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Winifred posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Please find comfort in the words spoken by Jehovah the creator of the universe in the bible book of Isaiah 25:8. You may visit this website, www.jw.org, under Bible teachings; bible questions answered; life and death for Jehovah's promise for our dead loved ones.
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Kendra Ferm posted a condolence
Sunday, September 2, 2018
My cousin Moose (all Rulands had a nickname) was coming to visit my husband and me in our new East Boston apartment. So of course, I am running around putting everything in baskets and shoving them out of sight to get to them later. And I stopped for a moment. An epiphany had just hit me I realized at that exact moment. I HAVE BECOME MY MOTHER.
It’s impossible to sum up 84 years of living in the little time I have here. My mother lived life loud. She was adventurous, she was funny, she had the gift of hospitality like no one I have ever met, she was eccentric. she cared deeply. She lived her life with a compass that was always pointed to God. Any decision she made was bathed in prayer. The church, this church was her family.
As a child I would sit at the table after dinner and listen to her read from the bible and then we all would say a prayer. I always wondered what other people did on Sundays if they didn’t go to church.
Chris and I were adding an addition to our house and she got to meet the builder. She asked him what religion he was. The scene from Rain Man came to mind where Dustin Hoffman’s character asks someone, “Do you take medication?”, and his caretaker tells him, “That means he likes you”. I guess my mom liked the builder.
A couple of my mom’s hobbies were cleaning up the basement, and then messing it up again. She was forever putting crap down there. She used to get her daughters involved, guilting us down there to help. We would all try to throw things away, just to have her take them out of the trash with the words, “Oh don’t throw that. I may need it later on.” I hate to say it, but I think we all finally gave up and accepted it as her hobby.
Family meant the most to her. I realized how much her family meant to her one Christmas when my uncle Dave was going to a fancy Christmas party and he asked mom to starch his best overalls. She brought me down to the basement when she had finished them and showed me how she had used so much starch on them that they actually stood by themselves. We were both laughing. She was getting the biggest kick out of those overalls, I was laughing at the happiness that she got from helping her brother.
My father was my mother’s backbone. They honestly had one of the best marriages I have ever witnessed. They had an enviable relationship. Being the youngest of four boys, my father wanted someone who would shine. Being the oldest girl of 14 my mother needed to shine. They worked together. They loved each other. They were happy with each other. My mother had a noticeable personality change after his death.
Each of her daughters had a different kind of relationship with her. She had her own special way of driving us each nuts. As I got older, I think I lightened up on her. After having two of my own beautiful girls, I understood her a bit better. She wasn’t perfect with any of us. But she loved us all severely. She gave the best to us that she knew how to give. And for that, I will always be thankful.
She just left us. My memory of her is still fresh. And although time does not always heal, it softens our memories. It pulls the weeds out and leaves beautifully colored flowers for us to keep. My memories will be fields of tulips. I appreciate you being here. Your presence here lets me know that she touched your life in a special way.
My mother always punctuated her speech and ended her letters with Bible verses. Once, when I was having a difficult time in life, she comforted me with one of those verses. Although I never looked the Bible verses up, I did this one:
Deuteronomy 28:28 King James Version (KJV)
28 The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:
She meant Deuteronomy 29:29. And I will let you look that one up on your own. Thank you, Mom, for everything. I leave you with this Bible Verse:
1 Corinthians 15:55, 57
"O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?"
57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jennifer Ende posted a condolence
Friday, August 31, 2018
Our deepest sympathies are with you. It was a joy to help care for Polly.
The entire Intrepid team
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Carole and Ron Lefebvre posted a condolence
Sunday, August 26, 2018
We’re so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom and grandmother. She was so loving, thoughtful, and kind to us and so many others. She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for all of you.
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Mark Brewster posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
As a kid I never realized the influences Polly would have on me, and as I got older I realize it’s too late to thank her. I hope she knows it and how much she will be missed. Where did the time go?
To all the daughters, we grew up and life grew us apart, I wish I could be at the funeral, it would be nice to see/hear from you.
God Bless!
Mark & Margie Brewster
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Peggy (Brewster) keller posted a condolence
Monday, August 20, 2018
pretty Polly will be so missed!! I’m happy she’s in heaven .... but dang, I will miss her! So sorry to all you girls. She lovingly included so many of us into her life....& I’m very grateful! Thanks for sharing her with me!!!Now, I guess you’ll have to clean the basement.... call me if you need me to help!!! I will miss all those canoe trips, card games, 4 on the couch, dictionary, camping, volleyball.... sharing in Gods word... questioning, and finding answers. Save a spot in the golden volleyball court rotation for me Polly! Love ya!!!
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Patti "Chevy" LeVan posted a condolence
Monday, August 20, 2018
I am so sad to hear of your Mom's passing. I have such wonderful memories of her and because of her I have my wonderful friendships with you girls. She always had a smile on her face and my prayer for each of you is to just relish in all of your wonderful memories with her. Rest in the assurance that we WILL see her again in Heaven. Hold on to that! I Love you all!
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Purdue family posted a condolence
Monday, August 20, 2018
Polly will be missed here on main street,she would always give us a wave and a smile.
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Robin Dunn posted a condolence
Monday, August 20, 2018
I have a lot of special memories of this dear lady. Even though I haven’t seen her in years, I thought of her often. Heaven is blessed to have her, just as her family and friends were blessed when she was here.
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Jason Chilcote posted a condolence
Monday, August 20, 2018
I am saddened for the loss of a wonderful women who was special to me. Loving and caring and will be missed by anyone who knew her. May you rest in peace.
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Sandy Olsen Grasso posted a condolence
Sunday, August 19, 2018
So sorry for your loss, when I think of her all I see is a smile. May she Rest In Peace back in the arms of Uncle Tommy. Love and hugs to you all.
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Sunday, August 19, 2018
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Saturday, August 18, 2018
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