Memories for Dewey

From: Scott and Renita Brannan

We met Trish Strachen and her husband Chad this year... and they have blessed us with their friendship!

We know how much it hurts to lose a Grandpa. We lost our Grandpa, "Wilton Perry" (Minot, ND) this year. He died on August 22... two days after the birth of our 3rd son. Here is an excerpt from a book by Ronald Rolheiser that gave us some comfort in a very difficult time:
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I never suspected Resurrection to be so painful... to leave me weeping with joy to have met you, alive and smiling, outside an empty tomb.

With regret not because I've lost you but because I've lost you in how I had you in understanding, touchable, kissable flesh... not as fully Lord but as graspably human.

I want to cling, despite your protest, to your body... cling to your and my clingable humanity... cling to what we had, our past.

But I know that... if I cling you cannot ascend and I will be left clinging to your former self... unable to receive your present spirit.
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We like the part best about receiving his Spirit and take comfort in knowing Grandpa will always be with us.

We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are praying for you that you may feel the Lord's loving arms wrapped around you... and experience the healing peace that comes from His embrace.

Scott and Renita Brannan
Bismarck, ND

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From: Wendy Tofte

Dewey was really dear to my heart!! I Really MISS HIM!!

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From: Elsie Scott

Sincerest sympathies. My husband (John) worked with Dewey at the Post Office and he was also a pallbearer for Odell. Love and prayers to the family.

Elsie Scott

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