lisa Manwiller
November 23, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving Daddy! Our first without you here with us. We are having our dinner tonight, and Mom and I have been getting everything ready. It is strange though, we are preparing everything and doing so without really saying much. We both know what each other are thinking about, but neither of us are saying it. We are doing our best to get through the day, and I know that you are watching over us. Keep watching over us and keep us safe through the holidays, I love you! -Lisa
Sandy Manwiller
November 23, 2006
THANKSGIVING DAY!
The first Thanksgiving without our beloved Brian!
Loving Husband, Father, Pop-Pop, Brother, Son, Uncle, Son and Brother in Love, and dear Friend.
WE Praise the Lord today for all His blessings and for the strength that He has given us.
Brian is with our Lord and doing what he does best God's work!!Heavenly Work NOW!!
We all miss his Hugs his smiles, his presence with us.
But we do feel his spirit here with us today.
We are trying real hard to F.R.O.G. to get us through this time when we miss him so.
God Bless us and all who's live were touched by Brian.
Love Forever and Beyond
Sandy
Sandy Manwiller
November 17, 2006
Brian, 7 months can't believe it.
I am so glad to let you know in this very special way how much I miss you but you already know that.
Sending you all my LOVE I know that it is going to be hard with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up with out you here with us so watch over us with the Lord!
We all miss you not just me. You have touch so many lives and all tell me how much they miss you.
It is Chip's B-Day today as you know. I called him and sent a card.
I am starting to do some of the Christmas cards don't know if I will be doing a news letter this year since you were so good at it.
Love FOREVER and BEYOUND!!
SANDY
Kristi Manwiller
November 17, 2006
Hi Dad,
It's been 7 months now that you have been gone. We miss you so much.
Lil' Brian is getting so big and is talking so much your would believe how much he says now he is talking in 4 to 5 work sentences. He's a very smart little boy.
Philip misses you too, him and Brian look at pictures of you on the computer.
I miss you also. It's so hard to believe your gone.
We miss you, we love you and we think of you daily. Watch over us since the Holidays are right around the corner.
Love you!
Kristi
Sandy Manwiller
November 1, 2006
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
"Your 1st one with the OUR LORD!"
I know that you are having a great time with Him, party on!!
I sure would like to be there with you and someday I will be, but till then have fun my LOVE.
With Mom & Dad right now helping to care for them as I am sure you know. Dad another mind heart attack and stent put in and Mom cancer surgery on Nov.6 they are keeping me busy.
Philip, Kristi, Brian Emerson are doing ok. Brian still looks for you and we tell him you are in heaven and he says that you are in the sky! he also tells others too where you are.
Lisa is work hard and I am know that you have seen her Tatoo. The Forget - Me - Not flower and Butterfly is beautiful.
I sure do miss you but, you already know that.
Looking into other places to live.
Selling the house will be hard but I need to find a smaller place.
Will not be doing it before next year, but by the time I turn 55 on ( March 25, 2008) will most likely I will move.
Looking at a place in Pa. to be closer to Mom & Dad. All on one floor just as you wanted for us.
I know that the children will be ok they have there whole lives ahead of them and I do not know where they will end up living but they too will most likely have to move some where different too it is hard to live and make it in the Va. area.
Well I Praise God for being with me and taking care of me His loving arms are aroung me.
I am F.R.O.G. for all my needs and I know that I am truly
"IN HIS GRIP"
LOVE YOU MORE, MOST, TO INFINITY and BYOUND! Sandy
Lisa Manwiller
November 1, 2006
Happy Birthday Daddy!! Miss you so much. I went to your grave this morning, and it is a beautiful morning. 57 years ago today an amazing man was lent to us, and so many will never forget you! I love you.
-Lisa
Sandy Manwiller
October 17, 2006
Lisa,Philip,Kristi,& Brian Emerson
I just want to say that I am very proud of all of you and that your DAD is too.
I know he is looking over all of us along with our Lord.
I feel him with me a lot right now with thinking about my furture with out him and what will be best for me.
I know what ever I decide to do. He will be with me.
These passed 6 months with out him have been very hard but I feel the Lord with me and I am so glad that we will see him again someday.
I am so glad to have you all, but I know we will not always be together either for your lives will and must go in different ways. Your Dad wanted to make sure that our lives would be independent from each other.
I am blessed that your Dad has provided for me and my own furture with out him by my side and I thank the Lord for that.
We worked hard for what we had together and I know that he would want me to do what is best for me and to live my life to the fullest and you must do so too.
He and I talked about not having our children having to take care of us in our old age and Daddy has done that. I pray that you will always know now much he loved you and so do I.
So what ever happens in our lives just know that the Lord will take care of us. I praise God for that.
Love to you all Love Mom
Cheryl & Steve Spurr
October 7, 2006
Sandy, Philip & Lisa:
We are deeply saddened to learn recently of Brians homegoing. We know from your letters over the years that Brian fought a courageous battle. We have known each other for so many years (the Franconia days) and even though we have not been together physically, we have the bonds of Christian love that bind all those who would beleive in Him together. We grieve with you at your loss of a husband, father and good friend, knowing that all things work for His purpose. Please accept our deepest condolences, knowing that we continue to pray for all of you.
Sandy Manwiller
September 17, 2006
Brian
It is 5 months today since you went to be with our Lord. I sure do miss you.
It was hard not having you here on the 9th for our 34th Anniversary.
I know that you are having a good time with the Lord and I know that He is keeping you real busy. So have fun and will do are best down here.
I know that Keith was so glad to get the taxes done for you and me. As you know he worked hard to get them done. He sure has been a great friend to you and me.
I hope and pray that you are pleased on how I am helping the kids.
I sure do still need a lot of help down here for strength to get through each day and as to know what I need to do for so many things. I am asking the Lord for help in all things and Fully Rely on Him!!
I know by now that you have all those answers to those questions that we all have down here about heaven and all that stuff.
So I know if you can help you are along side of the Lord doing your very best.
I am doing my best and I hope you are proud of me.
The kids are doing ok and I know you are proud of them just as I am.
Brian Emerson still looks for you and I know that he talks to you as he looks up in the sky for you.
He is a blessing to me I am so glad to have him. As you and the Lord keep your eyes on him and Philip & Kristi and Lisa keep them all safe along with the Lord.
I am so glad to be able to wright down my thoughts this way. I think it is good for me and I know that you and the Lord hear me.
Love you forever and beyond.
"In His Grip"
Sandy
Sandy Manwiller
August 17, 2006
Brian,
I wanted to let you know that you are in my deepest thoughts today I can hardly believe that it is 4 months since you went to be with our Lord.
I had a good time with Keith & Sheryl at there new home at the beach. I know you can see it but is was not the same with out you here with me.
I know you are in a better place, but it is hard being with out you. I pray that the pain I feel now will get better and that I will never forget the love we had and shared will always be with me.
I know you can see how Keith is taking care of me and teaching me how to do the things I need to learn to do. I hope you are proud of me and I know that you thank Keith for helping me too.
I will talk to you today when I am up in the sky closer to you and heaven and our Lord.
I will be up in the sky about 8pm. tonight and talking to you then.
I love you very much and I will see you again someday.
I am F.R.O.G.for all my need and most of all for the lonelyness I feel without you. I know that I am
"IN HIS GRIP"
Love you Forever and Beyond
Sandy
Sandy Manwiller
August 7, 2006
Hi! Brian my love,
I sure do miss you here with me at Surfside Beach S.C. with Keith and Sheryl at there beautiful home,it is hard being here without you.
I thought that you would be here with me.
I felt you with me on the flight here you being in heaven with our Lord I felt closer to you being up in the sky in the plane.
Also being at the ocean on the beach I feel you and the Lord with me.
I will see you in my dreams my Love. Also remember I will see you again someday when it is my turn to be with you and the Lord.
Always "In His Grip" as you were.
Love your wife
Sandy
Lisa Manwiller
July 19, 2006
Hey Daddy, I am missing you! I got back from my business trip to San Diego, and you were right it sure is beautiful. I thought of you many times while I was there. When I was on the flight out, we were above the clouds, and the sun seemed to never move. As we were coming down I looked out the window and saw a beautiful sunset, and thought of you. I am sure heaven is beautiful, and I felt so very close to you. There were a few times when I was in San Diego that for a split second I said to myself 'I can't wait to tell Dad' and then I got a sinking feeling, however for that brief thought I felt whole. When I recovered from my red eye flight and saw your picture on the fridge, I just broke down. I was dreading coming home because I knew that you were not going to be there for me to tell you about my trip. I miss you every day and I miss your kisses and ‘I love you too’ at night. I am giving you a big hug and kissing your cheek right now can you feel it? I love you Daddy. -Lisa
Emerson Freese
July 17, 2006
Email From Freese's House
"In His Grip"
It is 3 month today since you went to be with our Lord.
I am at Dad & Mom's house.
I sure do miss you my Love.
The Lord is with me and I feel you with me too.
It is hard sometimes to be with out you. But I know that you are in a better place.
I am F.R.O.G. and pray for Lisa, Philip & Kristi, and Brian Emerson every day for strength for them too. They miss you so very much.
Brian Emerson say good night to you and the moon and knows you are in the sky in heaven. He still looks for you when he come to see me. We alway tell him that you are in heaven with Jesus.
I know that you are having fun with our Lord. I will see you someday my LOVE,and my Saviors face!
Love you forever and beyond!! Sandy
Ps. Mom & Dad and Kim miss you too
Lisa Manwiller
June 19, 2006
Happy Fathers Day Daddy! I sure did miss you yesterday, I think even more then I did on any other day. I think of you every day and miss you so much. It still hurts so much and I am so sad that you are not here with me. I keep seeing your face and find it so hard to believe that you are really gone. I love you so much Daddy! I think and speak of you often. Everytime I see a butterfly I say "Hi". I know that you have your wings and are a new creation! I am giving you a great big Hugg, I hope you can feel it! I love you Daddy.
Kristi Manwiller
June 18, 2006
Happy Father's Day Dad!!
We are thinking of you today on the celebration of our Father's. We miss you and think of you daily. Yesterday marked 2 months since you have been gone. It's so hard to believe. Lil' Brian still asks for you. His is starting to look up at the sky and kiss you good-night and to say Hi. Just wanted you to know that you are missed and loved by all 3 of us.
Again Happy Father's Day!! We love you!!
Lala Smith
May 26, 2006
Sandy, The faith that you and Brian displayed has such meaning to me. You continue to display that strong and abiding trust and I admire you so much. I continue to pray daily for you to have comfort, strength and peace.
Hugs, blessings and peace, dear friend.
Larry Dean
May 26, 2006
Sandy,
Brian was a friend who could always be counted on to provide a unique Godly perspective on any situation, including his own death. I valued that friendship and will always remember his special brand of humor and spiritual insights. When you're close to death's door, as he was, it offers a special view of life that the rest of us cannot see. He will be missed.
Karl (aka Skip) Scheetz
May 26, 2006
Brian was a friend from the first time we served together on the Board of Directors of the Washington, DC Chapter of the NRHS. we did lots of things together. During these years, Brian and Sandy had their children who have all grown up to be wonderful loving adults. I know Brian is very proud of his family and is still looking out for them from above.
Janice Jamison
May 24, 2006
Brian,
You are truly missed, I know you are in good hands.
Bob Heavenrich
May 24, 2006
Our lives are all better because we knew Brian and because of the things he did.
Mary Carroll
May 24, 2006
Sandy and Family, my heartfelt condolences in losing Brian. I've known Brian for over 25 years. I have the greatest respect for him as a person and friend. His faith in God, his gentle and kind manner, and his genuine open friendship has touched many lives. I along with many of us at DHS (ICE and CIS) will miss him greatly. God bless you and keep you all safe. Brian is now safe with God and as Brian always said In His Grip.
My best to all of you.
Betty Whitehurst
May 23, 2006
Sandy, I praise God for the opportunity I had to get to know Brian during the last year and a half. Because we were conference presidents of United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women, we were able to work closely together and attend many of the same meetings. Brian was much more than a colleague. He was also a dear friend and an unfailing inspiration with his sunny spirit no matter how he was feeling, and his total reliance on God. The more I knew him, the more I loved him. Because of Brian, many of us in the Virginia Conference will forever be "In His Grip."
Ruth and Del White
May 23, 2006
Sandy and family,
Del and I feel blessed to have known Brian, a true man of God. Brian and you,Sandy, have always been there for us in our time of need. I remember the many times you prayed with me in our small group and on the phone. I will always be thankful for Brian and you sponsoring me for Emmaus. I know that Brian is truly at peace with God.
You all are in our prayers. Call us if you need anything and remember to come and visit either in Phoenix or Pittsburgh. We love you. Love, Ruth and Del
eddie camper
May 23, 2006
sandy phil and young chick if you need anything let us know we love you guys and yes we will all be together with him one day. you are all welcome to visit us anytime you want.
Scott Peterman
May 23, 2006
Dear Sandy,
I know that God puts certain people along our lifes path. For me Brian was my eternal optimist. His words of wisdom and faith, have carried me through many a rough water. I will be forever grateful for his love and support.
God Bless Always,
Scott Peterman
Sandy Manwiller
May 23, 2006
Dear God!
It is hard some days I sure do miss Brian. Please give me the strength that I am going to need to get through this time of loss.
I am counting on you to help the children and I. Also please help in taking away the pain that we are feeling.
I am rejoycing and glad that Brian is with you and that someday we will see him again and also see you face to face, but right now I am feeling very Homesick!!
I am so glad that I am In Your Grip
Give Brian a HUG for me.
Love Sandy
Bob &Diane Kerns
May 15, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cathy Diaz
May 14, 2006
Dear Sandy,
Rene'and I feel so blessed to have had the chance to visit you and Brian in the hospital and pray with you both before he went to be at the side of our Lord and Savior. We saw Phillip today and had a moment of excitement and said, "Hey, it's Brian!" before I realized it was Phillip. We love you and will miss Brian with you until we are all together at the grand wedding feast in heaven!
Love, Cathy and Rene'
Manwiller Family
May 14, 2006
Brian,
Is "In His Grip"
Sandy Manwiller
May 14, 2006
BRIAN,
I just wanted to say that I missed you a lot today it being Mother's Day. I would not have become a Mom with out you and the Blessing that came from our Lord was that He gave us two beautiful kids. Philip & Lisa
While you are up there with God tell him to take care of them for me I also have sent up my prayers for them too.
Also for our Kristi and Baby Brian Emerson too.
For he would not be there if it was not for the two of us I think God for that and I think that it is great what we started don't you!!
Love You forever and Beyond Sandy
Kristin Manwiller
May 13, 2006
Dad, I miss you so much. I miss the conversations you had with lil' Brian. You always made him smile. We are telling him that you are heaven and he replies in the sky on a choo-choo going around and around. We have another trian lover in the family. He misses you a lot he always looks for you. When we got to the house yesterday 5/12 he went upstairs and saw the light off in your room and he said "shhh nigh nigh".
I miss you sitting in your chair. My favorite moment is when you would have Jasmine up on your lap and you would tell her to Sing in that high pitch voice. You are a great man and I wish I had a little more time to tell everything that I wanted to tell you but I know that there would have been endless words on you and how much you mean to me. I love you!
Lisa Manwiller
May 12, 2006
Daddy, I miss you so much but I know that you are in a better place and are at peace. Went to your grave the other day with mom and left you flowers and a wind chime, butterfly of course! I can still hear your voice, when you told me you loved me. I miss you. Still hard to believe that you are not here with us, keep thinking at any minute someone will wake me from this dream and that you will be there when I get home. People keep telling me that it will get easier, and I can't wait for that, because I sometimes feel so empty. I love you Daddy, and miss you.
Sandy Manwiller
May 11, 2006
Sandy and The Manwiller Family,
I just wanted to say how I loved to read all your kind words and notes sent to us for Brian.
We are all doing ok but we sure do miss him. There is a big whole in all our hearts and we have good days and bad days but we are F.R.O.G.(Fuly Rely On God) for all are needs and strength to get us through this time when we need our Lord the most.
Keep praying for all of us and remember that you are all
"In His Grip"
Love Sandy
Carole & Dave Yoho
April 24, 2006
He is at peace with the Lord, and God's love surrounds and strengthens you and your family. God bless you as you grieve your loss and celebrate your memories.
Roger Courtney
April 21, 2006
Sandy: I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. My family will keep you and your family in our prayers.
May God continue to hold you up.
Eleanor Wilcox
April 20, 2006
I will try again as i guess the 1st one I sent did not go.
We have enjoyed being with you & thru the years since Philip has become part of our family.Bill & I have enjoyed many nice visits to your lovely home.
Brian was a special person & gave it his all in his battle with cancer.He is now with his Lord & is at peace & has no pain.Our love & prayers are with you all.
Bill & E;;ie Wilcox
Joseph & Mary Hill
April 19, 2006
Dcolores
May the peace of Christ be with you at this time of lost.May He give you strenght.
God Bless You!
Edward A. Sheldahl
April 19, 2006
Brian was a courageous man. He did a lot for UMM and we appreciate the time we had with him. Peace be with his family.
Larinda Nelsen
April 19, 2006
Dearest Sandy, Lisa and Phillip,
Please know that you are in our continous thoughts and prayers. We send our love to you... May God Bless you -- HE loves you.. Brian passing is so hard. He was such a dear man.. and loved you so very much...
Larinda and Michael Nelsen and Family
Rockford IL
Chuck Mandrell
April 19, 2006
Sandy, So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chuck and De
Butch, Judy & Duane Brawner
April 19, 2006
Sandy,
We were sorry to learn of Brian's passing! May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your Family in this time of need!
Pat Wilcox
April 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Adrianne Turbok
April 19, 2006
Loving you guys!! May you find comfort in knowing that you were the last people Dad saw before taking God's hand.
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