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There is nothing like a good Grammy hug...

miss you.

Dev & Chase

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Vi was a "MoM" to so many Grannies, and she loved us calling her that, she called us her "kids". She was loved and will be missed by so many. What a truly beautiful lady she was inside and out. I remember when we first talked via instant messenger on our Web Tv's, what fun that was. Then we were able to meet in person several times. Loving her was knowing her. Love & Hugs ~Di~

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I have just loved Vi too. She was a precious lady. She is going to be missed so much. I have loved to hear about Vel and Vi's trips. I know they had so much fun. God bless all of her family. Martha Chambers

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Aunt Vi was a wonderful and loving woman and will be sadly missed. I am comforted to know that she is now with Eddie.

Love, Jill

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Hello Family , I was very young the last time I saw your mom, but My mother Eva loved her so much and talked abt her all the time , right before my mom passed away she mentioned your mom again , she said she had a way of making everyone feel special and that she loved her very much , she made my mother feel important and loved, My thoughts and my Love go out to you all as I know you will miss her everyday. Cousin Debbie magstwin@hotmail.com

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Remembering Vi.. How could anyone ever forget her? She was such a beautiful person,A hug from Vi was a real hug, she had a beautiful smile and a warm heart. and a great sense of humour.They just don't make them like that anymore. She wil be missed by all who knew her.My heart and prayers go out to all who loved her.Rest in Peace dear lady!

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After many days of posting and getting to know this gracious lady on line, we finally met face to face,in Branson, at a reunion of Grannies.

Her joy and caring just bubbled out when she smiled. Thank you Vi, for sharing your love, humor and wisdom with us all.

Kath

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Vi was a very special lady. She always thought of others. when we went to Branson with the grannies Vi made my hubby feel so much a part of grannies. She put a purple wig on him! They laughed and laughed. He was so sad to leave.Vi knew i loved and collected postcards and used to send them all the time.I will think of her each time i look at one. We loved hearing the stories of her and Vel's travels. Vi will be missed more than anyone knows!Blessings, Judy and Larry Blauer

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To me, Mom, as she was known to our group, was one of the most special people I had the pleasure of meeting and proud to call my friend. She will always have a place in my heart. To us, Vi was like one of our family. May you rest in peace dear lady. Love, Leo and Carolyn

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Memories of my "mom"......... there are so many. Since I was in kindergarten and in love with her son Eddie. I'm grateful to have known and loved her family for years. As sad as I am to know of her passing I cant help but know she's with Eddie and that gives me comfort. Sincerely Karin McFarland Dooner

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Thank you God for letting us have Vi. You now have a true treasure in heaven. Wayne & Caro

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Vi. What can I say about this special special lady? She was our "mom" in grannies and was always there for us. No matter how sick she felt or how much pain she was in, she had such a zest and love for life. She laughed with us, cried with us and always told me what a "good kid" I was, even at the ripe old age of 50..I was still a kid to her. I had the pleasure of meeting her in Branson and in Clyde and my life is richer for that opportunity. May God bless His newest angel.

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Vi, Such a wonderful lady. I will miss you very much in the grannies newsgroup. You and Vel gave us such wonderful adventures of your jaunts around your area. You made us all feel as if we were in the car with you both. I never met you in person but I feel as if I have known you a lifetime. God needed a new Angel to sit beside Him and He picked you to come home to Him. Rest in peace now. You will always be a a part of my heart and my life. Love, Your grannie friend, Lee

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I never met Vi in person, but I have read many posts in Grannies from her and Val's I feel like I knew her well. I wish I could have met her. I remember when I lost my 15 yr old grandson in a car accident about 4 yrs ago, I e mailed me and told me about her son that she lost. That meant so much to me, her reaching out to me across the miles. So we cried together over E Mail about our losses. She will be missed by so many. Hilda

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Talking, laughing, and crying. I would give anything to hear your voice one more time....Love You Gram Linda

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As I sit here at the computer this morning with an ache in my heart and tears in my eyes I wish we were having coffee at your table just one more time. We met 46 years ago when I was 12 years old and you've been "Mom" to me since then. You always made me feel like one of your kids and even called me "your adopted daughter". Words elude me when I try to express my thanks for your love. You never loved anyone in slices only with your whole heart. You were real, a very rare breed of lady. Throughout your life you showed us all an example of fortitude that many of us strive for but never achieve. Your persistence in maintaining a strong family nucleus gives a security and heritage unmatched in the world today. Your loving-kindness was a magnet for people you drew to yourself so that we could feel special. Thank you for sharing your family with me, especially your kids. They mimic you in many ways. What a wonderful epitaph you've left behind. your sweetness passed on! Just one more time "mom" I love you!!! Christine

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My Mom, was the most loving Mom anyone could ever have. I feel God Blessed us when He made her our Mom. I could talk to mom about anything and everything. But never be judged by her. Mom was my best friend, my confidant. Mom had such a big heart, our house was always open to all our friends and always made them feel part of our family. when we were young our friends would come over in the morning put their lunches in the fridge and come back at lunchtime to eat, then come back after school. Now I am not saying there were 1 or 2 but 5 or 6 and on weekends more. But mom never said enough! she felt that we should have a place to go. I remember Bill's friends would make model cars and us girls would color or paint by number. The music was always on and we would dance right in the living room! I would imagine sometimes Mom would get tired by she would never say they couldn't come by. when I grew up my girlfriends and I would stop by to visit, and first thing mom would do is put the coffee put on and we would sit and talk. Now Mom is standing along side Eddie and smiling her beautiful smile. Finally at peace. Mom worked so hard her whole life. but never complained. Mom I want to Thank you for being you, everything you taught me and for all the wonderful memories you left me with to share with my children and grandchildren I will always Love you, and Miss you. You will forever be such a big part of me. Until I see you again. Love you Mom:) Dottie

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Vi is one of my all time favorite people...I had the privilege to meet her back in 1973 when I was newly married -- 19 years old - new to marriage - new to the area - no friends...I first met Dottie (our THEN husbands worked together) Dottie introduced me to her mother and there was an instant connection. Vi was friendly, warm, funny and a great refuge for me. I still picture going to her basement apartment in Somers Point after she worked the night shift and sitting there for most of the day smoking cigarettes and drinking pot after pot of Maxwell House coffee. She was an amazing woman -- a single mother way before being a single mother was the thing to do. Her strength, compassion and kindness to others have stood out in my mind all these years later. I will miss her -- but I take comfort in knowing God just got his newest angel....

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By the way, Dottie, the 19 year old that fell in love with your mother is me... My love to Bill & Linda and the rest of the family... Lynnette

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Some memories from your oldest grandson: remembering the time when i was young and you would play baseball with me you would pitch (and boy what an arm she had) i would hit the ball over her head and poor Grammy would chase the ball this would go on for hours. I remember she was always smiling, except for 1 time when she was watching my sister and i and we weren't on our best behavior i think 1 of us were supposed to go next door and pick up our cat or something and Linda says I'm not and I say I'm not and this went back and forth for a while and finally it came to that point well gram yelled for Linda and she was hiding in a closet so gram burst into my room and says if you don't get that cat right now your gonna get a lickin needless to say that cat was back in the house within minutes. She was always there for us no matter what. I will miss you gram, i am so sorry we didn't get to spend more time together and spending time with your great grandson Sam. We will miss you so much. We know your in a better place and that gives us a little comfort. Thanks for everything! Jimmy

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Bader Family, What a lovely and loving woman... Mrs. Bader would climb the many steps to see her son Ed, his wife, Dee, grandchildren, Nichole and Eddie at our house on Stagecoach Rd.... always with a kind word and a loving smile on her face...a proud face! We did meet again at the Pelican Club having dinner with her children... again with a kind word and a loving smile... Thank you... Eileen and Kevin Barr

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To Billy, Dottie, and Linda sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. although it's been a very long time, i hope you remember me. Sandy Heinze from Dawes ave. Jim Stetser's daughter.

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It's been nearly 25 years since I saw this special lady, but like everyone else has noted in this post, her warmth was undeniable. Just such a genuinely sweet-natured person. Bill, Linda and Dottie, my thoughts are with you. Julie.

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Violets' disarming smile and genuine warmth always made me feel welcome. I have precious memories of our "coffee clutch". Many evenings we would care for Albie and the 3 of us would laugh at each other. Then Vi and I would sit in the kitchen which always had the scent of vanilla cookies and sip coffee and talk about family. She loved her family and loved to tell stories embroidered with details that made her memories crystal clear. No doubt Vi is at the Lords' table now sharing stories. Warmly, Ronnie Patch

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Mom made my life special, she was always ready to listen to any problems and always ready to help solve them. She was a great friend when she needed to be, but she was a great mom all of the time. She was a wonderful grammy to my sons. When they were little they loved going to Grammy's house. She made us all feel so special. I will miss her everyday of my life, but I know she will be waiting for me with a hug and a smile when it is my time to join her. Until then I will try to be at least half the mom she was, as I don't think anyone could ever be a more wonderful mom than she was. Love you mom. Linda

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Memories of Aunt Violet are part of my entire life. My sister, Franny, and I were flower girls in Aunt Violet's wedding. When I was eight years old she gave birth to Billy, followed by Dottie, Linda and Edward (he will always be in our hearts). Aunt Violet's siblings were very busy during those years too: Aunt Claire had Marie and Alfred, Aunt Dot had Peggy and Tommy and Uncle Bill had Dana and Randee (identical twin Girls) and a son, Billy. Plus,my mother (Emma) had Teddy. Aunt Marie did not have any children. That was l4 cousins or l0 nieces and nephews for Aunt Violet. How great is that for a family network...... There were always kids around Aunt Violet, Lots of work and loads and loads of wash. Through it all, Aunt Violet smiled and tried to find the best in everything. With her big warm heart she always enjoyed taking time to talk and have a cup of coffee. I will remember her forever with love and prayers.

Love, Jo Ann Swansen (Niece)

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Miss you...

Bill.