Mrs. Hadie Marium Gislason Dubbin

Mom left us to be reunited with her beloved Bob just after 9:00 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in Port Alberni. Brothers Carl and Ken, sisters Valdis and Dorothy, sisters-in-law Mabel, Joyce and Dorothy, brothers-in-law Jim, Chuck, Art, Reg and Bill, niece Lynn Dale, nephews Gordon, Vaughn and Lyle, precious granddaughter Deanna, extended family Rudy and Dolores, and her dear friend Jo were also waiting for Mom.

Mom leaves behind a legacy of love in her children, son Wayne, daughter Judy Wilkinson (David) son David (Debbie) and her grandchildren, whom she loved more than life itself – Darren Cowan (Sarah), Dawn Bianchin, Kyle Dubbin and Crystal Dubbin. Mom's remaining sibling, her sister Freda Humeniuk, will miss her dearly and she will be missed by so many friends, but especially her good friends Jim Wilkinson and Ethel Bonnar and long time friend Freda Paulson. Mom had a special bond with nieces Thoren (Gislason) Young and family, Sheree Trombley and family, nephew Adair Gislason and family, as well as a special place in her heart for all of her nieces and nephews. Mom was fortunate to have very special daughters, Penny, Carol, Laurie and Elaine, who shared their lives and their families with Mom over many years.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the family and friends who visited mom and shared their love with her during her hospital stay.

Mom loved life and lived life to the fullest in everything she did. She was an active participant in her community – volunteering during elections, at blood donor clinics, at The Attic for the Hospital Auxiliary, helping maintain the scrapbook at golfing, helping with bonspiels, the coffee and goodies at curling, and most recently, helping the residents and staff of Fir Park Village.

Children brightened Mom's world wherever she was and she would always take the time to acknowledge them and had a way of making them feel special, as she did with everyone. In lieu of flowers, a donation to BC Children's Hospital in Mom's memory and the memory of deceased granddaughter Deanna Marie would make Mom very happy.

Please join the family in a celebration of Mom's life at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2008 at the Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005-6th Avenue, Port Alberni.

BIOGRAPHY

Hadie was born on the farm just outside Wynyard, Saskatchewan in the Grandy District on March 28, 1921. She was the second child born to Kristjan Karl Gislason and Sigfridur (Johnson) Gislason. Kris and Frida had six children, with siblings to Hadie being Carl Marshall, Valdis Gudridur, Dorothy Kristjana, Kenneth Ingimundur and Freda Pauline. The family was of Icelandic origin and, according to Hadie, they all spoke Icelandic until they went to school, so all of a sudden, faced with the English language, there was definitely an adjustment early on in school. Hadie and her siblings attended Grandy School in the Big Quill Municipality and Hadie completed grade 11 with very commendable As and Bs in math and biology. Later on in life, Hadie studied and passed the test to obtain her grade 12 diploma.

While at home, Hadie worked hard on the farm, always doing her share and more. When Hadie left home she went to Winnipeg to work for awhile and then travelled to BC and Alberta selling encyclopedias door to door, stopping in places like Dawson Creek, where her Uncle Ellis lived, Grande Prairie and Edmonton.

Hadie was always very active and very athletic, likely in great shape from all the work on the farm. Like her Mom, Hadie had an amazing talent with horses, loving to ride and loving the horses.

Hadie eventually moved to Port Alberni in the late 1940s. Brother Carl was living in Port Alberni with his wife Mabel. Hadie got a job at the Plywood mill and for awhile lived with Carl and Mabel. It was in Port Alberni that Hadie met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Dubbin. Hadie and Bob were married in September of 1950 and their oldest son, Robert Wayne was born in March 1951 in Vancouver. They soon moved to Comox, where both Hadie and Bob worked at the airforce base. It was on July 1, 1952, at St. Joseph’s Hospital that daughter Judith Leigh was born. Shortly thereafter, Hadie and Bob returned to Port Alberni, where Bob had a bout with polio, so couldn’t work. It was then that Hadie went to work at Woodward’s, where she worked up until her retirement in 1986. In Port Alberni on January 14, 1956, Hadie and Bob were blessed with their third child, another son, David Reginald.

Hadie was fortunate to have three of her siblings living in Port Alberni with their families – Carl, Kenneth and Freda. The family ties were very strong and many good times were had over the years in everything they did – always connected and always close.

Hadie and Bob travelled to Hawaii in 1971 to attend the International Longshoreman’s Convention. The kids were, of course, home alone, so while Mom and Dad were partying in Hawaii, the kids were partying at home. When Hadie and Bob returned home to find a brand new table and chairs set in their kitchen, it didn’t take long to realize that it wasn’t so much a ‘gift’ from the children, but a necessary purchase. It seems that someone (or several people) had sat on the kitchen table and broke it during one of the parties. Lesson learned (perhaps).

Hadie’s husband Bob passed away in July 1977 at the age of 57 and, as difficult as it was, Hadie remained positive and upbeat, continuing to focus on her family and friends, always giving of herself to others.

Hadie was fortunate to go on an Alaskan cruise with good friend Signe Landsvik in 1982. She loved the cruise and always talked about wanting to go on another cruise because, as was her way, Hadie always had a good time.

Hadie was always family oriented and that never changed, always there for her siblings and their families, her children and, starting in 1981, after the birth of her first grandchild, she was always there for her grandchildren. Further travel was in the plans for Hadie, as family took her to the Queen Charlotte Islands, to Reno, to Disneyland, Calgary, Saskatoon, Wynyard, camping at Parksands in Parksville – Hadie was always on the go. Many of the trips were for fun, some to attend weddings, anniversaries, family reunions and some trips just because it felt good. Hadie loved all of the trips, all of those times, but especially loved being with her family, her children and her grandchildren, who meant more than the world to her.

Many of you know Hadie from curling, from golfing, from her volunteer work during elections, at blood donor clinics and at the Attic. Hadie was an active participant in life and in her community.

Hadie lived in Port Alberni for over 50 years and I can say without a doubt that everyone who knew Hadie loved Hadie. Her sense of humor, her smile, her caring ways will never be forgotten.

Below are the tributes to Mom that were read at her 'Celebration of Life.'

Elaine Slym and Laurie Wood (the Treleaven sisters) sent this note.

THE DUBBINS AND THE TRELEAVENS

THE BEGINNING OF THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THESE TWO FAMILIES BEGAN ON 10TH AVENUE SOUTH, SOMETIME AROUND 1952.

BILL AND BETTY TRELEAVEN MOVED TO 10TH AVENUE WITH THEIR DAUGHTER ELAINE TO A CUTE LITTLE HOUSE THAT SHARED A DRIVEWAY AND A GARAGE WITH THE NEIGHBORS – YUP, IT WAS THE DUBBINS – BOB, HADIE AND WAYNE

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SHORTLY AFTER MOVING IN, BILL HEARD THE NEIGHBOR OUT IN THE YARD CUSSING UP A STORM AND THOUGHT HE RECOGNIZED THE VOICE - FUNNY THING IS IT TURNED OUT BILL AND BOB SERVED OVERSEAS TOGETHER DURING WORLD WAR II ……………… AT LEAST, THAT IS HOW THE STORY GOES. THEIR FRIENDSHIP WAS OBVIOUSLY MEANT TO BE.

OVER THE YEARS ALONG CAME MORE CHILDREN -JUDY, DONALD, LAURIE AND DAVID. WE SPENT EVERY CHRISTMAS WITH THE DUBBINS AND MANY A SUNDAY AT THE PARKSVILLE BEACH OR ICE SKATING AT LOON LAKE IN THE WINTER.

WE HAVE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND PICTURES AND OLD MOVIES OF OUR FAMILIES BEING TOGETHER. EVEN WHEN THE TRELEAVENS MOVED TO ROGER STREET IN 1959 THE FRIENDSHIP STILL THRIVED.

HADIE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR US WHEN WE NEEDED HER AND ALWAYS WITH A SMILE.

WHAT A GENUINE LADY.

HADIE HELPED OUR FAMILY THROUGH SOME VERY TOUGH TIMES AND WE ARE BETTER FOR HAVING KNOWN HER.

HADIE, WE WILL MISS YOU.

SORRY WE CAN'T BE THERE BUT OUR HEARTS ARE ALWAYS WITH THE DUBBIN FAMILY. SO WE WILL HAVE A BEER AND SAY OUR GOODBYE TO HADIE.

ELAINE AND LAURIE TRELEAVEN

FROM AUNTIE ALICE IN SASKATOON

Hadie was one of the nicest people I was fortunate to know, and considered a very good friend. Think of the wonderful memories you all have of her.

FROM PENNY SMIDTS, ONE OF HADIE'S 'ADOPTED' DAUGHTERS:

Hadie has always been the “rock,” always positive, always helpful, but not in your face. She’s been more of a “Mom” to me than just a friend. There never was and never will be anyone as great as she is.

FROM DAVE LOMAS, LONG TIME FRIEND OF THE FAMILY:

Hadie was an inspiration to me, starting with my involvement in handling my friend (her husband) Bob’s estate. We worked closely together for a long period of time and I came to greatly appreciate her strength and her great zeal for life. We haven’t seen each other for a long period of time, but we would talk periodically on the phone and Hadie’s bubbling personality would always make me feel better. Hadie was my favorite and I will miss her.

FROM ERIN RICHARDS AND FAMILY IN AUSTRALIA (HADIE WAS THEIR GREAT AUNT)

Dear Judy and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss.

Hadie was, without doubt, the favourite auntie to our mother, Lynn Dale. When we came to visit Granny and Grandpa (Ken and Joyce) in Port Alberni, Hadie often gave Mom a break by taking us to the local pool, or for a walk to pick blackberries. Hadie would sit and tell us stories about the early days of our family on the farm out in Saskatchewan - in between a busy social schedule of curling and dancing, of course. Being young at the time, we didn’t fully appreciate how vibrant and full of energy she always was, especially for her age, but looking back, I only hope that we are all so lucky.

We were very lucky to have her, and she has set a high standard for the way we will all love and live.

Sending our Love,

The Richards

(Devin, Matthew and Eldred, Erin & Luke Fitzgerald)

MEMORIES OF MY SISTER

by Freda Humeniuk

Hadie was an excellent worker in everything she did and she always did her very best.

Hadie was loads of fun – for instance, she always had new jokes to tell the family whenever she had a day or two off from the farms where she worked from dawn until dark. She would come home and tell us jokes, keeping us all in stitches, but especially our parents.

Hadie then went “on the road” when she was quite young, going to work for a magazine or book company. I always remember how happy the whole family was when Hadie would get back home. I had two wonderful brothers, three very kind and great sisters and am now the only one left.

I always remember how we four girls slept in the same bed. Hadie was the oldest girl and I was the youngest and she and I would often take our blankets to sleep on the floor. One night when we were sleeping on the floor, an animal ran over us – after screaming loudly we decided it was rat!! Needless to say, there were no more nights spent sleeping on the floor.

Hadie spent some time in Winnipeg where she worked for Canadian Airlines installing parts. When she moved to Port Alberni she was a Plywood girl and later on got a job a Woodward’s until she retired.

Hadie’s heart was on the farm, where she always loved to ride horses – tame or wild!!

Hadie married her precious Bob at the age of 29. Bob was just as much fun as Hadie. My family and I always adored “Uncle Bob” and, of course, Auntie Hadie.

I will see you, my dear, but for now I love you and truly miss you.

Your sister, Freda.

MEMORIES OF HADIE

by Ethel Bonnar

(very special friend of Hadie)

I first met Hadie when I was seven years old and lived on the farm in Saskatchewan. Hadie’s brother, Carl, was dating my sister Mabel and the entire Gislason family would come to our farm often on Sundays. There would be ball games, horse and buggy rides, water fights and just a lot of fun. My sister and I thought Hadie was as beautiful as a movie star. Hadie went to dances with my older sisters.

I didn’t see much of Hadie in my teen years, but when we came to Port Alberni in 1954 she was living here. I remember Christmas dinner at Hadie and Bob’s house and their little house was bursting at the seams with family members. And the house parties were something else!! The neighbors would all come and we would dance our socks off. Hadie loved to dance.

I remember Hadie working at Woodward’s. She worked full-time and still managed to secretly knit siwash sweaters for her entire family. After Hadie retired, she enjoyed working at the Attic as a volunteer. In her pink smock she still looked like a movie star!

I remember how Hadie loved to garden. The rose bushes in her yard were the nicest in the neighborhood. She loved flowers and was always so happy when I took her flowers from my garden when I visited her at Fir Park Village.

I remember how Hadie enjoyed curling and particularly the parties at the Ladies Bonspiel. Travelling to the Nifty Fifty bonspiels in many parts of B.C. brought her so much enjoyment.

Hadie has been a special person to me since I met her all those years ago. She was a kind, gentle and loving person. Hadie never had a bad word to say about anyone and was so compassionate when her friends were hurting. To me, Hadie danced through life and still looked like a movie star. I will say good-by to her like she always did to me, “You are wonderful and I love you.”

TRIBUTE TO HADIE

given by Gail Lambourne, devoted friend to Judy and Hadie

I had the privilege of knowing Hadie for over 30 years and always marveled at her total package. On the outside Hadie was always well dressed, beautiful grey hair, vibrant blue eyes and a velvet complexion that every woman envied. The inside of Hadie will be reflected in all the stories you hear about her today and how loved she was by all.

Judy and I met in Nanaimo in 1977 at the curling rink and have been friends and sisters ever since. I have always admired Hadie and Judy’s relationship….all the activities like skiing, curling, golfing, dancing and traveling that they did together and the zest and the fun they had while doing these activities.

Hadie was a gatherer…..she gathered her family; Bob’s family; ex-girlfriends of the boys; ex-boyfriends of Judy’s; friends of her children; people at work or play; whoever needed some love and attention. I suppose, she was like the Mother Teresa of Port Alberni or the Pied Piper of Port Alberni.

I have never met anyone who was always game to try something new and never complained about anything. We often joked around and I would tease her. I was usually teasing her about finding a good man for her and she would always tell me to hurry up and find one.

My only actual attempt at finding Hadie a man was in 2003. There was a gentleman my husband and I knew in Campbell River, he had lost his wife and he loved to dance. Knowing how much Hadie loved to dance, I phoned her and, of course, at 82 years young, she was game for a blind date. Our friend was going to take Hadie to the Oktoberfest dance in Port Alberni at the Athletic Hall. She was so excited that she was going dancing and on a date. He picked her up and off they went to the dance. After the dance, I think Hadie was so thrilled with the evening and the dancing that she had trouble finding her house. It turned out that the drive home from the Athletic Hall to Hadie’s house on 14th Avenue took over an hour, which I’m sure made Hadie very happy, as it extended her date.

Yes, Hadie loved to dance. The Legion was one of her favourite spots. She was a natural on the dance floor and could not figure out how I could have 2 left feet and no rhythm. She would say “It is so easy, just listen to the music and start moving”. And then she laughed and giggled when I tried to dance with her, totally baffled at how I couldn’t follow her.

Judy and I took Hadie to the Fall Fair this past September and we had so much fun. Again, she was such a good sport. It seemed like everyone we passed stopped to say Hi to her, she would acknowledge each person with such sincere joy at seeing them. There was a band playing and, of course, Hadie wanted to dance.

We had to take her into the beer garden because, as you all know, Hadie always enjoyed a beer. Immediately, one of Port Alberni’s local gals, who had obviously had a few too many, fell in love with Hadie and wanted Hadie to be her Mom. She kept saying how beautiful and wonderful Hadie was and had to get her picture taken with Hadie. That was the affect Hadie had on people!

Hadie has embossed in our minds that everyone has good in them and to always look for that and above all make sure you have some fun each day.

Hadie was an inspiration for living, loving and giving.

I will miss her so much.

POEM WRITTEN BY HADIE'S SON, WAYNE, AND DEDICATED TO HER

REMEMBER

You always had the answers before the question was asked

Reaching out to everyone, always putting yourself last.

A lifetime filled with giving, and your willingness to share

Made my life worth living, you showed me how to care.

As a child, when I was hurting, you could always make it right

A sympathetic word, a knowing smile and you would hold me tight.

I remember Christmases with the family all together.

The only thing that I regret, it couldn’t go on forever.

If God would grant me one wish, I know what I would do,

I’d ask him to bring you back, so I could spend more time with you.

I love you and miss you.

MEMORIES OF MOM

given by daughter Judy Wilkinson

So many memories …………………….. when I think of Mom, I think of so many things:

• Her work ethic – many of you know that Mom worked at Woodward’s for many years. Who can forget Woodward’s, but more than that, who can forget Hadie who worked at Woodward’s – she was always so gracious and always so helpful. I would go to Woodward’s purposefully around the time I knew Mom would be getting her coffee break because I used to love sitting at the coffee bar with her. Everyone knew Hadie. I never remember Mom complaining about work at all. As recently as October, when I took Mom to vote in the Federal election, people would ask me “Is that your Mom? Did she used to work at Woodward’s? She is such a beautiful lady.” Yes, that is my Mom and yes, she did work at Woodward’s and yes, she is a beautiful lady.

• Her boundless energy – even as a child, I remember Mom always being busy and very rarely sitting down. Those times Mom did sit down were for important things, like facial treatments – Mom would put egg white all over her face and then sit to let it do whatever it was supposed to do, but it obviously worked because Mom had such a beautiful complexion. Anyway, the test for us children was trying to get Mom to smile or laugh by doing goofy things – I can still see the look on Mom’s face as she tried to ignore us, but eventually she would ‘crack’ so to speak.

• Her ability to turn any yard into a mini Butchart gardens – Mom definitely had a green thumb and an amazing ability to grow anything. I remember the huge vegetable gardens, the flowers, but most of all her beautiful roses. To quote my cousin Joanne from Saskatoon in reference to my Mom’s garden – “her backyard garden was an oasis of flowers and beauty that impressed me even at the age of six!”

• Her upbeat disposition – always positive, always hopeful and always with words of encouragement.

• Her willingness to participate in life each and every day and live it to the fullest – Mom set a great example for the rest of us on how to live life.

• Her belief in people and that there is good in everyone. Mom always looked for the good in people and always found it, treating everyone equally.

• Her belief that you have to show people how you care because everyone needs to feel loved. Mom believed strongly that people have to know someone cares, otherwise they would feel they had no purpose in life.

• Her belief that we should stand up and fight for what is right when there is wrongdoing. At a very young age, Wayne, David and I were shown by both our parents what it means to not only fight for our rights, but to fight for the rights of others and how to actively take part – Dad with his involvement in the Union and Mom in her participation at rallies and protests. Yes, I recall convoys to Victoria to take part in ‘Ban the Bomb’ rallies. Mom had the pleasure of having a car full of children on one such occasion. Of course, for us young ones from Port Alberni a trip to Victoria was big, big, big!! Just outside of Victoria Mom was distracted by all of us children, who were very excited about seeing cows in the field. The next thing we knew Mom had rear-ended the car in front of us. Needless to say, we were late for the rally, but Mom was a hero to my cousin Vaughn, who had never been in a car accident before and he was so happy that he could now tell all of his friends that he had been in a car accident!

• Her love of animals – Mom was never without a pet. Her love of animals, of course, was instilled at a very young age on the farm in Wynyard, Saskatchewan. On our many trips back to Mom’s home town when we were young, we all had the opportunity to ride horses and Mom was always good about making sure we were safe on the horse. Mom is known to have had quite a talent with horses when she was young.

• Her love of sports – Mom, of course, was involved in curling and golf, but she has been involved in many other sports over the years as a very devoted and ever present Grandma at her grandchildren’s soccer games, lacrosse games, hockey games and ball games – the best cheerleader ever! I personally will always remember my times on the golf course with Mom and oh how I will remember the curling. The bonspiels in Squamish, Courtenay and Port Alberni with Auntie Joyce, Jan, Lisa, Laurie, Jo, … remember the Blues Brothers? ………….. we had such good times. Mom and Auntie Joyce were a force to be reckoned with ……. Like the time we just about got kicked out of our hotel in Courtenay and, believe it or not, it was because of Mom and Auntie Joyce, not us sweet young things! You were always such a good sport, Mom. You would feel so bad when you missed a shot, you’d come down the ice and say “Dammit” and I would say “It’s okay, Mom, we have 2 more rocks to go - it’ll be just fine.”

• Her love of beer – whenever I would ask “Mom, would you like a cold beer?” I can still hear her say “Oh, honey, I would love one!” Yes, Mom loved her beer! After all, drinking beer was the best part of curling!!

• Her love of adventure - Mom was always ready and willing to try anything. The year after my Dad died, I was heading off on a ski week to Silver Star and asked Mom to come along. Now keep in mind that Mom had never been downhill skiing in her life, but at the age of 57 Mom was eager to come along and she did well – I can still see her making her wide turns and snow plowing down the hill with such concentration. Mom would see me watching her, she would wave and give me a big smile.

• Her love of dancing - yes, Mom loved to dance and I was very happy to be her dancing partner over many years – at the Curling Club, at the Legion, and over the last few years at Fir Park Village. Mom and I danced on the lawn at Roger Creek Park during ‘Fun Day in the Park’ and, of course, we always had at least one dance at Pub nights. Mom’s face would light up when I would ask her to dance – as long as the music was playing, Mom just wanted to keep right on dancing!

• Her cooking – I can still smell and taste the cinnamon buns and the bread Mom used to make. Then there were her pies … Mom would always offer to bring something along to a family dinner, barbecue or even a casual get together and her pies were always a hit and if Mom would ask “What should I bring?” it would pretty much be unanimous – your pies!! A family friend Al Nicol called her the ‘Pie Lady.’ I’m happy to say that when I made pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner in October, Mom gave me the thumbs up ….. I don’t think my pies will ever be as good as Mom’s, but it’s good to know that I may be a close second.

• Her healing powers - It didn’t matter what ailed you, all you had to do was tell Mom and she would know what to do. Her remedy might include such things as Apple Cider Vinegar, Lecithin, garlic, her freshly made carrot juice or her homemade yogurt. Mom knew best. I definitely remember the garlic sandwiches Mom would feed Darren!

• Her passion for politics – Mom has always followed politics and in years gone by you would find Mom helping out at the voting booths during every election. She believed that we should all exercise our right to vote. Last spring I would show up to visit Mom and she would be very eager to tell me all about those “two people” she had been watching on TV and after she provided a little more detail about the content, I would guess correctly who the two people were – Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama.

• Her compassion – if you were hurting and having problems, Mom would be there to support you and help to make it better as best as she could. Even with Mom’s dementia, this never changed and to me that showed what a powerful character trait this was in her – she was truly one of the most genuine people I’ve ever known.

• Her friendship – if you were fortunate to be Mom’s friend, you knew that you could always count on her and she would always be there for you, of that there would never be a doubt.

Above all else, I remember Mom’s commitment to family. Over the last 27 years, the loves of Mom’s life have quite sincerely been her grandchildren:

Deanna, who enriched our lives for a far too short, but wonderful 8 months, Darren, Dawn, Kyle and Crystal. Mom was always there for them, supported them in everything that they did from the moment they were born and never missed an important milestone in their lives. Mom put many miles on her car between Port Alberni and Nanaimo in the days when both brother David and I lived in Nanaimo. It didn’t matter what day, what time, what plans Mom had, she would change them to be with her grandchildren. Her phone would ring at 7 a.m. and I would say “Mom, Darren’s sick and I have to go to work, can you come down?” There was no hesitation, Mom would pack a bag, hop in her car and get to Nanaimo in record time to look after Darren. Mom’s dedication to Darren, Dawn, Kyle and Crystal goes beyond what words could ever describe. The sun rose and set on all of them and they all knew that whenever they needed their Grandma she would be there for them.

As you know and have heard from others today, Mom’s love extended far beyond her immediate family. Mom always took the time to show people that she cared and acknowledged them as individuals, accepting them for who they were.

Like Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz “There’s no place like home” and she was right – Mom made a home for so many people over her lifetime by surrounding them with love. She truly knew how to make a house a home, making everyone who walked through her doors feel welcome. It was never a problem to put on the coffee, set an extra plate at the table, or just lend an ear and give a hug. Mom had hugs for everyone.

Mom leaves behind an amazing legacy of love. My hope is that everyone will leave here today taking a part of Mom with them – when you see someone in need, stop and lend a hand; when you pass someone on the street, smile, say “Hello” and brighten their day; when you spend time with someone, let them be your focus so they know how much you care, but most of all, be good to the children – support them, encourage them and love them unconditionally, as Mom loved everyone.

Mom, there is no way to express how much I’ll miss you. I will love you forever and I know that you will always be a part of me and walk beside me as I grieve your loss. May you rest in peace, Mom, and remember to keep dancing like nobody is watching and I’ll do the same until that time when we’ll dance together again.