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Thursday, June 3, 2004

He was a great father and grandfather. He always had time to listen and play with my daughter Jen. He was known as "Pappy" by all the grandkids and even my husband Tom.

What I appreciated about him the most was his enormous capacity for acceptance of other people and his friendliness. I will miss him as a role model.

Dad worked very hard his entire life and I do try to emulate him and do a good job. He always said "No matter what you do always do your best". Thanks Dad. I love you.

Deb Doerner
ddoerner@hotmail.com

Friday, June 4, 2004

To Pat and the Frankenfield Family -

You know we would be with you if possible, but since travel is out of the question, we send our prayers and undying love.

Funerals are sad for those of us left behind. But when we love life and are truly secure in our faith, then we can celebrate the life of our loved one. Sam loved life and his family and his life should be celebrated. God has blessed us with the ability to remember the good times much longer than we remember the bad times. Even in times of adversity, Sam always had a mile. With him, there was no pretense. What you saw is what you got. Sam was Sam and that was that. He was quick to forget an angry moment, but always ready to relate a funny story, recall an incident from the past, or tell a tall tale. Celebrate Sam and his life. Remember all of the good times and cherish those memories. His brothers will.

You are in our thoughts and prayers - and in our memories of good times.

Much love to you all -
(Brother) Dick and Karole
kdfield@dfn.com

Friday, June 4, 2004

To Aunt Pat, Debbie, Cindy, David, Lori, Tracy, Patti, Shaun and all the grandkids and great grandkids.

"Uncle Whitey" was a force huger than life. He was joyful and loving. I know no words can truly say what we all feel but thought maybe this poem could bring some peace to us all....

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.


Russ & Robin Hoagland
jade265@hotmail.com

Saturday, June 5, 2004

Mrs. Frankenfield and Family-

I'm sorry about the loss of Mr. Frankenfield. He was a very nice man, I know I will never forget him, I'll remember that blue truck with the grand-kids names on it. I'm glad that I got to talk to him when he came home I didn't think he would remember me but he told me how could he forget me and you all laughed, Mr. Frankenfield is at peace now and resting. Now Jimmy is taking care of him and I'm sure those two are having fun.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trish Vegh
raggedytish69@yahoo.com

Saturday, June 5, 2004

Dad, Pappy,

The love that you have given to all of us has always and will always be in our hearts. You not only helped mom with raising us but us with all your grandchildren. In bad and good times you were always there with just the right things to say to help us through it all. Dad you always let us know how special we all were to you and all the grandchildren meant to you. I don't know how I will ever get along without your love and support but knowing you are listening will help to comfort me through it all. The promise that I made to you that we will all be there for her will be. I will miss you on the Sundays that you and mom came and you acted silly and mom acted serious. You made us laugh so much. We all love you and will miss you. If we could pick our parents, you and mom would have been the ones that I would of picked, over and over again. For Heather, thank you for your help with raising her and Osheanna for the name you wanted for Shea the blue and white bowl you talked Perkin's into giving you for her, for Shealby the lottery game that you played for her weekly, and Kevin those wheat and one cent pennies that you traded him for and the bets on the Super bowl games. To Bruce and I for just being the wonderful and caring person that you were always.

Your daughter,
Patricia Lair
patti1164@aol.com

Saturday, June 5, 2004

Pappy,
I love you with all my heart and soul. You are just the kind of man I would want to marry and I think the rest of your girls would say the same. You were always the one who loved everyone no matter what fights you got in with them. You also told all your grandchildren that they were your favorite but it was all in their own special way, you never left anyone out, none ever felt like a loner when they were around you. And out of all times that I spent with you there is one I just won't forget and it's when me and grama and mom and dad and you were out at Perkin's and I wanted to keep this blue glass bowl that came with my meal and you got them to let me keep it. You will always be in my heart Pappy and you can live through me. I love you with all my heart and always will.

Love your granddaughter,
Shea
Tweety4u11@aol.com

Every day I wake up
I hope I'm dreamin
I cant believe this
Can't believe you ain't here
Sometimes it's just hard for me to wake up
It's hard to just keep goin
It's like I feel empty inside without you bein here
I would do anything to bring you back
I'd give all this, the whole knot
You were the greatest
You'll always be the greatest
I miss you
Can't wait till that day, when I see your face again
I can't wait till that day, when I see your face again...

Yeah... this right here
I lost someone
That I truly loved

Life ain't always what it seem to be
Words can't express what you mean to me
Even though you're gone, we're still a team
Through our family, I'll fulfill your dream
In the future, can't wait to see
If you open up the gates for me
Reminisce some time, the night God took my Pop
Try to black it out, but it plays again
When its real, feelings hard to conceal
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
Give anything to hear half your breath
I know you still living your life, after death

Every step I take, every move I make
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missing you
Thinkin of the day, when you went away
What a life to take, what a bond to break
I'll be missing you

I miss you

Its kinda hard with you not around
Know you in heaven smilin down
Watchin us while we pray for you
Every day we pray for you
Till the day we meet again
In my heart is where Ill keep you Pop
Memories give me the strength I need to proceed
Strength I need to believe
My thoughts big I just can't define
Wish I could turn back the hands of time
I still can't believe you're gone
Give anything to hear half your breath
I know you still living you're life, after death
somebody tell me why

On that morning
When this life is over
I know
I'll see your face

Every night I pray, every step I take
Every move I make, every single day
Every night I pray, every step I take
every day that passes
Every move I make, every single day
is a day that I get closer
to seeing you again
Every night I pray, every step I take
we miss you... and we won't stop
Every move I make, every single day
cause we can't stop... that's right
Every night I pray, every step I take
Every move I make, every single day
We miss you PAPPY.

R.I.P. 6/1/04 You are truly missed but with Jimmy and B.J. I love you all and will see you all when I see you xoxo

Saturday, June 5, 2004

Pappy the great big teddy bear.

You were always the one to turn to if we ever had a problem with out parents and if anybody in the family was in trouble, you were right there to help, whether it was a few dollars, a car or even a place to sleep. You and grandma were the first to open your door for all of us. I will never for the Sundays that we spent together watching wrestling.

David, Lauren, Ryon and Trysta
chonkstyle@aol.com

Saturday, June 5, 2004

Sam was the most wonderful husband and father any family could have. As a grandfather he would not be beat. To him his grandchildren could do no wrong. He was always there when they needed to talk to someone and he never told anyone else. Oh, he could keep a confidence and took them all with him. His love still surrounds us. I'll always love him.

Love Pat, your loving wife


My Grandfather

Sam was a father of nine
He was always there to keep them in line
Happily married for 47 years
Don't worry Grandma he doesn't want you to shed any tears
He always gave the best advice
And in his final days we were honored to feed him some ice
He taught his family a valuable lesson
Unity will overcome despite the deepest depression
I believe that in his death we should rejoice
For Pappy would have given us no other choice

I will now be able to keep my tongue
For my Pappy's time bell has already rung
We will go through hard times with despair
But have no fear because Pappy will surely be there
I remember being with him for Thanksgiving
I know he can hear all of my blessings

Pappy loved his children till the day he died
I always showed my love for him
Pappy you know I tried
I now have no fear in dying
Pappy will meet me there but he will be flying
It's not time to say goodbye
It's time to say I'll see you on the other side
My love for you Pappy will not decrease
I love you and may you rest in peace

Love always,
Your grandson, Eric Mirenda
bigshoteric01@aol.com

Sunday, June 6, 2004

My dad had a heart of gold. To know him was to love him. When dad would come over for a party at my house there was always a big water fight. One x-mas we spent going through a dumpster because Kyle keep putting his toys in it.

I will always love you my daddy you are #1 AND WILL ALWAYS be that way to me and the kids, Kyle, Brittany, Julia and Damian

Your daughter,
Tracie
tluvthing@yahoo.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

daddy it been a long time i talk to you every day i miss you so much please keep us safe and remember you will never be forgotten.

love your daughter,
Tracie
tluvthing@yahoo.com

Sunday, September 14, 2008

hi daddy just want you to know i love you. i just got two new puppies. i don't see how mom and you did it with more than one dog at a time.
school back in it is hard this term. if i let Julia go to people will you please look after her? i have to go tell every one with you i love
them. i'll write soon.

love your daughter
tracie
tluvthing@yahoo.com