THE WELCH COMPANY
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DIARY: February 13, 2007 11:24 AM Tuesday; Rod Welch

Reverend Boyd called about memorial service for mother.

1...Summary/Objective


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Memorial Services for Mother Planning Collaboration Reverend Boyd Se

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0504 - Summary/Objective
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050501 - Follow up ref SDS 3 0000. ref SDS 2 0000.
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050901 - Received call from Reverend Jim Boyd.  He asked about ideas for
050902 - memorial services scheduled on 070216.
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050905 - Advised the record on 070205 has background that may be helpful.
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050908 - Reverend Boyd provided an address.
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050911 - Submitted ref DIT 1 0001 to Jim, saying...
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050913 -    1.  Here is the link to the record on mother's passing. ref SDS 1
050914 -        0001
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050917 -    2.  There is a summary, and then some details.  You might find
050918 -        something on mother's last day, and her time with Bob which
050919 -        would spark comment in your service.
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050921 -           [On 070216 Reverend Boyd advised the record was helpful,
050922 -           including links that provide context for making sense of
050923 -           specific issues in relation to the larger story. ref SDS 4
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050927 -           [On 070216 letter commend Reverend Boyd and convey family
050928 -           appreciatoin for memorial services on 070216. ref SDS 4 H86I
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050931 -    3.  Here is a link to "remembrances" from our life with mother.
050932 -        ref SDS 1 JY4G
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050935 -    4.  This of course is too lengthy for a professional service, but
050936 -        may offer ideas for your work.
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050939 -    5.  Just want to emphasize, that mother was a "war time" bride of
050940 -        only 16.  She had 6 kids by the time she was 22.  I did not
050941 -        grow up with my mother as "mom," but I very much appreciate
050942 -        that her early life was a whirlwind driven by larger forces,
050943 -        and that she lived a good life, always mindful of others, and
050944 -        especially of her children.
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050947 -    6.  There are three brothers, so 4 sons who survive mother.
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050950 -    7.  Her two daughters, Stephanie and Kathleen, died several years
050951 -        ago.  Her oldest, Kathleen, died of lung cancer while living
050952 -        with Mother and Bob.  She had a horrible death drowning in her
050953 -        own blood in the kitchen, when a blood vessel burst while doing
050954 -        the dishes.  Mother had to endure this experience.  Call 911,
050955 -        take her to the hospital, clean up the mess, notify everyone,
050956 -        etc.
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050959 -    8.  Mother's girls were always closest to her, and became lifetime
050960 -        pals as adults.  Losing her daughters was obviously a huge
050961 -        blow.
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050964 -    9.  Stephanie had two children, Jennifer, who is very charming, has
050965 -        a son Alex.  Mother was pleased to have a great grandson, and
050966 -        enjoyed sending the little one cloths and things the past year.
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050969 -   10.  Mother's niece, Robin, has been the solid foundation of their
050970 -        household the past 10 years, and especially since Kathleen died
050971 -        a few years ago.  Robin has a strong religious faith, and is a
050972 -        great delight.
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050975 -   11.  I am the oldest son, age 61.
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050978 -   12.  David is 3 years younger.  He has three (3) wonderful children,
050979 -        who are now making their way in the world.  Unfortunately he
050980 -        has distanced himself from the family.  Do not have a phone
050981 -        number for Dave.
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050984 -   13.  Eddie is a year younger than Dave, age 57.  His telephone
050985 -        number is 916 366 3866  Kathy and Eddie have daughter Amy, who
050986 -        is no about 30.  Amy and her husband, Michael have two
050987 -        children, so mother has quite a number of great grandchildren.
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050990 -   14.  Jerry is the youngest in the family, age 52???
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050993 -   15.  He is a Vietnam vet who saw a lot of combat, which impacts
050994 -        people their whole life.  He seems initially quite hardened,
050995 -        yet once you break through, he has a big heart.  Jerry has two
050996 -        children, though I am not sure about all the circumstances.
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050999 -   16.  Jerry has two phone numbers...  408 930 3971 and 408 255 7494
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051002 -   17.  Thanks very much for your call today.
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051005 -   18.  Feel free to call again.
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051008 -   19.  I am sending copies to Robin and to Patty, Kathleen's daughter, who are
051009 -        coordinating the memorial.
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051012 -   20.  Also, copying Julee, David's daughter, she may be able to put
051013 -        in touch with Dave, if you wish to contact him.
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051401 - Submitted ref DIT 1 0001 to Ed and Kathy, Julee, Amy, and Rita....
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051403 -    1.  Not that everyone can attend, but letting you all know the
051404 -        service for mother will be at their home on Friday at 1230.
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051407 -    2.  Got a call earlier from Reverend Boyd who will preside.
051408 -        Provided a little background.  He may call Ed and Jerry, and
051409 -        Dave if we can get a phone number.
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