Mom’s closest friend, Mildred King, just passed away
http://www.bowersfuneralservice.com/king-mildred-rose/

We miss you both so much.
Love
Diana and all of us family

Diana, I meant to get in touch with you right away about your Mom. I didn’t , and I apologize.

I was going through a collection of many things (thinking to clear up some of my clutter), and came across three clippings of Denise’s writings. Two were from her column Grandma Writes. The other, which is my favourite, I had just copied from somewhere. Here it is.

This, the Beginning of a New Day.

God has given me this day to use as I will.
I can waste it or use it for good.
What I do today is important because
I am exchanging a day of my life for it.
When tomorrow comes
This day will be gone forever,
Leaving in its place
Something I have traded for it.
I want it to be gain, not loss;
Good, not evil; success, not failure,
In order that I shall not regret
The price I paid for it.

Denise Eckstadt – 1997

I know I don’t have to tell you what a dear person your Mother was.

I can remember meeting her at a function of some kind where she learned I was new in town, and after a few minutes conversation, she said “Now I need a hug.” Maybe she did, but she also made me feel welcome in my new place. Each time we met after that, I got a hug.

Of course, I suspect that was how she treated most people, and who can guess how much good, encouragement, and warmth she spread around the town to the betterment of all our lives.

A person doesn’t ever forget someone so loving and non-judgemental, so even though Denise is gone, those of us who were fortunate to know her will continue to remember how we should live our lives to the fullest.

I hope things are going well for you in your life, and in your business. It is more important than ever that people look after themselves these days.

It’s hard to know what to expect next.

I am comfortable and settled in my home, and hope to stay here for many years yet. It is nice to be near my three daughters, their children, and the seven great-grandchildren, with another on the way. The oldest will be seven in the summer, so they are all good fun right now.

Very best wishes always – and a hug.

Barbara

Thank you so very much, Barbara. Diana

Please accept my prayers and condolence on the loss of your Mother. It is so hard when we have to give them up.

Abundant Blessings & hugs,
Edna Dinsmore

I have again read through some of the cards given to us as a family on behalf of Mom and thought I would share a couple with you:

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It was a privilege to know “Grandma” Eckstadt for the few years we have been here. God bless you all and give you peace.

Sincerely yours,

Malcolm and Christine Pedlar
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Dear Roselyn, Diana & Denny

Just a note to express my sympathy on the passing of “Grandma Eckstadt”. She touched many people and certainly will be missed.

I have some very nice memories of her kindness and her lovely smile. She was inspiring!

Best wishes to you and your families,

Cindy Derkaz
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To the family of Denise Eckstadt

What a blessing to have had such a loving Mother and Grandmother for so many years, and she has been a blessing to many other, in so many ways.

Ralph Davis
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May you be blessed with all the beautiful memories of your Mother and her hope and trust in Jesus.

Love, Max and Nettie (Kilba)
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Natalia

I’m sure she was a beautiful person!