Dementia: Memorials, page 3

I have chosen to play the midi " Amazing Grace " for this page because it was my mother's favorite hymn. It will always have special meaning for me.

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For you mom, always remembered, never forgotten

A wonderful mother and grandmother, she is missed terribly.
We know you are now at home and at peace.

Since this is so recent for me, I can't say any more than this for now, hoping everyone understands. I will be sending mom home ,and at the end of this week, lay her to rest beside my dad. My mom had Alzheimers for the seven years. I cared for her here at my home (with the help of my kids, especially my daughter and husband), and the next five she spent in a local nursing home ,when I could no longer care for her (it became too difficult for us). The angels came for her as she slept, and she went to be with my father, and gramma. I am at peace in my heart as she is in a better place now, with them and of course with God. Not too long ago I wrote a poem, and will come back after all this to share this , I hope, right now I just can't.

We will miss you mom, but will always have you with us in our hearts... Laura

Submitted by: daughter Laura

You brought so much sunshine to my life
You fulfilled the loneliness within my soul
You gave me your love until the end
How can I ever forget you and let you go
I told you to go on home, I told you I would be alright.
But I did not tell you I would not cry.
And I did not tell you that all I ever want to do is die.
I know if left on my own, I could not carry on,
But I know with the help and love from God,
My time without you is only brief.
I know we will be together again in the twinkling of an eye!
But until that day we will meet again, I promise
To always love you and miss you to the end!

From the one person who loved and cared for you more than anyone else; from the one who gave you the love and care and the dignity of dying in the comfort of your "own" home and not in some hospital or nursing home.

Your "Little Choop" Sharon

Mom lived her life for love of friends and family,
Neither asking for nor wanting a return.
Her days became a sunlit homily,
With others' joy her joy and main concern.
When we were ill, she also became sick;
When we were cut, she, too, began to bleed.
Of our oil lamp she was the wick,
Drawing her bright flame from our need.
Some say that such behavior's out of date:
That self-fulfillment is the way to grace.
But Mom, without much choice, then chose her fate,
Finding greater truth in an embrace.
She lives on in the sparkle in our eyes:
Laughing, quiet, gentle, loving, wise.
Author Unknown

The most courageous & beautiful lady I ever knew. I love you.

Submitted by: Peggy Jurgens

The most wonderful Mother a daughter could ever have!
I miss you every day, but know you are safe in his hands.
I love you Mommy.

Our farewell to you we could not say,
but in our hearts you will always stay.
Rest in peace.

In memory of my mother, Lilyan;
she had this dreadful disease for 12 years.
She passed on as the last two years of her life she had breast cancer.
May God rest her soul.
She was a beautiful person inside and out.

Hi my father passed away from this terrible thing on June19, 1999. His name was David Vilar. He was known to be EVERYBODYS friend. For he loved you for who you were and he did so unconditionally! We miss him so and I know exactly how you feel. I think this site is a great thing and may our God bless you so for it for you are helping others .I wish that I had found you earlier but well at least I can pass you on to others that I have met through Alzheimers and related supports. Also yes without our Lord my family and I would not have come this far. Keep up Gods work. You are in our prayers.

Mama you left us today but what you left behind was a life of love and caring for all your faith and strength kept us all going through this terrible disease. Your face always showed the love you had for all, you were afraid you would end up being a hateful old person from this sickness, but never did you show aggression or anger it just wasn't you. This last year you were so like a small child so loveing. You loved to be kissed all over your face and enjoyed kissing back, Your skin was so soft your complextion so beautiful, you'd even tell us how beautiful you were you enjoyed it so much when we'd fuss over your hair. My singing didn't even bother you only a mother could love my voice. Mama you were just 68 too young for this cruel disease I know that you're in heaven now with Daddy and Mike they've waited a long time to be with you. Until we meet again Mama I'll keep you in my heart and do all I can to help fight this illness that took you away. I'll always love you.

In loving memory of my parents:

David L. & Georgia V. Harris
David: 4/29/22-5/29/85 | Georgia: 9/25/25-1/26/95

Hi, I just lost my grandmother on July, 18, 2000 to dementia, Mrs. Rosa R. Reed. She had been living with this for six years. I am happy to say even to the end, she knew all of us and that really help a lot. Some days it was hard to see her so aggressive, and dilusional, but then I would say to myself this is not my Mon, this is the disease. Mon live along loving life. Mon was born on March 5, 1908, she was 92, but she didn't look a day older than 70th. She was always complemented on how young she looked. For us grandchildren she was the backbone, of the family, our leader, our guide. When we were young she was our protector. Her strength and love will always be with us. She was the bridge that brought us all over, the glue that held the family together, the rock that didn't crumble. Our grandmother will be missed but her love and smile will always be remembered. My grandchildren asked, is this going to happen to you, I just smile and say, "I don't know". And now I am dealing with my Father with the same disease, but I know that God will see us through this.

I would also like to submit a memorial to my grandmother - Eliza Kate Foster of Atlanta Georgia who was called "Grandma Kate" to all that knew her and those that grew to know her. She was the Grandmother of the neighborhood as well as to all of our friends and family. My grandmother was the oldest child and the last to leave us. Born April 30, 1917 and went to rest December 6, 1997.

The Day God Called you Home
God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He looked upon this earth and saw your tired face. So he put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. Gods garden must be beautiful. He takes the very best. If my love for you could have kept you here, you would never have gone home. But he knew that you were tired. He knew you were in pain. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills hard to climb. He knew you would never get well on earth again. So, he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be thine". It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of me went with you the day God called you home. I Love You Mom.

Grant Kerbyson 90, a resident of Croswell, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2002, in the Medilodge of Yale, Michigan. He was laid to rest on Wednesday, May 29, 2002. He was born on January 5, 1912, in Deckerville, Michigan, the son of the late David and Lydia Noack Kerbyson. Grant married Thressa E. McNabb on May 25, 1935, in Croswell, Michigan. She preceded him in death on September 22, 1994. Grant passed away on what would have been the couple's 67th wedding anniversary. Grant was a tool and die maker for the Hudson Motor Car Co. for 25 years until they went out of business. He then went to work for General Motors for 18 years until he retired. His real love was farming and, in addition to working full-time at the car company, he also owned and operated a farm in Buel Township, Michigan. He was survived by his children Wayne and Patricia Kerbyson of Croswell, Michigan; Boyd and Betty Kerbyson of Center line, Mi! chigan; Janet and Gary Ebner of Croswell, Michigan; Joann and James Fulayter of Lapeer, Michigan; a sister-in-law Ada Kerbyson of Croswell; Michigan; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Grant was preceded in death by a son Robert Dwight Kerbyson, and daughter Genevieve Froehlich; a grandson Gary D. Ebner; a son-in-law Charles Froehlich; and six brothers and sisters I will never forget you Grandpa Love always Boyd

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