David, Kay and Larry - I'm sorry we can't be there with you but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. While you're mother has been sick for sometime, it's still not easy once they are gone, but know that she is at "Home" and is no longer suffering. I know that you will be there to love and support each other during this difficult time.

Dear Kay and Family, Sending you prayers and sympathy during this difficult time.. I know your Mom is at peace and relieved of all the earthly pain.. With love, Betty

To the family of Margie I send my deepest sympathies. I don't know your family personally, but when I lost my mother of 97, I wanted to share with others the comfort with which I was comforted. It doesn't matter how long we have them with us, losing them in "sleep" as Jesus called it, we still feel such a deep heart ache. The scripture in the Bible that was especially comforting to me is found at John 11:11-44. This account I am sure, you will recall. Jesus' friend Lazarus falls sick and Jesus is called to come to help Lazarus. He was too late, and Lazarus was gone four days already when he got there. Martha acknowledges her hope in the resurrection by telling Jesus that she knows Lazarus will be back on the last day. Jesus then performs a wonderful miracle right then and there, which is the lesson we want to get comfort from. He resurrects Lazarus. What joy the family and friends have. Their sadness turns into ecstacy. Imagine how you will feel when you see Margie again. Picture it in your mind and hearts as if it is happening right now. Jesus is the resurrection and the life and it will be his greatest joy to bring mankind back to life as that was God's original purpose. For man to live, not die. The Bible says Jesus was especially fond on men. He too wants us to live again, forever. We must wait patiently on the Great Time Keeper, Jehovah to give Jesus the signal when the "last day" resurrection will begin. It will be a perfect time for it. Until then may the peace of God be with you all at this time.

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I just wanted you to know how sad I am for the entire family and friends of Margie. Just remember the promise God Jehovah has given all of us. The hope of the resurrection. It is a guarantee made firm by Jesus' dying for mankind. Read John 11: 11-44 to see how it will be when we welcome them back and are reunited in life. Until then may the peace of God soothe your sad hearts at this time.

Don, Kate, and family, We were out of town this week and just returned and learned about Margie. She was a wonderful lady - a lot of fun in her quiet way. I once asked her how anyone could hear her since she spoke so softly, and the Beckers so loudly. Also, Ron used to work with her and they traveled to meetings in Kansas City and Jefferson City together. She didn't like going over the bridges, but, other than that, they had fun. Don, I think about you often and hope you are doing well. And Kate, thank you for all you have done for both Margie and Don. Ellen and Ron