Guest Registry Entries:

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Name: Lynda Murray (Hilgren)
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Date: 5-12-08

So sorry for your loss.  I had visited Carmen last month and did the tax reduction plan for her. (circuit breaker)  We visited then but she wasn't as good as last year when I called on her.  She talked about Jim and Joan and her beloved grandson.  She was so proud of him and her family.  It is always hard to loose a parent. There is a place in your hart that leaves and never fills back up even tho we have all the wonderful memories of our lives together. God Bless your family at this sad time. 

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Name: Judy (Tacklind) Bobroff
City: Canberra
State: A.C.T.   2902
Country: Australia
Email: jabd2@flix.com.au 
Date: 13 May, 2008

Dear Servick Family, It was a surprise to me to hear about Carmen when I came to Santa Cruz to be with my Mum, only 4 days before she passed away, almost exactly a month ago. It was a very special time for me to be with her when I could care for her instead of the other way around.
    Even though we live in opposite parts of the world, the fact that we are family is more present to me than ever. I especially cherish my sisters and brothers more than ever as I know Mum cherished her's.
      My memories of Coeur d' Alene are still very clear today, even though it's been 50 years. We watched Sputnik from Carmen's front yard!
       Though we all feel sad at this time, if we look around the corner, there is something to make us glad too. We are having our first grandchild in September!
        Just remember, your family extends all the way across the world to Australia.
        With  a loving heart, Judy Bobroff including Peter, Sam, Rebecca, and Beth. Peter's father-Orest Bobroff, and Sadie (Edmonds) Bobroff and brother Paul Bobroff.

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Name: Nancy Carbury
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Date: 5-12-08

We will miss seeing Carmen and Nicki at the grocery store.  Over the years we have enjoyed, and admired Carmen. She was a great lady. Our condolences to her family.

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Name: mike earin
City: coeur dalene
State: idaho
Email: mearin49@hotmail.com
Date: 5/13/08

Jim and Joan,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I tried to stop in several times a year and it was so good to see her. I have great memories of the ol' St Maries Ave neighbor hood. I think she was my first babysitter. I think about stopping in at Pool Motors to see her and going to Fowlers Cafe for lunch.  Also her passion for JFK when he first ran for president.  The funny things you remember.  Best Regards, Mike Earin

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Name: Landy, Diane and family
City: Crosby
State: North Dakota
Country: USA
Email: labummer@nccray.com
Date: 5-21-08

   Bob,Joan,Amy,Seth and Anna,  You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. The picture memorial of her was really nice. We are sending a memorial to our Bible Camp in her name.  May God bless her memory.  We always enjoyed seeing her on her visits to North Dakota. Hold tight to all your memories of her as they will bring you a special peace in the days to come. Love to you all.

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Name: Beverly (Hague) Bailey
City: Coeur d' Alene
State: ID
Email: beverlybailey_513@hotmail.com
Date: 5/23/08

Dear Joan and Family:

I was saddened to hear of your mother's death.  I have so many memories of you, her and brother Jim.  I spent a lot of time at the house during our high school years.

I was thinking of you and her (probably a day or two either side of her death) and I drove down St. Maries to see if I could recognize the house (I did).  Her presence was felt strongly.

Beverly

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Name: Debbie Dennis (Tacklind)
City: Murrieta
State: CA
Email: debdennis@verizon.net
Date: 5/26/08

My heart goes out to all of you, as we have all been sharing the same grief.

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Name: Claudia Dixon-Pryor (Diane's Sister)
City: Post Falls
State: Id
Email: TheoB6842@yahoo.com
Date: May 30,2008

Joan and family,

Was sorry to read of your mom's passing.  My mom died Sept of 2005 but had not been in good health for several years.  Our family's prayers will be for you and your mom

Claudia

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Name: Terri Gonigan (Tacklind)
City: Tracy
State: CA
Email: terrig@clearwire.net
Date: 5/30/08

Dear Jim & Joan                                                                                                                  

May the wonderful memories of your mother's love be with you and comfort you in this time of our shared grief.

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Name: Nicole Angel
City: Hayden
State: ID
Email: nicole83919024@yahoo.com
Date: June 10, 2008

I've never heard Carmen say anything negative about another person; she would always look for the good and was always happy with her life. Carmen always looked to the future; she wanted to see what tomorrow would bring.
We had many talks about Carmen's family and how she was pleased to see Joan and Bob do so well in their marriage, family, and now retirement, and being able to travel. She would update me on how they were doing on the farm their different trips they would take researching the family history. She also would look forward to their visits and always said how much Bob would help her with things; she always had a list.
Carmen was just amazed on how dedicated and passionate Amy has been with her studies. She was proud. Carmen was having a great time following Amy with her studies and her time she spent in Norway.
We talked about Seth and his work in the union. She was proud about his hard-earned respect of supervisors and how he continued with his education. Carmen was excited to hear that Seth had taken his exam for law school and passed.
Carmen was happy to have been able to go to Seth and Anna's wedding. She could only say good things about Anna and how she fit perfectly into the family.
Carmen was a wonderful person! I remember her most for her honesty and life examples. We had many wonderful times together talking and she would listen and never judge me. She would share a personal experience and this lead me to make many decisions for myself. If it were the wrong choice she would never tell me she would just listen and find another way to give advice in a subtle way.
I sure miss going and spending time together. We had many heart to hearts, it was a good release for me. Carmen was my best friend; I will always respect her and pass on the good examples she has set in my everyday life.
To sum up my feelings for "My Little Carmen" she was the most wonderful, least judge-mental, warm hearted woman I've had the pleasure of knowing. Carmen left a legacy of kindness and good. Money didn't matter, it was how you lived everyday - be good - do good if we live everyday happy and curious to see what is next, then she will live on in our hearts. I know she has planted many seeds of wisdom. We joked many times how I would pass on her tid bits of advice by saying "Carmen Says" Someone who lived 88 years had plenty of knowledge to pass on. Carmen would tell me if I kept telling people "Carmen said" they would start to not like her. She wasn't a know it all she just knew a lot. Carmen knew the things she said were with good reason and meaning. So for me it's still okay if I tell people "Carmen Said" and pass on her legacy.

With loving memories,


Nicole Angel

6/10/08

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