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Kelly Peters posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Thinking of you, Nanny! Miss your smiles, hugs and laughter!!
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Margaret Hanes posted a condolence
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Aunt Gladys was my best friend, confidante and most important of all my inspiration. She had a way of picking you up when you were down! She could make you laugh inspite of yourself. She never judged you but always encouraged you (even when perhaps she shouldn't have). Life was a challenge to be met and you were to enjoy every minute even in the bad times. This was my Aunt Glady,whom I loved and will miss. My love and condolences to the family, all of whom were so very important a part of her life. God Bless and hold on to the memories! ! !
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Lake Jenkins posted a condolence
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Kenny,Jane,Patty, Speaking of the BIG RED Fords, I took "THE RIDE OG MY LIFE" one saturday night from Maryland to Virginia when Aunt Glady was in "HOT" persuit of a certain person!!!!HA HA. ZShe went through a road detur so fast the orange and white barrels were luck to remain standing!!!! She was surley a blessing to me. She stood by me in my good times as well as my hard times. She always had time for margaret and I when we really needed someone. She was always the life of the party. Remember the neew yearsparty when she and main had their FIRST experience with SLOW GIN---It was so funny!! May God be with all of you. Because SHE has left us all with so many beautiful memories (A BOOK FULL) Again May God Bless Allof you
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Jane Kizer lit a candle
Friday, April 13, 2012
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Will forever miss you Mom!
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Patty Buchman, Eisha Demers and kids. lit a candle
Friday, April 13, 2012
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Knowing she is at peace puts me at peace as well.
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Michelle Price (Mikki) posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
I would like to let all of our family know that my children and I are keeping you in our prayers. We are very sorry for you lose. I remember how my sister and I use to go to Aunt Glady's to play in the pool and visit. I will miss her greatly and I apologize for my absence at her funeral service.
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Kathy Caylor posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Jane,Thinking of you and your family at this painful time.Try to remember the good times that warm your heart.those memories will sustain you.Hugs and prayers to you and yours.Kathy Caylor
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Wanda Moran Byington posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
I will always have fond memories of Aunt Gladys...she loved life and always lived it to the fullest. When I worked at home she would call me about every other week and we would catch up on "the news". She would always have the best time flirting with the guy in the room, would always have that big smile on her face, and was so proud of what she accomplished for herself and her kids. We will miss you truly but know too that you accomplished what you set out to in your life and are now resting and at peace. All Our Love!
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Pam (Page) Rourke posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Dear Kenny, Jane and Patty My deepest sympathies on your loss. It is so hard to say goodbye, but you never let go of the love or the memories. Aunt Glady was a trailblazer and someone to look up to. Even if she was shorter than most of us. She always had a warm smile and a helping hand if needed. She will be missed by many, but forever in our hearts. She is at peace, and in a much better place. may God Bless you and keep you strong through the days ahead. Love you all.
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John P. Milotte posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
John P. Milotte purchased flowers (Gracious Lavender Basket)
With our sincere condolences from your friends at Dulles Electric Supply.
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Donna Moran posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
I miss Aunt Gladys and her wit, spunk and smile. I remember spending many hours at her house as a child. I will miss her phone calls whether she was calling to update us on a family event or just to compare notes on who we liked on American Idol, Dancing with the Stars or some other TV show. I too remember her red cars and her peeking out the picture window. We love you and know that you are pain free and at peace now. Love you....
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Christine Jackson posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
Dear Beckstrom Family: I wanted to send my deepest and sincere condolences during this unfortunate time in your lives, but I also wanted to share with your family a comforting promise that God gives in his Word the Bible about the hope of us seeing our dead loved ones again, it's found at John 5:28,29 which in part reads:"Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life,". Your family will be in my prayers, my sincere condolences.
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Neicey Fox posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
To Jane & family- So sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to your family. Please take comfort in knowing that she suffers no more and she's in a much better place. God Bless you.
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Marie Beckstrom posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
Dear Jane, Kenny, Patty and families, You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. When we lose a parent, it can be such a sad time, but I agree that when they know it is time to go, they are ready, willing and able to do so. It was the same way with my Mother. The first time I remember that your parents and all 3 of you came to visit us in WI, you were in a bright red Ford convertible I was in awe of that car. Glad to hear that she continued to drive red Fords. Good for her. Prayers are with each of you.
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Lisa Slaughter posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
Jane, Kenny, Patty: Aunt Glady, gave me a roof over my head when I worked in Sterling. I'm very thankful for that. She would call me when it snowed and tell me I had a bed if I wanted to come and stay. She was very welcoming to me. I think the world of her for that. May God bless you all. She's in a better place now. She was ready to go. Love you guys, may God be with you all. I'm so sorry, for your loss, she will be missed dearly. Keep your heads up. Love you guys, Lisa Slaughter :<)
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Kimberly Shifflett posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
Mrs. Beckstrom was a lovely woman with an amazing personality. She always knew how to make you smile and feel like one of the family. She had a charm about her that we will miss dearly. There are no words to adequately express our sympathy for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Everyone at Beckstrom Electric sends all of our love and deepest sympathy.
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Amy Gheen Miller posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2012
To the family: Gladys will definitely be missed. She had such a sparkling personality. Was so sorry to hear of her passing but faith says she is in a better place.
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Kenny posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2012
And that kind of describes her personality, and outlook on life. What a bold and spirited woman.
We all know that Mom, Nanny, Aunt Glady, or Mrs B. was a rather fearless spirit. She might have been known to drive outside the lines, speak boldly, and test some boundaries. Mom was loving and strong. Nanny was funny and a tease. Aunt Glady was risky and supportive. "Mrs. B" was witty and a bit of a flirt. She was never one to look back, apologize, or ask for help in her life.
Over the next few days or weeks, we'll share stories of her life and the impact on ours. Of course all I know is from my existence with her. She never told me much about her childhood, school years, or young adult life. I know she married a young guy who worked on the farm with my Grandfather. That was probably a story in itself. I remember when they laughed a lot. I know she always worked hard to support her kids. I know she didn't always take the easy path, but she always took her path. I learned this week that Grandaddy Farr didn't want her to go to work in the City, but she did anyway. She drove to the other side of DC starting from a time when probably not too many women did that kind of thing. That might have been considered fearless, or foolish in the day. She continued to do that for thirty-some years. When she and Dad separated she set out to raise three kids on her own. She got us through school and up on our feet through many, many, many challenges.
I think that because of those trials and challenges, it prepared her to help the rest of us when the time came. Mom helped some of us as we tested some boundaries and face some challenges at times in our lives. Because of her we knew to always move forward and not look back. I learned from that to accept my failures and learn from them, but not to dwell on them. So many have shared with me in the past few weeks how she stood by them and helped them through difficult times in their lives. I also know that many of you supported her with your love and friendship during her hard times, then and now. We thank you for that. It's said by somebody smarter than me that "God gives you mountains so you learn how to climb." I think that was true for her, and all of us. I tell young people often now, they didn't invent trouble or hard times. Maybe Mom did, and she dealt with it.
In her last weeks and days there was no crying in Mom's room. She showed no regrets and fearlessly moved forward into the next life. When we tried to force her to eat, take her medicine, treatments or the like, she would sometimes be defiant, sometimes clinch her teeth, or sometime stick her tongue out at us and laugh. She was independent in spirit, and in control. She was not looking back with regret or sorrow. She had stood and delivered life, lives, and laughter to all of us and had nothing to regret. At the end of her life God granted her grace and peace of body and soul.
As she leaves us she starts the healing in her next life and with her memories we should start the healing in our pain. We can't look back as though we lost her, but go forward because we had her, as we have so many times before.
I know Big Red Fords don't get to heaven, but somewhere she is with so many souls who have past on before, and they are all flying down the road with her Big Red Ford spirit, and she's back at the wheel. I hope we can all celebrate her memory at full speed like she lived it.
God bless them all.
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Brenda Lee posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2012
To Jane, Kenny and Patti. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow and extending sincere sympathy. Love You!
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Gene Mireau family posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Gladys Beckstrom family you have our deepest sympathy.
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Karen Goode Anderson posted a condolence
Friday, April 6, 2012
Jane, Kenny and Patti - My prayers to you and your family's. Aunt Gladys was a gem! May your memories bring you comfort in these difficult days ahead.
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Kelly Peters posted a condolence
Friday, April 6, 2012
Dear Kenny and Family, Thinking of you and missing Nanny, too. Love, Kelly
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