Oh Gran, it's been a year since you left us. And pain just as deep now as it was when I heard you were gone. I suppose I should have posted a memory long ago, but out of pain couldn't bring myself to do it. Now as I lay here in bed with the bear you gave me when I was born, unable to sleep I think of all the great times we had. You taught me how to use a sewing machine. Doing painting crafts together, we each did a snowman face, I gave mine to mom for her to have. And now I stare at the one you painted while you sat next to me in the back room of halfway drive with the ocean mural in the background.  As well as you teaching me about gardening out in the back where you had all your tomatoes, which I loved popping in my mouth. Sitting next to you every weekend at church. Helping you spread mulch every year on your flower beds. There's so many more I could keep going forever. Nothing else describes what I feel, pain and grief at the loss of you. But I've learned one thing, grief is unfinished love and I will never stop loving you. I love you and miss you everyday ❤️

I didn't know what to write. I couldn't pick just one memory to share. We had too many. Then I realized I could sort of write about that. Whenever life had me down you were always there for me. Whenever I was hurting I always wanted my mommy, no matter how young or old I was. You always made me feel better somehow. U always gave me comfort when I sought it. Now I'm going to be lost without you. I miss you so much. "I love you more." 😘

When I first visited the family home of my new bride, Michelle, I was very nervous and anxious to make a good impression. I had suffered from severe anxiety nearly from birth, and had grown up in a very quiet and subdued home. 

The place of gathering in the Neuin home was the kitchen and many people were there the evening I arrived from my final, overseas military assignment. They all spoke very freely and in a spirited manner which I had never experienced. It was very overwhelming to me. So much so that I had to go upstairs and rest for a while. I believe I claimed to be simply tired but Eva, being not only a professional but a very astute and compassionate caregiver, instantly recognized my distress. She wasted no time at all in following Michelle and me up the stairs and gave me a remedy to ease my condition, all the while speaking to me very softly and comfortingly. She was amused at my reaction to her normal family activity, but she gave no indication nor did she make any mention of it until I was calmed down the next day. This is only a very brief account of her life as a healer.

Another time I recall being with her at church one Sabbath morning and we were in a study and prayer setting where all who wished to were encouraged to pray aloud. When she did so, I noticed how tenderly and earnestly she addressed her Heavenly Father. It was an impression that never left me and even now I remember it like it was yesterday. That was the day I saw firsthand where the power from which she drew on for her healing abilities originated. 

Eva not only stretched out her own hand to heal the sick (Acts 4:30), but she began a tradition of making a life of healing to her children and grandchildren.

I will miss her sorely until the day the voice of the Archangel and the trumpet of God sounds (1 Thessalonians 4:16).

I wrote this letter on November 21, 2015.  It's even more true today.

"Today you are 69 years old, and that makes you more valuable.  A '57 Chevy is worth much more today than it was 57 years ago.  I'm told that 100 year-old wine is worth 100s and 1000s of dollars, and you, Eva Neuin, are more valuable to me today than you were 48 years ago.

You, Eva Neuin, 48 years ago, were hot and so good-looking and 48 years later, you are even more beautiful than ever.  You took control of my heart.  To the world, I'm just an old man, but I know to you, I am "the One".

I know sometimes because of all your pain you think you are worthless.  That is so far from the truth.  Like that '57 Chevy, you are priceless.  Next time you feel worthless because of pain, remember this.  You are a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and you have become a child of God.

Do you know what I miss about not having a job right now?  Every morning before I left to go to work, I would bend over you and kiss your face all over and tell you, "I love you."  So starting today, when I get up, I'm gonna do that again.  Oh, I am up, so I'll come in and kiss your face.

I'm running out of words, but I want to tell you one more thing.  We don't have a lot of money, and most times we are down to our last dollar, but again, I want to remind you just how rich you are.  You have three daughters and a son that love you.  You have 12 grandchildren that love you.  You have nieces and nephews that love you.  You have brother- and sisters-in-law that love you.  You have friends that love you.  You have a daughter- and sons-in-law that love you.  And, Eva Neuin, I love you.  And even more than all of these people that love you, Jesus loves you so much that He died a horrible death so that you could live with Him forever.  So you say you are worthless, but the evidence shows just the opposite.  You, Eva Neuin, are priceless.  You made me into a man, and this man loves you with all his heart.

Paul



Oh Auntie I still can’t believe you are no longer with us. I wish I could have been able to tell you how much I love you and to say farewell til we meet again. I know you are no longer in pain but I will miss your great big hugs and kisses. I have such fond memories of growing up with Sheri and staying over at your house on Ninth Street all the time and I’m sure not a time went by that you didn’t want to wring our necks. I will miss visiting you when I come to see Sheri. If you happen to see my Dad please give him a big hug for me.🌹

Eva, my friend. I know we didn't  see each other much. But everytime we did  we had alot of catching up to do, with everything that was going on in our lives. I have no words to describe the heartache I feel of losing you from this world. May God wrap his loving arms around all those you have touched. May he give peace to Paul & the family. I lost so many people I cared about the last couple months and you were just the cherry on top of the crumbling cake. Till we meet again my dear friend. I Love You.

You were like my 2nd mother! You would light up a room with laughter!  You had a love for your husband like no other and your children as well! I will always remember your smile and how you loved Jesus so!  All those camping trips with Pathfinders I will  never forget! 
I am so thankful to finally see you no longer in pain!
I can't wait to see your face on Resurrection Morning!!! 
I will be looking for you at those pearly gates where we all can be together again as a family!!! Sleep for now I will see you soon my dear friend!! 

Oh Gran how I miss you and that silent laugh of yours, your smile, your voice, and your love for me. It’s hard to imagine you not at my wedding, but I’ll save you a seat. Just know papa is being taken care of no matter what. We love you granny oh so much. We will meet again one day and what a day that’ll be. ❤️

Hey Brat, I changed your diapers... this was a common saying my Aunt Eva liked to say to me. I will miss hearing her greet me with these words. Unconditional love is what Eva had for her family and friends. Losing someone like her from your life is difficult but know that she is with her savior now. I can picture her with my mom now, the two of them catching up with each others lives. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends. Uncle Paul, Shelly, Sherri, Paul Jr., know that I am here for you and if there is anything I can do to help you now or ever please let me know.

You weren't just my mom you were my best friend. I have so many wonderful memories that I'll treasure for the rest of my life. I just needed more time with you.... to hold you, kiss you, just one more time. You're no longer in pain and for that I am so thankful mom. I'm going to always be there for dad like I promised you I would and hopefully I can help ease some of his pain. You two were soul mates.. Meeting each other, falling in love and getting married like 3 weeks later... True love. I'll love you forever ❤️

OBITUARY

Eva J. Neuin

November 21, 1946 – February 2, 2021

Rohland Funeral Home Inc.

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