Sunday, February 08, 2009

Where we've been

For those of you who read who are not family, last Friday, January 30th, my stepmother passed away after battling cancer. It was a very sudden passing -- she had been diagnosed only 6 weeks earlier and was about to undergo her second session of chemotheraphy when she died. The family has been in Omaha to support my father through this difficult time.

You can read more about her, some of her work, and a memorial fund that has been set up here.

As my brother said best in her eulogy, she would never be considered the life of the party, but she was always so happy to be at it.

She was 51 years old.

4 comments:

Lisa said...

I am a regular reader and infrequent commenter, but I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. My mother passed away from cancer nine weeks after diagnosis, so I know exactly what you're going through. Your family is in my prayers.

Flash said...

Oh God, REW, I had no idea.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time!!

Mark Gisleson said...

My condolences to you and your father.

geri said...

So sorry for your loss.