Mum, I just wanted to write today cause I was really missing you. I miss you every day but especially today and I don't know why, but I don't have to know why I suppose. There is so much I want to tell you, so much..... OH how I love you

Oh Mrs Fowler - Trish A year has passed but not a day goes by where I don't think of you and the time you are having up there with GOD and all our loved ones including my father, singing and praising GOD! You are a blessing to those who knew you or had the fortunate opportunity to be blessed by you. Thankyou for being who you are and leaving us with the most memorable memories of a wonderful and kind caring woman. Thankyou

As I write this little note tears stream from my eyes as I remember a mother who always had the time and strength to help others, whether it be a kind word, a card, a prayer or a thought she was always there building other people up and making them feel better about themselves.....God I miss her so much, every day I think she will walk through my front door just as she always did....but nothing. Last night God blessed me with a dream in which Mum talked to me, Dad Ryan and Chad, showing how us she still lives on, watching over us, but from a better place and one day we will all be reunited again, and that we should not be scared of moving on from this world, whenever that day should come. It has been 12 months now Mum, but you live on in our hearts and with the Lord

Oh Mrs Fowler - Trish A year has passed but not a day goes by where I don't think of you and the time you are having up there with GOD and all our loved ones including my father, singing and praising GOD! You are a blessing to those who knew you or had the fortunate opportunity to be blessed by you. Thankyou for being who you are and leaving us with the most memorable memories of a wonderful and kind caring woman. Thankyou

I didn't know her however, I feel that it is not important to know someone to show them how much you value what they did. I throw a salute to you.Patricia God bless her soul.

It was a tough Chrsitmas without you Mum, but we did our best. Your have left us so many legacies; one is the importance of family. We (sons and Dad) have tried to stay in contact with each other in one way or another and Christmas afforded us an opportunity to get together and remember you through the traditions we have all enjoyed over the years - Chrsitmas dinner, unwrapping presents, playing games, prizes, icecream etc. And while we all enjoyed it, well, it just wasn't the same. We love you and we miss you - hopefully time will ease the pain - rest in peace Mum - I lover you forever - I could never of hoped for a greater Mum

I love you

I love you..... But I want you to know that I have met someone mother and she is awesome. My only wish though is that I wish I could have introduced her to you.. I think you would of really liked her cause mum you know me so well. Anyway I miss you so....

In remembrance of my dear friend Patricia or Trish as I knew her

the coolest nan and friend ever : ) xx love khayla and lauren and helen

Mum, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I just can't seem to stop crying. Now I know you are safe, secure and in paradise with the Lord and though I know that I should be happy it hurts so much because I want you for myself. Mum I need you, I want you and Oh how much I MISS YOU. You used to say to me Ryan do you need it or do you want it" whenever I wished to buy something (clothes probably), well this is a time mother when I would answer it is both without a question. Mum I am trying to move forward but its dam hard, To not have you physically here. It was my birthday last week, the day you and I were first introduced, first held hands, first smiled at each other. Probably the best day of my life and even though I will never remember it, I am so glad it was your arms that held me so tight and they have never ever let me go. Its funny how people talk about time and sorrow, well I wish I had more time, just to hear your voice, to play tennis, to have a coffee, to watch a movie like we did. Just some more time to tell you again I LOVE YOU and time to not feel so low cause your here......with me. Sorry for being selfish mum, but Patricia Zell Fowler you are my best, no actually you are just THE BEST. Seeing you was like openning a present on Christmas morning everytime the best present ever. Let the world know of my mother, irreplaceable....."

To Steve, Alf, Scott ,Lynette, Amber, Khayla, Elise ,Dayna, Chad, Mary, Moses, Ryan & Families The loss of Trish in all your lives and mine also is so personal to each of us. A loss so deep,and so painful, because Trish was very special and quite irreplaceable. I am so sorry we lost touch over the past few years but Trish and all of you have been always in my thoughts and prayers. I remember how kind she was to George and how he looked forward to visits and the encouragement love , respect you all gave him , and the fun times, we had as he journeyed with his terminal illness. I remember The Good Times "of Trish ,Steve and our families at sporting carnivals, cheering on our children, Tennis at LittleHartley Camping in our backyard , BBQ,s family dinners, Birthdays Christmas together . I remember Trish weeping with me when I wept, praying together for our children and her favourite saying to me "Jude keep moving forward" I didn't know Trish was sick and I regret that. It came as a terrible shock to hear of her passing, but I know that she has "Run the good race, fought the good fight,finished the course , she has kept the faith and has a crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim ch 4v 7,8,. George called this "The Bell Lap" and I know Trish and George are with the Lord . I praise God for the love, joy influence memories of dear Trish in Michelle and my life . We will never forget her My Prayers love and sincere sympathy to you all Judy Kenyon Judy ."

Dear Patricia, Knowing You by way of knowing Steve could not be considered strange. The love expressed by Steve for Patricia as well as his love for family and all of life tells the story. We were Steve's American family (in Texas) in 1974. So through Steve, we knew and loved Patricia. We easily understand and feel the closeness and love that exists within the entire Fowler Family. We thank the Lord for the opportunity to have known Patricia in this way, Marvin and Virginia

I love you so much mum. I just want to tell you over and over and over again how much I LOVE YOU. Its so hard not having you here with me with chad, with scott and the entire family guiding us, sheltering us and just being there as you always were and always will be. I miss you mum, please come back to me....

Oh Mum how I miss you; how I miss your love; how I miss your smile; how I miss your counsel; how I miss you loving my children, how I miss you loving me; how I miss your shoulder to lean on; how I miss you walking though my door....I just miss you Mum....God how I wish you were here.

I can't believe a month has gone by since I said goodbye to you. It still seems all so surreal. I think of you everyday. Something during the day will bring you mind and my heart breaks. I miss you and I love you.

I can't believe a month has gone by since I said goodbye to you. It still seems all so surreal. I think of you everyday. Something during the day will bring you to mind and my heart breaks. I miss you and I love you.

Trish was one of only a few people I know who would always make you laugh, but also have you a little nervous, as to what she would say next. She was always so caring and thoughtful of others around her and so very passionate about her love for Christ and her christian faith. She is definetly a ray of sunshine that will be missed by so many around her. To Steve, Scott, Chad and Ryan, I offer you my deepest symphathy on your loss and will always have great fun filled memories of Trish.

Beauty. I remember Pat for her beauty. I look at a family photo of John & Pat

Mum. My best friend, my strength, my hero but most importantly my beautiful mum. Oh how I love her so so much. For mum is my conscious, my joy, my shelter. Mum always knew how to make me smile for she knew me better than I will ever know myself. To me mum is beauty in so many ways, I will miss her so much. Mum was a candle that shown in the lives of those she loved but so sadly burnt out far too quickly. I love you so much mum. My mum was the kind of lady that didn't just participate but got involved in the lives of her friends and family. Because mum just wanted to share every moment, every joy, every possible chance she could get to be with her family and friends and how I would give anything to have that back, to have her here, my beautiful mother. As we all know mum could always make us laugh. Her energy, her fun was so infectious, so refreshing I was addicted to it, I had to have more and more and now its been taken away, it hurts so much. For there are so many memories that I will cherish forever with my two older brothers that I know mum is so proud of and is smiling because of the men they have become, my father who was mum's companion, mum's rock that she rested upon and who she loved so dearly. But I will miss her voice, I will miss her touch, I will miss her cuddles, her smile and laughter. I will miss our talks and how she would make me feel every time she answered the phone, everytime she said she was coming to visit or when I first walked through Mum and Dad's front door and saw her there. I will miss her little notes she would write for me and how she would always end with Remember God loves you and So do I" or " I love you forever, forever, forever, forever...". I will miss her honesty, her words that you always knew came from the heart. I will miss her passion and love for the lord, her devotion to her grand children and her unconditional love for her entire family. But most importantly I will miss my mum for I love her so so much and cannot comprehend or imagine, not seeing her, talking to her, holding her or being able to share the rest of my life and whats to come without mum by my side, holding my hand as only my mum knew how to do. So mum may you rest knowing that I am so proud of you, so proud to be your son, that I love you so so much, for I can't and won't stop loving you and that I will miss you so much, my strength, my hero, my best friend, my mum."

Memories, and a Tribute to Patricia.We met at The Grange at Mount Victoria in 1986, where Stephen and Patricia had come to work for Scripture Union. They worked very hard with cooking, and planning for House Parties, and also upgrading bathrooms, and painting rooms. We were all involved in S.R.E. classes at Mt. Victoria School. Later on Patricia and I would spend time each Thursday morning praying for many people - our classes and their School Teachers, and difficult children. Also always for Stephen, her parents, her children, her sisters and all families, that they would understand the wonderful invitation offerred to everyone on earth, to follow Jesus, and be in the Kingdom of Heaven for all Eternity, and have some of the blessings of Heaven here each day. Patricia had a positive attitude to everything to help overcome her anxieties at times. She eagerly awaited the end of the school year with our Scripture presentation, and taught the children to sing, and practise the Nativity play. Patricia loved to see the girls and boys dressed up simply, but with her usual flair. Every child was included. There were many shepherds,and many tea-towels needed for headgear; and many angels with tinsel in their hair. Then afterwards Patricia would address the group of children, some parents and some teachers, to consider the meaning of Christmas, and how we can all become children of God, and brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ. Stephen and Patricia built their lovely home in Hartley,and then Patricia would plan an addition here and there, and eventually double the size of the house. She loved tennis and was thrilled to have a court there. The garden, the trees, the ducks, chickens, dogs and cats too, I think, all had prayers for their well-being. And there were many buckets of water carried. Mavis and Alf, and Ida and Ralph were involved so much, and family life was abundantly happy.The sewing group met, and the Bible study group met, and the outside interests were added to the list.Tennis at Kanimbla with Liz, Jill, Margaret, Helen, Hazel, Marion, Sylvia and I , and occasionally other people, all made welcome by Dear George and Nancy. We were even entertained with a segment of Forty-Second Street", as Patricia attempted Tap Dancing on the sandy court, in her tennis shoes! after a very happy outing with her Dear Sisters. We enjoyed seeing Patricia's expertise in pottery develop.We all have some of her work in our homes. Even an old boot of Stephen's became the model for a flower pot, extraordinaire ! Patricia's sewing was so neat after her training as a Milliner. These skills were finely honed in Doll Making,and the lovely porcelain dolls took many weeks to perfect, and then dress.Imagine her patience! She took three hours to paint an eyebrow on the doll, to satisfy the teacher. Such patience and perseverance ! Activities and friendships in the Central Coast just flourished after the move from Hartley.The lovely home at Blue Haven gave Stephen and Patricia great satisfaction, but when some feature was not exactly as presented in the exhibition home, her remark to the builders was "I just ordered one of those, as is, How hard is that ?" "Fine tuning" was one of Patricia's expressions. She was certainly in tune with Stephen and her three wonderful Sons, as only a Christian family can be. The latest home at Lake Munmorah was very pleasing to her, especially with all the amenities on site. More activities, more friends and some Christian friends for prayer time. SRE teaching at school in each area was a priority until she became ill. More recently Patricia seemed to lose her sparkle, as pain and exhaustion took its toll, but her spirit was indomitable, and her faith in The Lord Jesus Christ, as strong as ever. In many ways Patricia showed us how to live, and now recently, how to prepare for separation from this world, and her loved ones. But this is not Good-bye, only Au Revoir, when all members of the family of The Lord Jesus are re-united. Her cheery greeting by phone was always, " Hi Rob, it's me, Patricia." I will think of that friendly voice often. Dear Patricia "When you were born, you were crying and everyone else was smiling ", now your life on earth is ended, "Everyone else is crying, But you are smiling ." Rest well Dear Sister in Christ, until we meet again. To Dear Stephen, Alf,Scott,Chad,and Ryan and all families,Lynnette,Amber,Khayla,Elise and Dayna, and Mary and Moses, to Barbara, Wendy, Karen, and all families, to Ralph, and all Stephen's family, I send my most sincere sympathy and pray for your comfort. Dear Patricia said that we were soul mates. There was a special bond, a gift from God. I valued her friendship, love, wise counsel, and prayer support. Thank you Dear Lord Jesus for my friend Patricia. from Robyn, with much love."

I only knew Patricia 'vicariously' via Steve - from when we worked closely together at Mission Australia. As Steve has always spoken so highly of Patricia (and the boys), so too the funeral was a great testament to the way Patricia obviously lived her life and touched so many people very deeply - with her love for the Lord and the outward expression of that love for others. My family & I will keep praying for you Steve (and for your family) at this time of ongoing challenges. Blessings. Gerry

Patricia, thank you for being you, we loved you and thank God for bringing you to our Church Fellowship We are all richer for having known you. We'd see you at netball, in the street, at Church and related functions and you made us feel that we were special, your smile was very welcoming and warm, and we will remember you with much love. Ann & Nev. Shaw and families. Especially Coby-Lea & our Trish.

I was never lucky enough to meet Patricia but whenever I spoke to her on the phone she was always sounded like she was happy to hear from me. A wonderful woman with a generous spirit, Thank you for supporting those who weren't as fortunate as you, every bit counts and you made a difference. I feel lucky to have had what little contact i did, so i can't imagine the impact you left on the people close to you, I'm sure you will be sadly missed and cherished for the lasting memories.

This is the EULOGY delivered by SCOTT FOWLER at Patricia's funeral held on the 26th August 2008 at LAKES Baptist Church, Gorokan NSW ............... Winning is not everything Scott, my mother used to say to me. What is important is that you do your best, try your hardest and enjoy yourself. That pretty much well summed up how Mum thought you should play the game of life, and while she always told me to enjoy myself, I know there were many times in Mum

There are very few people on our nice" list. You were one of them Trish and you brightened our days. We are so glad we knew you and we miss you. Thank you for being an honest and sincere friend."

Mum, thank you for being the mother of my husband; thank you for loving me as if I were your own duaghter. This poem is for you. She went home to Jesus, she went home to stay She carried no baggage, she threw it away She completed the race, she could run no more Her victory crowned at Heaven's door Eternally healed, no scars, not a stain The struggle is over, she's forgotten the pain Now she's with Jesus, in Heaven above Captured by grace, peace and His love The angels triumphant, Patricia's arrived They're singing with joy, for she has survived They always were there, from beginning to end Now they've taken her home, to her very best friend And her Heavenly Father stands still for a while His daughter is home, He can't help but smile She's dressed in splendour and shines like His face Then He quietly whispers, You ran a good race." I love you mum Mary"

Mum I miss you; I miss your love; I miss your understanding; I miss your compassion; I miss your listening; I miss your phone calls and your voice; I miss your smell; I miss your strength and also your gentleness. I wish I could turn back time and really appreciate you when you were with us. You really were a wonderful woman and it's only now that I am beginning to understand just how special you were. I am so sorry you had to leave us the way you did - physically spent and depleted - but your spirit was strong. Through you I could see Jesus; thanks mum, for allowing me to share this with you. I now pray that time will help to ease the pain; but may my memories of you grow stronger every day. I love you mum. Thanks for just being you. Chad

I did not know Patricia very well but she was always highly spoken of by her husband Steve whom I worked with. She was a lovely lady who bought me a nice gift and card when my husband and I sponsored her in the Relay to Life walk last year. Steve always spoke about his wife in glowing terms and was a very devoted husband.

It was a privilege to share some time with Patricia in the months before she died and to witness her faith in our Lord Jesus as she faced those difficult last weeks before going to be with her Lord. While we have known Patricia since her marriage to Steve and have enjoyed family times together it was special to hear the way she expressed her love for Steve and her sons and their families. Then to be at her funeral and to hear how much she was loved in return was equally special. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised" Proverbs 31: 30"

TRISH I will miss you. I met you about six years ago at Budgewoi school, I wish it had been much sooner. Trish you were a great encourager to me, always happy a real person, a special person. In talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the greatest is love & you had an abundant supply that you gave to everyone .I am sure you have stored up much treasure in Heaven, & that treasure in adult and child alike will come out to greet you. They will say thank you for giving to the Lord, I was a life that was changed, because of your witness in S.R.E. and many other places. Trish I will see you in the morning. Diane

its amazing to think that dear Patricia you are now in the arms of our heavenly father...safe in our heavenly home forever... i know without a shadow of a doubt you would have been so proud of your boys, they did an amazing job, their love and devotion to you so very evident. Trish you will be greatly missed here on the earth... love always Robyn

Such lovely words your family have written about you, I just want to say it was a privilege to have known you and remember the wonderful times we had, the laughs playing hit and giggle on the Tennis court, sometimes we won but most of the times it was the friendship we shared that will remain with me always. you were a very special person. Thankyou for sharing some of your time with me.

Such lovely words your family have written about you, I just want to say it was a privilege to have known you and remember the wonderful times we had, the laughs playing hit and giggle on the Tennis court, sometimes we won but most of the times it was the friendship we shared that will remain with me always. you were a very special person. Thankyou for sharing some of your time with me.

I only ever met Trish once & that was in a brief encounter at my sons wedding last year. But after attending Trish

To a beautiful, caring and nuturing lady who will be profoundly missed. For those who knew her or who were fortunate to have been touched by her, we are all blessed for knowing a truly inspirational women, who gave love and was loved by all. I just wanted to thank you for bringing joy to my father when he was ill. You would always bring a smile to his face with the enthusiasm you posessed and we had happy times together (our 2 families) as I grew up. I have wonderful memories of that period of my life, something I will never forget. Thankyou See you up there one day:)

To a beautiful, caring and nuturing lady who will be profoundly missed. For those who knew her or who were fortunate to have been touched by her, we are all blessed for knowing a truly inspirational women, who gave love and was loved by all. I just wanted to thank you for bringing joy to my father when he was ill. You would always bring a smile to his face with the enthusiasm you posessed and we had happy times together (our 2 families) as I grew up. I have wonderful memories of that period of my life, something I will never forget. Thankyou See you up there one day:)

Patricia,The bible says Love thy Neighbour.. Not only were you a beautiful neighbour but you were an beautiful friend, an inspiration to all who knew you. You were like an angel from God. I know you have gone on to continue the fantastic work that you did here on earth and one day we will join you. Love and kisses and thankyou for letting us be a part of your life. May God give your family strength and courage always. Love Gary, Tracy,Kate ,Ryan Mathison

Dearest Patricia I was unknowingly blessed to have been touched by you and your family. What an inspiration you are, your love for your children is truely heart felt. I pray I can love my own children with such depth. Thankyou for raising such lovable and strong men. Through your love you gave me an amazing husband which gave me the pleasure of giving you granddaughters.You will be desperately missed.

You have touched so many hearts With all the love you've shown. You have shared your inner strength Through the seeds of love you've sown. You seemed to warm so many hearts By just the way you smiled, And those who knew you would all agree You went the extra mile. We're so thankful to our Lord Because we know it's true That he could trust your willing heart To do what he would do.

Seasons change, friends move away, And life goes on from day to day. Flowers fade and streams go dry And many times we wonder why. Yet we can always be assured, Because God tells us in his Word, That unlike changes in the weather Love goes on and lasts forever.

To my dearest sister Patricia. Thank you for being in my life. It was all the richer by your presence. You were a wonderful sister, so giving and loving to all. We had some interesting times growing up and I am so glad you were there to help me through the difficult times. We will embrace your boys and Stephen, so don't worry, we will look after them. I will miss you so much, no-one and nothing can ever replace my darling sister Patricia. I love you. Wendy

Mum I love with all my heart. Mum I know I shouldn't live with regrets, and you wouldn't want me to feel this way, but here are some that I have: I regret not telling you I loved you more than I did. I regret and not cuddling you enough and hugging you and kissing you to little. I regret not spending more time with you in your final days. I regret not thanking you enough for the wonderful Mother you were to me and my brothers and the absolutely fantastic grandmother you were to your grandchildren. I regret taking you for granted as much as I did.... I love you Mum and I will miss you. Love Scott

Mum I love with all my heart. Mum I know I shouldn't live with regrets, and you wouldn't want me to feel this way, but here are some that I have: I regret not telling you I loved you more than I did. I regret and not cuddling you enough and hugging you and kissing you to little. I regret not spending more time with you in your final days. I regret not thanking you enough for the wonderful Mother you were to me and my brothers and the absolutely Fantastic grandmother you were to your grandchildren. I regret taking you for granted as much as I did.... I love you Mum and I will miss you. Love Scott

Mum I love with all my heart. Mum I know I shouldn't live with regrets, and you wouldn't want me to feel this way, but here are some that I have: I regret not telling you I loved you more than I did. I regret and not cuddling you enough and hugging you and kissing you to little. I regret not spending more time with you in your final days. I regret not thanking you enough for the wonderful Mother you were too me and my brothers and the absolutely fantastic grandmother you were to your grandchildren. I regret taking you for granted as much as I did.... I love you Mum and I will miss you.

Mum I love with all my heart. Mum I know I shouldn't live with regrets, and you wouldn't want me to feel this way, but here are some that I have: I regret not telling you I loved you more than I did. I regret and not cuddling you enough and hugging you and kissing you too little. I regret not spending more time with you in your final days. I regret not thanking you enough for the wonderful Mother you were to me and my brothers and the absolutely fantastic grandmother you were to your grandchildren. I regret taking you for granted as much as I did.... I love you Mum and I will miss you.

To our dearest Nan, You were the best Nan ever, and I could not have asked for a better Nan. You taught us how to love, how to be strong, and not to be afraid of death. That is why I have written this poem about love. Love..... Love is the best, and beats all the rest. It never fades but grows bigger every day. Love is precious and rare, and is not found everywhere. But is something you earn through trust and friendship. Love , Elise xxxooo

To my dearest Nan, let peace be with you. Let God protect you from fear. We really really really loved you and you loved us so so so so so so much you can