My neighbor and Friend-GWEN

[old2soon]

     I was sitting in a restaurant in Green Bay Wi. with John and my Brother Ross and after we had returned to the cage and took John over to the CVS pharmacy I realized I had a missed phone call from Gwen's son Pat. It was in Fact the call I'd not only been expecting but dreading. When I called Pat back he informed me that Gwen had passed away bout 45 mins prior. As you are all aware expecting and getting are two different scenarios. Gwen was raised on a ranch in Colorado and in her life she raced stock cars on a local level was a volunteer fire fighter/ems raised two children-1 male 1 female-married the love of her life who became a Top Kick in the Army. She got her last wish-able to Die in her own home and Not the nursing home-while she used to work there and still had many friends there she in no way shape or form wanted to die there-she was able to spend her last hours on earth in Her Home. Nudder example of the gnarly old broad I knew doung things her way right up until the end!  Gonna miss walkin across the street and having coffee with her keeping her two Fords running-her 92 1/2 ton pickup was her favorite-and drivin Miss Gwen to her drs appointments. Other than emergency room visits-i had lotsa lead time on her dr appointments. Gwen and I are/were punctual to a fault. I'd gone over to her place lotsa times and her other friends would be there and more than once Gwen would tell other folks she knew longer then me to git up outin Dennis's recliner so he could park his azz.  Going to miss coffee with her talkin with her and going to the farmers market when it was open. One other thing-she absolutely LOVED garage sales!  R I P Gwen-i miss ya. RIDE SAFE.

[Robert]

I am so very sorry for your loss of such a special person in your life.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Sorry to hear this Dennis. 

[Skinhead]

So sorry for your loss Dennis.  She sounds like a great lady.  May she rest in peace.

[Rams]

Having lost several loved ones this past year, I can sympathize with you and your loss.   My sincerest condolences.   Keep your memories of her in your heart and she will always be a light in your life.   

Rams

[Valkorado]

What are the odds that you and Gwen just happened to become neighbors and then close friends?   Some folks we meet along the road of life are true blessings and crossing paths was meant to be.   Sorry for your loss Dennis, it sounds like her life was much better because of your presence.  And vise versa.

[Charlie McCready]

It's especially tough losing friends like that. 

[scooperhsd]

My wife's name is Gwen.

[John Schmidt]

Yes Dennis, I sensed a change in your demeanor for a short time. That was a tough call to receive....I know all about losing old friends. She sounds like a special gal to me. RIP Gwen. 

[signart]

I hate that for ya. Glad she got her desire and stay in her home until her time to go. To me, a lot can be said for that and for those that helped make her wish possible and not so lonely.

[RainMaker]

I'm the strange answer on most of these types of comments.  I look at things like this as positive as I can. You met Gwen and enjoyed her friendship for not long enough, but still experienced the friendship of her for many years.  I celebrate the times I've spent with my friends, relatives, etc.  So, I am sorry that Gwen has passed but celebrate the time you had with her, the friendship you had and the memories you will always have of her.  Just as I celebrate the friendship I had with RJ and visiting with Wayne (solo1) last year - I miss them but celebrate the time I had with them.

RainMaker

[The emperor has no clothes]

I'm the strange answer on most of these types of comments.  I look at things like this as positive as I can. You met Gwen and enjoyed her friendship for not long enough, but still experienced the friendship of her for many years.  I celebrate the times I've spent with my friends, relatives, etc.  So, I am sorry that Gwen has passed but celebrate the time you had with her, the friendship you had and the memories you will always have of her.  Just as I celebrate the friendship I had with RJ and visiting with Wayne (solo1) last year - I miss them but celebrate the time I had with them.

RainMaker

That's a good way of looking at it Mark. 

[old2soon]

         Thanks everyone for the condolences and well wishes. When I left back in mid December she was in fairly good spirits but she were hurtin. She'd been hurtin fer a goodly amount of time. The Family I've lost-blood Family-and the Family members I've lost here and other friends down thru the years have in some small or large way or something in between helped shape the Man I am today. When Pat-Gwen's Son-informed me of her passing he told me Again that I am Family. When I was home in Willow Springs Missouri as I stated I was right across the street from Gwen. And whether I was leaving on Phatt Ghurl to attend Inzane somewhere or I got into my Brothers cage or my cage to come up here to Illinois she always told me cuz I informed her I was leavin that I could NOT go. Told her she'd see me when I got back. Next time I see Gwen she won't be seein me.  R I P Gwen. 

[Gryphon Rider]

It seems you were blessed to have known her well and long.  My condolences.  

[da prez]

  Brother , she will and is seeing you.

                                         Ross and Bonnie

[Big Rig]

In time the pain of losing her will pass and be replaced with all the happy memories the two of you shared. You both were blessed with each others friendship. 
Prayers and positive waves...

[old2soon]

           Funeral today in bout 15 mins. C-YA.