May My Dad and Mom Rest In Peace

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 21 May 2015 8:27 am

Very sadly, my 96 year old mother, Wanda Stafford passed away two weeks ago on May 7th. My Father, Horace Stafford was also 96 when he passed away in April of 2007.

Mom has been living independently in South San Francisco, California ever since his passing, as was her choosing. I used to call her every evening, and it was only recently that she finally expressed her desire to come up to Oregon to spend her last few years with my wife, Kathy and I. We're very grateful that she was able to live out her days in the manor that she wanted.

Kathy and I put them both to rest at the National VA Cemetery in Dixon, California (near Sacramento) yesterday, on our way home to Oregon.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers,

Lynn

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 21 May 2015 9:02 am

Sorry for your loss Lynn, but glad you had so many years with them... Praying for peace and comfort for you and Kathy and the rest of your family..

Jeff Garden · Post by **Jeff Garden** » 21 May 2015 9:27 am

Thinking of you and your family, Lynn. I'm sure it meant the world to your Mom to be able to spend so much time with you and Kathy.

Bob Littleton · Post by **Bob Littleton** » 21 May 2015 11:51 am

Sorry for your loss, Lynn and Kathy. They rest in peace knowing they raised a fine son. Take care.

Tucker Jackson · Post by **Tucker Jackson** » 21 May 2015 2:21 pm

Lynn, I'm so sorry. That must have been a heart-wrenching day in Dixon. There's nothing like losing one's mother. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 21 May 2015 2:34 pm

Lynn, my sincere condolences for your loss. From what I know of you, they raised a very fine son and we're very lucky to have you on this Forum. Carl

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 21 May 2015 3:25 pm

Lynn, please accept my condolences for you and your family my friend.
Dave

Todd Goad · Post by **Todd Goad** » 21 May 2015 5:27 pm

Lynn my thoughts and Prayers for you and the friends and family that surrounded her. God Bless!!

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 21 May 2015 10:45 pm

Lynn, I understand your pain. I am sorry for your loss.
Jerry

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 22 May 2015 1:39 am

I am sorry for your loss.

Billy Knowles · Post by **Billy Knowles** » 22 May 2015 3:34 am

Lynn,
so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know you will miss her a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Billy

Dave Diehl · Post by **Dave Diehl** » 22 May 2015 9:08 am

Lynn, so sorry to hear of your loss. Loosing a loved one seems to change our lives completely. Your family will be in my thoughts.

Kerry Johnson · Post by **Kerry Johnson** » 22 May 2015 8:08 pm

May God's Blessings be upon you and your Family Lynn.

~Kerry

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 23 May 2015 3:01 am

It's a wonderful thing that your mother had been living independently for so long and could choose to be
where she wanted to be, in the 'manor' that she wanted--pun intended. Sense of place is important to all of us;
she came to be at the home she wanted to be by her own choosing, an honor and a comfort for you and beyond a blessing for her.
My condolences to you, Lynn. I think it was peaceful for your Mom.

Duane Dunard · Post by **Duane Dunard** » 23 May 2015 6:45 am

Very sorry to hear of your loss Lynn.

Ed Brooks · Post by **Ed Brooks** » 23 May 2015 9:56 am

Lynn,

Very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 23 May 2015 11:38 am

So many of us know the pain of losing a mother, Lynn. How wonderful that yours lived a long life to see her son grow in all phases of life - from a boy to a man, and in her final years, as a caregiver, as you and your wife granted your mother that loving wish.
You are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Donna

Andy Eder · Post by **Andy Eder** » 23 May 2015 4:34 pm

Lynn,

My deepest thoughts, prayers, and blessings to you and your family. I understand your pain.

Andy Eder

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 23 May 2015 8:03 pm

Lynn;
So sorry to hear of your loss.
My deepest thoughts & condolences to you
& your family.
Ron

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 24 May 2015 3:58 am

Lynn:
You and your family are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.

May The Lord keep your Mom in His embrace.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 24 May 2015 6:07 am

Lynn, I'm sorry for your losses, but It's great to hear family stories of longevity and wishes being able to be fulfilled as elderly parents request in their golden years. Cherish the fond memories which I'm certain are many through those many years. Prayers & condolences for the Stafford family.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 24 May 2015 1:19 pm

prayers & condolences to all the family & friends.
bruce & lynn

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 26 May 2015 4:41 pm

Lynn, my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your Mom.

Matt Elsen · Post by **Matt Elsen** » 1 Jun 2015 2:17 pm

Lynn,
I was so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you and Kathy. I'll echo what Carl said - your mom raised a fine son and I'm sure she was very proud of you.
Matt & Lura

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 1 Jun 2015 6:06 pm

Hi, Lynn, my very best to you. I'm sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, and glad you got to spend more time with her in gentle care lately. I have had my rapid-again Mom living with me for some time, and while "sharp as a tack" as they say, she requires near constant care. So I can imagine the concentration and affection you've given your Mom. As I said, very best to you.

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