Welcome to the Widows Christian Place Memorial Wall. This is where you can mark the memory of your love and the day your life changed. You'll be in a company of those who understand the fellowship of suffering.
Simply e-mail your info to me at WCPlace@gmail.com Widowers are welcomed, too. I'll post it as soon as I can. Here's what to send:
- Date of passing
- Your name
- Your spouse's name and cause of death
- If you have children, their names and how old they were when their dad (or mom) passed.
- Optional: Add a sentence or two you'd like to say.
- Optional: general location--state or country
You're welcome to copy and print this list. Keep it in your Bible or some other handy place so you can pray for others named here, especially on their day or during their month. May God bless you in your walk through this trial, and may you shine like gold as He does. Stay close to Him--an amazing life is ahead as you discover your new purpose and renewed hope.
♥ ferree
The Day Life Changed Forever
JANUARY
1/1/2009 * Gerel * Enkhsaikhan, at age 24 - tumor * Tushig (boy) 2years old * He received Jesus Christ 7 days before when he passed away. And I also become Christian and my son too. I am a follower of Jesus by all my heart and mind. * Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
1/15/2011 * Lucy Anne * husband age 51 - from end-stage MS * sons Luke 23, Jake 20.
1/19/2011 * Jennifer * Alan, my husband of 24 years on due to multiple myeloma. * We have 3 children, Daniel 15yo, Amanda 12yo, and Adam 6yo. * We miss him.
1/20/2011 * Louise * Alan - Cardiac Arrest * My Love I Miss You. You Are With Jesus Now and i Want To Tell You So Much That If I Had to Do It All Over Again, i Would be A Better Wife & Friend. I Love You & I Always Will. You Loved Me Like No Other Man Could & Will Again. You Made Me See That We Are Able to Love Because Jesus Loved Us First.
1/21/09 * Stacy * Stan - Sarcoma metastasized to lungs and brain * Deacon, nearly 3 and Mathias, 1.5 * Stan was diagnosed when I was 8 mos pregnant with our second boy and passed away 15 months later. His progression was mercifully quick - it was a very painful journey for him. We miss him. * MA
1/31/2011 * Cindy * Barry - melanoma * Jeffrey (27), and Ryan (17) * In my Father’s House are many mansions ----until we join you----we carry your love in our hearts. * SC
FEBRUARY
2/9/2011 * Lynn * Frank-Head and neck cancer * one son, Jamie, age 31 * So glad you cherished me and I you, for 36 wonderful years. So proud of your love for your fellow man and how you ministered to them
2/13/2009 * Bridgett * Kent - brain cancer * Joshua (7), Ethan (5) and Nolan (4) * 2 Cor. 1:9 & 1 Thes. 4:13-14.
2/15/2000 * Ferree * Bruce-brain anyuerism * Brooke,19; Lisa,16; Brad, 14 * We'll love you forever. (grateful God sent Tom, remarried in 2002).
1/4/2011 * Carrie * Darryl, age 48 - Sepsis Pneumonia * one daughter, Brittany, age 19 *
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I believe that is true even when God calls a loved one home. When Darryl would tell me he loved me, or had a promise to make to me he would end it by saying, “hard fast promise.” Darryl I want you to know I will love you forever and always, Hard Fast Promise. Love your wife, Carrie
1/13/2009 * Wendy * Chris - Glioblastoma Mulitforme * Ian (17 months) and Claire (10 days old) * We miss you every day.1/15/2011 * Lucy Anne * husband age 51 - from end-stage MS * sons Luke 23, Jake 20.
1/19/2011 * Jennifer * Alan, my husband of 24 years on due to multiple myeloma. * We have 3 children, Daniel 15yo, Amanda 12yo, and Adam 6yo. * We miss him.
1/20/2011 * Louise * Alan - Cardiac Arrest * My Love I Miss You. You Are With Jesus Now and i Want To Tell You So Much That If I Had to Do It All Over Again, i Would be A Better Wife & Friend. I Love You & I Always Will. You Loved Me Like No Other Man Could & Will Again. You Made Me See That We Are Able to Love Because Jesus Loved Us First.
1/21/09 * Stacy * Stan - Sarcoma metastasized to lungs and brain * Deacon, nearly 3 and Mathias, 1.5 * Stan was diagnosed when I was 8 mos pregnant with our second boy and passed away 15 months later. His progression was mercifully quick - it was a very painful journey for him. We miss him. * MA
1/31/2011 * Cindy * Barry - melanoma * Jeffrey (27), and Ryan (17) * In my Father’s House are many mansions ----until we join you----we carry your love in our hearts. * SC
FEBRUARY
2/9/2011 * Lynn * Frank-Head and neck cancer * one son, Jamie, age 31 * So glad you cherished me and I you, for 36 wonderful years. So proud of your love for your fellow man and how you ministered to them
2/13/2009 * Bridgett * Kent - brain cancer * Joshua (7), Ethan (5) and Nolan (4) * 2 Cor. 1:9 & 1 Thes. 4:13-14.
2/24/2012 * LoriAnne * Roger - a 2 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer * 3 children (adults): Anna (32, Sarai (28), Jared (22) * I never knew how horrendous this 'grief thing' was going to be, until I was thrown into it! Yes, my husband fought this dreaded cancer for 2 years; but we held fast that the Lord was going to heal him here on this earth. The final 2 mths, he was very sick & I had to watch as the cancer ravaged his body. I am thankful he is now whole once again & yes, HEALED; & with our Savior & full of joy! But I that remain here on this earth, desperately miss him & find myself torn in 2. We shared such a complete love & he was the dearest man. Will these tears ever stop flowing....I am so alone without him. I put all my faith & trustin my Lord & I know He will get me thru this one day at a time. As the Bible says; HE is my husband now & takes care of the widows! * Oregon
2/27/2012 * Karen * Frank, age 58, heart rupture * two sons, Nate 27, Brandon 26 and one grandson whom he loved, Luke 28 months. * We were married 34 years. We were talking out in the yard and he just fell forward. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I don't understand but I choose to trust the Lord. It's a daily choice.
MARCH
03/05/2010 * Sandy * Steve (57)-Car Accident * Eric, 40; Heather, 26; MJ, 25; and Grandchildren--Jimmy, 19; Brianna, 16; Hailey, 7 * Thank you Lord for the 10 ½ years Steve and I had together. What a blessing you were and still are in my life. I also lost my Mom, Shirley Conrad a few months later on Aug 6, 2010 to lung cancer * You were so sad the day Steve was killed. I know now you are both happy being together in God’s presence!
3/7/2010 * Joannah * Michael, kidney cancer * Our daughter, Michaela Grace, was miraculously conceived via IVF six months after her daddy’s passing. She is my joy! * I miss Michael with every breath. He was my best friend, and he made my life so much fun. I cling to the Lord’s promises, knowing that Michael, Michaela, and I will have Eternity together. Come, Lord Jesus!
03/08/2012 * Heather * Chuck ...Liver failure * Nicholas 28, Natasia 26, Naaman 23, Noêl 16, Naomi 15, Nevada 13, Neryah 10, Nalana 9 * We were happily married for 31 years. He was my everything, my knight in shining armor, my world. * Kentucky, USA
3/10/ 2012 * Brenda * J.B.; Colorectal Cancer * Tumors were found in Jan. 2012. He fought a good fight at CTCA, but lost his battle here to multi-organ failure on March 10. He left this world with so much dignity and grace, that it would be a disgrace to him for me not to continue on with dignity and grace. But it is definitely not easy to go on without him after almost 24 years of marriage! God has given me the courage to keep moving forward so far and I know HE won't let me down. That doesn't stop the emotions of grief from being there and wanting to have JB back again!
3/12/2011 * Jan * Tom, died on after a very short 4-1/2 month battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma). * He left behind two children from his first marriage, a daughter, Stacy, 30 (married to Kyle, mother of Charlotte, 18 months, and expecting her second child – another daughter born 3-1/2 months after his death, Eleanor); a son, Matthew, 27 (newly engaged and married 8 months later to Melissa); and our two sons – Tim, turned 18 a month after his dad’s death, and Peter who turned 13 two weeks after losing his dad. * We had been married for 19-1/2 years. He fufilled my heart’s desire for a secure, stabile home and a family. He was a faithful servant of the Lord to everyone God placed in his path. We miss him terribly. Our lives have been forever changed, but God is faithful and good and we trust the plans He has for us!
3/16/2009 * Kelly C. * John – respiratory arrest * James, 21; Matthew was one week away from his 15th birthday * We only dated for four months before John proposed. We got married six months later, and had almost 28 years together. John made me laugh every day.
3/17/2007 * Pat * John, brain death (due to loss of oxygen after minor surgery) * Sara-25, Danny-23, Caroline-21 * Human language cannot express what is inside of me. I will always love and miss John. I will forever praise our Lord for the life and love we shared. John’s life was a testament to Prov. 17:22a - “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine…” John, I will meet you in glory when the Lord calls my name. Until then, I remain under the shadow of His wings. “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth” Eccles 7:1.
3/25/2011 * Barbara * Steve, died at the age of 39 of a heart attack * Steven, 8; Jacob, 6 * I am so thankful for the 19 years we had together 13 of them married. I miss him everyday, but I look forward to the day of meeting Jesus face to face and being able to worship Him with Steve side by side. The boys and I know that this life is temporary and that we will be in Heaven for eternity that gives us hope.
APRIL
4/3/2012 * Teri * Jack J. Brandstatter - Massive Heart attack * Stacey age 20 1/2; Kevin 19 (on 4.2.12) * Our anniversary date 9/17/83 - together since 9/17/77 - 35 years; I know he is at peace from the stresses of life and is in heaven preparing a place for me and his family - awaiting our reunion.
* Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Ill
4/16/2012 * Tammy * William * Killed in automobile accident * William IV/ 23, Alexander/ 21 * We had a deal! We die old and I go first! Obviously God had a different plan. * Rhode Island4/18/11 * Patti * Shady Mays-- in his sleep an hour before I awoke (the Lord tapped him on his shoulder and he left -- no goodbye) * Ricky Litteral age 33, Matt Litteral age 23; Amy Beth Mays, age 33. His special buddy, Ellis Litteral, age 13. * -- we had just returned from our district church assembly and he had preached on Sunday (seemed fine and had been to his uncles visitation service Sunday night as his uncle was buried on the day he died -- very hard for his dear mother). We have been married 21 years (both our second marriage) although we dated in high school. He had left his direction with God and when we got together he was saved and took up his calling again to pastor. He became an ordained elder. He was getting ready to graduate with a BSN in ministerial studies. He was the pastor of a small Nazarene church (a great family). He was my husband and I loved him very much. He is missed by many and by me.
4/20/2012 * Gina * “Ricky” * In Loving Memory of Reginald C. Tardy Sr. “Ricky” * He was the wind beneath my wings and on April 20, 2012 he died of a heart attack. For four long years he battled diabetes with the love of Christ for others in his heart for the saved and unsaved. He sojourned through several bypass surgeries. Our wedding anniversary was April 17. Day by day I think of how much he supported our sons, grandchildren and friends with simple kindness and faithfulness. I will always love you. Gina
4/21/2012 *Janice * Johnny, accident * Joshua (9) Caleb (7) * Christ in me is to live, to die is to gain. O God, where do I go from here? * Southern California
4/26/2011 * Kathy * Ron, age 62, Stroke * Heath, age 37; Josh, age 34 * I hold you in my heart until I hold you in Heaven! * Texas
MAY
5/4/11 * Leah * Chris - suicide * Daughter (Anna) - 14 * My broken heart longs for you with each passing day, but I am so thankful to know that we'll spend eternity together in heaven! * North Carolina
5/10/2010 * Priscilla * Joel, Male Breast Cancer * Becca 35, Stephanie 33, Melissa 30, son-in law Jon 34 and precious granddaughter Madeline 22 months * I grieve deeply, because I was loved lavishly. So deeply grateful for the assurance that my sweet man is safe home. Thanking God for His mercies which are new every morning and for His faithful hand that sustains me in the darkest moments. * Southern California
5/15/2010 * Marilyn * Roy - cardiac arrest two weeks before his 63rd birthday, from complications due to diabetes & kidney failure. * Christina, 29; Matt 24, both miss him very much. His precious granddaughter, Jordynn, 2-1/2, still misses her "Bumpa" in heaven. * By God's grace, I'm learning to live this life without my friend and love of 36 years.
5/17/2009 * Maria * Kevin - brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme) * Victoria, 25; Owen 14 * You are never out of my heart. I cannot wait to see you as you are now, and to enjoy the fullness of Christ together as we were originally intended. Thank you for cherishing me, for being a fantastic father to our children, and for the legacy of godly teaching you left behind to hundreds of people - producing fruit with seed in it.
5/22/2011 * Linda * Ken - Complications of stroke * He loved me unconditionally and I miss that every day. In his last days God gave him several visions of heaven and he was excited to go home. One of his last statments to me was 'I don't understand why people don't do what they need to do to get to heaven because it's so wonderful there." I know he is happy now.
5/31/2001 * Claudette * Glenn - COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Emphyzema * Kelly (daughter) 25; Alex (son) 21 * Glenn and I were together for thirty years when he passed away. Even though he has been gone for 11 years, his death has had adverse effects on my children. * Texas
JUNE
6/03/2009 * Denise * Tim - car accident * Seth, 5; Steven, 3 * Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10
6/10/2010 * Rebecca * Scott - brain cancer * Olivia, 5; Lily, 1.
06/12/2011 * Apryl * Eddie - respiratory failure * Erin age 31, Trey age 24 * My sweet Eddie, you cherished me, our children and grandchildren and I thank God for the wonderful man you were and our 35 years together. Rest now in the arms of Jesus.
6/15/2011 * Kay * Ben - Complications after surgery * no children * I will miss your hugs * Southern California
6/26/2010 * Inger * Richard - bone cancer * two children, 18 and 29 years old * South Carolina
JULY
7/12/2009 * Megan * Matt - drowned * Jacob, turned 18 the next day.
7/16/2010 * Carol * Steve - aortic dissection * Elizabeth, 23; Phillip, 20 * The week my husband died, he said he felt closer to the Lord than he ever had before. I now strive daily to have that same kind of relationship with the Lord since my husband's passing.
7/19/2011 * Teresa * Doug, aged 58, lymphoma * adult son, Jason and grand daughter, Kate, aged 10 * Married just short of 38 years * Ohio
7/22/2010 * Christy * Patrick - complications following heart attack, died in 3rd open heart surgery at the age of 34 * Olivia (born 3 months after her father's death) * blessthisfamily2010.blogspot.com
7/21/2011 * Joyce * Franklin, 57, Cardiac Arrest due from complications of diabetes/NASH liver disease * Shawn, 28 * After 36 years of marriage, Franklin was still the love of my life, a wonderful father, a friend to all, we will be reunited one day in heaven. He left us a gift of memories, a twinkle in his eye that one would never forget, a laugh that could be heard in the next room, a heart and love for Christ. We miss him daily but we know he is in the loving arms of Jesus. *Oklahoma
7/24/2010 * Billie * Robert - age 61 * beloved husband of Billie, father of Christina * This dear, kind, noble man was the center of my life. I will love and honor him all my days and am waiting to be reunited with him in Heaven.
7/25/2010 * Sheri * Merlin - Colorectal Cancer * Cindi- 26 married; Holli- 24 married; Heidi- 23 married; Philip-20; Patricia-17; Abigail-16; Peter-14; John-12; Naomi-10; Grace-8 * He is missed desperately as a Daddy and husband- but we thank the Lord that he was a Daddy who loved his family and his God. * Eastern PA
7/28/2011 * Brenda * Robert, 66 years old, heart attack. * two children Philip 39, Shelda 35 * four grandchildren. * Our lives have changed forever. We were married for 42 years.
AUGUST
8/2/2006 * Susan * Alan, age 49 - renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) * one son, age 24, Atlanta, Georgia * He was a wonderful father, employee, volunteer, example, son and husband. His son is now a very successful producer at CNN and I'm so thankful that Alan was able to be best man at his son's wedding shortly before he passed away.
8/10/ 2011 * Regina * Jim (congestive heart failure and lung cancer) * my son, his stepson, Casey and his wife, Laura - my anchors here on earth. * married 26 wonderful years. He was my life - sick for several years. I was his constant caregiver. He was an amazing, loving man - rarely complained though suffered so much. We had time to discuss the fact that he knew he was going to th Lord - was saved when he was in his 20's......and was very much as peace when the Lord took him home. Mostly worried about leaving me behind - said he would be waiting for me when it is my time. I'm so grief stricken even after 9 months! So many changes and though my faith in God is strong - the pain is still strong. I love the Lord and rely on Him. It is still very hard - so many, many tears! Still seems surreal. * Tennessee
8/27/2010 * Ashley * Cliff - motorcycle accident * One sweet unborn baby that went to heaven shortly after her father * Always and forever my Love.
8/30/2008 * Cathi * Earl - heart attack at 55 years of age * Michael, 33; Matthew (deceased at age 13); and Melissa, 27 (since deceased 10/28/2008 in a car accident); * Earl and Melissa were absolutely the nicest people I have ever known.
SEPTEMBER
9/7/2011 * Nadia * Alvin Bernard, cause of death unknown (as of 10/14/11) * I really love and miss you Bernard. Continue to walk beside me. * Forida
09/09/2011 * Sandra * Michael, age 47, massive intracranial bleed * I have no clue how to do this life without my Sweet Michael. He was my life and we were so madly in love. I feel so alone, even in a room full of people. * Texas
8/27/2010 * Ashley * Cliff - motorcycle accident * One sweet unborn baby that went to heaven shortly after her father * Always and forever my Love.
8/30/2008 * Cathi * Earl - heart attack at 55 years of age * Michael, 33; Matthew (deceased at age 13); and Melissa, 27 (since deceased 10/28/2008 in a car accident); * Earl and Melissa were absolutely the nicest people I have ever known.
SEPTEMBER
9/7/2011 * Nadia * Alvin Bernard, cause of death unknown (as of 10/14/11) * I really love and miss you Bernard. Continue to walk beside me. * Forida
09/09/2011 * Sandra * Michael, age 47, massive intracranial bleed * I have no clue how to do this life without my Sweet Michael. He was my life and we were so madly in love. I feel so alone, even in a room full of people. * Texas
9/11/2011 * Terri * David, lung cancer * Mark (31), Matthew (28), Jessica (25) * My love for 32 yrs, I miss him more than I can express, but I am comforted knowing we will be reunited one day * Texas
09/12/2010 * Patty * Dwight, age 58, of head and neck cancer, one day after our 34th Anniversary * Susan, 31 (married w/ 2 children), Laurie, 29 (married w/1 child), Jayna, 29 * I greatly miss my beloved, and am so glad he knew the Lord and that I'll see him again. * Colorado09/21/2011 * Theresa * Norm, lack of oxygen to his brain following pain shot administered by ER. * I thank God every day for bringing him into our lives. 27 yrs together wasn't nearly long enough. I pray I'll see him again. If I could take anything back it'd be falling asleep after the visit to that ER. Norm, I love you and miss you so much. I just feel like I let you down so horribly. I found the letter, Babe. I read it every time I visit you. Got thru the holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, then the big one Your Birthday, Valentine's or as we always called it Norm Day.
09/22/2011 * Linda * David, bladder cancer * Andrew 31, Holly 28, James 26 * Lost half of me * Near Manchester, England
09/26/2007 * Carol * Tim-43 years old, blood clot lodged in lungs * Nathaniel (2 1/2), Kathryn (10 months) * Romans 8:28, I'm closer now to my savior Jesus Christ than ever in my life. God blessed me 3 years later with Chris, and a 2nd chance at life.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
10/05/2011 * Donna * Raymond- suicide * Renee 17 years old; Isaac 13 years old * Psalm 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. * Your pain and suffering is over now, my love; rest in the presence of our Lord until we meet again. Thank you for the 19 years of marriage and two incredible children you gave me. You are always in our hearts. * Ohio
10/13/2010 * Glenda * Jim- He died suddenly from a heart attack while playing golf. It was a beautiful, sunny day and he make his putt and then just fell over. * Our sons: Crawford and Glenn * Jim was a quiet and kind man who made each day special and fun. We met in college in 1959 and were about to celebrate our 50th anniversary. His deep faith brings peace to my heart.
10/20/2009 * Donna * Robert [Bob] - Bob was killed in a logging accident on our farm. He was 53.
Gabriel Robert, age 10 * Missouri.
10/24/2010 * Jenn * Jonathan, at age 38. * Shannon 14, Gabriel, 2 * He's finally free! Experiencing the fullness of God he failed to fully know on earth. Despite all his struggles, I truly loved him.
10/25/2010 * Karen * Mark, 51 - Complications from MS, kidney, heart and weaked immune system. * Katie 24, Kerrygan 22, Tom 20 * We miss him as he was taken away from us too young. 10/20/2009 * Donna * Robert [Bob] - Bob was killed in a logging accident on our farm. He was 53.
Gabriel Robert, age 10 * Missouri.
10/24/2010 * Jenn * Jonathan, at age 38. * Shannon 14, Gabriel, 2 * He's finally free! Experiencing the fullness of God he failed to fully know on earth. Despite all his struggles, I truly loved him.
10/29/2011 * Tanya * Jim, heart attack * Ashley 21 years old-Niccole 19 years old-Trisha 12 years old. * My husband was such a blessing to me and we miss him every second of the days. He had brought so much joy to our lives. I look very forward to being him in Heaven with him one day. We are doing the best we can to create a new norm to our life. * Washington
10/31/2009 * Catherine * Jimmy-pneumonia secondary to H1N1 (44 years old) *Joe (20), Jason(15), and Susanna, (5) * There are no words.
NOVEMBER
11/4/2010 * Cheryl * Jerry - suicide * Christine 41, Cindy 39, Cara 34; Grandchildren - Summer 15, Jared 12, Andrew 5, Carson 4, Elizabeth 19 months * My sweet husband of 43 years this February........we didn't quite make it. My heart aches every hour of every day for you. We will always wonder why....we all love you so very much.
11/08/2010 * Stephanie * Greg - oral cancer * Luke, 7; Dylan, 17 * My love, my life, my everything.
11/10/2010 * Ruth * Jake - Pancreatic Cancer * Steve, adult; Granddaughter Kai, 5; I am thankful for 38 years, being married to my best friend.
11/10/2009 * Candy * Bob - non-hodgkins lymphoma * Leah, age 35; Annisssa, age 33; Charity, age 32; Tshanina, age 30 * The most important things in Bob's life were in this order: God, Wife, Daughters, Others * Tennessee
11/21/2009 * Glenda * Dan - ALS (Lou Gehrigs). We were married 3 months short of 50 years. I miss him every waking moment.
11/24/2010 * Ruth * Dan, age 57 - heart attack after 41 years of diabetes * Philip, 30; Andrew, 27; John, 24; 5 grandchildren (+ one born 3 weeks later). He preached about the glories of Heaven and how he longed to kiss the feet of Jesus - 3 days before he got his wish. My Beloved, I thank God for the 34 years we had; you were the best!
DECEMBER
12/11/2010 * Belinda * Marty (my Beloved) only 55 heart and issues after cancer * Luke (28) his wife, Amanda and Ethan (2y son); Laura (27); Andy (24); Amy (20); still at home Aaron (18), Isaac (16), Jeshua (12); Hosanna (9) * GOD's way and timing is perfect! He is my strength and song!! Thank you for 30 marvelous years and being a godly, caring hubby, father and friend. We shall meet again! * Alaska
12/17/2011 * Joy * David, after a year of being hospitalized in different cities for Sepsis (blood infection) after recovering from 3rd back surgery. * Two sons age 25 & 20 at the time * Texas
12/18/2000 * Tom * Marilyn - ovarian cancer * Aaron, 10.
12/24/2010 * Cindy * Mark - Aspergillis pneumonia following kidney disease * Andrew: 29, Melissa: 27, Matthew: 25 * Grandchildren: Kori 6, Katie 4 months * Karly just born 05/2012 *
My life will never be the same without the man I was married to for nearly 30 years. I miss him every moment of everyday, but am thankful to know he is at peace with his creator.
12/25/1996 * Myra * Delbert – heart attack at 3:00am * Meredith (10), Sara (5) * Joined Jesus on His birthday.
