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5.18.2010
5.08.2010
A tribute
May 8, 2010
It seems a little strange for all of us to be gathered here today without Grandma among us. She has always been a strong presence in our family. And although she never said much, at least while I knew her, she was always there, observing, with a big smile on her face. Jenny and I remember her always laughing as she watched. What exactly she was laughing at, we’ll never know. But she was always happy.
In my younger days, I remember Grandma always playing music. On her piano, and even her accordion – when we could talk her into it. There is one song in particular that always brings me back to Grandma and Grandpa’s house on Carmel. It’s the one that says, “When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory!”
So even though it seems strange that Grandma is not here with us today, and most of us think this day came a little too soon, we know that she is in a place today where she has always longed to be. In fact, it was just this past fall when my mom and I came for a visit at Holmgreen and found Grandma lying in her bed. When we asked how she was feeling she said that she thought she may be getting ready to go to heaven. We looked at each other, perplexed, and told Grandma it probably wasn't going to be today. Then she asked if we could take her to the hospital, because I guess she thought that she'd have a better shot at heaven if she were there. We told Grandma it wasn't her time to go yet, and she looked at us and said, "I've lived a good life, and I am ready to go."
So even though we miss her dearly, we know that this day came not one too soon for her. In her own famous last words, "Praise the Lord!"
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.
p.s. Click on the title of this post to see a picture slideshow of Grandma's life.
It seems a little strange for all of us to be gathered here today without Grandma among us. She has always been a strong presence in our family. And although she never said much, at least while I knew her, she was always there, observing, with a big smile on her face. Jenny and I remember her always laughing as she watched. What exactly she was laughing at, we’ll never know. But she was always happy.
In my younger days, I remember Grandma always playing music. On her piano, and even her accordion – when we could talk her into it. There is one song in particular that always brings me back to Grandma and Grandpa’s house on Carmel. It’s the one that says, “When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory!”
So even though it seems strange that Grandma is not here with us today, and most of us think this day came a little too soon, we know that she is in a place today where she has always longed to be. In fact, it was just this past fall when my mom and I came for a visit at Holmgreen and found Grandma lying in her bed. When we asked how she was feeling she said that she thought she may be getting ready to go to heaven. We looked at each other, perplexed, and told Grandma it probably wasn't going to be today. Then she asked if we could take her to the hospital, because I guess she thought that she'd have a better shot at heaven if she were there. We told Grandma it wasn't her time to go yet, and she looked at us and said, "I've lived a good life, and I am ready to go."
So even though we miss her dearly, we know that this day came not one too soon for her. In her own famous last words, "Praise the Lord!"
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.
p.s. Click on the title of this post to see a picture slideshow of Grandma's life.
5.05.2010
Two young boys walked into a pharmacy one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the checkout counter.
The man at the counter asked the older boy, "Son, how old are you?"
"Eight," the boy replied.
The man continued, "do you know what these are used for?"
The boy replied, "not exactly, but they aren't for me. They're for him. He's my brother. He's four. We saw on TV that if you use these you would be able to swim and ride a bike. Right now, he can't do either."
5.02.2010
Grandma
Ruth Irene (Bebee) Moore went to be with the Lord, May 1, 2010 at the age of 86. She was born to Hazel and Roy Bebee on September 10, 1923 in Garber, Oklahoma. She was married to her husband Marvin of 56 years. A job transfer in 1957 brought them to Corpus Christi where they lived until they moved to Portland in 1963. She enjoyed caring for her family, church activities, playing the piano and reading. She was a life long member of the Assemblies of God church.
Her son, Jim Moore, precedes her in death.
Ruth is survived and will be greatly missed by her devoted husband Marvin Moore; her daughters: Linda Moore of Corpus Christi, Texas. Cheryl (Ed) Butler of Houston, Texas. and Mary (Jorge) Font of Sugar Land, Texas; five grandchildren: Lauren Butler of Waco, Texas, Jenny Butler, Ben Butler, Michael Font, Stephen Font and dear sister Betty Ann (Charles) Rury of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
A special thank you to the many friends, family and caregivers at Holmgreen Assisted Living Center/Trinity Towers where she resided the past two years.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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