We are thinking of Erika today and keeping her memory alive. Her strength, her character and her kindness are not forgotten.
- Kenny, Janine, Harrison and Micaela

Dear Erika, you are in our thoughts today as we remember a life well lived. Our grandson, Zachary is ten today and I always think of you on his birthday. He is almost as sweet as you.

Erika, miss you beautiful smile and wisdome. Thanks for helping me with my golf game. xoxo Aunty susan

Thinking of you today on your birthday, and remembering the many celebrations Megan and I shared with you and your mom. Those times were so special and will always be a treasured memory.

Here’s your 41st birthday and you would have had your normal excitement about birthday and Christmas. You were all about celebrations. You created joy for those around you. I so loved that about you. What I wouldn’t give to surround you with people you love, have a good cheesecake following our combo #1...taco, enchilada, beans and rice. And think back on your many birthdays! You were the source of such cheer and light. I miss you beyond words. With love, Mom

Happy Birthday, Sweet Erika! Your Mom and I will celebrate your special day with with aching hearts because we miss you very much. We will also celebrate the day remembering all the things that made you so very special. We love you very much!

To my Angel lost in time today is a day I shall never forget. The days that led up to and the many blessed days we had together. For today would have been a milestone, for today we would have celebrated our ninth anniversary. Looking back I remember being so happy and excited for the future.  We had many great times and yes many difficult times. Yet we never lost sight of the importance of our marriage and the passion you brought. Having to battle a recent health issue brought me back to focusing on what made not only our marriage special but how the challenges we faced helped defined each other.  How they opened our eyes to the important things in our life and why each day was as special as the next.  Gone is the home we once shared, gone is the job I had, gone is the many places we used to see. Now leaving in Oregon I have been fueled by our memories to find the place you would have wanted all of us to find.  The peace we struggle to find and the comfort that no matter what that passion you had still lives with us today. Dear Erika time took you too soon yet we all find time to take a moment to look back upon the days past and the ones to come. To reflect on the life that shines brightly and still does  To Erika, my dear red rose, Happy Anniversary. For this day will always be the bright moment that time will never take away.

Today has never gotten any easier, for this was a day I have thought of many times over the past four years. Conversations never had and places that we never got to see. Erika time has not changed the deep caring and love we shared. Times were not always easy yet the devotion that you poured into everything we did fueled nearly five years of marriage.  A day does not go by that I don't reflect on a memories that we shared. A few weeks ago the little section that me and MeriAnne planted in memory of you bloomed. It was the first area to bloom and rise to the morning sun. Erika much has changed but yet the hole left will never be filled. Today will always be a day to stop what we are doing, reflect on the powerful life that was cut way to soon. To my wife, my first love, my enteral red rose love you always.

Sweet Erika, We think of you everyday, but today even more than other days. While you physically left us four years ago today, you will never be out of our hearts and minds. We think of you each day as we look at the beauty of the garden your Mom has so carefully cultivated in your honor, or the sky so blue or the beauty of the forest. All things beautiful remind us that you are forever with us. We love you very much!!

Sweet Erika, Today is Mother’s Day, and I know what a special day it is for you and your Mom. I was looking at the wonderful garden your Mom has created in your name here at Whitehawk and thinking about how close the two of you were during your time with us. I was also thinking that as close as you were then you are, in many ways, just as close now. Love to you on this special day. Know that caring for your Mom will always be my first priority.

It’s Mothers Day and I am again missing you deeply, Can’t believe it’s been four years. I count my blessings that you and I were so close and I had 36 yrs. with you. I loved the many Mother’s Days with you. Your smile and hugs and sweetness filled my heart. Though I honor you everyday and love my memories, I miss you today more. The Wades have added 2 peonies to your garden. The one from last year bloomed today as well as the irises and lilac...you must have urged them to do so! I enjoyed getting your garden cleaned up and putting the special things that have been given to us to adorn your little place. Your bench, your owl and when the rains pass, I will put out the other ones. I love looking at it all.
So just know you are missed as much as anyone could be. Love you, mom

Dear Angel,

 Today would have been an incredible day. This would have been as special as you made my 40th birthday.  It is hard to believe that 3 years has passed but it has. Today MeriAnne and I went to dinner to reflect and pay tribute to this special day. We went to dinner at one of our early restaurants that we had often went to when we were dating. We had the same dish and even ordered the same drink we both shared. Time stole many memories that could have been but will never be. Thank you for being that that rock in my life. For the months and years move on yet your courage and strength live on with so many of us who were blessed to know you. Today will always be special, Happy Birthday Angel, missed deeply gone but never forgotten.

Hi Erika,

This is definitely a "Light a Candle" type day for you, in fact 40 of them! It saddens me knowing you aren't here in physical presence to celebrate this special day with all of your loved one (especially with your mom who loves you dearly), but I also know that you're looking down on all of us enjoying your special day and for that I take solace. I just wanted to light this tribute candle for you on your birthday, you're indeed "forever missed", but never forgotten. Happy birthday Erika!

Love,

Kenny

Dear Erika, Today is a very special day! 40 years ago you came into this world and shared your light with all who came to know you. You were and always will be very special to all of us who were part of your life. We miss you, but we know you are with us always.
Happy Birthday, Sweet Erika.

We are thinking of you today, wishing we could be together. Last summer we planted a peony in your garden and cannot wait to see its blooms this spring. They will remind us of the happiness you brought to our lives. We miss you and love you.

Just wanted to say we are thinking of you today, Erika, and all of your
loving family. We have such great memories of your beautiful life and of
all those you touched. You will never be forgotten. Love, Nancy and Bruce

Remembering when you were born 40 years ago. You brought so much joy to your family and all of those who knew you. All of the special birthday celebrations through the years while you and Megan grew into lovely young ladies will forever be fond memories. My favorite was the year you two showed up in your matching tops. What a surprise to the moms! You will always be remembered with love. xxoo

Erika, today I miss you even more than usual. I so wish you could have been here to blow out 40 candles. I know the last 3 years would have been great for you in your new job. 
My heart is touched by so many of those that love you and wanted to remember you today. I love how you touched many hearts in amazing ways.
As my deep deep love for you is unending, the sadness of you leaving way too soon will be forever too. I carry you in my heart always.❤️

Erika, your light shines so bright thru the love of your family and friends. I speak to you often, especially on the golf course. Miss your smile the most. Xoxo Aunty Susan

Your Dad misses you beyond measure. Though we speak of you often i.e. "Would Erika like this?" "What would Erika think?" "I wish Erika could see this", he has great difficulty expressing his grief. So I will do so for him. There's a hole in his soul. A light missing from his life. He loves you so very, very much.

I'm still stuck in the anger phase of grief and loss. Great guilt too as I could have been a much better step.

Btw, Gussie says "hello" and we're still inspecting purses! (I'm sure you see everything and will laugh at that!)

Erika, We are thinking of your bright eyes and warm smile. We miss you more with each passing day. We are going to the nursery today in the hope of finding just the right addition to your special garden. Know that you are with us in all the beauty that surrounds us. We love you!!

Erika,
We think of you often when little things remind us of you throughout the year. I suppose those memories, both big and small, are what sustain us. Your bright light is carried with those that knew you and your legacy is one of kindness, determination, love and generosity. We feel privileged to have known you. You are missed. Xoxo, The Wade Family

On this day, three years ago, my heart broke. I loved my 36 years with you, my fun, spirited, beautiful daughter. Watching you peacefully take your last breath was the hardest thing I have ever done though living without you is painful challenge that continues daily. You spread joy to so many. We all honor you and continue to love you dearly. ❤️❤️❤️

Aunty Susan is thinking of you today and looking forward to visiting your garden. Your light is bright and always shinning. Keep up your good works. Xoxo

Just thinking of Erika on this extremely sad, but now extremely special day. Your giving spirit is felt by all of us that were fortunate enough to be in your presence. Whether it was being there for friends, family, or animals, your love and generosity were just a couple of the attributes that made you special, and I know are missed by all of us. I also know you're looking down on us all, especially your mother, who loved you so very much.

Erika, Your Mom and I are having special thoughts of you today! We wish you were with us in person but we know your spirit is here with us, as it is every day. I know how special Mother's Day was to the two of you and I know it always will be. We miss you and we love you.
Ken

Dear sweet daughter, I miss you everyday profoundly, but on Mother's Day I REALLY miss our connection. Your joy and laughter always filled me with happiness. I miss you in so many ways. Our phone chats, our visits, our shopping trips, our sharing...so many ways I was thankful for my amazing daughter. Love you always, Erika. ❤️ Mom

I miss you so much today but will leaf through my fun and fortunate memories of you loving Easter. You so loved everything about it...church, egg decorating, egg hunts, bunny brigade, new Easter dress, feast with the big family! You made it fun for everyone while wearing your smile. And later when Ken and I would visit you in AZ for either church and/or a brunch. Even a hike. And the Easter of 2014 was a wonderful visit when you and Ryan came from AZ to BC . You met Lucy and we had a great time with brunch and a walk. It was a beautiful sunny day. Just like you...beautiful and sunny. Love you forever. Mom

Happy Birthday, Dear Erika. We miss sharing this special day with you in person, but we treasure the day because it reminds us of the many special times we will share forever. We love you and miss you and always will.

Erika, you would be happy that the sun shines bright today, the day of your birth. You loved your birthday celebrations to be on a sunny day. YOU brought sunshine to so many people. I miss you, my "bright side of life" daughter, beyond words. You are my shining star. Love, Mom

Happy Birthday, dear Erika! Thinking of you on this beautiful day. And remembering your pure joie de vie ....
Love you forever
Jenny

Think of you all the time
and know you are loved wherever you are xoxo aunty Susan

When the email stated that it has been two years since Erika's passing, I did not have the courage read the beautiful tributes. The pain of the loss of a child is something a parent should never have to endure. Chris and Ken please know that your love for Erika is a inspiration and gift. Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts of her. Erika was an incredible woman.

Erika, You led your life with goodness and kindness at your core and we are reminded of this goodness daily. Whether it be seeing a stray kitty dart across a street or seeing the gentle smile of a child, warm thoughts of you are triggered at a moment's notice. We are grateful for this and for you and your example. You are loved and you are missed by all of the Wades. Thank you for touching our lives. We honor you.

Sweet Erika, We remember all the kindness and love you brought each day in so many ways. Your smile and your sense of humor are just as bright today as ever in our memories. While we miss sharing fun times with you we have these bright memories to light our way. Please know you are always with us. Your Mom and I miss you greatly. We love you and always will.

Erika,you have made an incredible mark on so many people with your joy, kindness and amazing strength. I want you to know that Cory and I are sending a prayer your way and we want you to know that you are in our hearts...forever.
We love you.
Jenny and Cory

I read these tributes and shed many tears, especially today. They are of course, as your mom, tremendously sad. I miss you every day so much but remembering this day two years ago is to remember the worst pain that I can ever imagine.
But also I shed tears after reading the tributes because I am so proud of you. I am grateful that all who knew you recognized what a special gift you were for your short life. You made others feel good. Your kindness was widely felt. Your strength and determination and positivity were amazing. 
The most fortunate for me when I count blessings is our very close relationship. We shared so much and had so much fun . I will always be thankful for the respect we had and showed each other. So I miss you beyond words. Always will. But someday I will see you once more.
Meanwhile, I am trying to look on the "bright side". ❤️❤️

Erika, I know how special Mother's Day was to you and your Mom and how you would love to be together today. Know that we miss you terribly, but that you are always with us. Also know that your Mom is greatly loved by your step-sisters, step-brother and me.

Dear Angel,

  As time has passed my the deep pain I have for the missing piece has never faded. Time has moved forwarded yet many times I still find myself standing in my mind next to you wanting that one more chance to reflect on the power marriage we had. My love you showed me a women who was more than a wife but a role model. A person to look up to and one to find strength from.  You gave so much and still to this day serve as a role model for me.  I had some of the greatest days with you and it is this day I miss you the most. We had many great dinners and times on this special day. My love you will always be my lovely red rose. For time cannot diminish the care you gave to so many. To my love, wife wife, my eternal red rose Happy Valentines. I love you always,

Love
Pookie

Happy Birthday ERIKA, today is a very special day for all of us whose lives you touched. We are thinking of all the special times we had and all the happy memories we shared. We miss you and love you very much!

It has been rainy and cloudy but this morning the sun is shining bright. You never did like rainy birthdays. You were such a sunny person. And you loved having birthday celebrations. I celebrate you today and everyday and my heart remains so heavy with how much I miss you. I loved being your mom and the special relationship we had. You were the BEST. Happy birthday, E.

Dear Angel,

 The months have passed and time has moved forward. Yet with the days long gone my heart still breaks over having to have said goodbye to the one women who brought so much love and happy memories.  For this day I will always cherish.  Birthdays were always so special. You made my life complete and still to this day I struggle to put the pieces together. Though you have and always will be that beckon of hope, peace, and calmer days ahead. Even when times were tough you showed love, strength, character, but above all else a deep devotion in making our days better. I miss you beyond any words I can express, yet I know you would want us to lift our eyes to the power of what life can bring.  You gave so much and never asked for anything in return. My angel, soul mate, and love of my life. May this day always reflect the beauty you gave all of us. Happy Birthday to the my love, my angel, my beloved wife. In love Ryan

Will think of you tomorrow and remember your smiling face and infectious laughter. I know you continue to do good things. Xoxo Aunty Susan

Erika, it feels impossible that it has been a year since you passed. Our memories of you have not faded, nor will they ever. Your goodness lives on as a gift to us and we are forever grateful. You are and will always be forever missed. Love, The Wades

Thinking back to this day one year ago brings back that sorrowful pain of losing hope and saying goodbye to the light of my life. This last year has been a road I have and will struggle with forever but I have brought some changes within. I am seeing that I can more balance my sorrow and tears with smiles and gratitude. Much reflection and fortitude bring me to focus on the beautiful years I did have with you, the amazing closeness we shared, our bright and fun times together, and how you shared yourself with so many. You inspired me with the challenges you plowed through. I am so proud of you always, my beautiful daughter.
I have felt your presence through nature and through many other ways. I know you are near. My heart carries you always.

Sweet Erika, How we miss you, but please know that the magic you brought to life remains with us. The mention of your name brings joy to all who knew you. The sight of your picture brings smiles and happy recollections to us. Yes, it has been a year since you left the physical realm, but your spirit will never leave us. Yes, we miss you terribly, but we will always have you with us in our thoughts and happy memories. We love you!! Ken

Erika's light was so bright - the first time I met her she glowed- at such a young age. I recall the amazing love (bond) shared by she and her mom . the two of them were truly unique. Unconditional love. I know her light continues to shine daily - in a friendly smile, warm sunshine on your cheek, beautiful colors all around in a flower or sunset. May we daily be reminded of Erika when we notice the beauty around us!

Dear Erika, I know how much you wish you could be here with your Mom today. Know that you are very much here, not just today but everyday. Not a day passes that you are not in our thoughts. I know how much your Mom misses you and she is not alone. All of us miss you very much. Love, Ken

It is Mothers Day tomorrow and I am missing Erika more than ever. Being Erika's mom brought much happiness and pride. It was my favorite role at all times. We truly had an amazing relationship and closeness for which I am so grateful. Even though it's been almost a year since I lost her, I feel that she is near me and always deeply in my heart. Love for my daughter is a pure love. Always.

Happy Birthday, our dear Erika!! On this special day all of us who loved you so much are thinking of you and remembering all the joy being with you brought us. We know you are in a better place but we miss you still and always will.