Obituaries/Tributes

Mom, you are always with me, in my heart, my soul, my memories. I know the love you hold for each of us, all my kids and grandchildren is so huge. You never judged only encouraged always. You and Ed, what can I say, only that you two and your bucket lists. I love how much you love him and how much the two of you mean to each other. You have left such a legacy for us all and I will continue to live by example with how you lived and loved mom. Your really are fierce in everything you stood for. You will be missed but I know you are here still. I feel your hand when I get sad, I hear your voice whispering to me that it will be fine. Dad will be okay mom, everyone will take care of him. I call him every evening and listen to his stories. I love you always.

Mom loving Mom. I will lover you forever!

My heart is heavy. You where my best friend,my rock, my sounding board. You loved with all your being. You raised us 5 girls to be strong loving independent woman. We can stand on our own and do for ourselves. We will watch out for each other just like always. Dad is going to be ok. He will miss you and be happy to tell us stories of your time together. Jennie and Margie are there to help him. Eileen and I will make our visits also. How could one small women have such an impact on so many people's lives? Well you did. Our childhood friends loved and respected you. You where an amazing loving woman. I just hope I can be half the women you where. You taught me how to be a good person, which I taught to my son's. They are teaching the son's the same. Rest easy Mom, you filled us with unbelievable love.

My favorite photo of my mother and I. Neither of us had any idea that it was being taken, my nephew captured the moment beautifully.

My Mother, best friend, confidant, mentor, teacher, my "rock"! A big piece of my heart was taken when you died. We will go on, we girls have each other. You raised us 5 girls to be loving, caring, giving people. We will remember you when we use these traits. You gave us so much love, I didn't know someone could love so many at once. I hope I can love my whole family the way you loved all of us. Dad will be alright, lonely and sad for now, but he is a very strong man! And we will keep him even closer now. I think you were 16 when you met him. I believe the both of you knew at first sight that you were soul mates. There was a trust and understanding the two of you had that I have never seen in any other people. I will love you forever!