Name: Chapel of the Pines
Address: Placerville, CA

Wherever a beautiful soul has been,  there is a beautiful trail of memories.  Ronald Reagan could not have described a more perfect soul as we have the privilege of revisiting that beautiful trail  you left behind whenever we need to.  Love you Grammy

Dear Grammy,  it's been ten years today that we lost you.  Thanksgiving has never quite been the same.  I do thank you for all the giving you gave in your lifetime.  It has so influenced me in how I am today.  I love you and miss you!  

Happy Thanksgiving Grammy.  We are here at the doubletree again with a nice view of the berkeley marina.  We are off to have our wonderful thanksgiving at His Lordship's, the one you so enjoyed.  We wish you were here.  You are in spirit.  Thanks for giving so much over the years in support,  love and your time.  It meant  the world to your family.  I am so thankful for the time we had with you. I will forever miss our delicious Thanksgiving dinners at the House on Santa Cruz.  Your stuffing was by far the best I ever tasted.  In fact that will always be my favorite dish of yours.  The green jello and celery root come very close, though.  We did go by the house and the neighborhood today on Thanksgiving.  The house looks the same but some changes to area. So many great memories there. We are thinking of you and will give thanks  like you taught us to. Love and miss you,  Kristin

Another memory Mom:  I will always thank you Mom for the love of books you instilled in me.  Not only by reading to me alot and weekly trips to the library,  but also by rewarding me for good behavior, good grades & even good dance classes, with a "trip to the bookstore".  I could brouse for a long while and choose just the right book.  
  Love you so much,  Bev

Another memory Mom: As a teen I could not wait for Thursday nights; just the two of us would spend the evening in the rumpus room watching 3 hours of good dramas:  The Loretta Young  Show, Armstrong Circle Theatre and another one I can't remember.  We would have tea or coffee and some treat.  Sometimes sharing a whole box of cheese Its!  A warm memory amongst many others of just me and my Mom.  Beverley

Happy Thanksgiving Mom.  Thanks for giving me so many wonderful memories.  Sometimes I remember the funny things, like when I was probably about ten years old: You called me from the wash house to bring you the "matches" for the burner that melted starch.  Some time elapsed & you hollered again.  I yelled back that I was trying.  You angrily stormed in to the back porch and burst into laughter.  I had my "mattress" halfway thru the door to the inner porch and was struggling to get it through.  We laughed about that for years after.

Thoughts on Nov 23,  2013:  A year long gone- These words so express how I feel,  "If I had just one wish it would be for a stairway that reached up to Heaven so I could bring you home."
  I miss you everyday, especially at mealtimes and I will love you always and forever.    Your daughter Bev

It has been a year since your passing Grammy.  Your children visited your grave on Wednesday and Mom, two of your nieces and myself will be visiting today.  We have dearly missed you this past year.  Everything you had asked for has been handled.  We all love you.   Will say goodbye now and end with a prayer:
Eternal rest grant unto Grammy, O Lord; And let perpetual light shine upon her.  May she rest in peace.  Amen.

Memories of Jean:  I first met Jean in Aug 1979.  My husband & I bought a home next door to the Wing's.  What a precious couple, so sweet.  Jean used to pass by our home, walking up a steep hill, on her way to the senior center.  I have never seen any one take that hill like she did.  What a task for most people, including myself.  She was in great shape!
    On her way back home, she never failed to stop & pet our dog, Marty, our German Shephard, and show affection with kind words.  Oh, how he loved the attention!  
     I have many little stories about this wonderful little lady,  but this one stood out.  I miss my little friend, and will always have a warm tender feeling in my heart.  She was such a gentle little lady.  
           My Love,  Mildred Hink

Hi Grammy,  Your last wish is going to happen today.  You can rest in peace knowing that all your wishes have been honored by your family.  We love and miss you.  Love from your devoted grandaughter Kristin

Hi Grammy,  Mom is finally going to donate your best clothes to your church today.  Next week will be their big sale. She knows that this would have been your choice.  She has already donated your more used clothesto another place.  She is taking that big step of letting go which you would have wanted.  She is less sad,  so it has become a little easier.  You will always be missed.  You know that I will always look after her and continue to give her gentle pushes.  She will be ok.  We sure miss  and    love you.  love

Dear Grammy,  Today and tomorrow the family is saying goodbye to your sister Eileen,  last of the Matriarchs.  We were lucky that you sisters showed us the way.  Thank you Grammy.  May Aunt Eileen Rest in Peace.  Now you can show her the way.  Love to you both.  Love,  Kristin.

Hi, Grammy.  I have been missing my shopping partner.  I went mother's day shopping for Mom this past weekend and I could not show you what I picked out.  I also miss picking out your gifts and especially cards.  Seeing the grandmother section and not picking out cards for you is hard.  I miss our hours of shopping together at the old El Ceritto Plaza and Solano Ave shops around Mothers Day with Mom and going out to dinner at that nice corner restaurant on Solano ave.  We would get a Rose as we walked in.  I miss you a lot Grammy and so does your beloved "Bev".  I will take care of her like I promised you I would.  Love you Grammy!

Grammy,  all our prayers,  good luck wishes and moral support have paid off.  That's right,  the older twin is officially as of yesterday an RN!  We knew it would happen,  didn't we , Grammy.  Let's give him Kudo's:  Congratulations Nurse Bakkerud!  I am sure you are beaming up there like the rest of us.  Luv you Grammy.  We miss you.

Each night we shed a silent tear as we speak to you in prayer so take our million tear drops and let the wind carry them upstairs.  Happy Birthday Grammy.  Submitted 10:43 pm 3/23/13.

If roses grow in heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother's arms and tell her they're from me.  Tell her I love her and miss her great smile, and please hold her close for awhile.  Happy Birthday Mom. Submitted 10:36 pm 3/23/13.

Happy Birthday Grammy!  I am on my way up there and will visit you at the cemetery.  You would have been 96 today,  tied with the twins combined birthday.  We would have enjoyed passing you up next year and rubbing it in.  Instead we will continue to enjoy you within ourselves.  We love and miss you.  Love, Kristin.

May the road rise to meet you,  may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand......Happy St Patrick's Day Grammy.  We miss you.

Tea memories:  loved our tea times Grammy at every meal, using the big blue/white teapot and teacups and our times at tea spots.  Miss my tea partner and miss eating our morning waffles we were having together last few years.  Still have not had any since you passed.  Maybe I will on your birthday.  Luv you Grammy.

We just celebrated our twin birthday without you Grammy for the first time in  along while.  It felt not complete.  We did hang at your place and yes Grammy,  we let Kevin watch some of his super bowl game on your big tv.  It was like you were there making sure.  We miss you.  Luv you Grammy dear.

Today is a very rainy day that you would have said, "icky weather" but we will be doing last minute shopping like we always use to with you,Grammy.  We would not want to disappoint you.  All those last minute Xmas Eve shopping trips in the rain at Hilltop Mall were always part of holiday traditions along with those late night wrapping sessions,  xmas eve dinner,  midnight mass and opening presents.  Those late night family times will not be the same w/o you but we know you will always be there within us.  We will come and see you Xmas Eve Grammy.  We love you.  Merry Xmas.   love, Kristin & family

Memory at homebase,  Santa Cruz ave in Richmond:  Princy got startled and ran after me snarling and ready to bite so I ran toward the couch and jumped  up on it landing right on Grammy.  Grammy was not even phased but I could not believe I smashed her due to that pesky toy poodle.  It made for a good laugh.  Thank's Grammy for being such a good sport.

Memory entree of Coloma property days:  Grammy told us not to run the bridge to the barn or we could fall thru the railing and have a long drop to the ground.  I did not believe it was possible and so I ran anyway.  I ended up doing exactly that,  shocked when I landed,  letting out a cry.  Grammy was down there very quickly telling me I was fine.  I still am shocked after all these years that really did happen.  I know Grammy,  I should have listened.  Thanks for showing me the way,  Grammy.

My grandmother,Grammy, has had a great deal of influence in my life. I grew up living with her for 10 years, 4-14 years old. I became a believer in God and love Christ because of being raised in the Catholic Church. She also gave me a great love for exercise doing Jack La Lane daily. Most of all love for family was a quality that I latched onto, as well.
I inherited her Irish character or tenacity trait, it gives you the ability to stick with whatever you do.
I loved her very much and really appreciated her great sense of humor.

When we needed a place to rest our weary body's,
When we needed time to clear our minds,
Where structure was in the structure
By the bay the blue house rised. 
Music and laughter filled our souls
And the love that we were given
Will always be remembered in both the warmth
And the convictions that the hosts,
My grandmother, Mrs Jean Wing & my grandfather,  Mr. Hugh Wing, did us thus provide.  

God rest your soul Grammy...

Grammy was the  center of our lives.  She was homebase for so many years.  She taught us about faith,  Catholic morales,  good manners,  unselfishness and the importance of family.  She was always there when we needed her.  I got the privilege of spending part of the summer with her when Grampa passed away and many college breaks after that and of course more holidays than I can ever count.  Wonderful memories.  Thank you Grammy so much for molding me into a good person and for all your love.  I will miss you dearly as we all will.  You blessed all of us Grammy.  Go in peace Grammy with Grampa and God.  Please give my love to Grampa.  Love you always!

my grandma, gave me the best memories a child could ever dream of.At the cabins on the river, she helped so many of us to learn how to swim , I couldnt wait every year until school was out to go to the cabins, so many kid and moms, and  the dads would come on the weekends, thats why i have such a strong family tie,with my own grandkids, when my mother was dieing should would take the bus or train out to martinez to help us, but the best of all is my  grandmother and mother taught me about faith and religion, hope, and love. that will stay with me forever, i love you grandma..peace be with you.. and say hi to my mom for me. your loving grand daughter jenny

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Jean Frances Wing

March 23, 1917 – November 23, 2012

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