Dear Bac Huong, 

Although we do not have an abundance of memories together, the ones we do have are largely surrounded by lots of joy, laughter, and love. 

As a child I was not allowed to have a dog, so on the weekends I would often begged my dad to take me over to your house to play with your dogs. Those visits would forever cement your position as my animal loving pet expert aunt. My other memories of you consisted mainly of those during our family holidays and celebratory gatherings.  Some of my fondest childhood Christmases were the ones where you and Uncle Don came as Santa. Despite not seeing me often, you still had a gift for me and never left me out. And that, as a child, meant the world to me. 

Thank you for such wonderful memories. And thank you for everything that you have done for our family, from the sacrifices you've made to the invaluable guidance you've given. I will forever cherish my memories of you and will truly miss you. 

With love, 
Your Niece Quynh Anh


While I never really had a close relationship to Bac Huong growing up, I always knew that my family and I would not have made it to where we are today without her help. I am so grateful to have witnessed the choices and sacrifices Bac Huong has made, and only aspire to obtain the same level of courage in my lifetime. My fondest memory of Bac Huong when she was still alive were the countless Christmases where she and Uncle Don would show up to our parties as Santa with a bag full of gifts. As a child, I always knew that it was Uncle Don who disguised himself as Santa, but it never stopped me from looking forward to seeing him and Bac Huong every year! Coming from a family of Vietnamese background, I had no idea of American Christmas traditions/foods, but Bac Huong never failed to keep us included.

Bac Huong, thank you for everything you and your family have done for us and the amazing opportunities you have created for me in my life. I will miss you dearly.

Love from your niece,
Hannah

Dear Bac Don and Bac Huong.

I am Nam, but bac Don probably knows me as "Lenox Mable's big brother" Alex. I am very sorry for bac Don's loss. I am so sorry that I have not been able to talk to bac Don and your class much anymore after I started college. I might have not had the chance to talk to bac Huong a lot, but through our terse conversations, I know that bac Huong is a good person who loved her husband, children, and grandchildren. Bac Huong, without a doubt, had lived a good life.

Bac Don, you are a good person who loves your family and those who wish to learn ESL from you. Please don't let yourself be too hurt by this sad event. I might be only a kid, but I had come to understand that the passing of a loved one is inevitable. There is none to be done. To love that person is to remember her legacies, to treasure the precious happy memories, and let them be a purpose for the living to continue working, helping, and loving.

Again, I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of bac Don's family.  My deepest condolences on the passing of bac Huong. I hope everyone will have time and recover from this loss.

Thank you for reading this and have a good day.

Nam Tran aka Alex.  



Dear Bac Huong!
It is a great loss to hear your passed away. You were a wonderful person, a gentle wife, a great mother, a grandmother who can do everything for your children. And also a friend with us. I still remembered the time you and Bac Don came to Hanoi, I also still remembered the time you talked with my mom on Skype with a lot of topic through many hours. Still more and more memories exist in my head that I can't write down. All of them are the great memories that I will never forget. I felt very sad of your passing. You will always in our hearts.

Please Rest In Peace Bac Huong!

Nguyễn Tuấn Hùng

Dear Bac Don, 
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bac Huong. She was a fantastic individual who will be greatly missed. I still remember her as a caring and lovely woman. She had always asked us if we were alright. Despite her tiredness, she had always tried her best to make our day full of laugh or specifically, full of ice cream. 
I wish I could spend more time with Bac Huong. I’m so sorry I could not be there in person to convey my condolences. Though I may be far away, know that my spirit are with her. 
With deepest sympathy,
Tran Hien Nhi-Lenox Mable

Bac Huong,

There are so many wonderful memories with you I can’t decide which one to share.  

For starters, Thank you for helping me understand the true meaning of holidays.  Mainly, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  It was always understood every year that everyone would come over to your house for Thanksgiving.  I can still remember Uncle Don carving the turkey as if it was just yesterday.  Your turkey was always so juicy and delicious.  You helped me understand that all of the effort you put into your holiday feast(s) becomes well worth it when you are surrounded by love ones enjoying a meal. 

Let’s talk about Christmas.  Both you and Uncle Don (aka, Mr and Mrs Santa Clause) made sure every year no one was left out.  Everyone old and young all had gifts from the both of you. Again, you guys made me understand it is all about the spirit of giving and having a good time around friends and family.  

It is because of these selfless kind gestures,  my favorite holidays today are Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Although I must admit my turkey is not as good as yours.  

I am blessed my kids all grew up having you in their lives.  You have always and forever will be their special Ba Huong (Grand Aunt).

I love you and thank you for loving us!

God bless you!
Van & Family


Dear BacHuong!
You've gone but your image, your soul still lives in our hearts. We will always remember you, a great mother and a best friend... We will never forget all of the beautiful memories including the conversations between us far away from VietNam to the USA, the stories you told us about your childhood, about your father's unforgettable death and about all of your lovely siblings... 
Especially I will never forget the romantic love story of you and BacDon, the love that you give to Mark, Kim, Stella and Autumn. 
I will remember all of the useful life-lesson you told me about how to have good manner with my husband, my sons and people around me.
The greatest memories about the HaLong trip, the music concert at the French’s cultural showroom, all of the junk food we ate on the streets, will always be kept in our mind ...
I will also wait for your promise before you left "I feel sleepy, I have to go to sleep now, I will talk to Quyen later...…" :(
Later....  How long is your "later" BacHuong?
If one day in heaven is equal to a hundred years under the earth, then I will talk and drink coffee with you on the heaven, It will be quick .......... BacHuong! 
I miss you so much BacHuong! 
Rest in peace BacHuong!
	~ Quyenck ~



Dear Bac Huong,
It was my deeply sadness when you passed away. Time seems to be running so fast. I still remember the first time we met in 2014 and after 4 years, you and bac Don came back here to keep the promise that both of you will come back when I graduated. I was really grateful about that. Your hug, your stories, your advice, and your kindness are still here in my heart. It was my unforgettable memory of you who gave me much love and treated me well. Right now, I honestly miss you and wish to stand by your family to overcome this pain. 
Your husband is my teacher but I knew his lifemate is exactly the encouragement for his teaching passion. He loves Vietnamese students because of you! I can easily recognize how much he loves you through the way he cared for you all the time, even when the time goes on and on. So you definitely had a full love life that many people desire,I hope you just smile and feel satisfied. 
You are a wonderful woman! You can be assured that Bac Don will never be alone because you're always in his heart. No more words to say now but I just say: " A beautiful soul is never forgotten!" 
Love,
Vani Lê

Dear Bac Huong, 
My family still hasn’t believed your passing away.It’s three months since we met and I still can remember your love stories with bac Don which made a teenager like me feel so emotional. The way you love and take care of your younger siblings make me think I need to be more responsible for my little brother. We were heartbroken by this sad news. Rest In peace bac Huong.
 Your sincerely, 
   Hanh Nguyen.


MinhQ, Hanoi, Vietnam
October 11th 2018
Dear Mr. Don,
MinhQ 's family and Nong Beno are writing to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We were  so very sad to hear about  Mrs. Huong's passing way , she was such a wonderful woman. We had the honor and the pleasure to know Mrs. Huong and we are  very sorry to hear about her passing away. 
Please accept our united and heartfelt sympathies.
Very sincerely yours,
MinhQ's mother - Mrs. Thanh Ha Hoang Thi

My Loving Sister,

You’ve been with me most of my life through happy and sad times with the passing of our Mother 8 years ago. I was in the hospital to deliver Tuan and they wouldn’t let you stay so you stuffed a pillow under your shirt to make it look like you were pregnant just to stay at the hospital with me. You and Anh Don would come by to play cards with Anh Son’s Grandma. She would sit there and cry because she lost and you both end up giving her all the money back. The day you left to go to America you didn’t let me know. I was waiting so long for you to come and you never showed up. A couple of days later we received a card from you letting us know that you were in Japan and then off to America. You came to the refugee camp in 1975 to get my family out and we stayed with you and Anh Don with Mark so little at that time. You gave me $5 and I clung onto it and saved it for so long. I’m forever grateful to you and the fact that you left or else I would be all alone in a new country. My Sister my best friend, we were just singing (Mua Rung) together in Vietnam.  I miss you Chi Huong yeu qui cua em. Rest In Peace my dearest Sister. ❤️💕💕💕

I can so clearly see you on the lake in Arkansas. I can see you cutting up fish. I went fishing with you for the first time there. It seemed like something you often did, spending time at the water, and it all came so easy. You made me wish I had fished sooner. I can hear you talk about living all around the world, meeting new people, and playing cards with friends. I remember the video of you so smoothly moving through a busy city street in Vietnam. I remember the photo of you holding Autumn for the first time. I remember tagging along on a grocery trip, you searching for deals, but always making sure to get a little extra for the kids. Mothers are never just mothers to their children. In small ways, they extend their kindness to others. "Have you eaten? Do you want something to eat? You should eat. I'll make something for you. Eat more." I remember your huge cooking pots and eating at your table. I remember your figurines from places I've seen on the travel channel. You were sharp, firm, always making extra or adding a seat at the table, and you were full of memories and experiences. Maybe you always knew you would see the world. Maybe you always knew you had what it takes to move and start a new adventure again and again. You will be missed more than you know. It is hard to think of the Degerstrom family without you, but I feel so lucky to have spent a little time with you. I hope I remember your courage in the moments when life is brand new and strange. Thank you. 

I have a book on my shelf that I thumb through when I heard about you leaving. "Though we need to weep your loss, you dwell in that safe place in our hearts where no storm or night or pain can reach you. You would want us to find you in the present, beside us, when beauty brightens and when kindness glows." Nothing is ever truly forgotten. I know you are safe and I know that when I grab a fishing rod or look out a lake that you will flicker there in the breeze and at the water. 

My Mother,

I remember from being a little girl to a grown woman , you always would tell me that you loved me more than anyone in the entire world. You always put me first. I never went without growing up and I was blessed to have such a great childhood. You taught me to be strong, to stand up for myself and to work hard. You were always so selfless. I remember as a child, I learned at an early age to say no if you asked me if I wanted your food cause I knew that if I said yes, you wouldn’t eat your food, you’d give it to me.  Even as a child I knew you would always give me anything you could. You were a good mother and a wonderful grandmother. I have so many happy memories of you. One that I would like to share is the time you saw chickens running loose on the street. You came into the house with such excitement! You told me we had to go outside quick and catch the chickens. We went outside and started running towards these chickens. Oh man it was fun! You were smiling so big and laughing so hard and I was thrilled to be having this adventure with you. In the midst of chasing them you dove towards one trying to tackle it! I was shocked! I couldn’t believe I just saw my mom dive to catch a chicken! Well the chickens ended up going into someone’s backyard and we walked back to the house laughing and carrying on about how we were going to get those chickens. That was a fun day. For weeks on out we would talk about how we were going to get them. This is one of countless memorable moments that we’ve shared. I love you with all of my heart. You taught me what unconditional love is. How to give everything you have to those you love, and to be a strong independent woman. I love you so so so much. 

Bac Huong, 

Your kindness and your love for me will never be forgotten and forever cherished. As a little girl I remember going to the commissary with you to get clothes and things and you’ve always put family first before yourself.  You’ve always treated me like a daughter and not one time that I see you that you forget to say I love you to me.  You are a second mom to me because you are the closest sister to my mom . I remember your phone calls from Panama City and Arizona. You’re always keeping in touch with each other and you love her so much to decide to move to Houston and get a house a block away. I remember one time you called and was saying that Kim brought a frog in the house and saying it was her friend and we were all laughing.  You truly showed me how important family is and to put them first. I remember laying next to you at my parents house and you were reading letters from uncle Don when he was away at school and you were crying because you missed him. You shipped me a whole big box of baby clothes when I had Thomas before you moved here. You’re whole family was at the house when I came home from the hospital with Terry. I can go on and on forever of all the memories I have with you. Everything just seems to be flashing around in my mind lately. The fishing trips that you and uncle Don would take us on in his boat. The times we would just go to the pool and stores together. And just relaxing at your house while you show me all your souvenirs from your trips in Europe. Thanks for holding on so that I could spend a few days with you at the hospital.   You even wanted to share your food with me when I said that it looked good trying to get you to eat. You told me to sit next to you and I can feel you squeezing back when I was holding your hand.  Thanks for loving me. Rest In Peace Bac Huong I Love you! 😘 

My wife and I have traveled the world having adventures and making many friends.  For those of you whose lives she has touched, please feel free to add your memory here.  

Dear Bac Huong.

  After you have passed a way. You know so many people really sad to hear that. You left Bac Don and two babies behind. You know how much Bac Don loved you. I did not see a good person like him before.  Until now, his feeling just like you're still there and it really weird because  of don't have you besides him. 

   Sometimes I felt time is running too fast. I remember few weeks ago I talked to you. I said you will be okay soon you need to live longer with Bac Don. But you replies we couldn't change a life. I know you know somethings wrong in your body. In this time, I'm speechless. I think that's not real. Four days past, Bac Don sent me a message I know that's true. Pretty hard to accept it.

  When you're in heaven please pray for him to have a good health, happy life. You're always in our heart.  And I never ever forget the first time I met you at the airport then went to your hotel. Love your kind heart, your stories you told me. 

 Your sincerely Thutrieu. 


AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Bich Hai Degerstrom

10 février 1950 – 6 octobre 2018

Garden Oaks Funeral Home & Crematory

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