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IN LOVING MEMORY

Remembering FuchsSupport "family" members who have left us

to enter eternity

          In Memory of Rita L/SD

Rita L/SD was one of the very first members of FuchsSupport.  She was one who worked very hard "behind the scenes" to help FuchsSupport members everywhere she could.  Rita was an expert researcher, and provided much of the information for us that fills our member Library. 

When one of our members, Karen L/CA fell and "disappeared out of sight" for awhile, Rita tirelessly searched until she found where she was convalescing so we could find out how she was doing. 

Anytime a member posted about some other medical problem, whether it be in the eyes or not, Rita would (without being asked) jump right in to research that subject and post links with information about it for that member.

Rita also was a member of the FuchsSupport Leadership Team from it's inception, and was a provider of wisdom, support, and ideas when needed.

Rita died of lung cancer, even though she had never smoked (it was also noted that it was not from second-hand smoke) on February 8, 2007.

We will greatly miss her leadership, research, support, and caring.

Rita, we love you.... we miss you.... and we'll be looking for you "over there".

(November 27, 1933 - February 8, 2007)

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Sturgis � Rita Rae Long, 73, of Sturgis, SD, died of lung cancer Thursday, February 8, 2007, Belle Fourche, SD. Visitation will be Monday, February 12, 2007 from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at the Black Hills Funeral Home of Sturgis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Fr. Arnold Kari as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. She was born on November 27, 1933 to Herbert and Marie (Maher) Shindoll in Woonsocket, SD. At 10 years old they moved to Deadwood, SD and at 12 years old she moved to Belle Fourche, SD, where she met her husband Kenneth H. Long. They were married January 5, 1952, moved to Sturgis SD, where they leased the La Belle Creamery for two years. She had a long time interest in Genealogy and was instrumental in starting the Obituary Card File at the Sturgis Library. She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and St. Aloysius Cemetery Board. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth H. Long and a brother Bill Shindoll. She is survived by her son James Long and his wife Lori of Berthoud, CO.; a daughter Sharon Long of El Cajon, CA; three grandchildren, Michelle and Melissa Cannon of Berthoud CO, Adrian Long of El Cajon, CA; six sisters Janet (Frank) Adams, Lucy (Larry) Wright, Jeanne (Terry) Setera, Jo (Tead) Davis, Marilyn (Rick) Gleim and Pat (Bernie) Comella, numerous nephews and nieces and several grand-nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Northern Hills.

In Memory of Allen C/VA

Allen C in Virginia with wife Marie

Allen passed away in early 2007

In Memory of Jim J/North Carolina

Jim was a member of our Leadership Team for awhile.  He was well-known in the early days as the member who took on the job of giving us a "joke a day" on the posting board. 

Date of Service:     Saturday, October 17, 2009 Service begins at 2:30 PM Location of Service:   The Chapel J. B. Tallent Funeral Service 1937 North Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28205 Receiving:  The family will receive friends   at J. B. Tallent Funeral Service immediately following the memorial service on Saturday afternoon Memorial Contributions:  In lieu of flowers memorials to First Presbyterian Church Television Ministry 200 West Trade Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Click here to send condolence      JAMES BARRY JOHNSON 'Jim'   JANUARY 10, 1934 ~ OCTOBER14, 2009   James Barry Johnson ,Jim, loving and devoted husband, father, and doting grandfather, died Wednesday, October 14.  He was 75.    A native of Asheville, he was son of the late Herbert E. and Margaret M. Johnson.  He was a graduate of North Carolina State University.  He retired from 3M in 1993 after 36 years as Manager in Technical Services and Sales at their locations in High Point; Chattanooga, TN; St. Paul, MN; and Charlotte.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and it's Chapel Bible Class in Charlotte.  He was a tireless volunteer for the Shepherd's Center.  Jim was an avid reader, lifelong knowledge-seeker, supportive friend, and the world's greatest husband and dad.   Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Rosalind L. Johnson; his sons, James B. Johnson, Jr. of Charlotte and Brian W. Johnson of Lindenhurst, IL; sister, Nancy J. Weaver of Asheville; granddaughters Elise C. Johnson of Charlotte and Sadie C. Johnson of Lindenhurst, IL.   Memorial services will be held at 2:30 pm at JB Tallent Funeral Services.  The Rev. Katherine W. Cooke will officiate.   The family will receive friends immediately following the service.   Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to First Presbyterian Church Television Ministry, 200 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.

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RE: James Barry Johnson,

26 Oct 2009 16:36:02 -0400

J. B. Tallent Funeral Service & Crematory <funeralstaff@carolina.rr.com

Karen,

You certainly may use the Johnson memorial page for your needs.

Thank you

James H. Wilkins

J. B. Tallent Funeral Service

Jim, you were such a dedicated member here, trying to 
help us forget for a moment what we were going through 
in life with your wonderful jokes, your helpfulness 
to everyone and a heart as big as life itself.

I will never forget your private emails to me helping 
me cope with Jamie's Leukemia....You will be happy to 
know that Jamie is in complete remision now.  
I know you are listening to me and I can see the smile on your face.

To you, Dear Jim

The day was long, the burden you had borne seemed heavier 
than you could  longer bear

But then it lifted. but you did not know that someone 
had knelt in prayer - had taken you to God that very 
hour and asked the easing of the load......and He, 
in infinite compassion had stooped down and taken 
it from you...... and suddenly you found peace and rest.

Someone had prayed and a reaching hand took hold of God, 
and brought him down that day.

I for one will never forget your kindness towards me at 
the time of my deepest sorrow....

God Bless you, Jim, you are home now..you accomplished 
what you had to do in this life.....and now you are 
reaping your reward.

Well Done, my friend

Love to you.....and yes, Jim, I will remember to 
keep a song in my heart......always.

Lee

Lee T. Canada

Nancy is a member who helped me out a lot in past years in the group.  
There were a lot of times when I would be on the road for work and would
call her if I read something on the board from my phone and wanted her to
post a message to the group for me.  

Nancy passed away with cancer.