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October 3, 2007 |
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I feel lucky to have grown up in the neighborhood next door to Lola. Our neighborhood was its own community and Lola was a frequnt host to neighbors and friends for coffee and holiday parties. If my parents weren't home the first place I'd look was at Lolas'. If the weather was nice they would be out side on the astro-turf under her porch with coffee for the adults and treats for us kids. I'll miss her and remember her fondly.
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Steve Schumacher (Big Sky, MT)
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September 26, 2007 |
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To Lola's dear friends and relatives--
I am so sorry she passed away even though I know in my heart she couldn't continue living under the circumstances. While we weren't able to see each often, our friendship has covered a 46-year period. We were friends in college at BHSU, roommates, she was my maid of honor and our daughter's god mother. Our friendship has stayed strong in spite of the miles between us. Vivian and Bill became close friends too. I read through the other messages, and all of them stress her laughter and friendship. Lola was truly a very special person in every way and we will all miss her. I was sorry that Ben and I were gone when she passed away and had to miss her services. We want all of you to know, though, that you were in our hearts and thoughts that afternoon.
I want to thank "the committee," those close friends and neighbors in Great Falls who made her last months as stress free as possible. Your enduring friendship was something very special. Words cannot fully convey how I feel about you, but just know how your friendship and caring was appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ben and Margaret Sager
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Ben & Margaret Sager (Spearfish, SD)
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September 24, 2007 |
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As has been said by many Jefferson Court dwellers, Lola was like a family member. So much so that my siblings and I thought there should be a special holiday to celebrate the kindness, thoughtfulness and great sense of humor that she brought into our lives -- so several years ago we created "Aunt Lola Day." My three brothers, two sisters and I sent cards to celebrate and let her know how grateful we were to have her as part of our childhoods and into adult life. She got a big kick out of that and laughed and laughed and laughed.
Peace be with you, dear Lola.
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Sandy Schumacher (Great Falls, MT)
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September 23, 2007 |
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To all who have written such lovely things about our dear cousin Lola, thank you! The many miles between Great Falls MT and Sioux Falls SD kept us from seeing her more often, but each time we did see her was such a delight. So many have written about how easily laughter came to her. I think it was infectious. Many times we'd laugh so hard that our own laughter would keep us laughing!
Her patio, home to many, many gatherings, was a place my children delighted in seeing, filled with its many little surprises and yard trinkets.
She was technically a niece to my mother-in-law, but was more like a daughter. The world was so much better because Lola Whitehead was here. She loved, she laughed, she taught, she lived. She saw only the good in every student and she never met a stranger, only new friends. God bless you, dear Lola! We love you!
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Carol and Curt Nesbitt (Sioux Falls, SD)
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September 23, 2007 |
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My condolences to all of Miss Whitehead's friends and family. She was a very influencial teacher of mine and really helped algebra "click" for me. Reading her obituary shows what a wonderful person she was. I was glad to know her "way back when" in eighth grade.
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Jan (Christianson) Branham (Houston, TX)
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September 22, 2007 |
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I remember Lola's laughter, she laughed so easily and gleefully. Then she would sigh at the end and laugh some more. Her sense of fun was infectious. Most of all, though, I will always remember her thoughtfulness and generosity. My family and I are blessed to have known Lola.
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Sarah Schumacher (Great Falls, MT)
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September 22, 2007 |
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Phil Lervaag (Keystone, SD)
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September 20, 2007 |
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I grew up in Rapid City with my two sisters, mother, Hazel, and Lola's mother's brother, Russell Bennett, was my father. We had many family get togethers and, not unlike Lola, her mother always put on a big pot luck and was the party organizer. My sisters and I, being just a few years younger than Lola, always considered her the "big cousin" and followed her every move when playing together. Unfortunately I still remember her "fixing" my teddy bear, with one eye hanging on by a loose thread, by pulling it completely off. I cried for quite a while, but must focus on just"letting it go" now I guess? We also had many more fun times after that and before I joined the Navy in 1969. I believe the last time I saw her was around 1974. I communicated mostly by email with jokes and family status since then.
It's great seeing she was loved by so many friends and students! I can sure believe it. Now my wife and I have a daughter teaching English in Penninsula High, Gig Harbor, Wash. who after only 1 1/2 years, already has students writing her thank you notes and coming back to see her. I can only hope she will be remembered by her students as well as Lola is years down the road for being a special person in their lives.
You contributed so much more to society than you will ever know cousin Lola. Rest in peace.
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Jerry Bennett (El Cajon, CA)
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September 20, 2007 |
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I am so glad that so many people have been able to know and write about my cousin Lola. Our family has spread out over much of the continent so I have only a few memories of her. She was the older sister I would have loved to have had. One year she visited our house for Thanksgiving back when I was in junior high school. She brought us wonderful sweet treats and a beautiful centerpiece for our table that we used for years and years. Later that next summer we were able to visit her in her basement apartment in Great Falls. She drove us around and showed us the sights, and I'll always remember the fun we had there and the style she possessed. As a teenager, I admired those beautifully polished and manicured nails! So many writers have described her classiness, and that's exactly what I remember. I only wish I'd have been able to introduce her to my own children and grandchildren. Thank you, all, for writing so many wonderful memories. It's helped me remember and know Lola better.
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Sheryl Wilder (Waseca, MN)
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September 20, 2007 |
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Lola and I were freinds,neighbors, and teachers at Great Falls High School. Whenever my wife,children, grandchildren,would visit her, there was always something for everyone--conversation,treats,gifts. She was such a generous person. No one was a stranger to Lola. She always made him/her feel welcome. She loved teaching and helping her students any way she could. She was fun to tease and I will never forget her laugh. She was family in our neighborhood and in the schools she taught in. We will miss her very much.
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Jerry/Mary Pat Smith (Great Falls, MT)
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