Happy birthday Daddy!! We all miss you and wish you were here with us to celebrate your birthday. Hope you and Sue enjoy your day, have a beer with her for us.

I love you!

Daddy, Happy father's Day!I miss you and love you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't have an ache in my heart from missing you! Love you!

Daddy I miss you so much. I can't believe it is almost a year since we lost you.You are always in my thoughts and prayers.Susan is lucky she get to be with you now. Give her a hug and kiss for me. I love you and miss you both everyday. Love always 
Mary Louise

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Henry and Louise will probably never know what a huge influence they had on who I am today.  Henry can still make me laugh out loud when I think of some of his antics.  His kindness and goodness will always live in my heart.

Last time I saw uncle Henry was when John and I came back to Baltimore to bury my mother (his sister) Rosy.  The evening we had the crab feast will live in my memories as one of the best times John and I ever had.

I remember Henry for always smiling, always upbeat, always most kind.  It was too bad that we lived on oppisite coasts (me and family) on the west coast.  I can only imagine how many wonders of life "Unc" could have helped me see.

When you look down at us still trodding this Earth, send us one of those beautiful days to us.  With Love ... Blair (Buzz) Franks

Mary,
I always enjoyed hearing stories about your Dad.  May he rest in peace.  Take care of yourself and be strong.
In deepest sympathy,
Terri

Will and Buzz, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Even when the end is expected, it's never easy. Please share my sympathy with the rest of your family.
John Steele.

May God be with you at this time.  May memories give you comfort.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Charlotte and Debbie

My deepest sympathy to the entire family.  A loss is never easy.  I pray God guides your paths, gives you comfort and peace during this most difficult time.  "Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal, Love leaves a memory, no one can steal!"

Dear Louise, 
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace. 
Love,
Carol and Jim Gibbs

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Henry Frank Nelson

1 September, 1930 – 7 April, 2014

Schimunek Funeral Home

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