Hey Grampa--
Happy Birthday!! :) I love you so much, and I honor you today. You always had a way of making everything so special. You gave an energy to my heart. You had a way of making us feel like anything was possible. You're my personal patron saint of perserverence, and I feel your strength and love with me always.
Though I'm missing you terribly, I can't wait to see you again. :) Oh what a day that will be!
Love forever,
Lesley
PS: Waz you thar, Shirley?!??
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Happy Birthday, Grandpa Harold
Grandpa, I wonder if you can see us all down here, missing you as much as we do. Almost a year has come and gone since you went home to heaven, but we still hear your infectious laugh, and we still picture your bright smile, and we still hang on to the warmth of your world-class hugs. We celebrate your life today and all the memories we treasure with you. Please continue to watch over us all and pray for us until we can see you again. We love you!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Truly home
"A traveler ventured forth one day
Upon a long and winding road
With faith and trust to lead the way,
With strength and will to bear his load.
And at a slow but steady pace,
In cold of storm, in warmth of sun,
He journeyed on from place to place
And gained some value from each one.
Until at last one quiet night,
He climbed a hill's soft-rounding crest
And saw afar a single light
That seemed to promise peace and rest.
And following its glow, he came
Upon the House in which it shone.
A Voice inside called out his name
And told him he was truly home."
Upon a long and winding road
With faith and trust to lead the way,
With strength and will to bear his load.
And at a slow but steady pace,
In cold of storm, in warmth of sun,
He journeyed on from place to place
And gained some value from each one.
Until at last one quiet night,
He climbed a hill's soft-rounding crest
And saw afar a single light
That seemed to promise peace and rest.
And following its glow, he came
Upon the House in which it shone.
A Voice inside called out his name
And told him he was truly home."
Thursday, October 4, 2007
HAROLD E. DELONGE, 89, passed away on September 30, 2007, in Houston.
A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Margaret; his daughter,
Peggy Mendonca and family; and his sons, Lawrence and Bruce and their families.
Also mourning his loss are his sisters, Caroline and Ruth and their families; his brother, Kenneth and family; and numerous extended family members in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The family will receive friends and well-wishers on Tuesday, October 2, beginning at
1:00 p.m. at Klein Funeral Home, Champion Forest, where a funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Sostarich officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lighthouse Hospice or Habitat for Humanity.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Notes from Family and Friends
Dear Peggy and Steve,
Thank you for sending us the obituary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you this afternoon and in the upcoming days with Aunt Marge. I am heading out to my parent's shortly and will open their computer and share this with them. I know my parents will enjoy the pictures from Aunt Caroline also. I think my dad will have an addition to the wonderful website prepared by your children.
Again, our sympathy to you and all your family. It sounds like your children were very close to Uncle Harold. We will make a contribution to Habitat for Humanity. One spring break Sara worked on a project for them in No. Carolina. I would be interested in hearing sometime why this is a named donation.
Take care. Kathy Marks and family
Dearest Stephen and Peggy
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies towards the loss of Peggy's dad. Even though this was expected sooner or later, it is hard when it actually happens - we know. Do also convey our sentiments to Margaret, Peggy's mum who we hope will eventually learn to live without him. He was a great guy to have around and we liked him.
Dennis and Judy
Dear Julie and all your family members: We all grieve the loss of your dear grandfather, who was so loved by us all for his humor and good nature. I'm glad he didn't suffer long. Please know that our love and support are with you all at this time of grief.
To my dear Uncle, Aunt and cousins,
On behalf of Allison and myself, I would like to pass along our deepest regrets and say how very sorry we are to hear about the loss of Grandpa Harold. I have extremely fond memories of him from my younger years and have to say that I felt like he was my grandfather too as I was unfornately never too close to either of my grandfathers. He always had a smile and was always willing to play with us or listen to us ramble on. He was so laid back and easy going. I feel fortunate to have spent time with him and will always hold a special place for him as I do for Grandma Marge. I remember spending a weekend at their home in Edgewater (I believe that's where it was).
I hope you are all coping well with the loss. Please give Aunty Peggy an especially big hug for us.
Love and God bless to you all,
Jeremy and Allison
Thank you for sending us the obituary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you this afternoon and in the upcoming days with Aunt Marge. I am heading out to my parent's shortly and will open their computer and share this with them. I know my parents will enjoy the pictures from Aunt Caroline also. I think my dad will have an addition to the wonderful website prepared by your children.
Again, our sympathy to you and all your family. It sounds like your children were very close to Uncle Harold. We will make a contribution to Habitat for Humanity. One spring break Sara worked on a project for them in No. Carolina. I would be interested in hearing sometime why this is a named donation.
Take care. Kathy Marks and family
Dearest Stephen and Peggy
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies towards the loss of Peggy's dad. Even though this was expected sooner or later, it is hard when it actually happens - we know. Do also convey our sentiments to Margaret, Peggy's mum who we hope will eventually learn to live without him. He was a great guy to have around and we liked him.
Dennis and Judy
Dear Julie and all your family members: We all grieve the loss of your dear grandfather, who was so loved by us all for his humor and good nature. I'm glad he didn't suffer long. Please know that our love and support are with you all at this time of grief.
To my dear Uncle, Aunt and cousins,
On behalf of Allison and myself, I would like to pass along our deepest regrets and say how very sorry we are to hear about the loss of Grandpa Harold. I have extremely fond memories of him from my younger years and have to say that I felt like he was my grandfather too as I was unfornately never too close to either of my grandfathers. He always had a smile and was always willing to play with us or listen to us ramble on. He was so laid back and easy going. I feel fortunate to have spent time with him and will always hold a special place for him as I do for Grandma Marge. I remember spending a weekend at their home in Edgewater (I believe that's where it was).
I hope you are all coping well with the loss. Please give Aunty Peggy an especially big hug for us.
Love and God bless to you all,
Jeremy and Allison
Monday, October 1, 2007
A tribute from Harold's sisters
To all friends and family. I am Harold's sister, Caroline, and although I'm feeling very sad at my brother's death, I must thank our Lord for ending Harold's suffering and taking him home where he can rejoice with his savior Jesus and meet our parents and my husband Greg who went to heaven. The Lord has given our family abundant blessings. My younger brother, Kenneth, and my sister Ruth, and Harold and I all shared our lives together into 80's. Praise the Lord! Here are a few of the photos that I had of my brother that I wanted to share with everyone.
Love to all,
Caroline
Hi all, this is Ruth. Many thanks for the info on your grandpa. He was one very special person. Growing up, he and I were always paired together when we were taken out, as were Caroline and Kenneth, a good way to keep the four of us in line. All my life, he ways always there for me, encouraging and sticking up for me when I made bad decisions. The Harold DeLonges and Ed Sea and family took many fishing vacations together; certainly the fishing part not my choice but I was the chauffeur, and of course when Ed could no longer make the trips, I who didn't enjoy fishing missed them. I am ever so happy I was in Houston the first weekend in May for such a wonderful visit, where I went in May for a early birthday celebration of my brother. In lieu of flowers I am sending a generous check to the Gideons, which my brother was very active in for many years. They place Bibles and New Testaments in hospitals and hotels all over the world. Your grandpa was such a believer in Gideons; he sold me on the idea of sending Gideons a check in memory of many who entered their eternal home. I know I cannot be with all of you for the funeral but know all of you are in my prayers, keep in touch. Love, Aunt Ruth
A young Harold wearing his Army uniform.
The four DeLonge siblings in their school clothes, with the girls smiling and the boys sticking their tongues out. You can tell these four had a lot of fun together!
Grandpa Harold with Aunt Caroline as young adults.
Here's a very young Harold dressed up in a shirt and tie.
Love to all,
Caroline
Hi all, this is Ruth. Many thanks for the info on your grandpa. He was one very special person. Growing up, he and I were always paired together when we were taken out, as were Caroline and Kenneth, a good way to keep the four of us in line. All my life, he ways always there for me, encouraging and sticking up for me when I made bad decisions. The Harold DeLonges and Ed Sea and family took many fishing vacations together; certainly the fishing part not my choice but I was the chauffeur, and of course when Ed could no longer make the trips, I who didn't enjoy fishing missed them. I am ever so happy I was in Houston the first weekend in May for such a wonderful visit, where I went in May for a early birthday celebration of my brother. In lieu of flowers I am sending a generous check to the Gideons, which my brother was very active in for many years. They place Bibles and New Testaments in hospitals and hotels all over the world. Your grandpa was such a believer in Gideons; he sold me on the idea of sending Gideons a check in memory of many who entered their eternal home. I know I cannot be with all of you for the funeral but know all of you are in my prayers, keep in touch. Love, Aunt Ruth
A young Harold wearing his Army uniform.The four DeLonge siblings in their school clothes, with the girls smiling and the boys sticking their tongues out. You can tell these four had a lot of fun together!
Grandpa Harold with Aunt Caroline as young adults.
Here's a very young Harold dressed up in a shirt and tie.
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