Condolence: Dad,
This is an exceptionally difficult time, and even writing these words doesn't make it any easier. However, I have been blessed with an ocean of memories; the ones of us as a family, our special times together, and the ones of you as a Grandpa to my 2 boys. To start, I am so proud that you named me Bessie and I will forever treasure my name. I remember just telling Link about my Strawberry Shortcake bike, and how I knew you were building it, but I acted like I didn't see you. You brought it out to me and I felt like such a princess! Also, I'll never forget the special trips we took. I have these pictures from us in Australia and it's made me even remember the food that we ate. Those 6 1/2 weeks were amazing! Add in the thousands of trips to Chicago and it felt like we lived there. Our last trip to Las Vegas with Link was so fantastic. He was so happy to be there with you. Link kept you on the monorail the whole time! I don't know how you felt, but he thought you loved it too! I'll never forget the words you told me at my wedding, or the talks we had during my pregnancies. You were so excited...and more worried than us! You were there holding my hand both times and would have done anything I needed. I'm so happy to have given you two grandsons, who love you more than I could write. Link talks about you everyday and always says you were his best buddy. We love you so much and even as I sit here, I can hear you whisper in my ear that it's ok. I pray that you are being cradled by God and that your days of worrying are over, but your love, spirit, and happiness is what lives on with us. We will always love, miss and cherish you!

Condolence: David-

This has been a tough week for the family because there is a large piece missing from our home. I still think you are just upstairs taking five and that you will walk downstairs any minute. David talks about you all the time and I am so thankful for the relationship you two had because I know that he will always have fond memories of his grandpa. I know that you are watching and are so proud of how strong your family is. Sandy is amazing and has a lot of support. You have always made me feel so welcome in the family and I have learned so much about love just by watching all of you interact. I really enjoyed watching you and Dave's father-son relationship because it is exactly how I would want Dave's relationship to be with David. It was really neat for him to be able to tell you he loved you before you went to bed every night. My strongest memory I have of you is from our wedding ceremony when I was trying to say my vows without crying. I had to look away from Dave and the first person I saw was you standing as Dave's best man. You were just simling so big and I could feel you willing me through the words. I am so thankful to have so many great memories for the fairly short time I have known you, but I will always see the smile on your face from that moment when I think of you. We love and miss you!

Christie

Condolence: I love and miss you Lovey every night is harder to sleep w/o you. I am being strong for our family though. I'm so glad there are no more pain or needle pricks for you. I know Jesus has made you feel right at home. I pray God will hold you & me in the Palm Of His Hand until we meet again in heaven. I love you now and always will.

Sandy C.

Condolence: To My BEST MAN. Man, do I miss you. I know I can still talk to you and you can hear me, I just miss stting around and chatting with you. I will make sure to take care of Mom, the girls, and your beautiful grandbabies!! Thank you for making me the man that I have become today and for the way you welcomed Christie into our family. I'm gonna miss the most the way you were with Davey. Watching you two together was priceless. He sure loves his Grandpa. You will always have a special place in Davey's heart. You will truly be missed. But,I know that you are in heaven keeping an eye on us. I LOVE YOU DADDY!

Condolence: As I think about the past few days, at first I feel as if my dad is no longer with us. But then, as I look at it a little closer, I realize that he lives on through all of us. His monument to this world is not in buildings or statues, but in us, his children, grandchildren, friends and family. I have many stories and memories that I could share about my dad and his loving ways. I am most thankful and appreciative for the time my dad and I got to spend together over the last several months. During my last few weeks of pregnancy, being the overprotective dad that he was, he came and spent all day with me, everyday, in fear that I would go into labor while Jason was at work. He would arrive the minute Jason left for work and would not leave until he walked in the door! I would joke with him that he was jinxing me and I would never go into labor. I was right and after being overdue I was finally induced. Of course dad was there for every minute of that very long day. And like every other grandchild born prior to Avarie, dad beamed with happiness and pride when she finally arrived. Even after Avarie was born, my daughter and I were blessed to have my dad come over nearly everyday for the last five months. The time we spent together, the memories we made, will forever be cherished and held deeply in our hearts.
My dad touched a lot of people in his life, nearly every person he came into contact with he considered a friend. Over the years many people commented to me how “likeable” my dad was. It is only now, after seeing everyone at his showing and funeral that I fully realize what that meant.
We love and will miss you very much Daddy!
Love,
Your daughter Brandi, Son-in-law Jason and your “little princess” Avarie

Condolence: To Sandy & family

I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that God will keep you close during this very difficult time.

Kendra Duckworth

Condolence: Sandy--May God help you and your family with your sorrow. Peace, Sherry

Condolence: Sandy and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Only if you have been in the deepest valley can you know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.

Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with your lovely family. Thank you for raising one of the most beautiful, thoughtful, kind and caring women I have ever known. Bessie is my best-friend and sister. I know that you are resting in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus.

Condolence: To the Collins family!
I just wanted to let you all know how sorry I am, and to tell you that I am praying for you all! I am so blessed that I had the chance to get to know David and your family!
It breaks my heart that I cannot be there with you all this weekend.
At times like these, hold on to your family and God! With love,
Joni Willan

Phil 1:3 "I thank God upon every remembrance of you."