Goodbye

My Auntie E passed a few days ago. I'd say more, but I'm far too sad to talk about it.

"Auntie E" and her Creator, the Divine Spirit, ended her fight to "live forever" on Sunday, 5/29/05. At age 95, she proclaimed "a good healthy life." She told those she loved that gratitude was the secret! Born in1909 to ____, she told everyone she "had a wonderful Momma and Daddy." She married _____ at an early age. They both worked for the Seattle P.I. at one time. They had one son, _____, who married ____ and blessed their lives with twin grandsons: ____as well as two step-grandchildren -- ______. During their 48 years together, her husband's work took them to live in several places. They later returned to Seattle where they were strongly involved in the Democratic political community in the late 1960's. 'Auntie E" was preceded in death by her husband, son, mother and father, as well as her brother -- ____(My Grandpa)___ and sister -- ______. Auntie E collected people! She loved her home and garden. She summarized life best by saying: "No one told me I wouldn't live forever." Surviving loved ones include ______. She would want to thank her family, friends and caregivers who were there every minute. No words express the care provided by ____ -- THANK YOU! ! A memorial service and luncheon for family will be held in "Aunti E's" home ____.
Published in print on 5/31/2005.