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Title: pauline
Post by: JB88 on September 10, 2006, 11:02:34 PM

my grandmother has passed away peacefully after some difficulty.  she was 91.

of all of the people in my life who have meant something to me, she is, by far the greatest.

by the time that she was in sixth grade, her parents were both dead.  she raised her 5 brothers and sisters by herself.  the legend says that when the department of social services came around, it was running so smoothly that they turned a blind eye and let her raise them all.  and raise them she did.  all of them turned out to be productive and successful members of our society.  good people.

this all happened during the great depression btw.

i have never known a person with a greater spirit; a wryer sense of humor or a stronger work ethic in my life, and i am lucky to have had her all the way up to my 37th year.

as i write this, she has probably been transported to a medical school as she elected to donate her body to the advancement of medical science.  

the way she described this decision?  "how else am i going to get a hot young doctor to feel me up."

she was a cut up, an expert fisherwoman and a true pioneer who travelled the world in her off time and brought me very strange things.

i love you grandmama.

you will be missed.

Title: pauline
Post by: DiabloTX on September 10, 2006, 11:04:25 PM

A rare person indeed.

Sorry for your loss 88.

Title: pauline
Post by: JB88 on September 10, 2006, 11:07:58 PM

thanks tx.

she was.  she made the best root beer too.  forgot to mention that.

Title: pauline
Post by: nirvana on September 10, 2006, 11:27:24 PM

My condolences to you and your family 88, she sounds like she was a great woman.  

Title: pauline
Post by: loser on September 10, 2006, 11:35:38 PM

Sorry for your loss 88, she sounds like an incredible lady.

Title: pauline
Post by: B@tfinkV on September 10, 2006, 11:44:34 PM

a brave lady, god bless her and your family sir.

Title: pauline
Post by: Maverick on September 10, 2006, 11:56:30 PM

You have been blessed with a relationship with one of the truly adult people who live on this earth. Condolances on your loss but cherish the memories of that so very special person.

Title: pauline
Post by: Ikeprof on September 11, 2006, 12:33:22 AM

Title: pauline
Post by: Nilsen on September 11, 2006, 01:11:48 AM

My condolences to you and yours 88.

Take care of your health so you can give your grandkids the same love, attention and wisdom she gave you.

I miss my grandmother alot and i was lucky to have her until she turned 96.

Title: pauline
Post by: JB88 on September 11, 2006, 03:40:37 AM

gentlemen.  thank you.

Title: pauline
Post by: eagl on September 11, 2006, 05:42:30 AM

Sorry to here about your loss.  She sounds like a great woman.  Our greatest generation is slipping away.

Title: pauline
Post by: Vudak on September 11, 2006, 06:48:25 AM

I'm sorry to hear that, 88...  But if you have more memories like that joke in there, I'm sure you'll find plenty to smile about in the coming weeks :)

Title: pauline
Post by: Scherf on September 11, 2006, 07:53:50 AM

Title: pauline
Post by: Mustaine on September 11, 2006, 10:44:21 AM

August. my prayers are with you and your family. may God be with you all.

Title: pauline
Post by: Goomba on September 11, 2006, 03:34:28 PM

My most gracious respects, Pauline.  The eulogy provided by your grandson was a testament to the life you led and the example you set.  May peace be yours.

88 - pass it forward, friend.