I never have known anyone who worked harder than DaNae, who was more loyal, dependable or dedicated to the company, its growers, to me. Her caring nature, honesty and sense of justice were but a few traits of her character rarely seen in any one individual; unquestionably loyal, DaNae could be trusted with any confidence. She cleared the way, smoothly and efficiently allowing the work of Amalgamated Sugar and its members to be accomplished. For the partnership and friendship over the many years that we pursued that goal together, I shall be forever grateful.
Yet she was never happier than when she was talking about her children and grandchildren. DaNae's family remained her center.
Why she has been taken from us we cannot know. She leaves a void in the company and in our hearts that no one person could ever fill. She must have a reward and a calling in heaven beyond anything we can imagine. But we can take comfort knowing that she can now rest: 'Going home, going home, where Jesus is the Door, work all done and laid aside, fear and grief no more...there in Him, peace goes on and on.' Godspeed, dear friend.