Mom's obituary appeared today in the Lewiston Morning Tribune. You can see it online at:
http://www.lmtribune.com/obituaries
It's definitely worth looking at because of the cute picture of her in her army uniform. She looks fresh, alive, and ready to tackle the world.
The print copy, in addition to this image, also has a portrait taken recently, but for some reason that image isn't included in the online version. :-(
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Please join us for memorial events
There will be memorial events on TWO weekends (due to schedule conflicts, of course), one this weekend and another on Saturday, June 7.
The sacred:
This coming weekend, we have arranged for services at Holy Family Catholic Church in Clarkston (corner of 11th St. and Chestnut).
And the secular:
On Saturday, June 7, we will have a "Celebration of Rita's Life" at the Asotin house. This will begin at about 1:00 pm and continue until the party runs out of steam. Peg, Bill and I are hoping to have mementos of Mom on display at this second party--we know we won't be able to get them together in time for this Saturday--and you are welcome to bring yours.
All family and friends of Rita are invited to one or both of these events. We would really love to have you come and share your memories and tall tales about our tall Mom.
If you would care to make a donation in Rita's name, that would be lovely. Peg, Bill and I suggest the Hospice organization in Clarkston. Send it to: Tri-State Hospital Hospice, P.O. Box 636, Clarkston, WA 99403
The sacred:
This coming weekend, we have arranged for services at Holy Family Catholic Church in Clarkston (corner of 11th St. and Chestnut).
- Rosary, Friday May 23, 7 pm
- Funeral Mass, Saturday, May 24, 10 am
And the secular:
On Saturday, June 7, we will have a "Celebration of Rita's Life" at the Asotin house. This will begin at about 1:00 pm and continue until the party runs out of steam. Peg, Bill and I are hoping to have mementos of Mom on display at this second party--we know we won't be able to get them together in time for this Saturday--and you are welcome to bring yours.
All family and friends of Rita are invited to one or both of these events. We would really love to have you come and share your memories and tall tales about our tall Mom.
If you would care to make a donation in Rita's name, that would be lovely. Peg, Bill and I suggest the Hospice organization in Clarkston. Send it to: Tri-State Hospital Hospice, P.O. Box 636, Clarkston, WA 99403
Monday, May 19, 2008
Looking back
Looking over my collection of videos and pictures of Mom, I found this short video made on my cell phone.
Mom and I are at the Country Buffet. It's a message to Bill, who had visited her in Asotin earlier in the week.
I shot this video on the Saturday before her first chemotherapy appointment. She and I were to drive up to Spokane the next day, and the day after that, Peg and I would take her to her first infusion session. She was anxious about the chemo, wondering what it would be like.
When I found the video, I was in Mom's Hospice House room with Peg and Bill. I showed it to both of them, and they immediately recognized it as a wonderful example of Mom's great character. If something mattered to one of her children, like a lost sock for example, it mattered to her. Even anticipating her own chemotherapy didn't obliterate her children's concerns from her mind.
What a great woman she was! Enjoy, and I hope you can hear the audio.
Mom and I are at the Country Buffet. It's a message to Bill, who had visited her in Asotin earlier in the week.
I shot this video on the Saturday before her first chemotherapy appointment. She and I were to drive up to Spokane the next day, and the day after that, Peg and I would take her to her first infusion session. She was anxious about the chemo, wondering what it would be like.
When I found the video, I was in Mom's Hospice House room with Peg and Bill. I showed it to both of them, and they immediately recognized it as a wonderful example of Mom's great character. If something mattered to one of her children, like a lost sock for example, it mattered to her. Even anticipating her own chemotherapy didn't obliterate her children's concerns from her mind.
What a great woman she was! Enjoy, and I hope you can hear the audio.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Sad News
Our beloved mother, Rita Eileen Williams, passed away last night at about 11:30. She was surrounded by her chidren and in the compassionate care of the Spokane Hospice House staff.
May she rest in peace.
Arrangements are being made for a rosary and funeral mass to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Clarkston, WA and for a celebration of Rita's life to be held at her home in Asotin, WA. The dates and times of these events have not yet been finalized, but we are hoping to be able to schedule them for a Saturday sometime in the near future to accommodate out-of-town family.
May she rest in peace.
Arrangements are being made for a rosary and funeral mass to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Clarkston, WA and for a celebration of Rita's life to be held at her home in Asotin, WA. The dates and times of these events have not yet been finalized, but we are hoping to be able to schedule them for a Saturday sometime in the near future to accommodate out-of-town family.
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