Memorial Wall for February 2016

Please make a resolution to pray for the following women and children listed here during the first days of each month. We could all pray for at least one family per day, can't we? To see other months or to learn how to add your own memorial please click the Memorial Wall tab at the top of this blog. Thank you very much and God bless you, ♥ ferree

2/03/2012 * Linda * Steve (61) Colon Cancer * Christian (29); Jonathan (27); Stephen (25); Alyse (24); Daniel (22); Elijah (21); Shalam (20); Genesis (18); Moses (17); Isaiah (15); Joshua (13); Chaniel (10) * He was a man of great faith and a tremendous expositor of the Word of God. Serving in the ministry for almost 40 years, he loved seeing God change lives. He was also a staunch protector and defender of our family. We miss his presence, his wisdom and his guidance. I will never be the same, but I know that God is not through with me. I am also comforted to know that he is with the LORD and I will see him again someday. 
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
2/10/2012 * Judy * Bill, had surgery and didn't wake up. He had been diagnosed with several serious health issues past 6 years. * Kim (49), Scott (45), Tim (43), Heather (35), Josh (26). * Bill, you will live on in our hearts forever.
2/12/2015 * Rhonda * William, heart disease (weakened heart muscle) * David, 36, Andy-35, Chris-33, LaShawn—31 * I was blessed to have him for 18 years the doctors said we would not see; A loving pastor, husband, father, best friend. Some days are better than others as we move forward in life w/o him physically with us, but holding to memories and God’s Word which assures us of a great reunion * CoMo, MO
2/13/ 2014 * Hope * Arthur went home at 83 after four years of seriously declining health. We were 26 and 31 when the Lord brought us together for almost 54 precious years. For some reason we were unable to have children, but the Lord blessed us with opportunities to help other’s kids. A month before he went to Paradise with Jesus, Arthur wondered aloud why the Lord didn’t take him. He was never pain-free and life was getting too hard. Though he could get around with his walker, he was so weary. The second time he commented about the Lord’s allowing him to still be with me, I told him that it was because I needed him. But then I added that when life simply got too hard, it was okay to go. The day I admitted him to the hospital for the last time (though I didn’t know the end was so near), I told him again that if this was time, it was okay to leave me. He smiled and said he was okay then. But I am convinced overnight he changed his mind. He had made provision for me after his passing. He knew I would be cared for, and some day we’d be together forever. I spent several hours with him the next morning. Mid-afternoon I went home to take care of our dog. While I was gone I think he looked up to heaven and asked Jesus to come for him. I was on the way back to the hospital when the doctor called to tell me he had passed. I knew he was with the Lord enjoying His presence and a body that was whole. I loved him enough to let him go. He lives in my heart and will until I am with him forever. I know the Lord’s plans for our lives were/are perfect. Together we lived for Jesus and served Him as best we could. I rejoice that Arthur’s body is whole…and I can’t wait to join him. God’s grace meets all my daily needs. UPSTATE NY
2/13/2012 * Carol * Rich. No illness, died suddenly of a pulmonary embolis just one month shy of his 48th birthday. * Two daughters - Ashley (22), and Cassidy (20) * An outgoing, lively person. He worked with troubled youth for over 27 years. I miss him more and think about him more than I thought possible. * Upstate New York
2/13/2009 * Bridgett * Kent - brain cancer * Joshua (7), Ethan (5) and Nolan (4) * 2 Cor. 1:9 & 1 Thes. 4:13-14.
2/15/2012 * Teri Ollila * Eric Ollila, Prostate Cancer, age 57 * Andrea 30, Sarah 25, Matt 19 * Our lives have changed forever, we hold your love in our hearts. We look forward to seeing you again.
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).
2/16/2014 * Laura Anne Sullivan * Frank E. Sullivan * The day, February 16th, 2014 * The cause, Heart Attack * The Children, Jeff, Joyce, Luke, Hannah and Isaac * The Result, I have lost the one person who loved me, who was my best friend, who cared for me, who was always there... I have been lost ever since, lost in grief, lost in fear, lost in loneliness...When I lost Frank, I lost myself.
2/16/2014 * Linda * Michael - 1.75 year battle against kidney cancer * Mark 35, Greg 31, and Laura 36. * We were married for 42 years, were blessed in so many ways including our children,
their spouses, and 2 grandchildren.
02/19/2013 * Celia * Bill, 72 * After 9 years of suffering from side effects of radiation and chemo for base of tongue cancer, he had heart value replacement surgery (damaged from radiation). He survived surgery, came home and 2 days later was rushed back to the hospital unresponsive. He had had several mini strokes. He was starting to improve but on Saturday night had a bigger stroke and another on Sunday night. He lived two more days after that. * Bill, you are the love of my life. I love and miss you so much.
2/19/2011 * Cheri * Ward died of a massive heart attack after having back pains that his doctor said was muscle pain. He worked hard all that week, so it was unexpected. * Son, Paul was 40, and our daughter Keli, was 8. * Ward died in Hawaii. I have since moved to California to be near my son and his family.
2/19/2005 * Vivian * Dale, 67, died in a "one in a million accident" as stated in an article in the Golf Magazine. He loved playing golf and retired early to be a Marshall at the local golf course. Our son Scott was playing golf one day, and Dale was woking so he went to watch him. He hid behind a tree like he should, but Scott's drive hit a tree branch and then hit Dale in the back of his neck. It ruptured the large blood vessel in his neck and he was unconcious within minutes. He had told me 3 days before that when he died he wanted me to donate his organs (which I did) because he knew he would die before me. * Married 43 yrs * Lynnette (41), Philip (39), Scott (31), Deanna & Dean (29)* You were loved by everyone who know you but especially by me. You taught me what love was since I had not experienced it before. I was so privileged to have you as a husband and father for our children. I miss you more than you could have ever known. I wish I had told and showed you more than I did how much you meant to me. I am so thankful that you taught us all to love God and we all look forward to spending eternity with you.
2/20/2013 * Lucie * Ivan - his aorta burst * Tomas age 19, Michael age 16, Simon age 3, Jonah (stepson) age 17, Vaclav (stepson) age 21, Elishka (stepdaughter) age 19 * there is hope that goes behind the death, I know his existence continues * Czech Republic
2/21/2014 * Karen Jeffers * Neil Jeffers, Heart Attack * Marty (42), Amy (31), Jason(29) * The man who taught me what real love was all about died at home at age 59 from a heart attack and I was with him. I am thankful to God I was there. He was a wonderful, happy, joyful person to everyone he met and left lasting impressions of laughter. I am so grateful he came to really know Jesus before he died and that I will be with him again. Neil, I love you always and forever. * San Antonio, TX
2/21/2013 *Jean* Tom- Sudden Heart Attack * Children - Jeremy (39), Nathan (37), Jason (35), Mark (33), Paul (32), Sarah (29). * I'll always love him, remember our life here together, and the special love we shared. Although I miss him deeply, I know he is in Heaven and we will be together for eternity celebrating with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
2/21/2012 * Gail * Lawrence, died of Colon cancer, aged 54 * Nat (31), TJ (29), James (26), Mandy(20) * I am so grateful to know my honey is in the Lord's hands and that we will meet again at the Resurrection. It has been a hard year and I have missed him sorely, selling the house and moving and then putting on a 21st party for my daughter last month was the hardest. I have been receiving your emails and they have been a great comfort to me! Bless all you other widows who are here for each other! - New Zealand.
2/22/2015 * Stella. * My husband Sam passed away 2/22/15. * We were married for only 72-days. He was 73-yrs old & I am 65-yrs old. The last 20-days he was hospitalized with pneumonia then went into hospice care. * I have hope that we will see each other again one day.
2/23/2015 * Paula * Don, passed away from cancer * He was my best friend and soul mate * NY
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 and I had to watch as the cancer ravaged his body. I am thankful he is now whole once again and yes, HEALED; and with our Savior and 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.
2/28/2010 * Ramona * Jimmy – congestive heart failure * Jessica, 21 *It’s such a comfort to know you are with Jesus, but we miss you still and will love you always * FL

A Widow's Choice: Remembering or Forgetting

Dear Reader,

When I walked through the door on my first visit to a grief support group the air was so heavy I had to catch my breath. Memories weighted the atmosphere and almost crushed me. But I went back each week and we slogged through the heaviness, leaned into those memories, rode out the waves of grief. And then, finally, the air lightened. Faces brightened. We began to remember more than the pain. We remembered the life, the goodness, the love. Choosing to remember is one way to deal with the pain.

Sunset in Hawaii by Sherry Luttrell

But some individuals and cultures deal with grief by choosing to forget. Its like they shut the door to that period of life: take the pictures off the walls, get rid of all the person's belongings, start dating right away. . .

I read the story of a man who escaped the genocide in Rwanda and Burundi, Africa in the 1990's. His culture chose to forget. They called it gusimbura: you don't talk about the dead, you don't name them. You're reminding people and it's not acceptable.

Which do you choose? Are you a "rememberer," or a "forgetter" when it comes to grieving? I'm not asking if one is right and the other is wrong. I'm just asking which one you're inclined towards. Or are there days you wish for a fast forward button on your life? Click the word "Comment" below and send in your thoughts.

Here's something else: every month I post the particular month's Memorial Wall. Just scroll down and you'll see September's listing. If you'd like to add your tribute, please take a look at how it's done and email me your information at WCplace@gmail.com I'll be glad to serve you by adding it to our wall.

Here's what to state:

Date of passing

Your name (first name only is fine)

Your spouse's name and (if you want to) 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

Each month I use this listing as a prayer guide and I'm thankful to know that others also use it to pray for you. Thanks for visiting the WCP today, and thanks for your prayers too.

♥ ferree

Memorial Wall for August 2015

Here's the August listing from the Memorial Wall here at Widows Christian Place. Each one tells of a sacred life and people who loved each other. It's a long one this month, but that's because this memorial means a lot to more and more widows who find this site every day. 

I hope you'll copy it and refer to it throughout the month to pray for everyone. If you'd like to add your own tribute to the Memorial Wall, please follow the directions mentioned here. I'd be honored to add your precious memory.
♥ferree

AUGUST
8/2/2012 * Josie * Ron died of cancer, liver failure, kidney failure and respiratory failure * Children: Chalmer 39; Marcus 37; David 43; Amy 41. Daughter in law Shannon 36; Five grandchildren * Ron just retired from the ministry. He was a Lutheran minister. I am trying to find my way in this difficult change in my life. I know God is with me and guiding me through this all. I know Ron is smiling and happy and has no more pain. He was sorry to leave all of us but glad to go home to our Lord. * Greenville, PA
8/2/2011 * Cindy * Gary * three girls 12,14,15. * He died after a two year battle with bone and liver cancer. My girls and I have managed to navigate the initial grief of the situation but now we are struggling to redefine ourselves. Daddy was the cornerstone of who we all were, now that has got to change. It is really difficult especially during the holidays.
8/2/2006 * Delia Geary * Husband, Tom - Kidney Cancer. * Children - Vanessa (34) Joshua (32). * Tom and I were high school sweethearts. We met on a blind date at the age of 16. He was my best friend, a wonderful husband, father and provider. We both loved the outdoors, and for many years he was my hunting and fishing partner. He moved to Heaven 4 months and 6 days after he was diagnosed. I thank God for giving me a man I could love and respect for 43 years. I know he is waiting for me and his children, and one day we will all be together again. What a hope we have in Jesus! * Texas
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.
8/6/2013 * Sandy Eskew * Tom Eskew, Cause of Death: Diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy, a Parkinsonism, in 2002, two years after we were married. * Family: Five adult children blended by our union * Tom, a man of integrity and noble character, was my Boaz and is my "Taste of Heaven"! * Littleton, CO
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 the 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
8/13/2013 * Karen * Kirk, age 51, passed away suddenly after sinus surgery * 4 children and 4 beautiful grandchildren - he never got to see the last one. * He was truly my soul mate and the love of my life. I cant believe that I have to live the rest of my life without him. He was the most loving and kind person and always let anyone he met know how much he loved the Lord. I can't get past the pain and don't know how to trust God again when He has taken someone who was such a good husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. Please pray for our family! * Georgia
8/14/2008 * Tracy * Husband -- Jim * Complications of lung cancer (post surgical blood clot) * Three kids, now ages 13, 10, and 7. They were 3, 6, and 9 at his death.  Just babies! * Jim was sick on and off for seveal years.  We only got the official CANCER word after his death.  He had some surgery to remove a mass from his chest and was doing great. Comfortably at home recovering and died of a post surgical complication blood clot. My faith in The Lord Jesus Christ and the support of my family and friends are what have gotten me through these last few years. * I have found new (unexpected) love in a long time friend, so my story continues........ * Tennessee
8/16/2006 * Cynthia.* Edgar, died of lung cancer. * 2 sons Jahmain (29), Dwayne (26) and daughter Cierra (11). Grandson Javier (5) and granddaughter H. Jahzanne (3). * Edgar served the Lord 14 months before his death. * Devonshire, Bermuda.
8/17/2013 * Amy * my husband of 19 years, Trey, was killed early in the morning while out on a bicycle ride with other triathletes by a guy driving while on his phone. He was 47. * We have a son, Joshua, who was 15, and a daughter, Katie, who was 12. * Trey was truly my better half, a man after God's own heart, and he left a godly legacy for me and my children. I am thankful that I got to tell him "I love you" one last time, and that I got to hear him say it to me, too. I know we will see him in heaven, and until that time, I press on towards that goal, trusting Jesus for everything.
8/19/2012 * Marcia * Larry –Non-Hodgkins lymphoma & advanced Lyme disease at age 64 * Eric (38), Ryan (35), Meg (28) * Married for 41 years with 7 grandchildren. Larry fought two diseases at the same time and survived for 5 years after diagnoses. He was a man of faith, a brilliant scientist and a marathon runner. He worked until 5 days before his death. My sadness is that he was not able to live to enjoy his retirement but we know he is healed now and enjoying life with Jesus. Our granddaughters consider Grampa to be their guardian angel. We miss him desperately but we know we will see him again.
8/19/2012 * Sherry * Terence, 49 yrs., Advance Prostate cancer * 3 beautiful grown children and 3 adorable grand children- all mourning the passing of their 'Pop'. He was so loved. * "I am my beloved's and he is mine" * Seattle, WA
8/22/2012 * Jeanne * David - Complications of Kidney Cancer treatment. * We really thought he would recover, unfortunately, that was not the case. We were together for 24 years and I am lost without him.
8/22/2012 * Lori * Dave-colorectal cancer * Amy 29, David 27, Josiah 24 * Amazing husband, father and Papa who served the Lord until the end. * Ohio
8/22/2011 * Louisa * Nate, went home to be with the Lord after fighting so bravely and courageously against chronic lymphocytic leukemia. We were married for almost 39 years. * We have one daughter, Kimberly, 32. He has one daughter, Precious, 46, from a previous marriage, one granchild and one great-grandchild. * Life has not been the same without him. He is greatly missed and loved.
8/27/2010 * Ashley * Cliff - motorcycle accident * One sweet unborn baby that went to heaven shortly after her father * Always and forever my Love.
8/29/2012 * Amy * I lost my best friend and lover Michael to a heart attack. * We have two boys Isaiah (16) and Zion (13). My husband also has a daughter Michelle (19).We have been married for 14 years and on December 13 would have made it 15 years. We were in the preparation of renewing our vows on June 27, 2013. God saw it fit to take my husband home.* We live in MD * The pain is so deep and I still can't wrap my mind around this great lost, but I have trust in knowing that I will see him again....
8/29/2011 * Pat * Leonard – died of Sepsis (His doctor told me - he didn’t know he was as sick as he was) Lost him in 17 hours-what a shock for all. Didn’t expect to lose him as when we married at 18 and 21 years of age we promised each other to live together until we were 100 and 103 being there for each other always. * Cheryl age 58-lived in CA; Twin sons Tom and Tim age 53 and their families live near by. * 5 grandchildren; married 61 wonderful years; worked together 24/7 the last 38 years-owned a resort together; having a hard time adjusting to life without him. He was my life. He was our rock. A great Man-Husband-Father-Grandfather and Golfer. He would always say, if there’s no golf in heaven I’m not going. He was such a good person always involved in our children's lives when they were growing up and making life easier for others. I miss him so much. Very talented in all fields and lots of common sense. He keeps sending us “Pennies From Heaven”-when we find one we know he misses us too. * Arkansas
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.

8/31/2014 * Debra (Debbie) * Alfred Taylor * He passed away from Leukemia after his Bone Marrow Transplant on October 31, 2012; he had had tonsil area cancer in September of 2005 & survived it! August 31 was on a Sunday & it was about 5:00 A.M. the Lord took my beloved Alfred HOME, I miss him so bad, all I can do is cry & wonder if there could have been anything I could have done to keep him here with me! Alfred loved life, loved me, loved his kids & our grandchildren! We loved to ride our Harley & he got to ride (with a friend) on it on August 26, 2014 one last time, it brought a smile to his face! Love & miss him so bad & I cry alot!!

Choices: Remembering or Forgetting

Dear Reader,

When I walked through the door on my first visit to a grief support group the air was so heavy I had to catch my breath. Memories weighted the atmosphere and almost crushed me. But I went back each week and we slogged through the heaviness, leaned into those memories, rode out the waves of grief. And then, finally, the air lightened. Faces brightened. We began to remember more than the pain. We remembered the life, the goodness, the love. Choosing to remember is one way to deal with the pain.

Sunset in Hawaii by Sherry Luttrell

But some individuals and cultures deal with grief by choosing to forget. Its like they shut the door to that period of life: take the pictures off the walls, get rid of all the person's belongings, start dating right away. . .

I read the story of a man who escaped the genocide in Rwanda and Burundi, Africa in the 1990's. His culture chose to forget. They called it gusimbura: you don't talk about the dead, you don't name them. You're reminding people and it's not acceptable.

Which do you choose? Are you a "rememberer," or a "forgetter" when it comes to grieving? I'm not asking if one is right and the other is wrong. I'm just asking which one you're inclined towards. Or are there days you wish for a fast forward button on your life? Click the word "Comment" below and send in your thoughts.

Here's something else: The first of every month I post the particular month's Memorial Wall. If you'd like to add your tribute, please take a look at how it's done and email me your information at WCplace@gmail.com I'll be glad to serve you by adding it to our wall.

Here's what to state:

Date of passing

Your name

Your spouse's name and (if you want to) 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

Each month I use this listing as a prayer guide and I'm thankful to know that others also use it to pray for you. Thanks for visiting the WCP today, and check back next Monday for the September Memorial Wall.

♥ ferree
 

 

Memorial Wall for April 2013

Here's the April listing from the Memorial Wall right here at Widows Christian Place. I hope you'll use it throughout this month to pray for everyone. If you'd like to add your own tribute to the Memorial Wall, please follow the directions mentioned here. I'd be honored to add you.
♥ ferree

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
4/7/2012 * Sue * Mike* - My precious husband battled a skin cancer for 40 years and always won, until a new cancer came along and took his life. He was a precious soul. He always stayed positive, grateful, and thankful for each day, even though he underwent over 14 major surgeries to his face, resulting in the loss of his right eye, skull bone, palate and was left with his face badly disfigured. We were together 23 years, married for 16. He loved me more than any person could and I have been so lost without him. I know God has a plan for me and I hold on to His promises every day. His promise of eternity is my focus. Thank you for this site, it has already brought me great comfort. God bless all who mourn, it has been pure anguish...
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 Island
4/18/11 * 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 * Abby * My soulmate and husband, Karl, died from melanoma at age 52. A thirty year GA State Trooper * Children include a daughter and three sons * We love you and miss you greatly. You taught us much in life AND death.
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

4/24/2011 * Barbara * Phil died on Easter Sunday. We were married 33 years * Daughters: Laurie 32, Jennifer 29, and Lisa 26, and Granddaughter Evie-9 months * He was an amazing and compassionate husband, father and grandfather. * Iowa

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

Memorial Wall for March 2013

Here's the March listing from the Memorial Wall right here at Widows Christian Place. I hope you'll use it throughout this month to pray for everyone. If you'd like to add your own tribute to the Memorial Wall, please follow the directions mentioned here. I'd be honored to add you.
♥ ferree

MARCH
3/05/2012 * Linda * John * loving and devoted husband of Linda went to be with Jesus after 37 years of an incredible life together. He fought a hard fight for 2 years after diagnosis. * I continue to have a grateful heart for having had this man in my life, sad that our life together ended, but oh so happy of all the memories we made together.

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
03/09/2010 * Sonya D. * Thomas D. of Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes * My stepchildren: Elana D was 24 years-old, Thomas D, II was 22 years-old; My children: Ariana D was 6 years-old, Elijah D was 2 months old. * He was a hardworking, dedicated Christian with a smile that brightened up a room. I am working every day through the ups and downs for the life we planned for our babies, trying to navigate the road we were supposed to be on together. I will succeed despite it all. I know full well only the God that took you 3 years past the doctor’s prognosis can take me through. Thank you for being a great example of perseverance. Rest in Peace.
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.

Memorial Wall for February 2013

Here's the February listing from the Memorial Wall right here at Widows Christian Place. I hope you'll use it throughout this month to pray for everyone. If you'd like to add your own tribute to the Memorial Wall, please follow the directions mentioned here. I'd be honored to add you.
♥ ferree

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
2/10/2012 * Judy * Bill, had surgery and didn't wake up. He had been diagnosed with several serious health issues past 6 years. * Kim (49), Scott (45), Tim (43), Heather (35), Josh (26). * Bill, you will live on in our hearts forever. 

2/13/2012 * Carol * Rich. No illness, died suddenly of a pulmonary embolis just one month shy of his 48th birthday. * Two daughters - Ashley (22), and Cassidy (20) * An outgoing, lively person. He worked with troubled youth for over 27 years. I miss him more and think about him more than I thought possible. * Upstate New York

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).
2/19/2011 * Cheri * Ward died of a massive heart attack after having back pains that his doctor said was muscle pain. He worked hard all that week, so it was unexpected. * Son, Paul was 40, and our daughter Keli, was 8. * Ward died in Hawaii. I have since moved to California to be near my son and his family.
2/19/2005 * Vivian * Dale, 67, died in a "one in a million accident" as stated in an article in the Golf Magazine. He loved playing golf and retired early to be a Marshall at the local golf course. Our son Scott was playing golf one day, and Dale was woking so he went to watch him. He hid behind a tree like he should, but Scott's drive hit a tree branch and then hit Dale in the back of his neck. It ruptured the large blood vessel in his neck and he was unconcious within minutes. He had told me 3 days before that when he died he wanted me to donate his organs (which I did) because he knew he would die before me. * Married 43 yrs * Lynnette (41), Philip (39), Scott (31), Deanna & Dean (29)* You were loved by everyone who know you but especially by me. You taught me what love was since I had not experienced it before. I was so privileged to have you as a husband and father for our children. I miss you more than you could have ever known. I wish I had told and showed you more than I did how much you meant to me. I am so thankful that you taught us all to love God and we all look forward to spending eternity with you.
2/21/2012 * Gail * Lawrence, died of Colon cancer, aged 54 * Nat (31), TJ (29), James (26), Mandy(20) * I am so grateful to know my honey is in the Lord's hands and that we will meet again at the Resurrection. It has been a hard year and I have missed him sorely, selling the house and moving and then putting on a 21st party for my daughter last month was the hardest. I have been receiving your emails and they have been a great comfort to me! Bless all you other widows who are here for each other! - New Zealand.
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.
2-28-2010 * Ramona * Jimmy – congestive heart failure * Jessica, 21 *It’s such a comfort to know you are with Jesus, but we miss you still and will love you always * FL

Memorial Wall for December

Did you know there's a Memorial Wall right here at Widows Christian Place? It's easy to find at the top of your screen, right below the header. See it? Ah, there it is---middle line, far right.

When you open it you'll find directions for submitting a tribute to your husband and the life you had together, and you'll also find others' tributes listed month by month.

Personally, I use the Memorial Wall each month to pray for widows and widowers. I'll be posting it on the first day of every month so others will pray too. We all need all the prayer we can get, right? I hope you'll join in by emailing me your own tribute, and by praying for the following people who were widowed in December. Email your tribute to WCplace@gmail.com

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.