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The Dash Poem
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth… and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; the cars…the house…the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard… are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left. That can still be rearranged
If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy’s being read with your life’s actions to rehash... would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?
by Linda Ellis
IN MEMORY OF:
CAROL ALEYWINE
LONNIE WEAVER AUSTIN JR
GEORGE LESLIE BASS
WILLIAM BOWER
GARY BROWN
MICHAEL ROBERT BURNETT
DAVID CAMPBELL
LILLIAN CARSTARPHEN
JEFFREY STUART CAVAN
WILLIAM SPENCER CREWS, JR
GAIL CULBRETH
JIMMY DARBY
JOHN DINGMON
MICHAEL DUPRIES
PAMELA SUE EMERY
SHERYL ANN FOWLER
SIDNEY FRIEDMAN
KEVIN FRYE
BENSON GARDNER
WILLIAM GEIGER
SHARON GLENN
CHARLES GRAY
VICTORIA GRAY
DONOVAN BENNETT HANCOCK
JIMMY HARTLEY
DONNA HORTON HARVEY
KENNY HAUN
BRUCE CARLTON HELVESTON
ELWOOD DANIEL (SONNY) HEMMING
JOSEPH HENRY
CHARLEY HILL
JACK HILL
JOHNETTE BROWN HUTCHISON
JAMES JOLLEY
CRAIG JONES
FELIX JONES
RALPH HOWARD JONES
BILL LAWRENCE
DWIGHT LEE
MARILYN JOANNE LEET
JERRY LUCAS
BUDDY MARABLE
TRAVIS MATHIS
FRED MASTERS
CHARLES PETER McBRIDE
JOHN HAROLD MEECE
JANE MENEILLY
TOMMY PARMERTER
JEANETTE PARTINGTON
ALAN PASS
CATHY PERRY
VIRGINIA PERRY
DONALD LAURIS PERRY
ALAN POTFAY
BRUCE RALPH
WILLIAM GORDON RAY
OWEN MATHEW ROBARTS
KATHERINE RUSSO
WAYNE SCHIMMELMANN
REBECCA MARIE SCHIRRA
WAYNE SEGEE
JACK SIGMON JR
MARTHA SMITH
WALLACE EDWARD SMITH
CHARLES DELIOUS STAFFORD
WAYNE STEVENS
RICHARD TAYLOR
ROGER ALLEN TAYLOR
LINDA GAIL TERRY
JAMES THORSBY
JOHN TUBBS
WARREN GERALD VANCE
RONNIE VANN
MARTHA VEATCH
CAROL WHITE
BRUCE WHITTLE
REMER CHIP WILSON
JAMES GREG WINDERWEEDLE
LESTER ADAM WINEMILLER, III
Andrew Edward Hayes We have been notified that this classmated passed on 4/16/2017 after a long battle with cancer.
Richard Douglas Heider Richard Douglas HEIDER Obituary
HEIDER, Richard Douglas
65, passed away Jan. 9, 2015 in Tampa. He was active in the Tampa community as a life insurance agent for over 30 years, a football, baseball, and softball coach, and a member of Bayshore Baptist Church. He was a sports aficionado, loved reading, and enjoyed traveling. Loving family who survive him are his wife, Donna Heider; sons, Jason Heider and Zachary Heider; daughter, Amanda Birrenkott; four grandchildren, Bailey Birrenkott, Mackenzie Birrenkott, Abigail Heider, and Ashlyn Heider; and his sister, Nancy Elliott. A memorial service will be held at Bayshore Baptist Church, 3111 W. Morrison Ave, Tampa Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 2 pm.
Michael Dupries DUPRIES Michael Dupries, passed away quietly in his home on December 25, 2016 after a long illness. He was born in Oakland, CA, on April 14, 1949 to the late James & Marie Dupries. After graduation from NB Forest HS in 1968, Michael served admirably in Vietnam War as a helicopter rigger in the Airborne division of the US Army from 1968 till 1971. His subsequent careers centered around the retail and wholesale automobile business in which he excelled due to his over-the-top personality and knowledge. He is survived by his wife of 38 years; Judy (Betz), son; Chris (Courtney) and grandson; Ethan, as well as his daughter; Katie and granddaughter, Ella. His extended family also included brothers; James (Joella) and Dennis (Georgia), brother-in-law; Donald Betz, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed his family, friends and neighbors who all loved him. After cremation, a celebration of his life will be held in his home as he requested. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223
Marilyn Jeanne Leet LEET, Marilyn Jeanne
passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2017. She is survived by her sister, Nancy and her two beloved dogs, Hanna Banana and Petey Pie. Published in the Tampa Bay Times on July 9, 2017
Rebecca Marie Schirra Bottoms REBECCA SCHIRRA BOTTOMS
Rebecca Schirra Bottoms was born December 5, 1950, in Kewanee, Illinois. With her father in the Navy, Becky moved frequently as a child. It wasn't until she happily moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1983, that she lived in one place longer than three years.
Becky joined the Navy Nurse Corps in 1971 after going to nursing school, and was stationed at the naval Hospital in Philadelphia, the intake center for Vietnam wounded on the East coast. She then returned to school, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida in 1978. After this she devoted her life to the most important thing in the world to her - her husband and children. She was married to Dr. Sidney F. Bottoms for 21 years until his death in 1996. They had three children: Christina Cabeen (Ted), Sid, and Sarah.
After her husband's death, she returned to school to earn a Masters in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University in 2001. From 1996 to 2007, Becky was the library assistant/Librarian at the Cranbrook Upper School. She delighted in the energy and intensity of young adults and sought to make their high school years a bit easier. She was the advisor to the Games and Books Club which gave her more opportunities to spend time with students and share her love of Young Adult literature. Most Friday evenings would find her at school with them, along with a selection of home baked goodies.
Becky enjoyed gardening, hiking, and camping. Some of her favorite memories are from various extended camping trips out West over the years.
Hard work and striving to be the best one can be was reflected in her many academic recognitions. She was Valedictorian (out of 701 students) of the 1968 graduating class of Nathan Bedford Forrest Senior High, Jacksonville, Florida. She was the first student in the history of St. Vincent's Hospital Nursing School, Jacksonville, Florida, to graduate with a 4.0 average, in 1971. And she had the highest grade point average among transfer students in the 1978 graduating class of the University of Florida.
Becky is survived by siblings: Francis Schirra of Millington, Tennessee, Charles Schirra of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jane Wiseman of Moscow, Tennessee, and her very much loved sister, Joyce Mathison from New Orleans, who has made it possible for her to continue her fight against inoperable lung cancer for five years.
Becky was a member of Birmingham Unitarian Church since 1985, where she served as Alliance women's group president, as a member of the Religious Education committee, taught Sunday School, and organized the semi-annual rummage sales.
Memorial tributes may be made to Mercy Hospice Care to provide hospice services to those without insurance: 281 Enterprise Drive, Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 - 2:30 PM - at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
James Winderweedle WINDERWEEDLE James G. Winderweedle, age 54, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, died on April 19, 2005 at his home. He graduated from Forrest High School in 1968, Florida State University (FSU) in 1972 and Florida Jr. College in 1980. He was employed with Siemens Medical Solutions as an X-Ray Installation Engineer since 1981. Mr. Winderweedle was predeceased by his parents, H. W. (Windy) Winderweedle and Jeanne Conlee Winderweedle. He is survived by his brother, Daniel C. Winderweedle of Trussville, AL and many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE on Friday evening, April 22, 2005 from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, New Castle, DE 19720. www.chandlerfuneralhome .com
Lester Winemiller III LESTER ADAM WINEMILLER, III Lester Adam Winemiller III - Death Record Ohio Lester Adam Winemiller was born on September 12, 1950 and died on June 10, 2005 at the age of 54. Lester last resided in Franklin County, Ohio.
Danny Ray Corban Name: Danny Ray Corban Birth: 15 Dec 1949 - Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, United States of America Death: 29 Jul 2011 - Gloster, Amite County, Mississippi, United States of America
Harold Preston Blalock Born July 20, 1948 - died May 26, 2009
Judith Ann Bolick Carter Birth - July 26, 1950 - Jacksonville, Duval, FLorida, USA Death - March 26, 2014 Residence - Vero Beach, Florida
Kenneth George Browning Birth - October 2, 1949
Death - January 27, 2011 - Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
William Spenser Crews, Jr. Private William Spenser Crews Jr Born: November 13, 1950 Died : May 23, 2017
Jimmy Lester Mattox Born: 9/7/1950 Died: 3/16/2011
Samuella Diane Merritt Born: 10/28/1950 Died: 6/2/2008
Charles David Millican Born: November 9, 1950 Died: March 5, 2010, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA
Ronald Lee Nelson Born: January 9, 1950 Died: February 7, 2010
Gary Stephen Owens Born: April 21, 1950 Died: October 13, 2011
James Lionel Williams, Jr. Born: 7/15/1950 Died October 15, 2001
Timothy Jay Wilson Born May 25, 1950 Died: July 23, 2008
Walter Lee Cummings, Jr. Name:Walter Lee Cummings Jr Gender:Male Race:Black Birth Date:6 Nov 1949 Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida Death Date:5 Nov 1998 Notes:May 1964: Name listed as WALTER LEE CUMMINGS JR; 15 Feb 2005: Name listed as WALTER LEE CUMMINGS
Ernest Anthony Diggett Name:Ernest Anthony Diggett [E A Diggett] Gender:Male Race:White Birth Date:19 Dec 1949 Birth Place:Jaxsonville, Florida Death Date:May 1995 Notes:May 1964: Name listed as ERNEST ANTHONY DIGGETT; 13 Jun 1995: Name listed as E A DIGGETT
Michael Edward Lorick Name:Michael Edward Lorick [Michael E Lorick] Gender:Male Race:White Birth Date:25 Sep 1949 Birth Place:Wilmington N, North Carolina [Wilmington, North Carolina] Death Date:24 May 1992 Notes:Sep 1963: Name listed as MICHAEL EDWARD LORICK; 18 Jun 1992: Name listed as MICHAEL E LORICK
Elizabeth Ann McLelland Name:Elizabeth Ann McLelland Last Residence:32205 Jacksonville, Duval, Florida BORN:23 Jul 1949 Died:14 Feb 2009 State (Year) SSN issued:Florida (1964)
Daniel Edward Sullivan SULLIVAN Funeral services for Daniel "Dan" Edward Sullivan, 57, will be held 11AM Friday, October 13, 2006 in the chapel at JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 111 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Florida with Rev. Larry Crosby officiating. Interment will follow in JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY. Mr. Sullivan served his country proudly in the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam War. Mr. Sullivan was employed by the City of Jacksonville as a Project Engineer for 30+ years of dedicated service. Mr. Sullivan had a passion for Motorcycles and Riding as he enjoyed three motorcycles of his own. He was a long time member of the (GWRRA), Goldwing Road Riders Association. Mr. Sullivan and his wife Margaret enjoyed serving and riding with the Patriot Guard. Mr. Sullivan is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Steele; son, Jeremiah Sullivan; daughter, Tonya Sullivan; mother, Margaret "Peggy" E. Sullivan; step-daughter, Cheryl Evans (Phil); step-son, Tim Steele (Cindy); two sisters, Colleen David and Ann Molberg; two brothers, John Sullivan (Renee) and Mark Sullivan (Laura); granddaughter, Taylor Ann Steele, and many other loving family members and friends who will miss his warm smile and his beard.
Name: Daniel Edward Sullivan Birth Date:5 Jul 1949 Birth Place: United States of America Death Date:8 Oct 2006 Death Place:United States of America Cemetery:Jacksonville Memory Gardens Burial or Cremation Place:Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, United States of America Has Bio?:Y Father:Leroy E Sullivan
David Lee Thompson Our research records indicate that this classmate is deceased.
Marilyn Jean Hardee Our research records indicate that this classmates is deceased.
Teddy Lamar Leonard Name: Teddy Lamar Leonard Race:White Age at Death:29 Birth Date:25 Jul 1949 Death Date:17 Dec 1978 Death Place:Duval, Florida, United States
Arthur Morton Yarbrough We were notified that Art Yarbourgh passed away in 2006
Carol Diane Sundie Huggins HUGGINS---Carol (Diane) Sundie Huggins, 67, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017, after a valiant 15th month battle against cancer with her family beside her and the compassionate assistance of the Community Hospice staff. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville, FL., born on October 7, 1950, to the late Edward Sundie and Miriam Wilsher. Diane graduated from Nathan Bedford Forrest High School and Riverside Hairstyling Academy. After graduation, she worked at Anthony’s, Carl’s Pamper Room and Josef & Charles before opening her own salon, Paris Lane. In addition to Paris Lane, she worked at Pablo Towers as the night receptionist, then transitioned into running the hair salon before retiring earlier this year. During her career, she traveled throughout the United States to hair shows, studied under Vidal Sassoon, and one of her greatest accomplishments was traveling to London and Paris for the World Congress of Hair Design. Her passion for work expanded over 50 years, ending 2 weeks before she passed away with her last client at Paris Lane. She was a member of First Baptist Church and The Westside Club. She was well loved by her family, friends, her clients, co-workers and will be dearly missed by all. Diane was predeceased by her son Charles Oliver (Ollie) Huggins Jr. She leaves her brother Edward J. (Jimmie) Sundie and his wife Sharon, brother Lee Sundie, sister, Cathy French, step-sister, Linda Clance, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 5-7 at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 30, 2017, at First Baptist Church Ortega, 4865 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, Fl 32210. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Diane’s memory may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida.
Wayne Schimmelmann Rev. Wayne Schimmelmann, C.M.F. died on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Father Schimmelmann was born on January 03, 1950, in Norfolk, VA. He was the son of the late Robert H. and Marjorie (nee Harris) Schimmelmann. He is survived by his sisters, Donna Bourland, MaryAnne Massey and Joanne Griffin and brothers Charles and Allen Schimmelmann. Father made his religious profession as a Claretian Missionary on July 16, 1981 and was ordained a priest on February 1, 1986. As a priest he served as an Associate Pastor and Hospital Chaplain in the United States. During the 1980s, Fr. Schimmelmann ministered at Sacred Heart Church in Poplar Bluff, MO and as Campus Ministry Chaplain at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. In preceding years he served as Associate Pastor at: Our Lady of Fatima in Perth Amboy, NJ from '87 to '89; St. Mary's Cathedral Parish in Trenton, NJ from '89 to '91; Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chicago from '91 to '92; Corpus Christi Parish in Stone Mountain, GA from '92 to '95 and St. Paul's Church in Chicago from '96 to '98. Between '98 to 2004 he served as Hospital Chaplain at U of I Medical Center and Resurrection Hospital in Chicago. Between 2005 and '14 he was a resident of the Claretian communities in Chicago and Oak Park until 2015 when he moved to Mercy Circle Assisted Living in Chicago, his final place of residence. Wake Service to be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Mercy Circle Assisted Living 3659 West 99th Street, Chicago, IL 60655 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Hillside, IL. Memorials can be made to The Claretian Missionaries at 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606; your charity to help the poor. Elmwood Chapel Chicago, IL in charge of arrangement. 773-731-2749 or www.elmwoodchapel.com.
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Jan. 15, 2017
Elaine Judith Kitchens Elaine Kitchens passed away 5 years ago.
Chuck Strickler Charles was born on February 15, 1950 and passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Charles was a resident of Jacksonville, Florida at the time of passing. He was a graduate of Nathan Bedford Forrest High School. A memorial service will be held in the Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park St., Jacksonville , Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 11:00 am. In place of flowers memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, or the Riverside Presbyterian Church.
David Clarence Boger Name:David Clarence Boger Gender:Male Birth Place:Tabetha, Florida, USA Residence Place:St Augustine, Florida, USA Death Date:1 Mar 2012 Obituary Date:10 Mar 2012 Newspaper Place:St Augustine, Florida, USA Parents:Jeanne Marie Children:Carmelina (David) Hollingsworth Siblings:Frank (Renee) and Michael (Karen) Boger; Jeanne (Steve) Wilkeson David Clarence Boger, 61, a long-time resident of St. Augustine, Fla., and better known to his friends as "Booger," died on March 1, 2012, at Orange Park Medical Center. His daughter was by his side. He was born to Jeanne Marie and John Frances Boger in 1950 in Tabetha, Kan. He will be dearly missed by daughter, Carmelina (David) Hollingsworth; two grandsons, Jonathan and Ryker Hollingsworth; brothers, Frank (Renee) and Michael (Karen) Boger; sister Jeanne (Steve) Wilkeson; nieces and nephews, Jeremy Boger, Caryn Partain, Wyeth Boger, and Lauren Wilkeson, and numerous life-long friends. As per his wishes, he will be cremated at Rivermead Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Fla., and his ashes spread in a favorite location. Family and friends will gather in memory of him in St. Augustine at a later date.
Richard Martin Floyd Richard Floyd died in 2015 from liver cancer..
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