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Last Sunday my beautiful wife Melissa passed away. Cancer had consumed her body but not her spirit. The thing I admired most was her kindness all the time. She did not gossip and would always focus on the positive. Her passion was her friends and her Poodles. If you were a friend you knew it. She took the time to be a friend. So not to burden folks she kept her cancer secret. The last year and a half was a nightmare,knowing but able to tell anyone.

Some folk snickered and belittled the Poodles, but she didn't care. Missy treated the negetive comments with grace and class. One of my favorite photos is her walking off the line with Pearl with her big beautiful brown eyes sparkling. They didn't do well that run but she didn't care because for Melissa it was the participation and the journy.

A momorial has been established with the Pink Whistle Society.
Donations are split 50/50 between the Cancer Sociaty and the HRC foundation. Both having profound influence on her life.

Pink Whistle Society
C/O Deb West
101 Paul Simon Dr
Waterloo ,IA 62298

618-980-2931


I miss you Melissa.
 
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Ed, Your family will be in our prayers. - Brian
 
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What a beautiful tribute! It sounds like she was a wonderful friend to have and must have touched many lives with her kindness. She is in a special place now. May you feel her presence when you need it. Prayers for all who knew and loved Melissa
 
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I'm so sorry for your loss of Melissa. Even though I never met her in person I did converse with her in email. What a wonderful tribute to your love for her.
 
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Ed,

I'm sorry to read of your loss of your wife. What a wonderful tribute. Looking at your signature line, it looks like your wife had some wonderful poodles. I've had the pleasure of hunting over a poodle many years ago, I was very impressed, wished more people would give the off breeds a chance without such bias.

Also I can't imagine how tough the last year or so must of been not being able to talk with anyone, but you honored your wife's wishes, that speaks volumes of your love for one another. May time ease your pain and the memories warm your heart and soul.

Prayers from CO,

Lainee, Flash, Bullet and Tango
 
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i am so sorry that you have lost your wife. She sounds like a wonderful caring individual, that met her difficulties with grace and love. May the good lord hold you both in the palm of his hand and give you strength to to get through your difficult times.

With Sympathy
Earlene



ps. I HATE CANCER
 
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I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my grandpa a year ago this month to cancer. Hate the disease with a passion. Your wife is no longer in pain and I am sure from the sounds of it, making more friends. I wish you peace.
 
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My deepest condolences to you and your family in your loss.
 
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I am very sorry for your loss. I agree that your words are a great tribute to your wife. It is a shame that everyone could not say those same things about their spouse. I cannot imagine what it was like to have to keep this to yourself and not allow yourself anyone to lean on...hopefully you can lean on some of your friends and family now.

Years ago when my grandmother learned of her lung cancer she made my grandfather do the same thing and I know it had to be very difficult for him when he saw us that Christmas and he couldn't tell us to savor every moment with our grandmother. It is a selfless thing for the one who is dying to want to keep it quiet, but it is very difficult on the spouse IMO.

If I could rid the world of one disease I don't know if I would choose cancer or alzheimers, they have to be the two worst in my book.
 
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