May God rest his soul, beloved friend and co worker

You were a great father, son, and friend. I think about you everyday and I miss you more and more as time goes on. I wish I would have taken my chance to let you know I love you and cared for you more than anyone else in this world but I waited to long. There is nothing I would want more than to have you here to walk me down the isle when I get married but I guess somethings are just not ment to be. I'll see you when I get there so save me a spot and keep me in your heart until then. I love you and Miss you bunches!!
Love Always,
Your Daughter,
Samantha Jo Craft

If we had a single flower, for everytime we think of you, we could walk forever - in our gardens.... Always & Forever In Our Hearts, We Love & Miss You So Very Much, Your family.

My daughter Cindy was killed in a traffic accident in Fortmyers,Florida on August 26,1996. She was not only my daughter, my only daughter, but my best friend. It has not been easy for us to accept or under stand only to know that her death has torn our family inside out. She is missed so much by her brothers, stepdad and nieces and nephews. Not a day goes by that she is talked about or missed. As she lived in Florida and only came home two or three times a year it is very hard for us to believe that she is really gone. Actually we know she is not because so many things have happened to prove to us that she is heaven looking down and is really still with us. We thank God for our belief and upbringing and faith knowing that someday we will be with her eternally. We just thank God for the time with her and the love of joy we received from her and know she is watching down over all of us. Thank God for the blessing we had of having her.

Donald Robert (Don) our own beloved father Xmas died suddenly on 10/2/1997. Very dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law and Grandpa. Will be forever loved and missed by his wife Carol, sons Ian, Hadley and Mark, daughter-in-law Gail and Kim and his 2 beloved grandchildren Tyzana and Xena. Rest in Peace Dad, One day we will all be together. Lots of love, your son Mark Craig

Mark Craigs life was taken away so suddenly. He was only 19 but touched the hearts of many. He was the sweetest kid I have ever Known.He is greatly missed by his family and myself.His "Miss Julie" Rest in peace precious Little Mark. may God be with You I love you. Love, "Miss julie "

Grandma

GRANDMA YOU HAVE TOUCHED US ALL

THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES

GRANDMA YOU HAVE BEEN THERE FOR EACH

OF US IN OUR TIME OF NEED

GRANDMA YOUR WORDS OF ADVICE AND WISDOM

HAVE GUIDED US CONTINUALLY

GRANDMA YOUR WARM HEART,YOUR LOVING TOUCH

AND JUST KNOWING THAT YOU WERE JUST A

TELEPHONE CALL AWAY THAT PROVIDED US WITH AN

ALL ENCOMPASSING SECURITY.

GRANDMA WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH GRANDPA AND THE ANGELS

AND LETTING YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE BE HEARD

THROUGHOUT THE HEAVENS.

GRANDMA YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US.......

I LOVE YOU GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!
TOM

Dear Daddy, We love you and miss you very much. You are always in your daughters' hearts. With all our love forever, Megan. April & Tia

To my parents who adopted me when I was 3 hours old, raised me with unqualified love, I miss you, I love you, and still need you. You are in my heart daily. I will see you in the future. I love you both! Mike

In loving memory. Survived by his wife Margaret, 7 children Peggy, Ricky, Raymond, Bruce, Tony, Joe, and David, and 19 grand children. We will miss you dad.

In Loving memory of my dear husband, John. I miss you more than words can say. You are a man bigger than life and I know you are waiting in heaven for the rest of us to get there. Someday it will be my turn and I look forward to seeing you again. Love Always. Linda

Mom, this one's for you. Lee Elizabeth Crane 1926-1997 Because You Loved Me You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach , you gave me faith 'cause you believed, I'm everything I am, because you loved me. You gave me wings and made me fly. You touched my hand now I can touch the sky I lost my faith you gave it back to me You said no star was out of reach You stood my me and asked no more I had your love I had it all I'm grateful for each day you gave me Mom I don't know that much, but I know this much is true I was blessed because I was loved by you! You were always there for me The tender wind that carried me Light in the dark, shining your love into my life You've been my inspiration, through the lies you were the truth, my world is a better place because of you! You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach you gave me strength 'cause you believed...I'm everything I am.. because you loved me. Our mom was a truly great lady. She did everything in her life with all that she had in her! She loved people, especially her family! She had 45 years with dad and they had a one of a kind marriage, complete with respect, laughter and tears and mostly a deep understanding of the words..."till death do us part". She also had 8 grandsons; Michael,Tommy.Will, Jimmy, Jack,Chris, Brian and John. She was known as "Grandma Hank" and I couldn't remember her ever turning down a chance to have any of them spend the night and make her "mashed toes" and devils food cake! She had a rocking chair in every room of the house, many a problem was solved big or small sitting on her lap as a child in those chairs! We miss you and know you're keeping an eye out for us!Pull up a chair for me mom and someday when I come home, we'll have one of our long, long, talks! We love and think of you everyday, Dad, Steve, Mike and Sue.

Mike was 49 when he left this world, suddenly and without any rhyme or reason. He leaves behind him, 5 beautiful sons, a brother and sister, and many friends.

He was born in Evanston, IL. and grew up there until he was 13 and then moved to Winnetka where he lived until he died.

Mike left 5 sons: Michael, Tommy, William, Jimmy and Jack, whom he loved very much.

People who knew him remember his wicked sense of humor and his outgoing personality.

Mike was predeceased by his Mother, Lee Elizabeth Crane, age 71, in 1997, and then 2 months after Mike's passing, his father, Stephen Samuel Crane, age 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep.

One of Mike's most favorite places was on Geneva Lake, in Lake Geneva, WI., where he stayed at our family cottage. We spent many wonderful days in the sun, water-skiing, laughing and just enjoying being young and carefree. His nickname then was "Hollywood".

I can see Mike now spending his days on the lake, with Mom and Dad sitting in the boat, a Mountain Dew in his hands, the sun shining on his face, just lazily driving around, waiting for us all.

Someday we'll be standing on the pier at Elgin Club, waiting for you, Mike...

Love you H.B.P.

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Hollywood Nights
Bob Seger

She stood there bright as the sun on that California coast
He was a Midwestern boy on his own
She looked at him with those soft eyes,
So innocent and blue
He knew right then he was too far from home

She took his hand and she led him along that golden beach
They watched the waves tumble over the sand
They drove for miles and miles
Up those twisting turning roads
Higher and higher and higher they climbed

And those Hollywood nights
In those Hollywood hills
She was looking so right
In her diamonds and frills
All those big city nights
In those high rolling hills
Above all the lights
She had all of the skills

He'd headed west 'cause he felt that a change
Would do him good
See some old friends, good for the soul
She had been born with a face that would let her
Get her way
He saw that face and he lost all control

Night after night, day after day, it went on and on
Then came that morning he woke up alone
He spent all night staring down at the lights of L.A.
Wondering if he could ever go home

And those Hollywood nights
In those Hollywood hills
It was looking so right
It was giving him chills
In those big city nights
In those high rolling hills
Above all the lights
With a passion that kills

In those Hollywood nights
In those Hollywood hills
She was looking so right
In her diamonds and frills
All those big city nights
In those high rolling hills
Above all the lights
She had all of the skills

Maj. Gen. Stephen Samuel Crane
November 11, 1921 - September 15, 2009

U.S., WW2; European Theater, Veteran, Major General Stephen Samuel Crane ( Army Ret.), beloved husband of 45 years to first beloved wife, Lee Elizabeth Walker Crane, who predeceased him in 1997 and second wife, Marley Close Crane,
died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. He leaves behind his three children, Stephen (Gayle) Crane, Michael H. Crane, who predeceased him, July 7, 2009, and daughter Susan (Brian) Snediker.
Nine grandsons; Christopher Crane, Michael, Tommy, Will, Jimmy and Jack Crane, and Brian, John and Sean Snediker.

Also, step-children; Arthur (Nan) Close, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Close, Commander Megan Close and Elizabeth (Jon) Dierksheide.
As well as eight step-grandchildren; Captain Garrett (Nancy) Close, Caitlin Close, Jake and Cody Close and Caroline, Julia, Linnea and Christian Dierksheide; and step great-granddaughter, Shannon Close.

General Crane grew up on the south side of Chicago, the son of the late, Adeline Crane, and was the middle of three brothers, the late Bernhardt, age 8; and the late Harry, age 19.
After the war ended, he graduated from DePaul University where he was not only an outstanding scholar, but a gifted athlete. He was inducted into the DePaul Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.
In 1952, he married his first beloved wife of 45 years, Lee Elizabeth Walker Crane and they went on to have three children; Stephen, the late Michael, and Susan. He became a member of the Illinois National Guard in the 1930's as a young teen, and then served his country in WWII, (European theater) from 1942-1945. At age 24, his infantry brigade was among the first to liberate Dachau in April of 1945.
He swiftly rose through the ranks to become a two-star Major General and the Commander of six -thousand Troops while serving as the head of the Illinois National Guard, retiring in 1977. All that knew him, understood his love and dedication for the military.
He was a Knight Grand Cross in the Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem, an organization he and his late wife believed in and supported thoroughly.
They traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe many times both in support of the order and for pleasure.
His career involved working for U.S. Steel, Material Service and as the head of real estate for Cook County, IL, under Mayor(s) Daley; Sr. and Jr.
He lived in Evanston and in Winnetka, respectively and was a deacon and a member of the Winnetka Presbyterian Church for many years until his conversion to Catholicism in 1999, then becoming a parishioner of Faith Hope And Charity Church in Winnetka. He also enjoyed music and was an accomplished musician of the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, bugle, and piano.

" Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way."
General Patton

as time slips by without you
and days turn into years
they hold a million memories
a thousand silent tears
The sudden way we lost you will always be unfair
but we will always love you
we will always care
I cannot find an answer
his reasons I don't know
I only know that all my life
I'll love and miss you so
No longer in our life we share
But in our hearts you are always there
it seems so strange that those we need
those we love the best
Are just the one's god calls away
And takes them home to rest
Your loving Family Nan George Susan Sandra Stephen
also
John Mary Jane Tom
we love you

I love you Adam, my son!

I love you Alena...
Mommy and Kaitlyn

If i had my life to do over.
I'd have chosen you to be my dad once more.
Even if it meant losing you again.
It's worth all the tears in the world.

You were my sunshine when skies were grey.
I loved you and honored you.
You took all my tears away.
I was so happy being with you.

Sometimes we would argue.
But you meant the world to me.
Your love was always pure.
I'm proud to be your little girl.

Your time seemed all too short and i feel so alone.
What can i take from this?
My heart is completely crushed.
But nothing loved is ever lost - and you are loved so much.
I love you & miss you so much dad - Sarah xx

You were a great friend/best friend/boyfriend/buddy, always encouraged me and made me smile, made me laugh. Every day of every year in class, I could count on you. Everyone could. You had enough love and laughter to go around the world. You have the biggest heart and finally found the perfect one to share it with... I can't believe you're gone, I keep seeing your smiling face and think it's not possible, you were going to live forever. I don't understand it but I'm going to have to learn to accept it. I hope and pray that you are happy. I will not be sad anymore, I will remember you and smile and be thankful for the life you had and the privilage to be part of it. You'll always be loved, missed very much, and never forgotten. I can't wait to see you again. I love you! -Galvin 22-

Richard or "K.C." as he sometimes chose to be called was one of my students in Canyon Crest Elementary, Provo, Utah for a few years around 1987 to 1992. He was such a fun person, intelligent, and mischievous, and caring. Several years later when I was going through cancer treatment, our class had a reunion and I tried to find Richard but couldn't locate him. I was finally able to locate his grandparents, but learned he had died some 3 months earlier. I was devastated. My hope is that someday K.C.s two children might try to find their father and find this memorial. I have a recording of his voice from years ago and some of his writing. He even sent me a lock of his long blond hair in the mail as a joke when he got a hair cut one year. I probably still have it in an envelope somewhere. Richard's children have a Hispanic mother who remarried shortly after Richard's death. Richard wasn't buried but was cremated, so the children, sons I believe, may never know about their father. When I taught at Canyon Crest Elementary my last name was Morgan, I later married. I'm sure K.C. is in a happier place. I hope his sons find him someday.

Thee shalt never R.I.P.

Terry was my beautiful son. Four years, one month, and two days before Terry was killed in an auto accident, his dad was killed the same way. The other day I found a poem Terry had written for his dad. It follows. After his poem is a poem I then wrote to Terry.

DAD
Dad, it's not just a person or a name
It's no one you can put to shame
Never take him for granted
For he will always make you feel wanted
He will do anything for you
As long as you say I love you
A dad is not just a father
Just as a mom is not just a mother
Dennis D. Craycraft is my dad
And I am a proud lad
Here lies my dad
That makes me very sad
Yet, I will see him again
That will help restore my happiness then

Rest in peace, Dad
I love you, Terry

TERRY
I found the poem you wrote 'bout your Dad--
Your heart was so broken; your spirit so sad.

Your grief, all-consuming; you missed him so much--
Sometimes all you longed for was the strength of his touch.

From your lips, there was laughter, but there was no joy--
Your dreams all were shattered, ones you'd had as a boy.

Begat of your Father; raised by your Dad--
But nine months within ME, no stronger bond can be had.

I wanted to shield you, but you kept alone--
Your sorrow so deep, went down to the bone.

I couldn't share the pain that you felt--
Now it's mine, all mine; your death I've been dealt.

Your poem said you would see him again--
Now it's my turn. I'll wait -- not long until then.

I Love You Terry!!!! Mom

Our Visitor from Heaven

To our mother, Hazel Creager Franks, who was a very loving, devoted mother. She was always there for her family. We miss her so much. We love you Mom. Your eight children.

My dear Ginni,

Everyday we think of you. Your friends, Laurie, dad and me miss you and love you very much. I know you are in heaven looking down upon us. I wish you were here with us but I know you are in God's hands and are much better off there. One day we will see you again. I hope you like your organization we started for you. It is spreading to other places now. Laurie is growing up to be a beautiful young lady and I know you would be proud of your sister. I have joined with the Angel Moms and have made a lot of new friends.

We love and miss you a lot.

Love always, Mom

Michael was my most beloved friend and husband. After a 3 1/2 year battle with liposarcoma he lost the battle. I know that he is at peace as he was ready to meet his God yet I miss him terribly. We have one daughter; Meredith, who was very close to her daddy and loved him very much and misses him too.

Michael was a coach/teacher with his first love in sports being basketball. We were married for 22 1/2 years when he died.

I just want the world to know how grateful I am that he was my husband and my friend. I have created in his honor a memorial scholarship. More information on this can be located at www.michaeljcreech.com

I love you and miss you Michael so very much.

Nancy ^j^

Uncle Ed was always there for the whole family throughthe good and the bad. I could not have asked for a betterUncle/friend than Ed. He will be sorely missed.

Dear Santo

We will always remember the way you made us laugh

You were kind of kooky and unique

When my daughter said you were like Danny Devito you said

you were the real thing and he was just acting.

I am sorry for what you had to go through and that you had

to pass on without a friend at hand.

I just hope you know how much we all love you and will miss

you.

Goodbye My Friend

A wonderful husband and father who loved and gave so much, asking for little in return. You will never know how much you will be missed every day, but now you are getting the sleep you so richly deserved. Rest peacefully Dad, we all love you so very, very much

Kim was a wonderful mother, friend and dreamer of a better, peaceful new world....I love her and miss her. She passed suddenly and peacefully at age 34. I am only happy that Jehovah God has promised us all the opportunity to live again under his Kingdom arrangement, in his due time. Until that time comes, I pray that I can remain faithful enough to greet her and hold her in my arms in an overwhelming embrace of joy and laughing, as my promise to her of her being there is at last and finally fulfilled....Paul

Ross, my oldest son,
It has been nearly 8 years since you left us but i still think of you every day. We will always miss you terribly. I hope you have been able to see Tinky, GM, and Foddy and also Dad's family. Oh! and Chris, Donald's brother. I wish we could talk and laugh together like we always used to do. Maybe one day we will.
All my love,
Mom

Querido papa, solo quiero decirte que donde quiera que estes nunca te voy a olvidar.Ojala que estes feliz.Yo te estrano mucho como mi mama y mis hermanos.Todos queremos que regresaras pero eso es imposible. Hasta luego, Sergio Delgado

Gramdma was an inspiration to me. I admired her strength and will remember her always.

When I was young I did not know
Just how much you loved me so
Then I grew and you were there
That's when I knew how much you cared
Now you're gone so far away
And I know we'll be together some day
Until that time when we never shall part
My memories of you are kept in my heart.
Sadly missed
Happily remembered
Your "favorite daughter"
Terry

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We all miss you very much.Janet, Marion, Linda, Sandi, Mary Frances

We love and miss you . Janet and Marion

Dear Daddy: It's been a little over a year now but it seems like yesterday. I miss you and love you. I have to thank you for everything you taught me even though sometimes I didn't listen. You were there when it mattered and tryed to help me even though I didn't alaways seem to appreciate it. I miss you and mom every day. I am so glad you had a chance to meet your grandchildren and get to know them before you left. There are so many things I wish I had said but I think you know what they are. I graduated from high school and wish you had been there to see it. I felt like you where there in sprit anyway. I am planning to go on to college next. You have taught me so much in life. I love you and will alaways miss you. Love, Diane

To Mom: It's been 22 years but I still miss you as much now as I did then. You have three grandchildren now, one which was born 3 months after you died. I wish you could have seen them. I love you and think of you every day. There are so many things that remind me of you and many happy memories I am left with. Even though you were not my birthmother it didn't matter to me cause you never made me feel different and you loved me and were there when I needed you and tryed to help me when I needed it. You were there even when I got into trouble. I love you and will alaways miss you. Love, Diane

This if for my brother who died of Leukemia at the age of 24. Rodney, although it's been a long time since you've been gone, I just wanted to say I miss you and I will always remember what a special person you were. With all my love your sister Tammy.

For the most wonderful person I ever knew. She was more than just a Mother, she was a friend. She was always there for anyone who needed her. You are sorely missed. I love you and miss you daily.

My darling Gran... you died yesterday. I never got chance to tell you how much you meant to me and how much I love you. It's your funeral on Wednesday and I'll be there to say farewell, but I know you are with me more now than you could be when you were on Earth...

I said a special prayer to Sandy, Uncle Ted, Aunty Joyce, and especially to Grandad, that they'd come and meet you so you wouldn't be alone for long.

You were of paramount importance to me and to my life. You were my first Guru, Gran. You taught me how to read, write, do mathematics, tie bows on my dress, do up buckles on my shoes, and all those little things that are so important to little girls. You used to buy my teeny tiny 'children-sized' things so I wouldn't feel that things were too big for me to handle. You bought me my first little washing machine and it actually washed dollies clothes. You were there for me when I had my first baby, and was scared and alone. You taught me that I could balance the budget with a new baby to care for, and we managed. I called Dad today. He was gutted to hear about your death... he had to put the phone down, Gran, and that was just as upsetting to me, to hear his voice break, as it was to hear the news myself...

I hope you are with those you missed for so long... Auntie Vi, Norah, Val, Sam, and all your sisters who went before you. You know, you needn't have been so afraid to die, sweet darling lady. Nothing will harm you, because my love will always protect you as you protected me.

I have so many millions of beautiful picture memories tumbling through my mind, and the pain I felt when we were parted, and mum took me away to live in Newcastle, is in some way being appeased now. I love you, Gran. I am so sorry I couldn't come and see you in the Nursing Home, but I wanted to remember you as I knew My Gran, not someone I couldn't recognise or relate to. Forgive me?

I hope you'll visit me in my dreams, and if you can't, that's okay. I will never ever forget you and I hope you'll be at Heaven's Door when I come a-knocking...

Till later, your broken-hearted 'special girl'.... Julie xxxxxxxxx

To my beloved wife, from her loving husband, Richard. After losing her courageous battle with cancer, she is now the Duty Piper at the Gates of Heaven. The sun does not shine as brightly, and the music will never again be as sweet.

"And never was piping so gay." William Butler Yeats

Beloved son of Thomas Crompton and Barbara A. Cook-Crompton, Beloved Brother of Bradford J. Crompton. Died while Touring the city he loved so much Paris, France with his students on Spring Break. Named New Jersey Teacher Of The Year 1989. Gone But Not Forgotten....Rest In Peace My Brother!

I dedicate this memorial to a man who I only now begin to understand after he is gone. There is so much I want to tell you and there is so much you need to know. You were there for me and I miss you so very much. Rest In Peace My Veteran and join your son and my brother in Eternal Peace. Till We Meet In Heaven, I Love You - Your Son Brad...

Once here,now gone,why we will never know.We pray you are at peace.And god and his angels are beside you to guide.We miss you very much and we are all watching over your parents and son for you.

Mom, it's been seven years since you went on your "big trip". How you loved to travel! Sometimes you were a real pain in the you know what but still...I loved you.
Hope all is well and don't forget to call sometime. KC

For my cousin, Michael, that was unable to be found until we heard of your death. You will never be forgotten. Brother to Thomas and Timothy. Cousin to Cheryl, Christine and Philip.

In Loving Memory
You were a great and loving friend and brother and will be deeply missed.

Here's to a great Dad, a friend and a damn good hockey coach! Miss you every day, love always!

I am dedicating this to my fiancee James Brad Crooks. I love Brad with all of my heart and will take his memory with me until the day that I am with him for eternity.

To my loving husband that I miss so much.

I really never knew or really know who you are.........all I know is that you're my great-grandmother that I never met......I always hear from my father that you would love me & all this stuff.........I really wish I had the chance to meet you......but you died before I was born......I just want you to know that you are not forgotten & as long as you're a part of this family I will make sure you are never forgotten........Love Your Grand-Daughter......Lunchbox :)

My dearest mom...you meant the world to me. It was a blessing to have had you in my life. You were truly the most selfless, loving, caring, friendly, genuine, strong-willed and beautiful person I have ever met and will ever meet. Anyone in this life who was lucky enough to have been in your presence will always remember you. You were the closest thing to an angel in this place. I know the last years were hard, but know that my heart was always there and I tried my best to make everything as good as possible for you. I just wish we had more time together in this place, but I'm grateful for what time we did have. It's because of you that I was strong enough to get through losing you. You watched over me my whole life while you were around and I know you're still watching over me. I just want you to know how proud I am of you for fighting your hardest to beat the sickness. I know you did that for us because you loved us all so much. I'm glad that I was there when you passed away that night. As hard as it was, it was worth every moment knowing that you knew we were there. Thank you for all of the love you gave me your entire life. Thank you for everything I have learned because of you. Thank you for being not only my mom but my best friend. You mean the world to me and like I said, "I'll see you later." I love you with all my heart and not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You have always been and will always be my hero. I love you. I love you. I love you. Love always, your daughter Ivy

My dear nephew, I miss you dearly and will love always.You will live on in my heart forever and never farfom my thoughts. Love Always Auntie Candie

A kind and gentle man, who deeply loved his wife, Nina Jane, and his daughter, Carolyn. Massive strokes caused his last few years to be agony but he is free now. I had another baby boy, Daddy. I found out I was pregnant the day you died. His name is David.

Mama
You are in my soul and memory. Your humor and curiosity, your storytelling gift, your overwhelming love for me and my family are deeply missed. I hope you are enjoying freedom from pain. I love you.

He was a sweet man who would give anything he had to someone if they needed it. His memory will remain in my heart along with his daughter. I loved him very much and miss him a great deal. Love your niece, Angie.

I ma writing this memorial for my grandmother who was the kindest person I have ever known. Her only goal in life was to see that her children, grand children and great grand children were cared for and happy. She was totally self sacrificing and would not accept kindnesses in return. She would phone just to hear your voice to make sure you were ok. She was my friend, a mother and more than a granny to me. I know in my heart of hearts that I will never be loved as much as I was loved by my granny and I loved her more than she ever knew.

Tim was born in Alexandria, Louisiana. Although I did not know much about his past before Sacramento, Tim and I had been friends since 1988. He always had the gift of being able to get under a person's skin and found it interesting to find out what a person's true feelings were all about.

Tim was a great listener and could create cheer for a person feeling down. He also had the knack for infuriating you beyond belief. I think that the latter is one of Tim's endearing qualities we will miss the most.

K

On September 12, 1996, Tim was taken from his friends while hiking the Horsetail Falls trail that leads into Desolation Wilderness, located in the Sierra Nevadas.

Tim's favorite pastimes were Star Trek, Hanging out in chat rooms at AOL, and playing video games. Tim had many friends in Sacramento, CA. He will be missed very much.

Thanks for all the good times Tim, We love you.

John you are forever in our hearts. Love Mom Dad,and Lisa

How we deal with great losses
Not knowing how to let you go
Wishing that you never left
I really miss hearing your voice
Crying over just thinking of you
I am unable to accept your gone
Wondering if you can see us all
Making up for all my mistakes
The awful feeling of heartache
Having someone I wished you'd meet
Always to see pictures of your smile
Knowing in my heart I miss you dearly

Written by your grandson, Sheldon Voutour

Christopher Sean CROWLEY September 8, 1983 - August 9, 2001
Christopher Sean Crowley was received into the arms of his Lord on Thursday August 9, 2001 as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident on August 4. Born September 8, 1983 in Spokane, Washington; Chris lived in both Curlew and Pullman, Washington until the age of 8 when he and his mother moved to the Kent area. A senior at Kentwood High School, Chris was a member of the Kentwood Chapter of FFA where he developed a love for horticulture and landscape gardening. Chris was also a member of the Kentwood Wrestling Team, the Kentwood Crusaders Rugby Football Club and Troop 474 of the Boy Scouts of America. He was also very active in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia's youth programs having attended numerous high school and junior high school youth events. Chris had recently just returned from a mission trip to Culiacan, Mexico where he and a group of other young people built a residence for a needy family. Chris is survived by his parents Jim and Donna and Kevin, his sister Susannah, his cousins as well as his dog Ranger. Chris also leaves behind many countless friends throughout the world. A Celebration of his life was held Thursday August 16, 2001 at St. James Episcopal Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the St. James Youth Missions fund. Arrangements, Bonney-Watson Capitol Hill.

A memorial service was held Thursday for Christopher Crowley, a 17-year-old who died last week from injuries he suffered in a one-car accident. He was riding in a car Aug. 4 driven by his friend, a 17-year-old male, when the car left the road and collided with a tree at the winding, odd-angled intersection. Crowley never regained consciousness after the crash and died at Harborview Medical Center Aug. 9. His friend -- the driver -- remained in a coma yesterday with severe head injuries. His name has not been released by Harborview Medical Center. The two teen-agers were good friends and members of the same youth group at St. James Episcopal Church in Kent. Family members said Crowley had just returned from a youth group trip to Mexico, where he helped build a house for a less fortunate family.

God saw the road was getting rough
The hills were hard to climb
He gently closed those loving eyes
And whispered “Peace Be Thine.”
The weary hours, the days of pain
The sleepless nights are passed
The ever-patient worn-out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
I won't say goodbye I'll say til we meet again we'll play a game of crib and have a bud or two. I'll miss you my friend.

Cheers Jack
Love Dave

to a loving father. with your families love your memory will go one forever. Love Tina

Grandpa,
I loved you when I was little because you always gave me candy and let me sit on your lap and patted my head. I was blessed with your red hair, blue eyes, and lefthandedness~~I am the only one in your productive family to have received those gifts.
I loved you as I grew older because if it hadn't been for you, my mother would never have been born and given birth to me, and for that I thank you.
I continued to love you as you grew older and more dependent on people, namely Mom because I saw you through her eyes, a precious gift and a joy to have around.
I watched my two eldest children interact with a man who was born before the 1900's. That was so much fun for me because both you and they learned something from each other. I learned to see life through a child's eyes, both yours and theirs, as they discovered the world through you.
I was heartbroken when you were called home for three reasons. The first was selfish, you were gone and I wasn't ready to give you up yet. The second was that you were very influential in Scottie's life and when you died, even though he was only seven at the time, a piece of him died that day too. And the third was that you never got to meet your newest great granchild who was born July 2nd, 1996.
I felt you needed to be memorialized with more than mere words so, Grandpa, I named him after you. His name is Robert Lawton. I know you would have liked that. He is so much like you in word and deed it's eerie.
My children all claim to have spoken with you at one time or another since your death and I will not disbelieve them.
So, Grandpa, any love and encouragement you can give them on their journey to adulthood, would be, well.......as you always said "All donations cheerfully received."

Just to let you know, Arthur,

We miss you like the roses miss the rain.

love,
Becky

Kevin Crum was like a brother to me he died, 14 years old. He cometted suided. He was one of my best friends, my neibor, and he was going to be my brother(we were going to adopt him). That night was like any other night, me and my dad got into a big fight and he would start to beat me, so I went over 2 Kevin's house for awhile. This happened alot, so his familly and him were used to it. I was helping his mom cook supper and she told me to go up and tell Kevin it was time for supper. Well I went to his room and scremed his brother Greg ran to me. There Kevin was, hanging there with his shoes strings around his neck hangging on the doorknob, his butt about an inch away from the ground. Greg quikly took his knife and cut him down, but by that time it was to late, Kevin had been hanging there for a while. I really miss Kevin and everyone at Newville, PA do too. Kevin we love you and you were a good kid. I love you Kevin you know that.

Beloved father and a wonderful companion. You will always live in our hearts. We love you-Lesly & Mariah

Well, you are In His Care...You called him didn't you? You told the nurses you had to make an important phone call and you slipped off to the arms of the Heavenly Father...He always answers, you knew that...He is always there for us and it was time for you to go home...I think you called to let Him know you were ready for that feast we wait for, at the big banquet table... Am I right? I know the food where you were wasn't all that great...or maybe like the Pastor Joe said you knew that In Our Fathers house are many mansions and you wanted to say..."I'm Coming Home"!!!! Today we celebrated your life and remembered you and oh what sweet memories you left us with. My family only knew you two years and what an incredible adventure it was. Sure we prayed together and sang His praises and worshipped Him...but we shared His love and joy as we traveled life's road and grew together along the way. Today some of us cried cause you will be missed. We wanted you to stay but we were so glad for you and for your reward. But part of you will linger on...it will last for generations. You got us started repeating you and asking what you used to ask everyone. Even strangers...you shared a lot. You would ask these questions so often: "Do you know my friend?" You ask everyone from the waitress at the coffee shops to my 8 year old son anyone and everyone... When you ask this it was personal, it mattered to you if they did. Your friend was Jesus Christ and you knew Him as your personal Friend and Savior. Some knew Him from their past and others had only recently met Him. To some this friend of yours was about to change their life. I know he changed mine the day I met Him...Yes, I know your friend. You love to sit and talk about the Lord and give testimony of his love. You would ask us, "Do you love Jesus?" , never shy or timid in the asking boldly waiting for an answer. Yes! I do love Jesus!!! "I'll shout it from the mountain top. I want my world to know...The Lord Of Love Has Come To Me...I Want To Pass It On." I think those words from my favorite song seem to best describe the fire in your soul for the Lord and the way he touched your life. I know it says it so much for me. I want to pass it on...I do love Jesus!!! Well, today as we remebered you and the wonderful things you did for us in the time you were here. The courage and faith you showed and the love you unselfishly gave...So I say on behalf of everyone, thank you for caring and sharing, for giving and for asking...I think we all ask these questions over and over again while they sang, "Look For Me". We will look for you when we get there, till then we will share your friend. By the way, to anyone reading this memorial...Do you know my friend? Do you love him?

Anette Jeltsje Jacob's First and Only True Love. R.I.P. Ella quiere sus ninos. You meant the world to her. She will never love and adore anyone as much as she did you. You taught her how to be a woman. You brought out the best in her. She loves you para siempre. Por tu vive en su alma para no salir mas. Si solo ella tenido sus ninos. They would have been as beautiful as you were.