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Susan Clark Moran posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Jimmy, I didn't know your sister well, but I do remember her as a sweet girl, older than us & therefore looked up to! I'm sorry for your loss. I have great memories from old TFHS & wish our paths would cross again someday. Condolences to all your family.
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Pie posted a condolence
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Bernie was my sister but so much more. She was my protector, my teacher and filled in for my mother when she was not able. Bernie taught me the most basic needs in life, everything that we take for granted today. From teaching me how to curl my hair and wash the clothes, I was behind her, beside her in everything she allowed me to do. When she would bathe in the sun, she would say, get some sun, it's good for you! So I would do everything she said. When we were kids and lived in an old house in Montana where the winter nights were so cold, it was good to be small, having a big sister or 2 to sleep with because I always got in the middle. I looked forward to the cold nights when she would cuddle me, keep me warm. I remember waiting for her to come home later at night, once she tied together a few sheets to climb down from the upstairs to sneak out and be with friends, I used to stay awake until I knew she was home safe and sound. There were times in Belknap, an old house that had lots of acreage and a big barn, about an acre or 2 away. She used to walk to the fence line which were our boundaries set by our dad. One day she decided with another sister to see if they could run down to that old barn, through the tall wheat grass and get back before our dad found out they had gone. I was to be "look-out" the one to stay and whistle if I saw any signs of our dad looking for us. But they made it, running back out, of breath and laughing until they fell to the ground. She would reward me with a big swing made from an old tire tied to a rope from a tree and swing me over and over again on her lap. Her little mischief never got out of control, she was like any other girl her age, just having a little fun. One day when, she or a brother, had permission to ride our old bicycle across the hi-way to a store, (still there), we had an accident. I usually rode on the back or handle bars when one time I got my foot in the spokes of the wheel. It was a bad wreck and sprained ankle and it left a bad scar. She comforted me for days until the pain went away. She was a good comfort person to me, she was tough at times but only because she wanted to keep me from growing up without someone to teach me the way and getting into trouble. She always had time to "fix" me up and take me where ever she could. I can still hear her laughing as a young girl and woman. One more story that I can remember is a time when she and 2 other sisters still lived at home. They were having fun by making me go ask my mom silly questions that they may or may not have know the answer. One was "Go ask Mom where babies come from!" So I did of course, and what a laugh...! She always took me in and I will be forever grateful for all that she taught me, all she gave me in lessons and life. She never left me and I know she never will.
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Pam Baylor posted a condolence
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Dear Family - I am so very sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. I know she will really be missed. I always remember her as being so serious, but she could really make me laugh, too. As someone said, she had quite a great chuckle. She definitely had her opinions - but they were well thought out and she could tell you why she had that opinion. I loved how much she loved her kids and family - and their successes and happiness are a product of that love. She has obviously had a rough couple of years and I feel bad that I didn't know how ill she was. Please know that you and she are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to everyone. Love Pam
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Pie, little sister lit a candle
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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Your favorite fragrant candle while you sleep.