Gail, we just heard the awful news ...there are no words to say, but know that I am thinking of you with much love and sadness.

Mandi, you were my best friend and sister. You were  party my family. Our friendship meant the world to me as did you. I will never forget how special you were. How beautiful, fun loving, loyal brilliant, courageous, and amazing you really were. We had so many incredible memories together and I will never ever forget you. Love you always and forever. 

Lital

This earthly school prepares us for our next gifted mission. No doubt in my minds eye "Our Father" has a mission only our Mandi can perform to his standards. When I witnessed how our family & our friends all pulled together to send Mandi to be held in God's arms. Mandis love for those left behind, felt eased by the power of their spiritual togetherness! 
God bless Gail, Sean, Gary & Mike for doing such a terrific job molding her for her return. I appreciate each of you for sharing her with others. May we keep her energy in a buttoned up spot in our hearts,  to share with a smile or maybe even a rare jar of pickles when needed!

Lloyd and I would like to extend our sadness at the loss of this wonderful young women. We only had a chance to meet her fleetingly over the years but always loved her wonderful spirit for life and people  which seem to shine from within her. She was a treasure and we will always remember her

You were such a joy to be around.  You will be extremely missed.  All my love, Katie Eadler

Our sincerest condolences... It's not the way it's supposed to be !

Bob and Denise Bruyere.

Our sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter

Helen and Hank Dickson

I've never met a person like "Lilbit". I knew she was special the second I laid eyes on her. So charismatic, witty, beautiful and she would give the shirt off her back to help you out if  in need.   I will always remember how she  loved to laugh, she had a smile about her that could put your  heart at ease not matter what the circumstance. She  lived life to the fullest  and on her terms.  She always believed in me and would tell me how proud she was of me.  My time with Mandi was a very short window in the grand scheme of things but she has influenced  my life and our memories shall last forever.

We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Mandi's passing and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to her family. 

Ford & Linda Blow

I remember meeting Mandy when she was ten and was the bunk mate of my daughter Rachel at summer camp.  A number of years later, she said that her college entrance essay discussed when she first felt grown-up. It was flying to camp without her parents.  She just didn't know how to unpack and get clothes and accessories into her cubby shelves.  Her bunk mate's mom helped her.  That was me.  I was so sad when Rachel called with the devastating news.  You are in my thoughts and prayers and tears.Ellen Goodrich

Mandi, was one of my daughter's, Taylor, best friends in MS at USN. . .Taylor grew into a vivacious, confident and tenacious  woman. . .and she has  often said that transformation began with Mandi teaching her  to be who she was. . . showing her that she could be whatever she  was meant to be. . . Mandi, even at an early age, knew that the key to life was an unfailing sense of generosity of spirit. . .but she taught me as well. . .she helped me to understand that being a good mother meant to let go of judgment as a guiding force but rather embrace the grace that exists in others. . .and as a mommy I can not find the words to express my deepest sense of loss that I know her mommy feels. . .all I can do is to remind her of all the good Mandi brought to the world and to remind her that she was a great Mother to a very dynamic and soaring personality . . .all of my family prays for Mandi's family 's comfort in this time of overwhelming sadness. . .Mandi loved the world well and the world loved her  right back.

We were always happy to have Mandi and Eric
join us for Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities. They were a delightful couple.
Robin Hunter Preston's parents, Pat and Horace Hunter.

I met Mandi when she was a camper at Camp Judaea. I worked there at the time. She was such a good, funny, outgoing kid. 
My prayers go out to her family and friends. May her memory always be a blessing.

I knew Mandi at USN, and was thankful she revently came back into my life at a reunion a few years back.  She was the girl I wanted to be just like, and a foundation of my soul.  I came across this picture today of when we were in middle school.  We were at the Italian Street Fair Riding one of those spinning carnival rides.  Sitting next to her were a little boy and girl sitting alone who were terrified when we started spinning.  Mandi reached out to these strangers, calmed them down, held them tight, then smiled and laughed as we spun faster and faster.  Bedore they knew it, they were smiling and laughing too.   For some reason this reminds me of exactly the kind of person she was.  And its the kind of person I will continue to want to be just like.  Thank You Mandi.

OBITUARY

Mandi Preston Parl

August 11, 1982 – March 4, 2016

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home

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