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for Polly Mahan
Lea Spaulding
August 26, 2008
Dearest Carole,
Having discussed things with you so often during the past year, I almost feel as if I somehow knew your Mother. I am sure of one thing, she raised a wonderful daughter! I value our friendship and am thankful that God saw fit to place you in my life to help me get through what I too must deal with. You will probably never know how your words help me to pick up and go on when I am down and feel totally spent. For this, I thank you.
During this sad time in your life, I was always with you in thought and many prayers. I knew that you would have one comfort though, the knowledge that you did all you could to make your Mother's last days the best you possibly could. Take pride in all you did. The countless sacrifices, as I know all too well, that were made - were not made in vain! God said that we must suffer with one another, helping to shoulder each others burdens and reaching out in whatever way we can. You followed God's instructions Carole, and I am sure that you will be richly blessed for all of your unselfishness. It was not easy...this I know firsthand! But you persevered. I admire you for your loyalty to your Mother, and all that you did for her. I look at you as being a shining example of the legacy she left behind....obviously filled with kindness, consideration, love, unselfishness, and dedication. May God bless you as you move on without her. I know you still have many hurdles to cross, but I know also that you will be sent a Comforter in your times of sorrow, and that is what will get you past it.
With much love, and many prayers...
Your friend,
Lea
Ralph & Charlotte Martin
August 23, 2008
Where to start! I met Polly Dick and Carol Ann in 1952. Ralph had been friends since school days. We kept in touch through the years spending time watching TV at their home--we couldn't afford one for quite some time but Jackie Gleeson was always a must along with special deserts by Polly. She made the very best Lemon mirange pie!! Carol Ann was just the sweetest little girl--we took her to othe San Diego Zoo several times.l She loved watching the Monkeys. I called out to""Albert"the grey ape one time. He looked so mean with his greenn eyes. Carol Ann and I were holding hands--the Ape jumped straight up and lunged toward us--banged on the iron wire cage, shook it. We were sure afraid of him of course butt we had a memory that day. Carol Ann became part of us and we will never forget her.
We did not see them often when Rochell was born. Busy people and our own children were coming into our lives. We came to know Rochell when Polly had remarried and later Polly became ill. Roshell was not well her self and still was care taker of Polly for a long time--until Rochell was unable due to her own health. She was brave,and so gooe. We went to her funeral.This was difficult or course.
Carol Ann could not be more helpful and concerned for her Mother. She has not been strong herself for a long time, yet she managed to care for Polly for a long long time. She will always treasure all lthe good time she shared with our friend Polly
Now she and Rochell are at peace --in God's hands Thank you dear Lord for our times with our dear friend Polly
Sincerely Ralph and Charlotte Martin
Now Polly and Roshell are together for eternatey. Gold is with them and we are thankful for knowing the family for these many years.
Dan & Jeanie O'Dell
August 18, 2008
Caring, Witty, Generous, Wise,
Creative, Funny, Determined....
These are only a few words to describe such a Classy Lady!
We will surely miss you Aunt Polly
Ed and Marty Eades
August 18, 2008
In remembrance of a loyal, caring and loving friend. Also, a perfect neighbor.
Linda Speer-Fortune
August 18, 2008
My Dearest Aunt Polly, I will always remember the times spent with you! The phone calls, and the birthday and christmas cards you always remerbered to send. I feel so blessed to have had you as my Aunt. You will be deeply missed....Love Linda
Scott Cecelia &Daniel Buchanan
August 18, 2008
May our thoughts of all our Mom meant-Of love she gave, of good times spent- Bring us peace and comfort, too, and keep Polly close to us.
Evelyn Sefkow
August 17, 2008
To Polly my friend of more than 50 yrs. Treasured times that will live with me forever. Watching our children grow. I will miss you. Go now with God till we meet again.Love, Evelyn
Heather cripe
August 17, 2008
We will miss Aunt Polly so much! I only wish my daughters could have known her better. She was such a wonderful caring and strong women. She will always be in our heart and thoughts.
Evelyn Sefkow
August 17, 2008
My friend Polly: We had many great times in more than 50 years. Our families shared so much as our children grew. I will miss you. Till we meet again. God be with you.
Trina
August 12, 2008
Nana, My ray of sunshine
Hi, My name is Trina. I am Polly’s granddaughter.
I stand here today in a place of profound sadness.
My heavy heart only lightened by special memories of Polly, my Nana.
The events of the past several weeks are still hard to take in.
We knew Polly’s life and health were fragile for a very long time.
But there was something about her tenacious hold on all of our hearts,
and on life itself, that makes it really hard to believe she’s gone.
Her body may be gone, but she lives on in the deepest fiber of our being.
It is enough for me to know that I knew what her house smelled like after her adventures in cooking, the broadness of her smile, the light in her blue eyes, the sound of her laugh, the firmness of her voice, and the fact that she loved me and that I loved her- unconditionally.
When I hear the words of scripture, - “although we are afflicted, we are not crushed,” Nana’s sparkling eyes and radiant smile come to mind. Polly taught me about perseverance and the importance of family. For the majority of my life Polly struggled with the physical obstacles of only having use of half her body, but to me she was whole --- because she loved me with her whole heart.
I have great memories:
of her teaching me to play gin-rummy (and constantly letting me win);
of helping her tend to her garden (man she had a green-thumb);
of me, as a 12 year old girl, watching my handicapped Nana flag down her favorite Padres players and MAKE them sign MY baseball glove (Go Padres);
of her yummy desserts baked with love.
Her life and memory live on in all of us: her friends, her sisters, her children, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews … My hope is that those memories will remain as strong, stubborn and full of life as she was - until we see each other again.
Darlene Hernandez
August 9, 2008
Aunt Polly was so special she never forgot a Birthday or a Christmas card no matter what State or for that matter what Country I lived in she always got my address and made sure I was not forgotten .
I will miss her ...... I know she is happy now free of pain and cooking up big meals in Heaven ..
Rose Cook
August 9, 2008
Carry on till we meet again Sis
Love
Rose
sharon Quintanilla
August 8, 2008
I will miss talking to you Aunt Polly,about old times and MOM. You have allways been so special to me.Give all in heaven a big kiss & Hug and tell them I love them all.
sharon
Nancy (Sefkow) Hight
August 7, 2008
To a dear mother of a dear friend,
Polly, you were a significant part of my childhood and I can say with certainty that all my memories of you and Carole were genuinely loving and friendly. I know how blessed I and my family were when we met by chance that September morning at Darnell Elementary School in San Diego as we waited for kindergarten to begin for two young girls who would become life-long friends.
I know you are smiling down, with your dear heavenly family, out of pain and with much pride for your cherished earthly family, who lovingly paid you deserved honor and respect. You are proud of them I know and the final tribute your family gave you mirrored the loving life you lived while we were all lucky enough to have you here with us!
May God continue to Bless you and your family!
Mary Wall
August 7, 2008
Dear Richard and Buchanan Families,
My heart goes out to all of you, and especially my sweet friend Carole, on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Please know that you have my sympathy on your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
l
Lynda & John Capalbo
August 7, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Carole and her family for the loss of their dear Mother.
Dale and Yvonne O'Dell
August 6, 2008
Aunt Polly was such a fun loving wonderful person. And her family was the most important thing in her life. We love you all so much.
Carole Richard
August 6, 2008
Dearest Mom,
Watching you deal with so many obstacles that happened in your lifetime was a testimony to your courage, perseverance, and tenacity... of the like that I will never in this lifetime forget. May God BLESS you for all the treasured memories you have given to me.
I already miss you, and the tears flow, but I know they are selfish tears, and you are happier now, and out of pain.
I will see you again someday. Give Daddy, Shelly, Troy, Bud, Mamo, Papo, and all my aunts, uncles, and cousins a hug for me.
xoxoxoxox
Love,
Carole
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