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Rena Merithew posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2005
To Edith's Family, I will always remember Edith's smile, zest for life, love of her family and energy for "just keep moving forward". I hadn't seen her for a number of years but she is the sort of person one never forgets. We used to have lunch in the early 90's to discuss relationships between the CSO and the Hospital social work department. Blessings to you as you carry on without her.
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Margo Westfall posted a condolence
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Dear Rick-
I am writing belatedly, I know. I was unable to attend Edith's service because my father coded on that day. I was saddened and at the same time gladdened by the news of Edith's passage. She hung on bravely, no doubt from her absolute love of you, Meredith, and Joe.
I stayed with my father in his final hours. I have since stayed with my oldest friend in her final hours, just down the hall from my mother on hospice, in her final days. I understand relief, release, and letting go. My heart goes out to each of you, as you internalize the loss and the letting go. I understand that it is the time after all the arrangements have been made and the shock has worn off - it is the adjustment and moving on that can be challenging.
I adored the time we had to work together, and knew fromt that your absolute love of your entire family unit. I will continue to send wishes for strength and love to you all.
I'd love to hear from you and know what's going on. Or - even word from dear Elizabeth! I can be reached at mwdl@comcast.net.
Best to you, and you all. - Margo
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larry hanna posted a condolence
Friday, February 18, 2005
Edith & family. If I were a dog, my tail would not be wagging right now & I'd spend my nights sleeping near a mound of new turned earth. Elizabeth Triffit just passed away recently, one of the many fine people who worked with us on the Oly soviet sister city project. It made me want to come back here & read all these fine & heart felt tributes, to pay a virtual visit to Edith once more. I think of you often, wondering what you're thinking & doing. Carry on Edith & Elizabeth, my unmatchable friends & both nurses
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Rose Mary Micheli posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Rick, I am so sorry that I could not make the services for Edith. You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. I want you to know that you can share your grief for her loss with me and all your friends. This is all we can do to help, but it can help if you are willing to share this with us. We do feel her loss as well and trust to the fact that she is in a better place because she is a good person with lots of love still left for you and her son.
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Nancy and Al posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2004
"Those who weave color into our lives....leave us with a tapestry of beautiful memories."
May the memories you've kept tucked in your heart wrap you in comfort and bring you special peace.
Sending you our love and thoughts at this very difficult time.
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Eric Nye posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
I second everything Priscilla said about Edith at Oberlin. Edith was literally the first classmate I met there. We bumped into each other, getting on the train at night in Chicago, headed to Oberlin as freshmen -- I from Dallas, and she from Seattle. Another student, Randy Goodall, was also on board for the overnight trip to Ohio. Naturally we got zero sleep that night, and neither did the other passengers. The three of us were up and down the ailes all night, laughing and cavorting. Many of you have commented on Edith's delightful laugh, so you can imagine.
As soon as the College driver let us off in Oberlin, Edith went straight to the Conservatory and more or less broke into the concert hall and started playing the huge Flentrop organ early that Sunday morning with nobody else around. I think that may have been the highlight of her organ career at Oberlin. I saw her looking miserable in the organ practice rooms a couple of times, and she switched majors to Religion maybe that year or the next.
After that, we didn't see too much of each other at Oberlin. The reason was simple: I couldn't keep up with her. Her mind and her energy outpaced me somehow. It was like that the rest of her life. We remained close friends but saw each other only three or four more times after college.
I wrote to her a lot, though. She was the person I always thought of whenever I started some new adventure as I travelled around in the Navy. I felt that if she had been there with me, she would have grasped my new situation immediately; grasped it and run with it.
She was a great appreciator; a muse, so to speak. I'd have to look that word up to see how closely it fits, but I think you know exactly what I mean.
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Memories posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Edith was administrator of a DSHS CSO in Lansing, Michigan. One Friday, at closing time, a young woman came into the CSO needing shelter. Most of the caseworkers had already left for the day...so Edith offered to help the woman. She called all over the city to look for shelter for the woman...but to no avail. Well, you probably already guessed it....Edith took the woman home with her for the week end and advised her what could be done to help her. Edith and the young woman kept in touch for several years. The person who benefited from Edith's caring never forgot Edith's kindness or that she cared enough to do more than most to someone in need. Another angel got her wings!
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Joanne Phillipson posted a condolence
Monday, November 22, 2004
Dear Rick, Meridith and Joe,
I feel so fortunate that, as a result of Justine's life long friendship with Joe, our two families became aquainted. It is hard to express how sorry we are for your loss. Edith was such a lovely, cheerful person - she will be dearly missed. I remember the beautiful music that I heard as I came to your front door, only to discover that it was Edith playing the piano. Justine remembers when she was at your house visiting Joe and they wanted to play "Clue". They needed a third person, and Edith offered to join in. She put her studies aside and taught Justine how to play the game. These are fond memories of Edith.
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Joan Schooler posted a condolence
Sunday, November 21, 2004
I first met Edith 15 years ago when she was substituting as a vocal soloist at the Christian Science Church, and I was accompanying her on organ. Eventually we came to share the organist position, alternating every other week for the last 10 years. Throughout this time, I grew to love our chats after church about topics as broad as local and world politics, our families, favorite authors, musical selections, and the ideas presented in the service. I grew to love Edith's hearty laugh, her inquisitive mind, her innate musicality, her dedication to family and work, her positive, uplifting approach to life, and her ability to bring out the best in everyone. Edith knew how to work, but she also knew how to enjoy life! What a model and inspiration to all who knew her. Congratulations, Edith, on living life well! Such a zest for life can't help but move onward. May her family be inspired by the loving example and memories she left. I'm grateful to have known her and to have been part of this community so profoundly touched by her life.
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Patte posted a condolence
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Dear Rick, Meredeth & Joe.
Dear Rick, Meredith and Joe.
God Bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I was sprinkled with some of Edith's angel dust in 1979 when I first met her and I will forever be blessed when I remember the loving kindness that she always offered me when I saw her. Your family will forever be in my heart. She was an angel to so many of us.
Patte King
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Dorothy Peterson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Dear Rick, Meredith and Joe,
It must be close to 20 years since I first met Edith, when she came on the Community Care Clinic Advisory Board. Her intelligence, compassion and understanding were most welcomed and her personality was a joy. Meredith also attended some of those early morning meetings, snug in her infant carrier. Edith went on to lead the board as chairman a couple years later, and was a great support to me during both periods she served with that group. You have been in my thoughts and prayers all week and i regret that I could not come to the memorial service yesterday. My contacts with Edith in most recent years were all too few, but I will remember seeing her briefly at the opera with Meredith, another few moments chatting when she was walking with Rick and Joe in the park and once when she substituted for the organist at Gloria Dei. That was the first I knew she was a musician. If she had ever told me she wanted to be a nurse I must have forgotten, and I applaud her for reaching that dream. Edith is a person who will never be forgotten by anyone whose life she touched , however briefly. Perhaps the three of you who loved her most dearly can take some small comfort in knowing that.
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Kathy Mallalieu posted a condolence
Saturday, November 20, 2004
I consider myself so fortunate to have known Edith, even though it was for a short time. I took two classes with her at SPSCC and she was a joy to spend time with. She was a wise and wonderful woman. We laughed and learned together, and I miss her dearly. My heart goes out to her family in this hard, hard time of loss.
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Sharon posted a condolence
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Edith is one person who lived to help others. She always thought of others first and not herself. She was such a positive person even when she had a lot to be upset about. She had such a beautiful faith. My prayers go out to everyone who loved her, especially her mother, sisters, friends and the three of you. We surely can learn a huge lesson about kindness from the way she lived her life. I will never forget her.
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Anne and Phil Peterson and family posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
Our love is with you, Rick, Meredith, and Joe. Let's know that Edith's life is going right on and that Edith is always as near as our thoughts are of her. Her beautiful qualities of grace, intelligence, compassion, joy, and unconditional love are as real right now as ever. She is held in the bosom of her Father-Mother God now and always.
We love you and are here to help in any way we can.
Anne, Phil and family
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Debbie Stallard posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
Rick, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Meridith and Joe . I only had the pleasure of meeting Edith at your going away party but you have always spoken so highly of all your family it's like I know them much better than I do. Your face always lights up when speaking about your family. The love you feel for one another is obvious to all of us and it's wonderful to be a witness to the love and devotion you have for one another. My prayer is for peace and love to fill and sustain you.
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Noel Benningfield posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
My Dear Edith,
You were such a joy. You came into my life for such a short while.
And you were more like a sister, instead of a sister-in-law.
I have lots of mementos around to remind me of you, but you
left huge footprints of joy, laughter & humility upon my heart.
So you will never be forgotten.
I have read, that sometimes the best Angels are called home
early, because there is such a great need for them.
Edith, you were definitely an Angel here on earth, I can only
image how good you will be in heaven.
Come on down and sit on my shoulder and give me some
encouragement, strength and oh yes, some of that wonderful
humor of yours. Life in a wheelchair can be quite a bore and a
pain in the you know what. So I'm looking forward to your visits.
Your pretty laughter will always ring in my ear.
Edith my Dear you will be greatly missed.
Love, Noel
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Mark Dowdy, Pastor, The United Churches posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
Prayers and support for all of you from The United Churches of Olympia. May Edith's life and gifts be celebrated well this day!
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Tom Hallett posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
I am a former co-worker in DSHS. My heart-felt condolences to the family. I knew Edith as a very caring person who brought her heart to work with her every day.
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Linda Holt, Suquamish Tribe posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
Rick,
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Bob, Tami, Lane & Logan Clark posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
Edith has touched our lives in so many ways. Rick, Meredith, and Joe you are in our prayers and we are here for you now and always. Love the Clarks
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The Saibels posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
We will miss Edith's upbeat intelligence, humor, and warm smile. We got to know her at the school bus stop. Our hearts go out to Rick, Merideth, and Joe. Be strong for each other!
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Chris Toombs posted a condolence
Friday, November 19, 2004
Rick- Edith touched a great many lives in a positive and caring way. She & I worked together many years ago in the Olympia CSO when I was her 'left foot' rather than her 'right arm' - don't ask me how that came about, it just did and it always caused us a bit of a chuckle whenever we used the term. We didn't see each other often but when we did it was like we had never missed a beat. She came to my retirement celebration in February and told me to enjoy every single day and she has to know that I have so far and will continue to do so until she & I meet up again and giggle about left feet. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Kindra Benavidez posted a condolence
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Your warm smile and full heart will be missed.
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Debbie Kingery posted a condolence
Thursday, November 18, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you Rick. Take comfort in knowing she will suffer no more and will forever watch over you and the children.
Debbie
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Jina Wilson (Clark) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
About 9 or 10 years ago, Edith gave me a workstudy job at the CSO. I was a struggling mom at the time with no direction. She gave me such guidance and wonderful advise. I am now a successful person and wonderful mother and wife because she believed in me. She will be dearly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Marilyn M. Scott, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
To the Edith Arnold family we send our sincere condolenscence and prayers for your family.
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D. Andrea Davis posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Rick: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your "Bud". May the presence of her spirit visit you often and comfort you when you feel her physical absense.
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Priscilla Fritter Peterson posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Edith has been one of my dearest friends for most of my life - we first met in 1966 on her first day at Oberlin College in Ohio. I was a junior counselor in her freshman dorm and still remember what a delight it was to get acquainted with her. She stood out like a bright, shining star, with her extraordinary intelligence, talent, humor and vivacious personality. The next year we were to room together in a new dorm, but it wasn't finished in time, and we had to live in an old house off-campus. It was a dreary old place but Edith's sense of humor helped us put up with the situation. I still remember trudging through knee-deep snow back to the house, walking in and hearing Edith's wonderful, hearty laugh ringing down from the third floor where our rooms were! Everyone loved to hang out in Edith's room - she would regale us with funny stories, offer a sympathetic ear for anyone's troubles, share our ups and downs, and even help with homework if needed. In times of crisis, she was the one to see! She thrived at Oberlin - a perfect environment for her natural curiosity, thirst for knowledge and musical talent. During her senior year she came to Washington, DC to do a "winter term project" and stayed at my parents' house. The project she chose was to write about learning ballet as an adult beginner. She enrolled in the Washington School of Ballet, took classes every day for a month, and as with everything else she tried in life, she excelled! I can still see her dancing all over our living room, and I think she was my parents' all-time favorite houseguest!
Living on opposite coasts, Edith and I didn't get to see each other nearly as much as we wanted to, but have always kept in touch. When Rick called me in Sept. with the terrible news of Edith's cancer, I flew out to visit her one last time, and will always treasure those memories. As she faced her struggle with amazing courage, and even humor at times, I felt privileged to be in the midst of such a strong and loving family. Rick, Meredith and Joe couldn't have been better caregivers for Edith and I'm sure it is because of their love that she was able to hang on as long as she did.
I loved Edith's exuberance and enthusiasm for life, her openness, sensitivity, strength of spirit, and SPUNK! She is someone who really lived life with gusto! I keep thinking about what a great nurse she would have been - with her intelligence, compassion and sense of humor, wouldn't we all be glad to have a nurse like her?! Edith accomplished so much in her life, and though it seems way too soon for her to have left us, I think we are all blessed to have had her in our lives. I send my love and condolences to Edith's family and all who loved her, and will dearly miss my old buddy.
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Michael Peters posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Rick, Praying for you and remembering all the great work Edith has done for our community.
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Nina Reece, Formerly with Tulalip Health Clinic posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Rick,
I am so sorry to hear of Edith's passing. There are no words that I can offer you and your family to comfort you during this time. I know Edith's spirit will remain with you as she is now in a place of peace.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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BJ Erickson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Rick, Meridith, and Joe,
Edith was a wonderful person. I enjoyed working with her over the years. She was so refreshing and bubbly that she made everyone feel better. I'm so sorry she is gone and that she suffered so long. If it is any comfort to you, she is missed by thousands of us. Take care!
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Becky Johnston posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Rick - We at the American Indian Health Commission for Washington State were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in these difficult times.
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Judy McMullen posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Dear Rick,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and I know that the Lord will surround you all with His Peace.
"Keep the Faith..."
Sincerely,
Judy McMullen
11-16-04
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Kim Ames and family posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Rick, Meredith and Joe (Jo Jo),
I am so sorry to hear about Edith. What a great wife, mother and lady. She was always so sweat and I will always remember her smile! Just remember that her spirit will always will be with you guys to make you strong and feel safe.
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Wendy Boedigheimer posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Rick, we are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. You and your family are definately in our thoughts and prayers. We are here whenever you wish to drop in! Take care...Wendy 11-16-04
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Charles Pollock posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Rick: My heartfelt condolences to you and your two children. Edith was a joy with whom to work and I was one of the lucky ones that was privileged to work with you and Edith from time-to-time! May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time.
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larry hanna posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2004
Now you have gone through the eye of the needle. I will & do so miss your laugh, smile, encouragement, example, your giving, your truth, your honesty. You are & have always been so good. I did & do love you Edith;if somehow you are knowing this, I'm happy & if not, I'm still happy for the gift of being your friend.
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John and Lillian Johnston posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2004
Rick and family. Sorry about your loss. She was a loss to us also. Her good humor and brightness will be missed around the neighborhood. From your neighbors.
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Marda Stancil posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2004
I was so blessed to know Edith years ago when I was her hairdresser. She and I shared a birthday. I will never forget that the year I turned 23 she turned 46, exactly half of her age, we thought that was so clever. I will miss her humor and abundant generosity. She taught me so many life lessons at a time in my life and I didn't realize how helpful her advice would be, until I became a wife and parent. Thank you Edith for your genuine care and amazing light. I will always have you in my heart and will fondly remember you each year on our day. I hope when I see you next I can embrace you with my gratitude, and who knows, maybe we'll have time for a haircut. God Bless and Goodbye. Love, Marda
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Diana Larsen-Mills/Ken Guza posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2004
We were filled with great saddness upon hearing of Edith's death. She was a truly remarkable person with a generous spirit. We both enjoyed knowing her. We fondly remember our last conversation with her; with enthusiasm she told us about following her nursing school dream. Our condolences to her family and all who loved her.
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Mary Monahan posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2004
Edith was the Community Services Administratior in Olympia when I worked there as a Social Worker. I found Edith to always be friendly, willing to let one be creative in the job, and she was always supportive. Her door was always open for one to drop in with concerns or just to ask her how her day was going. She has been a real example to all of us as we watched her struggle with cancer but still continue to work and achieve her goal that of being a nurse. You are all in my prayers and you deal with her loss.
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Jennifer, Randy & Matthew Scott posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2004
To Rick, Meredith and Joseph:
To each of you, our hearts go out to you and you will remain in our prayers. Our relationship was both professional and personal; both Randy and I (Jennifer) worked with Rick and Edith over the years as we developed programs for the betterment of Tribes and Indian citizens in our state. Edith and Rick were so willing and eager to engage in this cause, knowing it was the right thing to do. The joy of working with Edith and Rick was that they both did their work with love and very positive attitudes. Meredith was a classmate of our son Matthew, starting at Centennial Elementary as a first-grader. We enjoyed her enthusiasm and talent in the numerous school productions. Edith and Rick would sit in the audience with the rest of us parents beaming from ear to ear.
We will truly miss Edith's positive approach to her work and to life in general but know she is no longer suffering the pain that cancer brings, and for this, we are thankful.
We are very proud to call each of you our friend, please know you are in our thoughts as your life and work here on earth continues. The day will come when you will be reunited with the loving smile of your wife, mother and best friend, Edith.
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Wendy Wilson posted a condolence
Monday, November 15, 2004
Dear Rick, Meredith and Joe,
It was just about a year ago that Edith so willingly agreed to direct a group of us from First Church of Christ, Scientist, in singing and playing instruments for the Interfaith Works Thanksgiving Celebration. Under her able guidance we actually sounded pretty good. What a talented musician she was. I loved to hear her play the organ and she was fantastic on the Clavinova too. I always thought of Edith as a gentle, loving, spiritually minded and extremely capable woman. She was a dear and special friend. As you adjust to this new phase of life, I am sure you will feel her loving support and enjoy many wonderful memories of your time together. May God comfort, guide and bless all of you as you move forward.
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Michael Kennedy posted a condolence
Sunday, November 14, 2004
I do not know what to say except you will be missed.
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Helen Pothier posted a condolence
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Dear Rick: I have no idea if you will remember me or not since I've been retired now these, my goodness, 12 years. We first met in OB 2 in DIA. I lost my beloved hubby in October of 2003 and want to say I know how you are feeling. Even though it doesn't seem so now, things will get easier to go through. God bless you as you begin this new chapter of your life. Reach out to those who offer help. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and somehow we always seem to head in the right direction. All my best. Helen
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Kathleen and Mike Crowe posted a condolence
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Dear Rick & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Edith was my (Kathleen's) supervisor at the Olympia CSO. She was a kind and supportive supervisor who gave me opportunities I would not otherwise have had. She will be greatly missed.
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Phyllis posted a condolence
Friday, November 12, 2004
Sister dear....You touched my life so lovingly from the very first time I saw you as a baby 56 short years ago. All through the years, you have gifted me with special memories of your inquisitive and joyous childhood, your active, learning and entertaining teens, your college days filled with renewed efforts to gather all the knowledge you could possibly master and as an adult, your accomplishments as a knowledgable, compassionate and caring woman, administrator, musician, wife and mother.
You have always been an amazingly gifted, generous, loving, humble, faithfilled, unconditional person. I looked to you for wisdom during many struggles during my life. You had special ways of "problem solving" with your understanding ways of looking at life and love. You encouraged me in finding new paths for my life.
During these past months of your sacred journey....you shared a part of you that will always stay with me. Your trusting faith and deep spirituality enriched and inspired me to seek deeper levels of my own. You truly followed your call as a Christian woman who respected all people and their faith traditions and cultures.
Your love and concern for your dear family has always been a heartfelt priority and became even more intense when you knew that your time here was coming to a close.
I will always remember your asking me to "feed your lambs" and pray for Rick, Meredith and Joe and watch over Mom. I will keep my promise to you.
I will always hold dear the times we prayed and shared blessings as well as the times we chuckled over special humorous memories of bygone days.
Knowing your great faith gives me joy and reassurance that you are in the presence of our Provident God. You are well now and at peace in your new everlasting life. I know that we will someday be together again.
You blessed my life. I will love you forever. I miss you.
Your "Fuss"
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