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Diane Connolly posted a condolence
Monday, August 7, 2006
Larry, Darla & Families,
Thank you for allowing me to spend time with your mom before she passed away. I will always remember what a special time Sherrie and I had being with her when we took her outside and gave her a bright pink flower to smell at the nursing home. She enjoyed being outside. I am glad that Sherrie and I had this special time with her before Laura passed away.
After living across the street from the Saari family home for so many years since I was 4 years old?let?s just say it has been close to 35 years now since we first met you each are like family to me. Laura was many things to me and my family. She was a mom, grandmother, cook, disciplinarian, gardener, teacher, and the most important a hero.
I think of many stories I could tell about Laura, the first memory I have is making pancakes with Darla the morning after I stayed the night. Darla and I tried to flip pancakes without a spatula?I can?t remember who was doing the flipping at the time but I do remember the pancake sticking to the ceiling. Laura very calmly told us to clean the ceiling off and to start using a spatula.
Laura loved her vegetable garden and shared it with everyone. She allowed Darla and me to make tuna fish salads for our friends and neighbors. We would cut off her lettuce heads and pick every carrot that was ready to eat and Laura never once complained. Laura did all the gardening work and Darla, the neighborhood kids and I all enjoyed the fruits of her labor.
In 1988 I had to leave my daughter, Ashley to go to college, I was scared. I didn?t want to leave her with anyone, she was only 7 months old. When Laura found out, she told me to bring Ashley over. Ashley loved Laura so much and vice versa. After being reminded of their love for each other I realized that Laura was the one I could leave Ashley with. I never worried about Ashley being in Laura?s care from that moment on. Laura also took very good care of my cousin Jeremy and my niece and nephew Denenne and Corey.
When Laura was watching Denenne, who was 3 years old and Corey, who was about 3 months old, a fire started in there home. Laura grabbed the children and walked through/next to a burning living room and kitchen through a patio door to save them. Laura received burns on the back of her arm and Corey had burns on his forehead, Denenne did not receive any burns. Laura was a hero to our family that day. The turn out could have been a lot different had she not been brave enough to walk so close to the fire. January 4th is the day this happened in 1996. January 4th is a day I always think of Laura and how grateful my family was for her bravery.
Laura was many things to several different people. Please remember Laura for who she was and not remember her for the disorders she had. Laura was loving, caring and deeply religious. The Alzheimer?s and bi-polar diseases were mean, aggressive, dishonest and confusing behaviors. We all noticed a change in her but we didn?t understand. In the last 15-20 years Laura taught us what to look for in other loved ones. Unfortunately for her, we did not catch the diseases in time to help her. The last few years of Laura?s life she became a different person because of these two diseases. She believed that if she gave all of her money away that she would be awarded millions of dollars. She believed that Larry and Cheryl were bad people. She believed that if she drove her car into the highway divider that she would go to Heaven. We all know now that she did not mean to give her money away, it was the disease. We all know now and we knew back then that Larry and Cheryl are not bad people; the things that Laura said were coming from a woman with severe dementia. We all know now that Laura would have went to Heaven had she driven her car into the highway divider because she was not well and was not able to think properly. We each need to forgive Laura for the things that she said and did that were not in her control; it was the Alzheimer?s and/or the bi-polar disease. Remember Laura the way I do, the loving, caring, giving neighbor and family member that she truly was, before she became ill.
Laura?.I know you are in Heaven with Jesus now. You impacted my life with several great memories. I will remember you for the wonderful person you were before you were ill. Walk the golden streets of Heaven with Gene and Grandma Grace. Hold your head high, smile big and watch over each of us, we love you and miss you.
Love,
Diane
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Linda Carlson posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Darla, Buck, Larry, Cheryl and family:
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Growing up just down the road from y\'all she was like a second mother to me as well. I have very many special memories of time spent with her.
Darla -- you are quite the special person and I know how special mom is to you - my thoughts and parayers are with you during this time. I really miss you and I will miss her as well. I know that she is back home and is at peace.
Love - Harlan, Linda, Courtney, Chris, Tyler and Warren
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David Bliss posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Your Mother was always so good to me when we were kids, I am so sorry for your loss..
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ANGEL posted a condolence
Monday, July 10, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Darla. I wish I could have met your Mom. May she rest in peace and my prayers and thoughts are with your family.
ANGEL
GOD\'S GARDEN
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God\'s garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, \'Peace be Thine\'.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn\'t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
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ashley johnson posted a condolence
Monday, July 10, 2006
Your thoughts and memories are always going to be remembered. We love and miss you.
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Brittni Buckelew posted a condolence
Monday, July 10, 2006
"Slipped Away"
Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you, miss you so bad
I don\'t forget you, oh it\'s so sad
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won\'t be the same
Ooooh
Na na na na na na na
I didn\'t get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can\'t
Oooooh
I hope you can hear me cause I remember it clearly
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won\'t be the same
Ooooh
I had my wake up
Won\'t you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can\'t take it
It wasn\'t fake
It happened, you passed by
Now you are gone, now you are gone
There you go, there you go
Somewhere I can\'t bring you back
Now you are gone, now you are gone
There you go, there you go,
Somewhere your not coming back
The day you slipped away
Was the day i found it won\'t be the same noo..
The day you slipped away
Was the day that i found it won\'t be the same oooh...
Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you
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Bill posted a condolence
Monday, July 10, 2006
Darla,
I am very sorry for your loss. My best to you and your family.
Bill
City: Berlin
Name: Bill Stern
Zip: 08009
date: Fri Jul 7 14:25:35 2006
Email: wstern310252@comcast.net
email: wstern310252@comcast.net
State: NJ
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Jerry Buerger posted a condolence
Monday, July 10, 2006
Darla is proof you are special.
Fax: 407-327-4108
City: Altamonte Springs
Name: Jerry Buerger
Zip: 32701
date: Sat Jul 8 11:29:39 2006
Email: theappliancestr@bellsouth.net
email: theappliancestr@bellsouth.net
State: Florida
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Sandi posted a condolence
Sunday, July 9, 2006
Wings Of The Angels
by Tim Chambers
A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a mother\'s name.
Left behind, the children\'s tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a mother\'s sent.
On angel\'s wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God\'s love, \'tis but the dawn.
Darla,
I want to extend my sympathies on the loss of your mother. My mother\'s name is Laura Belle, also....she was born in 1933. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lovever,
sandi
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Amy Allbaugh posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2006
Darla,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Amy
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Hollie Silva posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Silva\'s
Hollie, Emanuel, Jessica, Chloe, & Scott
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Marissa Graham posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2006
I didn\'t get a chance to know Mrs.Saari well but if her daughter, Darla is any type of reflection on her or her role in life than she had to have been a wonderful person.
God bless the family My thoughts and prayers are with you , I know she\'ll be smiling and proud looking down upon the family that I know. Darla Buckelew & kids
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Suzie Grogan posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2006
So Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She is with God now and is not suffering anymore.
Hugss Suzie
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Ann Banks posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
Darla, IAM SORY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. mY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS SAD TIME.
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Poppy Sealy posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
I know Laura was loved very much. My condolences to all her family.
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cher stoll posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am here if you need anything
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Ruth Ann Turner posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
My sympathy and condolences to Darla and her family for their loss.
Ruthie
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cher stoll posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am here if you or your family beed anything.
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Marie Buckelew posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
I am so sorry Darla about your Mother and Britt and Kodi`s Nana ----I know all of you will miss her not being there any more--- but she will still be here with you in your memories and in your heart ----we love all of you -----your other MOM -------
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Maxine Roulston posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
Dear Darla, I enjoyed your mother so much. She was a great lady.
Maxine
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Shirley Earl posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
Although I didn\'t know Darla\'s Mum, Darla spoke of her often. May she rest in peace and reunited with her late husband
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MARDELL CONN posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2006
NEVER GOT TO MEET THE LADY WISHED I HAD... WE LOVE HER DAUGHTER, DARLA A LOT. SHE IS SPECIAL.
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Tammy McCollough posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Darla, I am so sorry to hear about your mother and I will be praying for you and your family. I love you and I am here for you when you need me. Your mother is in a better place.
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Max posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Darla, my deepest condolences to you and your family. If there\'s anything I can do to help, just name it. I\'m here for you if you need me.
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Barbie Beckett posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the joy and memories of this wonderful life, erase any of the sadness of losing one so dear. Peace to you and your family. May God bless each of you. Your Mom is now one of God\'s Special Guardian Angels, and you will be reunited someday.
HugsnLove, Barbie xo
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Darla Buckelew posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Mom, I will miss you terribly & love you forever. You will always be in my heart. RIP. Say hi to grandma & dad for me. I love you.
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Aine posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
I would just like to express my sympathies to Darla and her family at this sad time.
Aine x
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Tracy posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Darla, I am here if your need me....day or night.
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Donna and Rick Lujan posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Our prayers are with you and your family. She is in heaven watching over you with a smile on her face. Love Always,
Rick and Donna Lujan
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Lisa Larrabee posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Dear Darla and Family:
I want to express my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
I know that my words can not take away your pain, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love;
Lisa Larrabee
Cemetery
Willamette National Cemetery
11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd.
Portland
OR
US
97266
503 273-5250
Service
Straub's Funeral Home
2006-07-12
15:00:00
325 NE 3rd Ave.
Camas
US
98607
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1925 - 2006
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