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Al Bellenchia's avatar

“She has the most beautiful thing that I had ever seen.

And it took only her laugh to realize that beauty was the least of her.” — Atticus 💕✌️

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Roseann Bischoff's avatar

Gillian will be missed and remembered. She would be planning the Christmas theme very soon and it was always wonderful. She celebrated her family in her displays. I will miss her laugh!

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Sara Idleman's avatar

Your tribute so lovingly describes a woman of great love and service. Those who knew her were blessed.

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Ethel Weeks's avatar

What a gift to be able to write a love story like yours to share with so many of us, and in doing so, letting your grief out of your acheing heart, Ken. I met Gillian briefly at one of your book talks last year. Through your eulogy, I feel that I got to know her. May her soul rest in peace, and may you find solace in knowing how much she loved and was loved. 🙏💙

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Eric Mondschein's avatar

🙏❤️

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Richard's avatar

...beautiful eulogy / -my condolences to you, Joseph and your family...

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benita zahn's avatar

My deep condolences…

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Majken Sellar's avatar

Such a beautiful reading for such a beautiful soul. RIP Gillian. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take time to grieve and know that many people are keeping you and your son in their prayers and thoughts.

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Mary Farrell's avatar

Beautiful tribute, wish I met her, she had me at at animal lover, the great memories will help

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Julie Wash's avatar

The whole is still greater than the sum of its parts, and what a sum that will always be with Gillian in your equation. My sincere condolences for the loss of her presence. May her spirit always remain for us all, to be fearless.

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Judy's avatar

Your wife sounds like a wonderful person. The road ahead of you is difficult, but I am sure your memories will help you through. I lost my husband after 45 years of marriage and it is memories of happier days that help to ease the pain of loss.

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Steve Lang's avatar

this eulogy was the perfect length. not a word was wasted. my deepest condolences, ken.

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Ken Tingley's avatar

Thank you Steve. I did cut a couple of paragraphs at the suggestion of my son, but I hope it turned out ok.

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MARY FIRMAN's avatar

A loving, kind statement about this remarkable human being.

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Don Shuler's avatar

Beautiful, Ken. Well done! Continued peace to you, Joseph, and your circle of family and friends. Shalom!

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Maggie's avatar

This is the most beautiful and loving eulogy I have ever heard or read. The story of your family after all. The feeling of love and caring says it all.

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Ken Tingley's avatar

High praise, but as I always say, when you have good material, it writes itself.

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Maggie's avatar

So so very true!!

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Barbara Green's avatar

A wonderful tribute to your wife. Wishing you and Joseph peace. Aloha Gillian 🌈

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