to my wonderful "good daddy", i wish you had been able to meet mike, you would love him as much as i do. i finally met someone as great as you were, and he treats me like a princess. but i do believe you sent him to me, my gift from heaven. i know you were watching down on me on my wedding day. one day we will all be together. i love and miss you.
your "good daughter", marcy

To my Nana, i love you and miss you much. I'll alwayw remember you when i eat italian food!! Take care of Papa and i'll see you soon. Love, your great grandchildren, Alicia Genueffa and Ian Philip

To my Papa, i love and miss you. Every time i smell pipe tobbacco, i think of you. I love you. Take care of Nana. Love, your great grandchildren, Alicia Genueffa ana Ian Philip

My beautiful granddaughter. You only lived 16 short days. We had no idea when we bought you home from the hospital. Your mommy and daddy were so happy. Even though your life was so short, you made a very big impact. You know that you helped us make a lot of decisions that will last our lifetime. The man at the cemetery said "that was a mighty big funeral for a baby". I regret that we didn't get to see you grow up - to learn to sit up, crawl, walk, talk and become a young lady. You are my angel. You know I have a house full of angels now - and they all remind us of you. You know that you have a brother now who is wonderful and your mommy is expecting another baby anyday. We are told that this one is a boy. Your mother cried when she found out that her third child was to be a boy. She wanted a little girl so bad - not to take your place - because that will never happen - but a girl to be able to keep. We go by your grave often. We love your brother and your cousins and your ne

My Mother, Viola Jewel Rice, was a special someone that always thought of others before herself. I have always heard that elderly people became difficult and cranky but Mother never did. She was a kind and gentle, quiet lady and our world is so fortunate to have her near us all those years. This a beautiful opportunity to make a memorial for our loved ones. Thanks to those making this possible.

If we could have one lifetime wish, a dream that could come true. We would pray with all of our hearts, for yesterday, and you..... Ron was taken away from us while in Germany, a motor vehicle accident.He was 24 yrs. old..gone...but by no means forgotten...

A mother whose virtue and love was exceeded only by her kindness to all she met.

To a man who searched his entire life for the answer to it all. Hopefully the search proved as important as the question.

Tony was one of the first premature infants born at the new pre-natal care unit of the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon Illinois. He weighed in at 4 pounds and 9 ounces. When he was two weeks old he finally weighed 5 pounds and was able to come home from the hospital. OH, what a wonderful day for all of us. He was so tiny and sweet, I, his mother could not hold him enough! Tony was a quiet child, often prefering to play alone with his toys and watching cartoons on tv to interacting with other children. For Christmas, when he was five years old, he received a new bicycle from Santa Claus. That very next spring he was hit by a car while riding this bike. He was okay but this seemed to prove a preminition for his life. When he grew up the bicycle was cast aside for a motorcycle. One night he had such a violent wreck on the bike that it cut his face badly and broke out his front teeth. He lived Thank God. Tony was given a nickname by his friend. He was known as 2Bad. He was loved by many, many people both older and younger than himself. He choose not to marry and was still a bachlor at age 36, jokingly claiming women cost too much money. He said he wanted to live a free lifestyle where his only 'wife or child' was his Harley. 2Bad had the courage to live a lifestyle that suited him. With this courage he did the things he wanted to do, regardless if other's thought them strange or different. He refused to conform to society rules. This is a tribute to life that most of us long for but do not have the courage to enact. We are afraid of 'what people will think'. 2Bad was on his way to visit an ex-boss and friend one night in June, two weeks after he turned 36, and God sent angels at a road intersection to ask him if he would like to come to a party that God was having that night. 2Bad, always ready for a party, must have said: "YES" and the gentleman in the car with him said:'No' because 2Bad left us in the auto accident that night that took him from us straight into God's arms. His traveling companion lived. My message to 2Bad, my son:"2Bad, I miss you. Everyone who could, came to your funeral. You would have liked the funeral John and I planed for you. It was a real biker bash. Everyone wondered how I, your mother, could do such a thing, but I just told them it was what I knew you would want. It was your funeral not mine. We played David Alan Cole, and Merle Haggard music for you. Tom brought a tape by Ozzie Osbourn 'SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE' which had always been one of your favorites. We'll always miss you sweetheart. Your dad, sisters, brothers, friends, stepdad and just hundreds of people who met and can never forget your uniqueness. I try to make myself believe that in time we will meet again just like you promised a few days before you went away when you said: "Bye, Mama, I'll see ya next weekend. I love you." And, I hugged you and said the same: "I love you, too."

My best friend.. You were the brother I never had. Some of the best times of my life were shared with you and your bride, Jackie. Your work ethic inspired me. So did your drinking. I wish we could have just one more backyard private bar-b-que, one more for the road and one more Willie Nelson song. Rest well my friend. We'll have lots of catching up to do when I get where you are. HEY " HARRY " I LOVE YOU................

There is no one that can compare to you. You were wise, caring, giving, funny, hard working, creative, a good husband, father, grandfather. We all miss you so much.

Dear Daddy, I miss you so much. I love you very much and so does Steve. I miss our talks about the NY Yankees and about the dallas Cowboys . I miss all the teasing of each other we always did and you and I making fun of stevie. There are so many things I wish I had said and never got to. I"m very proud of you and the things you accomplished in your life. I only hope I made you as proud of me as I am of you. all my love Daddy. Andrea

I had to do this for you Jase, firstly because I love you, and, you deserve to be immortalised. You came into my life one week before your 22nd birthday, and from that day I loved you. We were together for 2 years, 9 months and 11 days and in that short time we accomplished so much. We have two beautiful children, you would have been so proud of our new baby girl. It breaks my heart that you will not be here to see them grow, I know that spiritually you are with us always, and that you are watching over us. How I wish that I could have climbed into your arms as you lay cold, still living on that emergency room table, I wanted you to tell me that everything would be alright, GOD had other plans for you, he called you to the other side and I know that you are happy. I will tell your children of your life, you will never die in our hearts. Karen

My dear Aunt Pat, my mom when I didn't have one....I love and appreciate you so much. I miss the silly noises you made around the house when you felt good still make me smile, and the lessons of life you taught me are always with me, although it's hard to grasp sometimes. But then you let me know that was normal...thank you, and I LOVE YOU.

Your missed every day of my life ,the pain will always remain in my heart till we meet again,. Ma ,love you.

i will always remember you da,till we meet again.

Michael, Our hearts are greatly saddened by your death. You were a wonderful husband, father, son, and police officer. We love you and will always remember the values for which you stood. We are looking forward to meeting you in Heaven. Love, Tammy, Minda, Allie, Mom and Dad

This memorial is left in memory of my father, He left a huge gap in the lives of so many people. We were all inspired by him in so many ways and he showed his children that anything is possible in life. His love and understanding gave us the confidence to be the best that we could be and it makes us sad that his grandchildren will never know his love.

My daughter, my friend. You are missed more with each passing day. I love you and I know, someday, we will be together again. Your memory lives on in my heart and the hearts of everyone whose life was touched by yours. Until we meet again... Mom

"When you are sorrowful, look again into your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Nick, you are always on my mind and forever in my heart. I miss you so very much. Love, Mom

Effie Marie Bradshaw Ricks of Rosewood Avenue was taken home to be with our heavenly Father April 20, 2004, while resting peacefully. Effie was born Sept. 24, 1926, to the late Ethel Bradshaw Lane in Southampton County. She attended Southampton County schools and worked as a domestic until her retirement. Effie was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, Kitchen Ministry and as a former president of the Pastor's Aide. She was a caregiver to many family members and others in the community. Effie was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Edward "E.T." Ricks and two sons, Lawrence and Stanley Ricks. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Edrina Toxey (Donne) of Suffolk, Debra Harper of Franklin and Gloria Fugate (William) of Bronx, N.Y.; a son, Dennis Ricks of Franklin, Va.; four grandchildren, Erica, Okema, Shanda and Devin; three great-grandchildren, Michelle, Gray Jr. and Mya; a sister-in-law, Marie Miles of Browns Mill, N.J.; a brother-in-law, Cecil Ricks of Franklin; and her faithful companion, Lavetta "Odelle" Everett. A service of celebration will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in New Hope Baptist Church, 1415 Rosewood Ave., Franklin, with Pastor Anthony Goodwyn delivering the eulogy. Mrs. Ricks' remains will be placed in church for viewing by 11 a.m. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 224 S. Main St., Franklin, will conduct a traditional service with dignity.

Owner and President of B.C. Rich Guitar Company. Rock On!

In loving memory of my aunt who passed away Dec 16th 1999 her death from a brain tumour has left us all totally devastated even though we had been preparing for the worst for a few months. i will remember all the happy times that we shared together and will miss you no longer being there,edie was always so full of life and to see her suffering at the end was hard to cope with but we feel relieved that her suffering is no more and that shes finally reunited with her husband john who passed away in 1982. i love you edie and will miss you always with much love victoria xx

Sarah,
I think about you every day. I am so sorry i didn't know that you had left us. We lost contact and i think i knew deep down.
I want to thank you for making my childhood bearable, i want to thank you for being my friend and sharing my life in the way that we did. You are forever in my heart Sarah and i am so sorry i wasn't there to say goodbye. Forever my friend, forever in my heart and always in my thoughts.
I love and Miss you Lilly xxxxxx G xxxx

In loving memory of our Dad - with love Lyn and Sue, Paul and Debs and with fond memories from Rae.

Dad,
Sure wish you were still here. There are so many things I want you to see and so many things I want to tell you. I only hope you know what I'm thinking and how much I always will love you.

-Tom

Our beloved sister: No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. A wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. We still are unsure what happened as you were the healthiest of all of us and never sick! They say it was an embolism and we only pray you had no pain. I'm sure though you had a hand in that your Tony, Joe, Kevin, or Mark would not come home to find you gone. You leave behind a wonderful husband of 30 years, three wonderful boys, and a close, strong loving family. We miss you terribly and struggle every day to find an answer how to cope. Mom and Dad lost their only daughter, best friend and their hearts have a huge hole that will never be filled until you meet again. We love you dearly and will honor your life until we are together again. -- Cindy, sis-in-law (not much "in-law", we sisters!) PS Your only bro, Tom, is aching and will never forget you and lessons learned. Our kids, Meg & Michael, will have you in their hearts forever and we're doing our best to help your boys and Tony, "Priorities". - Until we meet again, dear sis...

To my unborn son, I'm sorry that I could not carry you to full term. I thought I would die myself when I felt you dying inside of me. You're father and I had looked forward to the day of you're birth, only you were taken away from us before we had the chance to meet you. I will always love you and will be so happy when one day we'll meet in heaven. You are forever in my heart sweet baby boy...

Its been 7 yrs since you have been gone. My pain is still the same. I go to bed thinking about you I wake up thinking about you.You were my only son I knew I could always count on you. You taught me so much about life! Im the one that was supposed to teach you. I hope you knew how much I loved you and looked up to you for fighting for what you believed in. I miss that special bond that we had. Even though we have a lot of people around Im still very lonely. A part of me went with you and no one else can feel that empty place.You had only been 15 for 17 days and I feel you were cheated on so many things.I was cheated also. But I do know you are in a better place it was just hard to let you go. I miss watching you play football and basketball you were such an awesome athlete I know you would have made it far. I was your biggest fan and I still am! LOVE MOM

Voor mi­jn allerliefste moeder

Na zoveel jaren ben k ga­an beseffen hoe groot mijn gemis is om jou
Ik kan­ op geen enkele manier in woorden uitdrukken hoeve­el k van jou hou
Je hebt mij een basis gegeven om­ gelukkig te kunnen leven
Je hebt mij geleerd lie­fde te ontvangen en te geven

Je hebt getoond om­ mij veilig en geborgen te voelen
Je hebt mij lat­en inzien wat ze met 'echte' liefde bedoelen
Toen­ je door je ziekte was heengegaan
Stortte mijn ge­lukkige leven onder mijn voeten vandaan

Ineens ­was ik een deel van mijzelf kwijt
Je komt niet te­rug dat is de harde realiteit
Vaak zijn er dagen ­dan voel ik alleen maar enorme pijn en verdriet
I­s er dan werkelijk niemand die mijn intense verdri­et inziet

Soms vraag ik me af kan ik jou ooit l­oslaten
Kan ik dat alleen door er veel over te pr­aten
Ik moet hoe dan ook accepteren dat er geen j­ij en ik meer is
Dat voelt voor mij als een groot­ gemis

Mijn leven is zo leeg zonder jou om mij ­heen
Ik wou lieve mam dat je nooit uit mijn leven­ verdween
Mijn leven oppakken voelt als een keiha­rde strijd
Ik moet gewoon verder dat is gewoon ee­n feit

Stukje bij beetje pak ik de draad weer o­p
Maar in mijn hart en hoofd staat mijn leven op ­z'n kop
Jou zou k nooit meer vergeten
En dat k n­og vaak aan je denk moet je echt weten

Vele tra­nen zullen nog wegvloeien
Nu wordt het tijd dat i­k in mijn persoonlijkheid ga groeien
Ik weet dat ­je vanaf boven nog een kijkje komt nemen bij mij
­En zal terugdenken aan de wijze woorden die je teg­en mij zei

Ooit zullen we elkaar weer tegenkome­n en weer samen zijn
Die gedachte alleen al voelt­ zo fijn
Ook al heb k jou zo kort gekend
Ben zo ­dankbaar en blij dat jij mijn moeder bent

Ik be­n nu hier en jij nu daar
Ik weet onze liefde voor­ elkaar is onverwoestbaar.....

Obituary:
Isaac Glen Riley, 82 years old, passed to heaven on September 23, 2009 at his home. Glen was born January 20, 1927 in Buckhart, MO. to Isaac and Naomi (Stout) Riley.
On December 29, 1948 Glen and Lois Jean Mallernee were united in marriage in Davenport, IA. Glen was a farmer. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a resident of the Drury community for over 36 years moving from Buffalo, IA. In Davenport, he worked for over 20 years at the Black Hawk Foundry. He was a member of the Church of God at Gentryville, MO. He served on the Board of the church for many years. He also served as a Board Member of the Blanche Cemetery for several years. Glen enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing when he was able.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Donald Riley and one sister, Monzella Rogers.
Glen is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Riley, Drury, MO., three sisters, Ramona Sparwasser, Vancouver, WA., Ada Hubbard, Anderson, CA., Deloris Allen, Cabool, MO., many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Glen will be Monday, September 28, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO., with burial in the Blanche Cemetery with full military honors by the Ava American Legion #112 and VFW #5993. Visitation will be Sunday, September 27, 2009 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blanche Cemetery or Gideons International.

I write this in loving memory of my precious son Jamie,who is now "in the arms of the Angels."We miss and love you very much.Until we're together again,rest in those loving arms.....Love Forever:Mom,Dad and your brother Shawn

To my loving brother, I miss you dearly and someday will see you again. I see you everyday in my children. We love and miss you very much. Kim, Randy, and Tyler

Dearest Leland, I wish we could have spoken more. You were taken too soon. Matt will miss you as he grows into a young man. Your joyful spirit will always be in my memory of the times we had that were good. I wish I would have known sooner -- I might have been able to help. Denise, Matt

Will was a smart and gracious young man. We lost touch with Will when our mother died in 1967 and found him again in Jan of 1994. We only had 5 months with him before he died in an home accident. I love and miss you forever & our few days together will last a life time. You are with Mother now - you have eternity with her to make up for never knowing her on earth.

Friendly and funny, Dan will be sorrily missed. His constant humor and bad grammar was a refreshing break from every day common happens. He loved sports and was an active sculler up until his death.

The most beautiful person I will ever know. She was a true friend to me for twelve years, and I know I'll never again have a friend nearly as special as she was. Ginger is now my guardian angel, and I take her with me everywhere I go. I will never go an hour without thinking about her, and she will remain in my heart forever.

Michael Damien Makani Rios was found dead at 7:06 am Sunday morning. The cause of death was an apparent suicide. Rios, 17, chose to end his life after "finding once again that the heart of the one he loved best would never turn from stone to sweet fruit", stated as such in his lengthy suicide note. He went on to appologize to his friends and ask that he would be swiftly forgotten. His many grieving friends state that this wish is largely impossible. Heavy amounts of control substances, namely marijuanna and "ecstacy", were found in his apparment. It is assumed the stress of the Valentines day holiday pushed him over the edge. He left behind few personal belongings, a stereo system, a bass and amp, and a collection of role-playing books. "It's awful! He was the sweetest person I ever met! And he was cute too!" sobbed former girlfriend Natalie Taylor. "He was everything to me. I will miss him dearly and never forget him," stated his best friend of 16 years. In the days follwing the aftermath of this tradgedy, friends do their best to continue with they're normal lives, clad in white insted of black as a sign of mourning.

From Death to Infinity

It's cruel of God to let parents outlive their children. My beloved first born child is gone, through his own misfortune. He died of a heroin overdose, an ugly death. My hope and my prayer is that I will see him one day again in heaven. I pray for his soul. He was a good person, but he could't let go of the drugs.

He was a fan of Einstein and Nostradamus. He thought an angel had appeared to him and told him of the time of his death. His death was an accident, but the time self prophesying.

I will love him and miss him until the last of my days.
Mom loves you kissy-fur

Mom

Shelly Rene Rippley: Shelly, my dearest and best friend left this world to join the father above two days before her 26th birthday in 1995. Shelly was 5 1/2 months pregnant with a beloved little girl; Shelly and her unborn baby were cruely taken from us by mean and unforgiving murder. Shelly and I have been best friends since Kindergarden. Shelly was loving and caring person and will be missed by many. Shelly was a 1987 graduate from Spring Woods Sr. Highschool in Houston, Texas. Shelly also, attended Houston Community College. After graduating she pursued a career in Threater and Art. Shelly preformed and sang with the Gilbert & Sullivan Society for 7 years. She modeled for several agencies in Texas. She also sang at several popular night clubs in Houston, Texas and Nashville, TN. I love you Shelly and there is not a day that goes by that don't miss you and I don't reach for phone to call you. Shelly we love you and miss you dearly. Especially, your mom Karan Rippley, your brother Gilley Adair, many friends, Sean Villereal, Shelly Moorehead and myself Jan Wynett Duke. Your brother David Rippley misses you the most (& is lost w/out you) and going through some difficult times, we pray him everyday. Please pray for us and pray that someday Shelly killers will caught. In loving memory...... Loving you 4 ever, your best friend for life......... Wynett Duke......

In Loving Memory of....................................... Janet Rattliff Rish January 29,1951 to September 5, 1998 There are many people that come into your life, but there are only special ones that really leave their mark on you. Janet was one of those people. I found out my moma had cancer in December of 96. Janet was there for me, the whole way. Always asking what she could do, if anything. She was a great friend!! A month or 2 later, she also found out that she had cancer. She had it in her right lung. An operation proved sucessful, and the doctors got the cancer. In June of 1998, the cancer was back! This time in her brain. It was inoperatable. Her time was near. God had a bigger plan for her! On September 5,1998, she entered the beautiful golden gates of Heaven! I remember the last words she ever said to me. She told me, "Gayle, i love you, you have stood beside me all the way." I told her that i loved her too, and then told her that anyone else would do the same. These words come back to me over and over. When i think about them, i think about what a wonderful and caring person she was. She is in Heaven with my mom now, and i'll see them one day. Until then, Janet, i love you, and i feel as though you and moma are with me often. I love you both!!! Gayle Gartman

Well! Many times I have thought about the fact that what would happen if I were to die before my parents. So I feel that there is a reason for me to write something for my parents.

Seeing people die at a young age makes me think that there would be many things which one may not say to his parents but if he had known the fact that he was soon to depart for the journey of the after life he would do many things that had been left by him. I wish to do the same.

My Mom- Ma ur my inspiration. When I think of you I feel determination to make my self something in life. I may not have said this but you are the most wonderful person and the greatest person I have ever known. For me you are above God, and I would fight with him till my last breath when it comes to you. You have done the best possible job with your son. You have given him the best possible life a mother can give at your own expense. All sons love their mom. But I wish to god that through out eternity you remain my mother. If it was not for you I am sure I would have been a terrible person. Its you who has taught me that money plays little role in ones happiness. This cruel world may not lead me to believe that but I think of you whenever I face a situation like this. In a time when the entire world is running for money you have not faltered from your principles. God should have been proud to have sent one kind soul to this earth and so am I. The only thing I can think of is to provide you with all the comforts in life, but I know that like all mothers you only want me to be happy and you do not expect anything from me. I also know that at times when I have been silent you have understood me. You know me the most! There was my one and only love. I never told you about her because I feared and dared not do the unthinkable. I did not even know if she loved me but I always sensed it. If only life could have been different I am sure your son would have been most lucky to get a girl such as her. I always knew that you knew and I still do. If by any chance you do not then it is my luck. But if you do all I can say is that I’m not sorry for it because I never intended to fall in love with the wrong person. But all I can say is that I’m not sad as you may think. I have been many times, but I have tried to look on the positive side. This positive attribute and the strength has been due to the “education of life you have provided me”. If I survive in this world and achieve all that I want to achieve, then I shall consider that the purpose of my life is done. In this cruel world when your own blood is not loyal toy you and there for you, it is you who has taught me to be kind and gentle. I feel so much for other people when they are in pain and when they are happy. I can imagine the qualities you must have as a person since it is me who came from you. People remind me many times that I am very lucky to have you in my life and I agree with them. I must have done something good in all my earlier life’s to deserve a mother like you. You are not only my inspiration but also the person I love the most. If life treats me the way I want it to be then I will try to share my happiness with you as much as I can but if I’m not I know you still wont be disappointed, since I am your son. But I really hope and pray to the man upstairs that he imparts me with the power and the resources to bring some happiness into your life even if it is not that significant to you. I as a son, have to do a lot for you and should I falter or I am not able to attain what I have set out to achieve I deserve hell! I shall conclude by saying that “ All my life iv heard of angels, all my life like everyone iv wanted an angel! But it is times like these that keeps reminding me that iv had an angel all my life…”

My Dad: - Dad! When I think of you I think of all the time we have lost. We have never been on the same page. Iv hated you all my life. But as I began to grow as a person, that hatred started to die. Now that I am alone here I think of you many times. I never told you but I love you. You tried to be a good father to me. Since Tanya was born I have seen the softer person in you. I know how mush you love your daughter and I also know that you love me. Maybe you could not communicate your feelings with me but I too was at fault because I could never be the son you wanted me too. I remember when I used to be angry with you (everytime) I used to wish you were dead or that you would be out of my life. But now I know how stupid I was because I can not even imagine a life without you. I mean sure you have been paying all the bills (heavy) for my expensive education and life style. But dad! You have been as good to me as any dad can be. It is all the episodes that I have had with you that have made me a better person and a much more mature person.
Intentionally or unintentionally you have made a man out of me. I know that when and if I have a son or a daughter I would be the, or I would try to be the best possible father to them because have learnt from you what being a father means. I used to think to myself that if at any stage of my life any person would ask me what my dad had taught me. Well! I used to think that the my answer would be “He has taught me what not to become in my life.” Now I realize how dare I judge you! Man is never perfect and you did your best with me. As I said having a son like me requires a lot of effort to bring him up. I know I have always been the odd one in the group. My thinking has always been different on all spheres of life. You and mom have given this level of understanding life this maturity to me. I would always want you as my dad no matter what? I just hope the next time we are together we are able to communicate better so that we do not loose all the time we had together…

My Sister: -Hey tanya! You are too young but I have always thought that I would be more of a father to you then a brother. Who knows in time I just might do that. I always used to trouble mom that I want a small brother or sister. When you were born I was kind of shocked I did not know what to think and what to say. I had no idea what was happening. But I knew that you has come into our lifes. You were the cutest and the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. People used to hold beg to hold you. When I used to hold you in my arms I used to feel so peaceful and content with life. It was as God had given me a purpose in life. You are still to young but as you grow to be a teenager I hope and I will try to be at your side. I have always told mom from day one that you are my responsibility. Your brother loves you like his own daughter. I only hope I do a good job and I am there for you whenever you need me. As you grow you will face many small challenges. You will start seeing the bad cruel materialistic world. But always remember its not bad too want things but what’s bad is how low you are willing to stoop, to attain those things. Never give much importance to money. It is a fact of life that you would need it to survive in this world and some part of your happiness will be linked to this piece of paper, but as mom told me a few days back I tell you the same “Its not worth it to loose your individuality and your soul for these pieces of paper”. Life will take your test many times in many forms but always try to do the right thing and no matter what someone says always remember that you do what your heart desires. Always listen to your heart. The day you ignore the inner self in you. It is that day you start loosing your self. I love you a lot and I only hope the best for you in life. No matter where I am I will always be at your side. Never think you are alone because your brother will always be with you.

Finally My Nikki: -

Dad- I miss you everyday, but I'm glad someone is there to watch over Sophie in heaven. hug her for me. and take care of her I miss you both madly and love you so much. til we meet again. forever,Trace

You left us only a year ago, and i am sorry I didn't get to say the things I wanted to, but I know you and Grandpa are together and we will be together someday too. I love you very much and I miss you!!! Until we meet again.
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Rachel

You are greatly missed by those who love you. You are remembered for your humor and the ability to mimic those around you. You are remembered for your love of life, even though you chose to take it so young. I still feel your spirit here, helping to guide us over the rough spots in life, injecting your laughter when we need it the most. I am sorry that you felt you had to leave us, but I know that you are in a beatiful place, where your heart no longer feels so heavy. Please know that we do still love you, remember you, miss you. Your compassion and uplifting spirit will remain with us always.

I will miss you driving that Z28 around and all of the fun we had. You were always young at heart and taught me a lot. Thanks for being my friend. Have some fun for me out there.
Gary

this is a memorial to my dad who was the nice guy around town. he was freinds to everyone he met. he was a great dad. he taught my sister and i the values the old fashion values of life. and i thank him for that. he was a very loving father. i miss him very much. your daughter nancy

this is in honor of my dear mother. she was the glue that kept the family together. she always had a smile on her face oven in times when she was facing illness. she was an inspiration to us all. mom i miss you alot and wish i had the courage you had in life. your daughter nancy.

To our angel Ashley. We miss you more with each passing day.We love you more with each passing day. We are so proud of the things you did while you were here. You are our pride and joy, you are our heart. Fly high with the other angels our forever Tufruit. We love you more than you will ever know. Life will never be the same with out your smiling face to touch and kiss each day.We love you more than anything Mommy and Daddy.

Deze strijd kon ik niet winnen Laat een ieder opnieuw beginnen Ik kijk op jullie allen neer Zorg samen voor een goede sfeer Lieve Beppie, Mijn gedachten zullen altijd bij jou zijn Ik hou van je Je broertje Jo

A son that we never got to know. You are missed and loved very much.

Then take me disappearin' through the smoke rings of my mind,
Down the foggy ruins of time, far past the frozen leaves,
The haunted, frightened trees, out to the windy beach,
Far from the reach of crazy sorrow.
Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free,
Silhouetted by the sea, circled by the circus sands,
With all memory and fate driven deep beneath the waves,
Let me forget about today until tomorrow.

Some people only dream of angels, we held one in our arms. Remembering our angel always. Our joys will be greater Our love will be deeper Our lives will be fuller Because of Jacob. We miss you so. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Meg, Justine, and Molly

In loving memory of my beloved daughter, who passed away aged 3 and a half days in my arms, Royal Womens Hospital, Brisbane, Qld, Australia. "Too Precious for this Earth".

My darling daughter, how different my life is because you are gone, I appreciate things of beauty more but know that I will never be complete without you.

My heart aches for you and through the passing of time, I have learned to not be so sad and and find joy again.

I hope you are watching over your family, your big sister Laura misses you and talks about you all the time, how I wish we had thought to take a photo of you both. Your little brother Daniel, your gift to me, reminds me so much of you and he is now asking more questions about you.

As your Mother, there is so much I wanted to do for you but never had the time and wish that I could turn back the clock for you, maybe things would have been different.

Never doubt that you are far from my thoughts and that I love you and miss you, my precious Angel.

I hope to one day hold you in my arms again.

All my love, your Mummy, Kim.

This Memorial is written for Laura Jean Rivers, she was born and raised in Madison, Wi to Lois Rivers and Lawrence Auls. She had five children oldest being Megan, then Mikel, Meshan, Jonnie, and the youngest being Jalea.

We just want to say that we love you and will never forget about you. Rest Peacefully in Heaven and until we see each other again I love you!!!

Our Best Friend, our Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother. She never caused a problem for anyone and always tried to keep the peace among family and friends. She was always there no matter how bad you messed things up. She was patient and forgiving..even of those who did not deserve it.
She was trusting and loyal.
She became ill suddenly, and what was thought to be a simple trip to the emergency room, lasted over a week and the end result was her sudden and very unexpected death.
She is missed so much. Not a day goes by without a thought of her. Not a week goes by without a visit to her grave with fresh flowers for her and quiet time by her side. The house she lived in for 37 years is so quiet and lonely without her laugh and the sounds of her televison.
She may be gone from our sight, but she lives forever in our hearts. We Love You Mom.

Dear Mom,
We are fast approaching the anniversary of your passing. Time has flown by..yet seems to stand still at times, like it was just yesterday. I am so thankful my husband video taped us 11 months before you got sick and died. It keeps me connected to you because I can still see you and hear your voice.That was such a fun day. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you or have a memory of something you said or did. Sometimes I catch myself talking about you to a friend and realize I am using the present tense. I've been with you or talked to you practically everyday of my life and it is such an adjustment to avoid going to your room to tell you something or ask your opinion. I took care of you for so many years through the good times and the bad and some days I am so lost because I don't know what to do because you are not here for me to do things for. That is when I visit your grave and clean up around there, bring you flowers and just sit and reflect on my life with you. And that gives me peace. I am still taking care of you...in a way. Writing down my memories of things you said and did and the stories you told me and your likes and dislikes, helps me keep you alive because I don't have that feeling of someones dies and the memories start to fade. If they do, I just read a page and say..oh yeah, I remember that. People ask if I have gotten rid of your things. The answer is no. That would just be another loss to me. I've given things to my sister that you requested, and between the two of us, your things are still cared for even though they have no meaning to you anymore. They are a comfort to us and not the painful reminder that some people feel they may be. Although I know you are at peace and not suffering from pain and illness anymore, I hope you heard us when we said good bye and how much we love you. That dream I had a few weeks ago about explaining to you what lead to your death(peritonitis with sepsis)was comforting to me, because I felt you understood why we had to make the choice we made. And may I just say to anyone who may have to remove a loved one from life support that the guilt is overwhelming at times, but you have to remind yourself that the person is at peace. I love you Mom. You made me the person I am today and I will always be grateful to you.
Love, Janice

Mom,We miss you so much but I know you are busy up there too! Watch over us untill we meet again. I know it was a blessing to be painfree. You were our mom,& best friend. When you left this world, you left behind a family that knew we were loved. Hug everyone up there. Love, Linda,Debbie,Tina, and Roger and families.

Kenneth Christopher Rix died in Orange County California on June 11th, 1995. He was 28 years old.

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Dad, We miss you so much but I know you are busy up there too! Watch over us untill we meet again. I know it was a blessing for you to finally be with mom again. You were our mom,dad,and best friend. When you left this world, you left behind a family that knew we were loved. Hug everyone up there. Love, Linda,Debbie,Tina, and Roger and families.