July 29, 2014
July 29, 2014
Miss you Alison. Love Always, Cindy XXXOOO
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Alison Hartnett, 54, born on June 27, 1959 and passed away on January 28, 2014. We will remember her forever.
She is survived by her husband Terrence Hartnett, daughter Jennifer Eller, son Michael Hartnett, parents Dolores and Franklin Eller, sister Cynthia Eller, brother Peter Eller, niece Kelly Eller, nephew JP Eller, brother Jim Eller, nephew Jimmy Eller, as well as her dog Jack and other friends and family she has loved over the years.
Her celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1st, at the home of her parents, Dolores and Franklin Eller.
We miss Alison's strength, giving manner, love for her family, and spirited attitude as we reflect upon our time together. We encourage family and friends to use this website to share memories, photos, stories, prayers, and as a form of remembrance.
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July 13, 2014
July 13, 2014
Alison I made a big bowl of tortellini salad - I wish you were here to share it with us. Love you, Cindy XXXOOO
July 4, 2014
July 4, 2014
Dear Alison - I wish you had been here today. Miss you so much. We had your favorite - watermelon - you would have really enjoyed it. Love you, Cindy XXXOOO
June 29, 2014
June 29, 2014
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Alison you will always be in our hearts. Love you, Cindy XXXOOO
June 27, 2014
June 27, 2014
My Dear Sister Alison in Heaven Above, I miss you so much. Wishing you a Happy Birthday.
Jennifer and I went to Samurai for your birthday. I had your favorite meal (miso soup, California roll, steak teriyaki, rice, and shrimp & vegetable tempura). It was delicious! We will have a piece of German Chocolate cake later tonight. I hope you can see the beautiful roses I bought for your birthday. They have a beautiful fragrance.
Peace be with you. Love you always and forever. Cindy XXXOOO
Jennifer and I went to Samurai for your birthday. I had your favorite meal (miso soup, California roll, steak teriyaki, rice, and shrimp & vegetable tempura). It was delicious! We will have a piece of German Chocolate cake later tonight. I hope you can see the beautiful roses I bought for your birthday. They have a beautiful fragrance.
Peace be with you. Love you always and forever. Cindy XXXOOO
June 27, 2014
June 27, 2014
Mom, today would have been your 55th birthday. Right now I'm drinking some hot chocolate and later Cindy and I will be going to Samurai. I love you. Happy Birthday.
May 28, 2014
May 28, 2014
Love you Alison.
May 25, 2014
May 25, 2014
Dear Alison, It was wonderful to get the little Mickey Mouse in the mail last week. It reminded me of good old days. Getting up early in the morning to check out the yard sales. Yes my dear friend you got me hooked. I went many times but going together was the most fun. The flowers are in my window, oh how I had wished you could have visited me here on the other side of the ocean, and saw the view yourself. You will be always in my heart dear friend. As you were my first and most loyal friend I had in San Diego. I miss you little silly note's and treasure the poem you wrote to me in my memorie book. love you forever.
May 11, 2014
May 11, 2014
Dear Alison: Happy Mother's Day! We really miss you. We had a wonderful trip to Big Sur - it was as beautiful as you said it was. Jennifer was a great driver! We hiked up to Pfeiffer Falls - and it was amazing. We had a great campsite. One night we cooked your favorite - popcorn on the campfire - it was delicious. We also made S'Mores. We went to a special place Mike found at Pfeiffer Beach and went to a beautiful area on Big Sur River. You were in our hearts the entire trip and I wish you had been there also. Love you so much. Cindy XXXOOO
May 10, 2014
May 10, 2014
Mom I know you would have really been happy about our family trip to Big Sur. It was beautiful. I miss and love you. I even miss you complaining about my driving which I know you would have had a lot to say about on this trip. Wish you were here. Love always, Jennifer
May 3, 2014
May 3, 2014
Dear Alison: Love you always and forever. Cindy XXXOOO
May 2, 2014
May 2, 2014
Dear Alison. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart.
April 28, 2014
April 28, 2014
Alison - we had some of your favorite Boylan birch beer in your honor today. JP tried it and really liked it. Love you! Cindy xxxooo
April 20, 2014
April 20, 2014
Happy Easter dear Alison! Your family loves and misses you! Wish you were here. Love you always and forever.
April 19, 2014
April 19, 2014
Love you Alison.
April 13, 2014
April 13, 2014
Alison - I wish you were still here. I love you, Cindy XXXOOO
April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014
Hi Mom,
How are you? Where are you? Ever since I had that dream that you told me heaven was a distinct place I feel like I haven't felt your spirit - though there have been some strange things...I miss you and still feel it is unreal that you are not here.
With love,
Jennifer
How are you? Where are you? Ever since I had that dream that you told me heaven was a distinct place I feel like I haven't felt your spirit - though there have been some strange things...I miss you and still feel it is unreal that you are not here.
With love,
Jennifer
April 6, 2014
April 6, 2014
Dear Alison - we are starting to plan our trip to Big Sur. I know how much you loved it up there. Miss you, Cindy XXXOOO
March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014
If Roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Sister's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell Alison I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering Alison is easy, I do it every day, but there's an ache within my heart that will never go away.
and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering Alison is easy, I do it every day, but there's an ache within my heart that will never go away.
March 25, 2014
March 25, 2014
Dear Alison - Reiko was here today and we showed her pictures from the Celebration of Life. She was amazed by the picture of your Barbie collection. Reiko and her friend Norie really loved your flower pen bouquets. I gave Reiko the small bell with the Japanese design and she rang the bell and will take it to Tokyo. Love you so much, Cindy XXXOOO
March 23, 2014
March 23, 2014
Dear Jennifer and Cindy,
You have done wonderful work on this beautiful tribute to your mother and sister, Alison. It's so beautiful and keeps her spirit alive forever. My mother and I enjoyed attending Alison's memorial a few weekends ago, and we are praying for the repose of her soul. It was also wonderful to see you and the rest of your family again, despite the sad circumstances. Just wish we had seen Alison more recently. She was a corker, and we always enjoyed visiting her. May she rest in peace and eternal light, and may God comfort you and your family.
You have done wonderful work on this beautiful tribute to your mother and sister, Alison. It's so beautiful and keeps her spirit alive forever. My mother and I enjoyed attending Alison's memorial a few weekends ago, and we are praying for the repose of her soul. It was also wonderful to see you and the rest of your family again, despite the sad circumstances. Just wish we had seen Alison more recently. She was a corker, and we always enjoyed visiting her. May she rest in peace and eternal light, and may God comfort you and your family.
March 20, 2014
March 20, 2014
Alison - Mom and I went to the mass held for you this morning at St. James Church. I hope you heard our prayers. Peace be with you. Love, Cindy
March 20, 2014
March 20, 2014
Mom I miss you.
March 19, 2014
March 19, 2014
Alison - I was out yesterday and was lucky to be reminded of you in many places - saw a crystal rooster, a bell wind chime, and a mermaid Barbie doll. Love you always and forever, Cindy
March 16, 2014
March 16, 2014
Love you Alison.
March 14, 2014
March 14, 2014
Dear Alison, I heard from Reiko today. I sent her one of the rose flower pens you made and she loved it. Reiko is going to plant the wildflower seeds in a flower pot at her Tokyo apartment. Love, Cindy
March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014
Dear Alison: Thinking of you, and missing you so much. I am looking out at the beautiful flowers you planted in the flower boxes. Dad planted some of the wildflower seeds in the backyard - I hope they bloom and grow forever! Love, Cindy XXXOOO
March 6, 2014
March 6, 2014
What wonderful memories those photos brought back to me.
Allison was always one of my favorite people from the time she was a baby until her passing. Her personality was wonderful and gave us lots of reasons to love her.
hopefully she is at peace and free of pain.
Will love you always!!!
Bobbie
Allison was always one of my favorite people from the time she was a baby until her passing. Her personality was wonderful and gave us lots of reasons to love her.
hopefully she is at peace and free of pain.
Will love you always!!!
Bobbie
March 5, 2014
March 5, 2014
Alison I never had the pleasure of knowing you but I have had the pleasure of knowing your beautiful daughter Jennifer. I know you must have been special to have raised such a wonderful human being. You will live on forever in the hearts of your loved ones. May you rest in Peace.
March 4, 2014
March 4, 2014
My Dear childhood friend Alison I have such wonderful memories of the good times in we had when you visited your grandmothers house in White Bear !!! The long nights just laughing and talking sleeping on that wonderful big porch. The walks we took down the pump house.We loved going to Bingo with your grandmother. You absolutely loved our family and we loved you!!! We laughed and laughed and talked and talked . Now you are reunited with a lot of those White Bear people that loved you so dearly and one day we will all be together with you in such a beautiful place so for now my dear friend may you rest in peace. Love ya Alison.
March 3, 2014
March 3, 2014
Thinking of you Alison, Missing you! We had a wonderful celebration on Saturday. We rang your beautiful bells and shared your flower pens with everyone! You would have loved all of the flowers. Love you! Cindy XXXOOO
March 3, 2014
March 3, 2014
I forgot to read this at the memorial:
Our joys will be greater
Our love will be deeper
Our lives will be fuller
Because we shared your moment
Our joys will be greater
Our love will be deeper
Our lives will be fuller
Because we shared your moment
March 3, 2014
March 3, 2014
The celebration of life was so beautiful, I really got a sense of the spirited, stubborn, fun and caring person that Alison was. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that I was not the only recipient of her thoughtfulness; she seemed to touch all of us in her special way. I know that her spirit lives on through her wonderful family. I will plant my wildflower seeds and think of her.
March 3, 2014
March 3, 2014
Hi Mom,
Desiree wasn't able to make it on Saturday, but she sent this beautiful note over, which Andrea read at your celebration of life.
Jen and I became friends in junior high, so it was probably around then that I met Alison. I don't have memories of our first meeting together but I do remember that I always felt welcomed and part of the family whenever I stopped by her place. Growing up, I didn't go to a lot of friends' houses. I had a big family with lots of cousins, so I would say Jen is one of the first friend's I had that invited me into her life. When I think of Alison, I think of her laugh. The carefree and uninhibited laugh. It's contagious, and I remember that even in a heated debated with her and teenage Jen, she would crack the tension with her laugh, and Jen would start laughing too. Alison always made me feel welcomed at her home by asking me questions, feeding me, letting me sleepover and being herself. She would say what's on her mind, sharing her thoughts and opinion without filter, and that is so refreshing. I always felt like I could tell her anything. I feel so privileged to have Alison be a part of my childhood memories and I will always remember her....and her laugh
Desiree wasn't able to make it on Saturday, but she sent this beautiful note over, which Andrea read at your celebration of life.
Jen and I became friends in junior high, so it was probably around then that I met Alison. I don't have memories of our first meeting together but I do remember that I always felt welcomed and part of the family whenever I stopped by her place. Growing up, I didn't go to a lot of friends' houses. I had a big family with lots of cousins, so I would say Jen is one of the first friend's I had that invited me into her life. When I think of Alison, I think of her laugh. The carefree and uninhibited laugh. It's contagious, and I remember that even in a heated debated with her and teenage Jen, she would crack the tension with her laugh, and Jen would start laughing too. Alison always made me feel welcomed at her home by asking me questions, feeding me, letting me sleepover and being herself. She would say what's on her mind, sharing her thoughts and opinion without filter, and that is so refreshing. I always felt like I could tell her anything. I feel so privileged to have Alison be a part of my childhood memories and I will always remember her....and her laugh
March 2, 2014
March 2, 2014
Alison,
Thank you for being a great family friend. It's unfortunate you had to leave us too soon. You will be greatly missed and we will meet again someday. RIP.
Thank you for being a great family friend. It's unfortunate you had to leave us too soon. You will be greatly missed and we will meet again someday. RIP.
February 26, 2014
February 26, 2014
Mom, I love you.
February 20, 2014
February 20, 2014
Dear Alison, I miss you so much. We will be sisters always and forever. Love, Cindy XXXOOO
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January 29
January 29
Thinking of Alison and all you Ellers today with fondness and many happy memories. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years already since she left us. I looked at several of the pictures posted here and enjoyed remembering her and Rachel. Cindy, I messaged you my phone number privately through this site. Please check and respond to me when you have a moment. Love you all, not only from myself but also the rest of our family. xoxo
January 28
January 28
Dear Alison: I can't believe it has been 10 years since you've been gone. We miss you so much. Wish you were here. I am so glad we had the time we had together and I will always treasure my wonderful memories of you. Sisters Always and Forever! Love, Cindy XXXOOO
June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023
Happy Birthday dear Alison. We miss you. You are always in our hearts. Love you always and forever! Love, Cindy XXXOOO
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Alison's favorite German chocolate cake.
Happy Birthday Alison in Heaven above.
Bday card for dear sister Alison.
Miss you Alison.
In loving memory of Alison.
Recent stories
Puppy Love
January 23, 2015
by Cindy Eller
Alison was a big fan of Donny Osmond when she was young (age 12 - 13). Alison had a poster of Donny Osmond over her bed, and would give Donny a kiss goodnight when she went to bed. We lived in Alexandria, Virginia at the time (1972), and Alison and I shared a bedroom downstairs near our rec room. I remember Alison wanting to play Donny's music and me wanting her to take the music off so we could go to sleep.
I remember that Alison liked the song Puppy Love:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI2hgm65WhE
and the song Go Away Little Girl:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp95lt1lHMQ
Alison and I went to an Osmond family concert at the State Fair in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1972. I remember that it was a lot of fun, and of course Alison was so happy to see Donny Osmond in concert.
In 1976/1977 while we lived in Newport, Rhode Island, and Coronado, California, Alison and I would watch the Donny and Marie tv show (Marie was a little bit country and Donny was a little bit rock n roll):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AfXznngjGw
Alison would love it that Mom and Dad are now in Las Vegas at the Donny & Marie Show (Flamingo Hotel 1/22/2015) - more than 42 years after Alison and I saw the Osmonds in concert at the State Fair in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
I found a picture that Alison had of Donny Osmond (it might have been a picture of the poster over Alison's bed). At the Celebration of Life we had for Alison on March 1, 2014, we displayed the picture of Donny Osmond along with a bouquet of Alison's flower pens. We also played a short clip of Donny's song Puppy Love. Memories!
Sleep talking
April 29, 2014
I remember one time I was at home, either in my teens or early 20s, and I heard my mom call out my name from her bedroom so I went to double check what she needed. When I got to her room the lights were off and I heard her sleepily say "Get me a cup of coffee" however it was nighttime and I wasn't sure why she would want a cup late at night. I looked a bit closer and realized she was talking in her sleep. Even in her sleep she had wanted her coffee!
Reiko's Visit
March 30, 2014
by Cindy Eller
During Reiko's visit from Tokyo I gave her a small bell that Alison would have wanted her to have. It is a very special bell that had drawings of Mount Fuji and a Kyoto temple. Reiko rang the bell and said "Alison thank you - I remember you."
I also showed Reiko and her friend Norie two flower pen bouquets with the flower pens Alison made and they thought they were beautiful.