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Geri posted a condolence
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Merry Christmas. I wrote a nice long letter and then somehow I erased it. It took ahile to write it so I'll just cut this one short. Have glaucoma eye issues that have finally found the right meds for it.
Been on ne meds for my depression and anxiety. One is Xanax. The weather here started cold from spring fall and now winter, which is frigid. There have been many catastrophes through the world. Many people, like thousands, have perished.
Our new President Trump, Wants to build a wall to keep aliens from coming in the states. The government is in a shut down for the federal employees because Trumps ant the wall. The government would not raise the deficit unless Trump got the all he wanted.
My oldest grandchild, Cameron, graduated a couple weeks ago. The second oldest grandson, Noah, will graduate in early summer. My oldest grand daughter Alicia,is driving with a temporary drivers license. Her brother, Noah,who is older, doesn't want to drive.
I am not able anymore to drive in the dark in locations that I am unfamiliar with, just close to places like church and groceries. It's the eyes again and lack of confidence. Also because of my anxiety.
Joan has gut issues and her COPD. She has clots in her legs and lungs. Made her very tired all the time. She's on meds to take care of those clots.
Rose has so many issues. She too has meds for depression. At least, she had been taking them. Don't know if she still is. She has a lot of meds.
Mark has two daughters .. 3 years and 2 years. Growing wonderfully. Mark had a scare about the government shutdown that would not get his check working as a paramedic and firefighter. Our President wants a wall to keep aliens out of USA. He would not raise the deficit unless he got the funds to build that wall. There's thousands of government employees that won't get their checks.
We have had a lot of catastrophes through out the world. Thousands of people did not survived.
There is a scandal relating priests who have been sexually abusing people (children to adults). We are in a catastrophe as a Catholic. Don't know where this goes, (hope those priests get defrocked and or go to prison or both.
Are you having a good time with Our Lord? Love you with all my heart ..
YOUR SIS, GERI
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Geraldine posted a condolence
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Hope you know I miss you especially on the 4th of July.
Terry Allen and his neighborhood gave us a wonderful fireworks to watch. Must have lasted a couple hours. People brought food for pot luck. The food was gone in a flash. Must have bee 50 people there.
A belated Fathers Day to you.
I want to say I am well but I can't. This depression is kicking me in the butt. Will be going to my psychiatrist next Monday and then see my therapist. The dermatitis is about the same.
Our parish is very sad cause the archdiocese is taking away our parish pries, Father Tony. He's been here with us about 10 years and he is a great shepherd. I hate that we will not having us as out pastor. He is such a thoughtful and caring to anyone that needs him. I am in grief. Father Tony has helped to center me. He's funny and takes his duties seriously. It seems he is running here or there for someone who needs him. He is the one who said the Resurrection Mass for my Terry. He visited Terry in the hospital along with a Palotine priest. He was there at the ceramic wall the last of the prayers before Terry was put in his niche for burial. My heart is being broken again. I can't endure this loss. He is the only priest I have ever loved so much that I am grieving for him being sent away. I get tired of losses. It takes a lot of suffering for m e to endure. I ask you to pray for my grief. I need it badly. We are having a sweltering summer here in downriver Detroit. And a lot of rain
I love you dearly brother. I need your prayer for me. Lots of Love, you sis, Geri
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Gei Somers posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
I love you bro. I think of you often. I miss you deeply. I keep you in my prayers daily.
I am so sorry I didn't tell you that sooner.
I made terrible decisions that I can't take back.
It should not have happened.
I was betrayed.
Love forever.. Your sis Geri
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Hi Walter..
It's almost Easter. April 1st, 2018. I tried to get to write you but I had some problems getting on your site. Had to get a GEEK to straighten it out. Turned out that the funeral home updated their electronics and set up a new web address. My pc wasn't getting to me but now everything is
okay now. Except for the fact that my tapioca pudding is runny and I'm trying to thicken it. I went to an allergy doctor. Last April I had welts on my legs. Had to get patch test and I had a chemical irritant . But a lot of them. I had two series of patch test. One was only 6patches and the other one has 100 patches. It's been very difficult getting along anymore because I have 8 series of chemical that are found in soap, shampoo, laundry, hand lotion, just about every thing to clean oneself , the home and the clothes. I went to another allergy doctor and she said that there is no cure for it. I figured that out by going online.
Anyway, I'm making deserts for dinner and Terry's kids will be here to eat as well as Tracey and Gary, her boyfriend. I got a turkey breast and ham. Rosemary is having bad hearing issues. She already had one operation and she may have to have another one on the opposite ear. She can hardly hear and her earing aids don't work well. Joan has COPD and gets pretty bad sometime. She had knee surgery and she has been in pain for awhile. She seems to be better.
Mark's older daughter Ariana has had her 3rd birthday. Savanna turned 12 two days before Ariana's .
You know how much I miss you. Prayers every day for you. Hope you are happy.
Lots of love, Your sister, Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Friday, November 3, 2017
Hi Walt....
It's been awhile since I wrote to you. There's been some chaos going around here. And it was because I didn't think to get an oil change. Well, You know what happens when a car doesn't have oil in the engine. And that's what happened. Had to sell it because the cost to repair it was too high and the car's value isn't high. I have the van but it needs repairs now too. The brake line rusted out. I have been trying to find a smaller car but it's been hard. I get rides to church and meetings and that helps. but I have to go to places on a regular basis
Mark and his family were here for Halloween. He's pretty sure he got a job in Quantico. It would start soon. The only downer is now that he's the lowest in seniority and may not be able to be here for Christmas. I may start going to his home for a longer visit cause I found out that if one books the flight by 2 to 3 months, the cost would be $100 for a round trip. I could stay a couple weeks or longer. And make more trips throughout the year. It's been on my mind about going there and if what my friend told me was right, I would be very happy.
I think my allergens from chemicals has weakened and I don't get a rash all the time.
I joined a Franciscan secular tertiary men and women. It is like a lay secular with no vows. I still have a long way to go before that happens. I've been wanting to get closer to Jesus and the Holy Spirit and Mary. The sect takes after St. Francis of Assisi. It could take another couple years or more till it's done.
I miss you. I finally grieved for loosing dad. I was ambivalent. Too many hurts and not enough love. But I realize that no matter what, dad probably did the best he could do under the circumstances he had to face. I had a lot of anger. I became very angry about a lot of things. Especially after my Terry died. I couldn't shake it off. I prayed to my Lord to please release from all of that anger. And like he did. It didn't take a long time for Him to give this gift to me. To me it was a mini miracle if there's such a thing. He took away all my anger. Just in a couple days. And the anger hasn't come back.
Pray for me, okay? I pray for you regularly. Your prayers can make a big difference for my soul. Thanks a lot Walt. I think of you often.
Lots of love, your sis.
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Geri posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Happy Birthday bro...Well, Christmas and New Years has come and gone. The family were here at my house. Ate a great dinner and it was fun watching the grandkids open their gifts. We went with the youngest first and the oldest last. The older ones didn't much like that setup cause it took awhile for the kids to open them. On New Years eve I went to Terry's house and spent some quality time with Terry's kids and a friend of Alicia, the oldest granddaughter. I didn't stay till midnight though. Wanted to be in my house.
Even though you are not with us in body but you certainly are here in a our hearts and spirit.
It will be two years since Terry passed on Feb. 12th, the day before what would have been his 72nd birthday. Last year, I made him a cake and we all sang the birthday song, and had candles on the cake. I let the younger kids to blow them out. It was really nice. I don't know if I will do the same thing this year...
We have a new president. He is Donald Trump. Maybe you heard of him. He was a wheeler and dealer and made millions then lost it and started over again to make more millions. He has never been in politics and he's not a lawyer. He won by electoral votes. He is a Republican. His adversary was Hillary Clinton, the wife of Bill Clinton, our president back in the 90's. She won the popular vote but that's not it works, right?
A lot of people were angry about the outcome. Myself, I will pray for him and his Cabinet to do the right things and do right by all Americans. He made a lot of promises. We'll see ...Well, I want you to know I love you and miss you. Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Hi Walt...It would have been another veteran's day for you. People are really taking Veteran's day with pride and thanksgiving.
Seems like the longer you have been gone, the harder I feel our loss. I have tender memories of us together. All that time spent without you that could have been...
There was never bad blood with you. Joan misled me. I shouldn't have believed her willy nilly but I did. My deep regret and loss. You were my bro. I am so sorry.....Please forgive me.....
I have another granddaughter. Her name is Isabella Bree. She's Mark's daughter and she is 3 months old already. Arianna, his first, is over a year and a half and very beautiful and smart. She has naturally curly hair and chestnut color.
Mark and his family are here for a visit. It's been 8 months since they were here and we all missed them and they missed us.
Loosing Terry has changed everything for me. Don't think that it will get that much better but I still keep trying to have a somewhat normal life.
I love you bro.
Your sis, Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Walt...
It's your birthday today. How could I forget? This past year has been a nightmare. Right now I am reliving the ordeal at the hospital. Remembering the events day by day about Terry. Every day you got worse from the day before. I still have the calendar of the day by day of your stay. I just can't help it. What he went through and the doctors and hospitals bad treatment for you. All I can hope for is justice for Terry. I will never have closure. While you're there pray for him. Let him know I still love him. Be his friend.
Would like to hug you once more and surround my arms around Terry cause I wouldn't let go.
I love you Walt and I miss you so much.
Your sis, Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2016
Brother,
Another Christmas has come and gone and now we are in a
New Year, 2016. It's been 10 months since Terry passed away. It has been difficult getting through the season and starting a new year without Terry. I miss you and I miss him but this is the first year Terry and I haven't been together. Starting without him has been hard but today I resolved to remember all the good and happy times we had shared together and that will comfort me. I am truly alone in a way I can't describe.
We have another grandbaby on the way. Mark and Simone are having their second child come my birthday. Ariana is growing so fast. She's crawling now. This birth will a welcome event for us all. Love you always and pray for you.
Lots of love, Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Today is Veterans Day Bro.....I will always remember you as a veteran and all the years you gave to our country. It doesn't seem fair to give so much and realize your life is cut short to enjoy the retirement you so deserved. Today it is 9 months since Terry passed. Maybe you will meet up there. I love and miss you.
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Geri posted a condolence
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Hey bro,
Today is dad's birthday. !05. He's been spinning around in my thoughts. Miss him...
Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Friday, August 14, 2015
Hi Walt..
Well, it's been 6 months now that Terry has passed. We had a memorial service for him on Aug.8th. I was waiting for my son Mark to be there. He came up from Virginia with his wife and new daughter Ariana. Terry Allen gave him a eulogy and Mark had burnt incense that he got while he was in Jerusalem when he was in the Navy. It was a wonderful aroma while we watched the smoke drifting up to heaven. He is inside a niche in a beautiful marble wall for his remains. We planted a flowering tree in the front yard in his memory. One that is in bloom most of the summer. It's been hard these past few months. I miss him so much. I am thinking of you and I love you too. Your sis, Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Hi Brother,
Happy 4th of July. It's been 5 years now since you passed away on July 4th. Time has passed slowly since you passed and it doesn't get that much better. I miss you and love you.
Lots of love, your sis,Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Hi Bro,
I got a new grandbaby here in Virginia. It's Marks baby girl. She was born this morning, 3/25/15 at 12:34 am. She is a little one..6 pounds 8ounces and 19 inches long. She is perfect in every way and so beautiful. I came to Virginia to be there for Mark and Simone to be present at the birth of their precious bundle. It hurts that Terry didn't survive to be able to hold her so I will hold her for him and love her like he would do. .He wanted to do that and was was on his mind while he was so ill. Maybe he already has in a way spiritually in heaven. I'd like to think that since that was his hearts desire.
His death has broken me. I hope that life will get better than this consuming grief. I have so much empathy for people who loose their spouse, especially Patty. Loosing you....
Hope you and Terry connect and hoping Terry will be the someone who will watch out for Ariana since he loved her so much.
Walt, I still miss you.It has gotten somewhat easier....
love u, Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Walt..
My hubby Terry has passed on Feb 12th. Look him up up there and show him the beauty and serenity of our God's home. He had a prolonged illness and was in very much pain. His heart gave out at the end. We are all heartbroken and shaken to the core. This has all been a living nightmare and we all are shattered. Pray for him . We loved him very much but now his debilitating pain is gone and he can be happy with Jesus and all his family
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Geri posted a condolence
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Hi Walt...
It's me Geri....
And it's your birthday again.
I believe you are having a great birthday in heaven.
Walt, please say a prayer to my Terry. He is sick and needs a triple bypass heart surgery. While getting necessary tests he got a gastro bug that has him down for almost a week. He has to get over that and got physical rehab to get him stronger for the surgery. That could take up to to 4 weeks and then the docs will set up his surgery.
I love you bro. Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Monday, December 29, 2014
Hey Walt...Guess what...Patty called me today .It was a very nice surprise. We have been in contact since your funeral. We talked at 2 1/2 hours. Did a lot of catching up with all the kids and grandkids and ourselves. Pat asked for my email. She had the old ones. found out she is still using the one you had. Hoping will be in touch with each other more. You know, I goofed on the fifth anniversary of you being gone. I think it was because it seemed longer then it really was. That's how much you mean to me. I love you, Geri
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Geri posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Dear Bro..It's hard to consider Christmas is here again. I am getting the usual chores getting ready for the Christmas Day feast. Turkey and ham, pumpkin pie, yams, etc....
Yummy! This the fifth Christmas without you in our lives and now I think back to the Christmas's we shared as kids but mostly the time you shared with one on one. Those
were the best gifts I ever got. Thank You! Wishing you a Blessed Christmas!
Love you, Your sis, Geri
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Geraldine Somers posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2014
HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!!
Some news here . Mark and his wife are expecting their first baby. It's a GIRL!!! Her name will Ariana Maria. She is due mid March of 2015. We are all excited about her coming into the family. The rest of the grandkids have grown so much. We have two teenager grandkids now. They are all good kids.
You come and go in my thoughts but you are always in my prayers bro. Miss you.
Lots of love and pride in you.
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Walt.... Been watching military memories most of the day.. Last one was with James Cagney.. You were in my thoughts and they helped me and made me proud you were a part of the people who keep our country free..I meant to write before midnight but here it is already 12:25 am Sorry this message came late. I did have good intentionsI guess I got caught up in the moment of the day. I miss you so much... Keep me in your thoughts. Love you always, Geri
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Geraldine A Somers posted a condolence
Monday, December 24, 2012
Walt...Another year has come and gone. Here we are at Christmas once again. It doesn't get easier youbeing gone but I will cherish the memories we shared together.
With all my heart I love you.
Geraldine
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO. With all our love. Geri xox
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Geraldine A somers posted a condolence
Friday, December 23, 2011
Dear Bro...
The second Christmas will come and go without you and your joyfull nature. Some days, for no particular reason. I find myself thinking of you. Remember to pray for us as we still pray for you. May God bless you forever....
Your sis, Geri
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Brother Dear, I love you and miss you. I remember so well how much I have loved you..
Just sitting here.... looking at this site with the pics and notes so many people wrote about you and their sense of loss and love for you too ....Wishes that we could have more time. Your sis, Geri
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Geraldine Somers posted a condolence
Saturday, July 2, 2011
It's already a year since you passed from us on July 4th. It's hard to believe. Dear brother...I miss you with all my heart. The ache has not diminished. We had too little time...My memories of us help console me. I pray for you and your family each day. wellRose said it perfectly..."You are alive in our heart." Your sis, Geri
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Its nearing the 1st annv. of Walters' death., July 4th. Still tho, he is alive in our hearts & In our minds & memories. He is only a thought away, if we reflect on what he was to each of us. He was truly special.. as a husband, father, brother, friend & the Marine he was right to his end of time on earth. Embrace him with your soul during this time of celebration of America. Celebrate HIM!!
with love from his sis, Rose
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Monday, January 24, 2011
Happy Birthday Walt......may all the angels you are with in heaven surround you with thier peace & love. May you know thru them"at your' side ... how much you are being missed here on earth & how much you remain in our hearts. Love U, Rose
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
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Monday, December 27, 2010
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Hello dear brother... been missing you very much this Christmas season ...the heart aches for you and our mother, who passed Christmas Eve, 1991 but them I know youboth are in the arms of Oyr Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Lots of love,.. Your sis, Geri
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Friday, December 10, 2010
This 1st Christmas time without my bro Walt.......is leaving such a void in my heart. I miss him so very much. I do love him so.
his sis, Rose
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
I am just missing my big brother,WALT so VERY much .looking at his pictures & listening to his actual voice on my phone from a few messages he left for me on there... help me to remember how VERY special he was & always will be for me. How I do love him so.
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Friday, September 10, 2010
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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You are still my one and only love, I miss you more than words can say. Until we're together again. Love You. Patty
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Monday, August 16, 2010
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The previous post was written by by daughter Kathy... in regards to her Uncle Walt.
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Saturday, July 31, 2010
U ncle Walt, I will truly miss him and he will always be in my prayers.Some of my fondest memories are the year of 1988,when we went to Lake Itchatuknee [wrong spelling] and we went innertubing,which goes down the lake and has a undercurrent.A friend of the family Tony, who was with us during this trip... we were all tied together then Tony decided he wanted to disconnect from the tubes,so he could go snorkeling. That's when it happened after the tube was separated from all the others,the tube I was in started to drift all over the place so I tried to get my feet i nto the water while I was sitting on the tube.As I was doing that the tube flipped over and thats when I went under water,when I came up from going under water I SCREAMED for help. my mom heard me and she screamed for the others in front of her. And by luck Uncle Walt and Aunt Pat came to my aid & if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be writing this right now I will never forget this trip. My other fond memory is when we went on vacation last year 2009. When I stayed with Uncle Walt and Aunt Pat while my mom and dad took my son Joshua to Universal Studios,but I stayed behind. Those 3 days were great . he made me laugh,smile, made sure I was enjoying myself. Walt and Pat took me out to eat,movies and shopping. We had talks about family,friends and memories. He was especially funny when he had couple glasses of wine or when he wanted his ice-cream. I will always love and miss him,I will cherish the memories we created over the years. With love from your niece , Kathy Beardsley [Stoppa]
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2010
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2010
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Saturday, July 17, 2010
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Saturday, July 17, 2010
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2010
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James Beardsley posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2010
I reflect on my Uncle Walt's passing and only a week after his funeral I still grieve for him. He always was someone I considered a role model--an uncle and a person that I really admired and respected. I found out how much he meant to me and how much of an impact he had on me and my life when I saw him for the last time in his Marine uniform. I knew I needed to be there for support not only for my mother or her sisters, not only there for Aunt Pat, Tina, Cynthia, and Michelle and all the grandchildren but I needed to be there for myself--to say goodbye for the last time to my uncle who I always will miss . For the tears I shed were that of pride, of genuine respect, and that of love for an uncle that I shared so many memories and good times with.
One of the first memories of my uncle I had was back when my Uncle Walt and family were living at Quantico in Virgina. At the time I was a young child and of course my brother Paul Jr, and my sister Kathy were there along with my cousins who of course were kids themselves. I remember a couple things--one was a rope swing that was tied to this enormous tree that was positioned over an incline so that when it swung in any particular direction, there would be a little distance off the ground. I remembered how thrilling that feeling was when swinging over that incline.
On the same visit I remember one night that my brother, sister and cousins were playing outside near dusk. We were witnessing how lightening bugs showed their luminosity and my uncle suggested we capture the lightening bugs in a jar and then to shake the jar to have a little lantern. I don't recall much more from that first memory then that but I know that those particular memories always stayed with me as do many others from many different occasions. My uncle always made an impression on me--that to this day--stays with me.
When I was at the funeral I was going to share some of what my uncle meant to me--I was fighting back with really no success overflowing tears--but yet I still wanted to share but when Michelle's son Jimmy went up there and simply said " I really didn't know my grandpa very long but I know I will miss him" That to me said it all. I was moved by the eloquence and simplicity of his words. I really couldn't go up there after that but there is something I would like to share now. Something I wish I remembered during the time when I was there. You see I recently lost another uncle--my Uncle Lynn back on June 5th and there was a poem that I didn't write and one that was read at his funeral but one that I think will be helpful for anyone who is having a hard time. Its called (I'm Free) no author to cite. So here it is. I do hope this helps anyone who is going through this grieving process. I know my writing this will help me a little more each day and hopefully this helps everyone else who reads the poem as well.
I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I am free
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
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, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has a left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Again my Uncle Walt I will always have you in my heart--I love you--and in time we will meet again--until then I will look up at the stars and remember.
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Cynthia Servantez posted a condolence
Monday, July 12, 2010
My dad I loved him, I looked up to him, he was everything to me. One of my fondest memories is the fact that he actually changed my son's diapers and fed him- the first 3 months of my son's baby years. He might have complained about it once or twice, but I know he loved his grandson so much. I just wish my son could have seen more of his grandfather! I shall always treasure that time with my mum, my dad, and my newborn son bonding with one another. I just want my dad to know how much we love him and miss him. Love, Cindy, his middle daughter, David Sr. and David Jr.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, July 12, 2010
Andy & Pat Swiecki made a donation of $25 to help preserve Walter's legacy online.
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Andy Swiecki posted a condolence
Monday, July 12, 2010
Walt was a very,very good friend of mine. We go all the way back to grade school at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. We graduated from Mt. Carmel in 1957. I have so many memories of Walt. I will share a few of them. We used to caddie at Grose Isle golf club every summer. We hitchiked there using Fort St. as our route. The only problem we had was that we spent all the money we made on food and ice cream., no savings plan. Walt and I spent hours playing chess. He always had a trick up his sleave and usually beat me. I was veay fortunate to be Cindy's Godfather. I will miss my good friend Walt and will always think of him in my prayers. Andy Swiecki
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Marie Fancher posted a condolence
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Walt was a brother to one of my best friends growing up. He would take my hand and and ankle and pick me up and swing me around and say he was an airplaine Not to mention chaseing me around the garage and trying to catch me. He had a great warmth about him and a wonderfull personality. He will Truly Be Missed by me. But my memories of him will live in my heart forever never to be forgotten.
With Love ( Babe ) Marie Fancher
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Terry Allen Somers posted a condolence
Thursday, July 8, 2010
From His Nephew Terry Allen,
ah man, ran out of space, Tim Tebow was his favorite player and was excited that Tim would be playing for the Denver Broncos - which is going to be his new favorite team, I laughed - he will probably start in his 1st season - he got excited - but he will have to watch from above, but I will keep an eye on him too and will cheer him on.
Mr Republican - he would go out his way to push the republican regime - I was more of a Democrat - Reagon was one of his favorites - myself more into Clinton - we would banter back and forth - pros and cons - Reagon was good at the military strengths, poor on economics, Clinton good on economincs, poor on the military - we would have excellent discussions - having fun in the process - we never really changed our minds, but it was fun trying to convince each other who was better. We would also discuss the Vietnam war - who started it - Walt would say Kennedy, I would say Eisenhower with sending in aids to aid the French - it was Rep vs Dec bashing - truely enjoyed - I written a lot on Vietnam when I was in college - study it - Walt and my Uncle Bill were in the war - so led me to study the subject - Thanks for protecting our country - we do not say it enough espically the Vietnam Vets. God Bless.
I wish I had something funny to say, but I always managed to jive about his stomach --- hey its getting a bit rounded - he would say oh yeah but look at these pipes his biceps - I laughed - but he would end up going to the gym the next day - funny - I guess he felt guilty - but he stayed fit all of his life - hiking, snokeling, walking - stayed fit - he looked awsome when he was up (Mich) last year.
I wish I could see you one last time - to pay my respects - but I know, that you know how much I love you and care for you -- until we meet again - that will be a glorious day for sure - in Jesus Name Amen.
Love Terry Allen
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Terry Allen Somers posted a condolence
Thursday, July 8, 2010
From His Nephew Terry Allen,
I still have the most lasting impressions from Uncle Walt and Aunt Pat as well as my cousins from the years I have been down to Florida - Walt helped paved the way to my dreams which we discuss a many times - plan - achieve - accomplish - set new goals - continue to improve oneself - always an inspiration. The first time I went to Florida - did not know what to expect - Mr. Marine - all gun hoe --- but met a man who loved his wife Patty and his darling kids - really did not expect that from the Marine from the impressions that was laid out by my mom and dad and my earliest childhood memory when Walt was in Michigan - this all happen when Michelle, Jim, and myself went to Daytona Beach for the after noon for our first time to Daytona - then we went to the movies without calling and checking in - did not think it was a big deal - but low and behold - he was definitely concerned and it was disscussed when we got back - this led me to believe a who new impression of Uncle Walt - someone who cared - had feelings - worried - I believe this was the only time I let him down - gave me more respect from my blunder. I was only 19 or 20 back then. He went from Mr. Marine - battle harden --- to a loving father --which I was surprised, my resect went up tremdously -- and after many years his love for his wife, children, and grandbabies was never ending.
Every morning Uncle Walt would read the newspaper - every morning I would only looked at the Sports page - he would read something out of the blue and tell a story about the history of the subject - it was always interesting to listen - of course he would put his spin on the subject - we agree - and disagree - but those moments I really remember the most - Also, in the process with our discussions when we did not agree - Uncle Walt would banter with Aunt Patty --- OHHHHH PAT -- OHHH PATTY in his loud voice - and Patty would respond WALT OHHHH WALT with them smilly at each other - going back in forth - (you could sense the love in the air - truly a miracle) - Terry believes this and laugh. Anyway, Walt would read his newspaper which I still dislike to this day, but he made me read books - I can not remember what book he gave to read, but since that time I read every Koontz , Kings, Lumleys, read the Bible Twice - Poe, Clark, Sagan, Hamlet ( yeah would have preferred not reading that one other than the King's stories) and any other horror book, sci fic, Left Behind for enjoyment - I was going to college and really did not want to get into books since I was always reading Calculus, ThermoDynamics, Engineering books and stuff which one had to read for school, but he taught me to take time to read for pleasure to enjoy those books. Thanks
Uncle Walt and Aunt Pat would take us around Florida with our cousins and man we went a lot - kept busy everytime we came down - never a dull moment - kept it fun, Daytona, Florida springs snokeling( he helped learn how to swim by snokleing which lead me to get my scuba license), Epcott, Kennedy Space Center, and St. Augustine ( Castillo de San Marcus ) the oldest fort in America - awsome times - I think he liked St. Augustine the best or maybe Epcott - probably a toss up - but he enjoyed the history - which reminds me - he was inspired by John Adams and I think Thomas Jefferson - both passed away on July 4th, I think he would be in honor of the passing the same day - Mr. Marine - Honor and Glory - I can not think of a better day than July 4th. God Bless, God Speed.
Well, I am just carrying on -- Florida Gators - yep his favorite team for college football - me University of Michigan - I mean how can I not like UM - I went there --- but his Gators in his opinion was the best -- even though Michigan beat Florida 20 - 0 back in the day - a whole lot of teasing was going on there - just recently we Mich beat Florida again in the bowl game with Tim Tebow -- yep teasing there again --- he took that one hard - but he did like Tim Tebow - my last conversation was with him and he was going to be a Denver Bronco fan due to Tim i
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Tony Romanowski posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Walt and Pat back in 1988 while vacationing with the Beardsleys. They were very gracious and made me feel welcome and part of the family (it must be a Polish thing). Walt was a kind and generous person and one to have great conversation with....he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
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Anne Chessell posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sadly our meetings with Walt were brief but it was obvious from our first introduction that he was a kind and generous person, a man of strong principle and a true gentleman who made his home 'your home'. It was always a pleasure to receive his emails and to read of his life at home in Orange Springs with Pat and the family, to whom he was devoted. Living life to the full with his family around him was his passion and it was obvious from his emails that the simplest of family exploits gave him the greatest pleasure. It is our one sadness that we didn't have the opportunity to spend more time with Walt, but we will never forget him and he has left us a legacy of happy memories which we will always treasure. In loving memory of a very dear friend across the water. Sincerely, The Chessells
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Anne, Jim, Paula, Neil and Ian Chessell made a donation of $25 to help preserve Walter's legacy online.
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Rosemary Beardsley lit a candle
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Walter Mielnicki made a donation of $50 to help preserve Walter's legacy online.
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Tammy Plourde Coy posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know Walt. He always reminded me of my dad so I always had a warm spot in my heart for him. He had a grin that kept you wondering what he was up too. A strong man with a gentle soul. Thank you for allowing me to call you friend and sharing a part of your life with me. I will miss you dearly, and look forward to seeing you again one day soon, your time! Love you, Tammy
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Tammy Plourde Coy posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
In many ways Walter was a hero to me. My vision of a true patriot,"Marine"! My vision of one who knows the values of life's experiences and importance of their lessons, "teacher". My vision of one who understood oneness with his wife, "husband". My vision of one who knew he was a creation, and humbly accepted God's hand that lead him home. We will miss him but his spirit lives on in our heart. Until we meet again, Walter.
I love you, your friend and trainer, Bob
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James Beardsley posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Uncle Walt was more then an uncle to me. He was my friend, my mentor. I looked up to my uncle with great admiration and respect. There are many ways that I could convey in what he meant to me and how I loved him and how greatly I will miss him. So I will write my thoughts as a poem to help not only myself but hopefully others who read this as well .
U nder the stars tonight my thoughts go out to my uncle who was a part of my life in ways that will never be fully conveyed but one part that I can say with certainty is that he always was someone that I looked up too and respected.
N ow as I feel the loss of my uncle and tears come to my eyes--I reflect on how he has influenced me in my life and knowing that his guidance helped me intellectually in pursuing my hopes and dreams.
C ertainly my path to my dreams have hit their occassional roadblocks but through my uncle I learned to persevere through any hardship and move forward in knowing that if someone believes in who you are then nothing can stop you.
L ife is knowing that you lived and uncle walt lived life with the sense of duty, honor, dedication, service, and love not only to my aunt pat and my cousins tina, michelle, and cindy but also to his country and through the guidance of teaching in school.
E veryone has their own stories that they could tell--for me when ever I played chess with my uncle it was an exercise in patience and humility--for he was very tough to beat on any given day--but when I beat him on that rare occassion--I felt accomplishment.
W inning was great (when it happened--lol) but mostly it was about spending time with my uncle and talking about something that would fuel our discussions--we butted heads on a few things--and stubborn we both were but in the end--all was fine.
A lways will my uncle be in my thoughts--for what he has given me--will never cease to be with me--for even now as I write I have to sigh and think of how he loved his gators and how I loved my wolverines--we had that competitiveness there as well.
L ook to the stars he once said to me and I think as I gaze upon those very stars that even now he is up there among them guiding and being there not only for me but for everyone else in their time of need.
T he 4th of July is a day of celebration and rememberance of all the men and women who served to protect this country--and how fitting that a man who served his country with honor will now be part of that day forever more--for me that is trully the ultimate respect that I will keep in my heart, spirit, and my thoughts--I love you uncle always--rest in the eternal piece of heaven and may God be with all of us always.
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Yvonne Perkins posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Mr. Walt, to a great man of honor, brilliance and I am proud to say, I have known. It seems like yesterday you were waiting on your house to be finished being built when we met your family. Ms. Pat, Teena, Cindy & Michelle and families, from our family to yours, our prayers for continued strength and our sympathies are with you all.
For a great man who served his country and then followed up with teaching students. :)
What a WONDERFUL contribution to his mankind and he definitely paid his knowledge forward in everyone that he met and taught.
Our love to all,
Albert, Yvonne, Lundy & Yvette Perkins
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Alfie Deming posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
I met Walt, Pat and Tina in 1961 at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Glenview, Illinois when my sweetheart and I moved our little moble home into the Base Trailer Park. Walt and I worked in the same office and he and Pat invited us to become their friends. For the next twenty years our families grew up together. Our kids and their kids met again and again as we moved from base to base. If we were stationed somewhere and the Mielnicki's arrived that moved right in with us until they got their own house was ready and we did the same with them. We used to say Walt was much older then me. He was born on the 24th of January and I was born on the 21st of February 1939. He was always a good friend, even taught me how to tie my tie (just like an officer). Well, buddy, you are again leading the way. I am sure you will check it out and have everything ready when Pat and the kids show up someday and guess what, we will be looking for you too, when we get "Home". We love you Walt and will keep Pat and the girls in our prayers. Your Eternal Friend, Master Gunnery Sergeant Douglas Arthur Deming, Senior, United States Marine Corps. (Retired). Patricia Ellen Deming, John, Michele, and Susan Deming.
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Joan Shanklin posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Walt, I was blessed these last few months to see and hear you as you grew in your relationship with the Lord. Your walk with him was very close,and you understood it is not what we accomplish in this life,it is not our success, nor our possessions. Life is all about our relationships with eachother. We are to Love eachother and forgive and ask for forgiveness as Jesus taught us. This is what matters to our soul and spirit as we prepare to join the Lord. Jesus' Love is so beautiful and overwhelming none would want to be without it,as you said. I am very comfortable knowing I will see you again in Heaven with the Lord when my time comes. Thank you for sharing with me. Love your sister, Joan I sure will miss you, and talking to you over the phone.
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Lauren Ashley posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Although I only knew Walt for a short period of time, he was a good man. He was driven, courageous, and very intelligent. Now that he has found his wings, I am learning more and more about him. I just hope the memories we adults have of him will gift the ears of our children. He will be missed! Rest in Peace, Walt.
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Richard Blaznek posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Walt was one of our classmates at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School in Wyandotte, Mich. He was always happy and giving. I'll always remember his descrption of the rocket system that would be used to place a man on the moon. He drew a diagram on the blackboard in our junior year of 1956!! Speaking for the class of 1957 at OLMC-we will all miss you. Our condolences to Pat and the rest of Walt's family.
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Teena Harrison posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2010
My Dad was the greatest. Growing up he gave the best pony rides. Taught me to fish even casting and baiting the hook. A wonderful backpacking buddy. EPCOT too won't be the same or watching a Gator game. I will miss him terribly.
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2010
My bro was a Marine for over 20 years. Became a teacher of Education to a bunch of kids in grade school for anther 20 years and he had graduated with honors. He lived life to its fullest and never stopped. He loved life, right to the end. He wasn't gonna quit his fight. He may not have won, but once again, he showed us all the meaning of courage. Your sis, Geri xox
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Geri Somers posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2010
My bro was the greatest guy I have ever known. He made me feel I was important. He spent his time with me and was patient. He always tried to keep me in his life. I knew he loved me. Once, while he was home on leave from bootcamp, he gave me a necklace (a crystal cross). It has a peep hole in the middle and it read the Lord's Prayer. It was the nicest gift I ever got as a kid. Love yo bro, Geri
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Rosemary Beardsley posted a condolence
Monday, July 5, 2010
Walt..... my beloved big brother. he was a man I always had looked up to from the time he joined the Marines ,till the day he passed on to be with the Lord. he was also a well-respected teacher,that i admired ... a terrific father to his children, a devoted husband to his wife, a generous & hospitibal host to visitors at his home, and an all around nice guy. my truly most cherished memory of him was not that long ago. for me, it was his sharing of memories of alot of his life .... with me on the phone. we had talked for over 2 hrs. & it was such a pleasent & joyful conversation. the best one we ever had. he also gave me & my family many enjoyable times with him while we was vacationing in FL. he shared his home, his time, his smiles, his humor & positive attitude .... always wanting us to have a good time. I will never forget any of our visits with him. He was a man that gave to this world , not expecting much back. I will always be proud of him being my brother. he was one of a kind. he will forever be missed & will always be loved.
his sis, Rose
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Monday, July 5, 2010
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Geri posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Hi, Bro...
I know it has been awhile since my last letter but here I am writing you now.
Today is mom's birthday. I know yours was on the 24th Sorry. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Hope you are happy where you are. It's ben awhile since you left us. Was wondering what you are doing...I'm sure God is not going to let you just sitting down and do nothing with all your skills. Sometimes, I wonder what you would be doing. Oh, how is dad and mom. I hope all of you are very happy.
Still having lots of problems with this irritant dermatitis. It's getting worse. Seeing a nw allergist in February .
Pray for me that it will be a beginning of healing. Mom, Dad, Terry pray for me. I need all the prayers I can get..
Mark has a new job. He got a job in Quantico. Mainly what he was doing with his last job.
There will be some new training. This jump from the old job and to the new on was a chance to get a closer job here in Michigan. His daughters are missing the family love given abundantly with the family. In this situation, he will need to have someone to retire.
He realized that is the most important thing he could give to his daughters.
We have been having a brutal winter.
Oh, this pc is not working right. I will have TO WRITE YOU AGAIN LATER.
love U,
Geri
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