Marie Raytar

Jo · 02-14-2007, 06:50 AM

Two years ago we found out Mom had Stage 4 colorectal cancer. She spent the last two years living with the disease with more grace than I could ever muster. It was as if the cancer was just an inconvenience and an annoyance and she didn't miss a beat in life because of it.

Mom was a sweet woman and a wonderful mother to all her kids. I used part of Steve's memorial to Elizabeth because that was how my Mom felt about people. She befriended every person who crossed her path with such warmth and rarely passed judgement on folks who others might not want to talk to. She would gladly go without something or give something away if it meant bringing a smile to someone else.

My sister said it. When our fathers and our inlaws passed our hearts hurt. When our Mom passed our hearts broke. I'm going to miss her so much.

http://www.legacy.com/CTPost/DeathNo...sonID=86446615

**gemstone** · 02-14-2007, 08:24 AM

God bless your heart. Cancer is terrible. I support the search for a cure. One out of every three women and one out of every two men will get it.

**GOS_Queen** · 02-14-2007, 09:01 AM

Jo -

I am so very sorry for your loss.

**Spexvet** · 02-14-2007, 09:17 AM

Jo, I share the sadness of your loss. She sounds like an exceptional lady.

**Steve Machol** · 02-14-2007, 10:52 AM

Jo, I'm very sorry to hear this. I know what a loss it must be for you and your family.

**Dave Nelson** · 02-14-2007, 11:00 AM

How lucky you are to have had such a great Mom. Sorry to hear of your loss.

**k12311997** · 02-14-2007, 12:11 PM

my prayers are with you and your family, I'm sorry for your loss.

**hcjilson** · 02-14-2007, 02:44 PM

Dear Pard,
Time will heal a broken heart,..... memories will speed the process. Just remember that you are the result of her work and you turned out to be a wonderful person. What a fine mother she was.You can be proud.

**Sean** · 02-14-2007, 03:11 PM

Jo,

So very sorry....My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

**Jim Schafer** · 02-14-2007, 05:03 PM

Jo,
I am saddened by your loss.

**Jubilee** · 02-14-2007, 06:51 PM

I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. As was said above, your are a living momument to your mother's love, passion, and strength. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Cassandra

**Cindy Hamlin** · 02-14-2007, 07:50 PM

Jo,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

**Jedi** · 02-16-2007, 01:57 AM

Jo,
Your mother sounded fabulous. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Jarratt

**Diane** · 02-16-2007, 09:06 PM

I am so sorry for you about the loss of your mother. It sounds like she was an exceptional woman, and wonderful mother. My condolences go to you and your family.

Diane

**Pete Hanlin** · 02-17-2007, 01:01 AM

Jo,

Until I went to college, I thought everyone had "great parents." It was only then that I began to realize what a blessing it is to have a mother and father you can look up to, share dreams with, and depend on no matter what.

It sounds like you were exceptionally blessed to have such a wonderful mother- and I'm sorry to hear of her passing.

God Bless,
Pete