Death of sister-in-law in Oregon

Kathy & Jack in 2003

My sister-in-law, Kathy (61 yr) got up feeling weak last Wednesday, Nov 11th. My brother, Jack, took her to the doctor/hospital in Portland, OR where she was admitted. Within hours her kidneys failed, she was placed on dialysis 24/7, then had to have a trach to breathe. She died about 4 a.m. on Nov 16th. Doctors "suspect" it might have been H1N1. (Test later proved to be negative for H1N1.)

They are located in Warren, OR about 30 miles from Portland. Jack lost his 36 yr old son, Ryan, to cancer in June. (See earlier posting) Now, four & one-half months later, his wife is gone!

Please remember the family as you pray... Jack (my brother) their dtr, Annie & husband, Joe, and their dtr, Josi (11 yr). Also, Cindy (dtr-in-law & Ryan's widow) and children Hayden (8 yr) & Kendall (4 yr).

Death of my nephew, Ryan Overstreet

December 2008

Wedding day, Feb. 1999

Ryan's battle with cancer ended sadly with his death on June 28, 2009. He was 36 years old. I will add the obit when I receive it later this week. Click on "Overstreet" label down on right to read more.

Death of my Aunt, Gladys Trentham Russell

March 2008 at funeral of her sister, Kate Stogner.

I scanned the obit, but it would not display here large enough to read. I have uploaded it to my Fotki website. Click here to view thumbnail. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge for reading. There is also an article about her death in the Daily Times today. It is here, also.

Gladys Trentham Russell died at 1:10 p.m. 7/16/09. She was 92 years old. Born Jan. 8, 1917.

Receiving friends Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 4 to 7:00 p.m. with brief service at 7:00 p.m. at Smith's Mortuary in Maryville, TN.

Burial on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in Grandview Cemetery in Maryville, TN.

Gladys had been very weak last couple of months experiencing a lot of abdominal pain the last few weeks. She underwent colon surgery in August 2008 for removal of tumor that was cancerous. She chose not to receive any treatments.

When will it stop hurting?

I keep telling myself it will get better. It will stop hurting. But when?

I do pretty well most of the time. Work is my escape. A busy mind helps. His photo on my desk, a daily smile from him.

So many lonely moments. Many sleepless hours in the dark of night.

So many daily events I must remember to tell him about. Surely he knows already! So many things I need to ask him. He was a fountain of knowledge!

Where did you put... I can't find... what should I do... how will I ever...

When will the tears stop spilling over and trickling down... at such unexpected moments! About some of the silliest things! Never know when!

It will get better... BUT WHEN, I cry?

I need to cry... but, it will hurt so much! Not yet! Not now! Soon!

Will tears help wash away the pain and hurt, the lonely moments, days, weeks, months.... years?

He has been gone five months today. Maybe it is time... to CRY!

5/5/09

He is missed by so many....

Last Farewell