I'm Still Here
Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colourful leaves when Autumn's around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
You can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm every place!

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

VERONICA CHEMUTAI CHOGE

"Life is but a stopping place. A pause in what's to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way. We all were meant to learn some things but never meant to stay..."

With this in mind, Julie, Matthew, Allan & George are sad to announce the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Veronica Choge, who died after a sudden & short illness bravely fought. She was 59 years young & resided in the beautiful state of Arizona U.S.A. where she worked as a nurse.

Daughter of: Late Butiey Kimaiyo arap Choge & Catherine Chemutai Choge.
Wife of:  The Late Dr. Jonathan Kimetto Choge (Kipchunu Village, Kosirai Division, Nandi County).
Mother to: Julie Chepchumba, Mathew Kiplimo (USA), Allan Kigen (USA) & George Kibet.
Grandmother to: Ian & Mercy
Sister to: Richard Biwott, James Kipletting & Paul Maiyo (Siginon Group)
Aunt to: Emmanuel, Maureen, Patrick, Philip, Jepkemei, Kiprono, Joan & John.

She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends.

Family, friends & well wishers have been meeting in various parts of the country to try and help raise funds towards offsetting medical & funeral expenses. UPDATE: Mom's final resting place WAS tentatively intended to be back home in Kenya, but due to unavoidable circumstances, (and as of today the 16th day of June 2012), her final resting place has been mutually decided & agreed upon by family members to be here in Phoenix - Arizona, on the 20th of June 2012.

The following is the funeral & service program:

On Tuesday, June 19th 2012, a wake (viewing of body) & prayer  service will be held from 6 P.M. It will take place at-
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West Valley Chapel
9380 West Peoria Avenue
Peoria, AZ. 85345

Due to extreme triple digits temperatures this week here in Arizona, we decided to hold the burial service in the following order:

On Wednesday, June 20th 2012, a church service will held at 8 A.M. sharp. It will take place at-
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West Valley Chapel
9380 West Peoria Avenue
Peoria, AZ. 85345

The Burial will take place shortly there after, at approx 9 A.M., at a different location. The location & address of the cemetery grounds are-
West Resthaven Funeral Home
6450 West Northern Ave,
Glendale, AZ 85301