I have so many memories of Mom leaving her backdoor open to all her friends and neighbors who may have wanted to stop by and chat. Well, it never mattered what time of day it was, or what Mom was in the middle of doing, she'd stop, sit, and talk to her friends at the kitchen table for hours if need be. She always had time for you, to listen to your problems, your concerns, your funny moments you just had to share with her. She loved to laugh, and once you got her going, you could hear my mother's laughter ring out throughout the neighborhood. Her laugh was unforgettable, and I'll always remember the joy it brought me. Your daughter, Sue

Kas, Bill and I probably have the best memory of the year when we were so excited about Christmas morning, because Kas and I wanted new two-wheel bicycles so badly,and Bill wanted a battery-operated car called a FatCAT. We could hardly sleep that night, wondering whether Santa Claus would be able to fulfill our wishes. WEll, the three of us sneaked down the stairs in wee hrs of the morning, to find two red Schwinn bicycles and a FatCAt car all sitting in front of the fireplace! My Mom and Dad worked all night putting those bikes together for the two of us in order to surprise us that morning. That is an example of the patience my parents had and the love they had for all of us throughout our lives. We love you..Sue, Kas and Bill