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November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023
Hi Mom,

It has taken me 12 years before I have been able to write on your page. I am sorry for the time that it has taken but I miss you more and more each and every day.

You were an amazing influence on my life, my marriage and how to be the best dad and husband that I could be to Lynne, Andrew and Matthew. Thankfully, they are all wonderful - Andrew has an amazing wife, Ashley and a beautiful daughter Ayla. You would love them both! They are kind, smart, funny, and beautiful. A little boy Bernard is expected any day now. They would have adored you - grammy-Pru.

Matt is a wonderful person and is Pediatric Dentist taking care of children in need. He is a kind and compassionate man and is a good son to us. Lynne and I speak with both Andrew and Matthew every day. We are so proud of them both!

Lynne and I have been married for 41 years and she is the love of my life! I cherish every minute that I have with her. You always knew without question that we were meant to be together since high school. Lynne loves you like her own mom.

Yvonne and Dan are doing well, and we remain very close. Yvonne, Lynne and I were just laughing together on the phone tonight.

I am heartbroken to tell that Daphne died a few years ago. She struggled with alcoholism but throughout her struggles she always had her family support. Yvonne raised Evan and Sophia as they were her own children. Lynne and I spoke with Evan tonight and he is doing great.

You have a wonderful friend in Olive, who writes you every year since you passed away. She loves you and misses you so much, mom!

Olive - We love you so much for remembering and expressing the joy that Mom/Prudence brought to your life and to all of our lives.

I love you Mom with all of my heart and miss you so much. Thank you for all of the life lessons that you taught me. Love, Bobby
November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023
Seems like it was just yesterday that we were having a cup of tea at my kitchen counter - where have the years gone!  So many memories come flooding back when I think of you.  I was blessed to have you as a part of my life - all the years on the racquetball court - parties - long walks on the golf course solving all the world's problems - sharing our hopes and dreams for our kids .  You have a 12 year head start on me so when we meet again we will have a lot of catching up to do.  Love Always,  Olive
July 2, 2023
July 2, 2023
Pru  "This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it" This is the day He created you and what a beautiful job He did.  I give thanks for having had you in my life - your picture over my computer reminds me every day of our friendship.   Love, Olive
November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022
I still think of you more than once every day. You were a force of nature Mom, way ahead of your time and often misunderstood, I did not always understand this, You have inspired me and though my heart is still broken, I keep moving forward. I pray that you and Daphne are together.
November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022
Another year gone by and I still miss you - our conversations - cups of tea. We have shared laughter and grief but most of all love - love for our children and friendships beyond measure.  Each day I look at my calendar to see whose birthday I should be celebrating so that I can think good thoughts for them - they are marked with a heart.  Those that we have lost are marked with a cross. - sometimes I think the crosses are winning. Will be heading out to church this cold, snowy morning but will have you in my heart. 
                                  Love, Olive
November 20, 2021
November 20, 2021
10 Years?  Seems like it was just yesterday that we were having a cup of tea at my kitchen counter--  Reminiscing about all of the fantastic parties we had with the old crowd.  Don't think there's many of us left - but I still think about the good times.  Miss you dear friend. I always knew who to go to when I had to unburden my heart.  Peaceful rest.  Loving you always, Olive
July 2, 2021
July 2, 2021
Happy Birthday Dear Friend.  When I turn the page on my wall calendar there is a big heart circled on July 2 with your name in it.  So, just in case I don't get around to writing on this site, you are always in my heart. We only pass this way once and in passing meet many people. We don't count them all as friends.  But when you and I met many years ago we knew immediately that we had a connection and would be best friends forever.  I still miss you - no one can ever take your place.   Love you forever.  
November 20, 2020
November 20, 2020
Seems like the years are rolling by - I keep on rolling with the help of my walker. Not like all the times we would golf just to walk the greens and enjoy the great outdoors. Sure does bring back memories.  Miss you so much. We learned how to play racquetball together - raised a bunch of fine kids - guess we couldn't ask for much more. Love you dear friend.
July 3, 2019
July 3, 2019
Continue to Rest In Peace Prudence. You would be so proud of Yvonne and Henry, Bobby and Lynn, Daphne, and Danny! And all the Grandkids too! :-)   Happy Birthday Prudence!
November 21, 2017
November 21, 2017
Dear Friend  A day late but you were in my thoughts all day yesterday.  I was remembering all the Thanksgivings we celebrated with our families and friends.  Many of our friends were "immigrants" to the state of Illinois so many of us became our own little family. I will get to spend this Thanksgiving with my two daughters and a few of my grandchildren for which I am very grateful. Will always miss your smiling face and love you always.     Olive
November 19, 2016
November 19, 2016
I am going through years of cards I've saved and will quote this Valentine card you sent to me in 1990:  Things we've done together, Pleasures in the past, Happy times and thoughts we've shared. These are things that last---That's how it is with friendship, and I especially want to say, Your friendship means a lot of me, Regardless of the day!"
 Your friend forever, Pru      Miss you my dear friend
July 2, 2016
July 2, 2016
Another year gone by already - seems like they are all whizzing by. The words "Forever Young" seem etched in my memory when I think of you. The FOURTH is right around the corner and I remember the wonderful get-togethers we celebrated. Miss you dear friend - love you forever.
November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015
I think of you every day my beautiful Mom. I see you in my hands, my face, my eyes. I am so lucky to have had you in my life.
November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015
Memories - when I try to pick out the best one of you I find it's impossible - there are so many.  Just last week Dick and I were talking about our first "camp out" with the Bernards and celebrating Daniel's first birthday. There was ice on the water bucket when we got up. All eager to start out on our hike - Danny in his yellow snowsuit being carried on Bob's back and trying to keep track of Daphne and Kelly who always seemed to run ahead and out of our sight. We shared so many wonderful times - family get togethers and times for just the two of us. Friendship - what a wonderful word!  You were the best.
July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015
I love you so much mom! Miss you and dream about you often.
July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015
I still have a birthday card that I never mailed to you.  Seems like I just can't throw it away.  There's a platter hanging on my kitchen wall that you gave me many years ago. It reads "To the house of a friend, the way is never long".  My daughter Kelly has always loved it and has asked if someday she can have it, so it will eventually hang on another wall. She knows that it came from you and how much it means to me so it will be treasured by her also.  Miss you dearest friend. Till we meet again.
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
As I sit here a thousand things run through my mind - from the first time we met, with you very pregnant with Daniel.  There are so many times we shared - not all happy ones - but all a part of our lives together.  I am so grateful for every one of them.  The long talks we shared - our dreams for our kids - what we wanted to do when we grew old.  Many of them have come to fruition - some still in the wings.  I miss you Pru. You were my dearest friend and sounding board and wise counsellor.
July 2, 2014
July 2, 2014
Our Granddaughter Kacie visited her father Rick's grave on Father's Day and left him a card.  I found it - soaking wet from the rain - and after reading it decided to bring it home to preserve.  Kacie had written, "LETTING GO IS UNDERSTANDABLE; FORGETTING IS UNIMAGINEABLE!"  After I read those words I cried - not only for the loss of our son but of others who are engraved on my heart.  You are always one of the deepest engravings.  Miss you so much.
July 3, 2012
July 3, 2012
happy birthday grammy i will always miss you forever and ever and i still think of you every single day
i love you with all my heart
-sophia <3 <3 <3
July 3, 2012
I am so lucky to have had you. I am so grateful for all that you taught me. I think of you every day. We always seemed to get through things that everyone said that we would not be able to overcome. You did the impossible time and time again. Your faith and love showed in your eyes every day. Your unconditional love still keeps me going.
July 2, 2012
July 2, 2012
Happy Birthday Mom! We LOVE and MISS YOU sooooo Much!
July 2, 2012
July 2, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRUDENCE  our parents will always be with us
July 2, 2012
July 2, 2012
To Pru - A friend is one to whom you may pour out all the contents of your heart chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping and.....with a breath of kindness blow the rest away.  
I miss our talks - our walks on the golf course - our yearly visits - your smiling face.   Love, Olive
December 21, 2011
December 21, 2011
Thank you for all the memories - we shared much together. You cannot be missed more than you were when you moved away. You had and will always have a special place in my heart. Save a place at the table for me - we will be together again.
December 2, 2011
December 2, 2011
You are sweet and beautiful Prudence! Glad we got to see you.
November 30, 2011
November 30, 2011
To my proud, creative, dignified and loving friend, I have no doubt you have everyone in heaven laughing at one of your stories at this very moment. You are missed - until we meet again.
Christine

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