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Topic: May My Dad and Mom Rest In Peace |
Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 21 May 2015 8:27 am |
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Very sadly, my 96 year old mother, Wanda Stafford passed away two weeks ago on May 7th. My Father, Horace Stafford was also 96 when he passed away in April of 2007.
Mom has been living independently in South San Francisco, California ever since his passing, as was her choosing. I used to call her every evening, and it was only recently that she finally expressed her desire to come up to Oregon to spend her last few years with my wife, Kathy and I. We're very grateful that she was able to live out her days in the manor that she wanted.
Kathy and I put them both to rest at the National VA Cemetery in Dixon, California (near Sacramento) yesterday, on our way home to Oregon.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers,
Lynn
Last edited by Lynn Stafford on 21 May 2015 11:58 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 21 May 2015 9:27 am
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| Thinking of you and your family, Lynn. I'm sure it meant the world to your Mom to be able to spend so much time with you and Kathy. |
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Bob Littleton
From:
Camas, WA
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Posted 21 May 2015 11:51 am
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| Sorry for your loss, Lynn and Kathy. They rest in peace knowing they raised a fine son. Take care. |
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Tucker Jackson
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 21 May 2015 2:21 pm
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| Lynn, I'm so sorry. That must have been a heart-wrenching day in Dixon. There's nothing like losing one's mother. My heart goes out to you and your family. |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 21 May 2015 2:34 pm
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| Lynn, my sincere condolences for your loss. From what I know of you, they raised a very fine son and we're very lucky to have you on this Forum. Carl |
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 21 May 2015 3:25 pm
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Lynn, please accept my condolences for you and your family my friend.
Dave |
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Todd Goad
From:
Gray, Georgia, USA
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Posted 21 May 2015 5:27 pm
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Lynn my thoughts and Prayers for you and the friends and family that surrounded her. God Bless!!
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 22 May 2015 3:34 am Loss
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Lynn,
so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know you will miss her a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Billy
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Dave Diehl
From:
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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Posted 22 May 2015 9:08 am
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| Lynn, so sorry to hear of your loss. Loosing a loved one seems to change our lives completely. Your family will be in my thoughts. |
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Kerry Johnson
From:
the Bay Area, CA
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Posted 22 May 2015 8:08 pm Blessings
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May God's Blessings be upon you and your Family Lynn.
~Kerry |
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 23 May 2015 3:01 am
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It's a wonderful thing that your mother had been living independently for so long and could choose to be
where she wanted to be, in the 'manor' that she wanted--pun intended. Sense of place is important to all of us;
she came to be at the home she wanted to be by her own choosing, an honor and a comfort for you and beyond a blessing for her.
My condolences to you, Lynn. I think it was peaceful for your Mom.
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Duane Dunard
From:
Troy, MO. U.S.A.
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Posted 23 May 2015 6:45 am
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| Very sorry to hear of your loss Lynn. |
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Ed Brooks
From:
Seattle Washington, USA
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Posted 23 May 2015 9:56 am
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Lynn,
Very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 23 May 2015 11:38 am
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So many of us know the pain of losing a mother, Lynn. How wonderful that yours lived a long life to see her son grow in all phases of life - from a boy to a man, and in her final years, as a caregiver, as you and your wife granted your mother that loving wish.
You are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Donna
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Andy Eder
From:
North Florida, USA
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Posted 23 May 2015 4:34 pm
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Lynn,
My deepest thoughts, prayers, and blessings to you and your family. I understand your pain.
Andy Eder |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 23 May 2015 8:03 pm
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Lynn;
So sorry to hear of your loss.
My deepest thoughts & condolences to you
& your family.
Ron
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 24 May 2015 3:58 am
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Lynn:
You and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.
May The Lord keep your Mom in His embrace.
Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 24 May 2015 6:07 am
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| Lynn, I'm sorry for your losses, but It's great to hear family stories of longevity and wishes being able to be fulfilled as elderly parents request in their golden years. Cherish the fond memories which I'm certain are many through those many years. Prayers & condolences for the Stafford family. |
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 24 May 2015 1:19 pm
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prayers & condolences to all the family & friends.
bruce & lynn
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 26 May 2015 4:41 pm
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Lynn, my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your Mom.
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Matt Elsen
From:
Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, WA
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Posted 1 Jun 2015 2:17 pm
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Lynn,
I was so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you and Kathy. I'll echo what Carl said - your mom raised a fine son and I'm sure she was very proud of you.
Matt & Lura |
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Mark van Allen
From:
Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2015 6:06 pm
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Hi, Lynn, my very best to you. I'm sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, and glad you got to spend more time with her in gentle care lately. I have had my rapid-again Mom living with me for some time, and while "sharp as a tack" as they say, she requires near constant care. So I can imagine the concentration and affection you've given your Mom. As I said, very best to you.
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