January 9, 2017
by Colette Hill
Mom,
Loving you and missing you today and always
January 9, 2016
by Colette Hill
The sunsets have been amazing lately, night after night. And, I always think about you when I am watching the sunsets.
Recently I was thinking about the fun we had when you, Elyse and I got dressed up in Military outfits to watch the final episode of "Mash". I think I have pictures somewhere, we looked pretty silly, but we were having so much fun.
There was also the time you and I got dressed up and wore evening gowns to watch the final episode of "Dynasty". We watched that show every week together. We loved the elegant Nolan Miller costumes so much. When we were looking for the perfect outfit for you to get married in, you found that beautiful Norman Miller suit!
And then there was the time you, Elyse and I dressed up to see Steve Martin at the Universal Ampitheather (with the Blues Brothers). With balloons on our heads, and the plastic fake nose and glasses - we caught the attention of the news media and we were all interviewed doing our impressions of Steve Martin on the evening news!
I miss you every day Mom. Five years have gone by, and a lot of things have changed in my life, but still I miss you and wish you were here everyday.
Poem for Mom
January 19, 2011
by Colette Hill
Dreaming of sunsets
and far away lands
I feel the ocean spray,
the waves rolling slowly in...
a gull glides by,
The wind whispers
A lifetime of memories
flow through my mind
and I think of you MOM and smile.
I'm Free
January 16, 2011
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things too I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
I'm with God now, I've been set free.
(Author Unknown)
This is the poem that Pastor Raul read at the ceremony. Additionally, Jim's sister Peggy saw this in her local paper on the day of Marilyn's passing. She cut it out, made copies, laminated them and sent them to members of the family in condolence cards. Neither knew that the other was using the poem in their rememberances.
January 10, 2011
by Suzanne Hunt
Thank you for forwarding this "online memorial," re Marilyn Lantz Greenslade. Marilyn sang, You'll Never Walk Alone, at our graduation from Washington Irving Junior High School. Hers was a memorable rendition.
I have not been in contact with Marilyn since 1985, however, of course, I have many memories of her, beginning with our meeting in about 1946. She was a bridesmaid in Vic's and my wedding in 1960. We were close friends from that early childhood, through the births of our children, and into 1985. I recall her parents, her sister, her Atwater Village home, across the street from the father of her children, Gail Hunt. We had many "adventures" together.
I loved her dearly and missed her after we ceased to see one another.
Grief is not borne easily, however, it is borne. May God walk with her and with those many she loved, and who loved her in return.
Offering long-held memories and kindest regards to those many by whom she will always be held dear,
Mrs. Betty J. Bollier, La Crescenta, CA
You'll Never Walk Alone
January 9, 2011