H.A.S.
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Post by H.A.S. on Dec 10, 2008 15:50:36 GMT -5
Beulah Klenk passed away yesterday about 6 PM. A little over 3 weeks ago, the nursing home sent her to St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was there a few days and returned to the nursing home with hospice care. We saw her the day after she returned to the nursing home, and again Friday. Friday we were amazed at how much weight she had lost in that short of time. Both times we had very special visits with Beulah, tho' Friday her strength was much less and we tried to do most of the talking. Both times she wanted us to sing, "The love of God within my heart will teach me how to do my part..." (#39) That hymn will be sung at her funeral. She had great peace in facing death. Arrangements are as follows: Place: Hrabak Funeral Home 1704 7th Ave. (4 blocks north of Pizza Hut) Belle Plaine Time: Saturday, Dec. 13th, 10:30 AM Luncheon: American Legion hall following service/burial. Food will be provided. Directions from the south: From the intersection of Hwy 6 and CR 21 travel north to Belle Plaine, keeping straight on CR 21. CR 21 turns into 7th Ave. in Belle Plaine.
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Post by peaceful on Dec 10, 2008 20:23:23 GMT -5
Beulah was my aunt - my dad's sister. He is the only one left of his family. She was such a good lady - with may health trials throughout her life. Everytime I saw her she had such a pleasant personality. Her son, my cousin, will miss her.
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ann
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Post by ann on Dec 10, 2008 21:28:17 GMT -5
Carmen, my condolences to you and your family.
ann
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H.A.S.
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Post by H.A.S. on Dec 11, 2008 12:12:55 GMT -5
I can only imagine the pain one must feel to lose a sibling. You and your family have my condolences.
For those who can make it, there will also be a visitation for Beulah on Friday, Dec. 12, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. The burial will be in Chelsea at the Rector Cemetery.
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Post by mrleo on Dec 11, 2008 12:34:19 GMT -5
My condolences to all the family, but my thoughts are particularly with those who are exes (as an ex, it is usually not easy to attend a 2x2 family funeral).
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Post by learnedaboutgrace on Dec 11, 2008 15:21:28 GMT -5
amen mrleo...just did that...still reeling.
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Post by peaceful on Dec 11, 2008 18:55:24 GMT -5
I am an ex and have no problems attending a 2x2 funeral. My parents had many special friends who have passed on and I've attended a lot of those funerals. Most of those people know me and are very kind and gracious when they see me, as I am to them. Just my experience.
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Post by peaceful on Dec 11, 2008 18:56:02 GMT -5
And thanks for the kind words from those here.
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Post by pianoman on Dec 17, 2008 15:55:07 GMT -5
I wish to extend my condolences to the Klenk family. I was in Wes Klenk's sunday morning meeting in CR. It was one of the best "churches" I was ever in.
I assume that he is well, as I have not heard reports to the contrary.
I guess I am a different breed of cat. I go to funerals and have confidence that I am in the right place, to pay respects to the family and can easily handle being around F&W's.
I left them for a very good reason. I have no shame about it. I will stand tall in any workers presence, and I respect many, but the ones I don't, don't ever know it.
That is what Jesus did, and I follow him. ......................Pianoman
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Post by bitohoney1313 on Jan 8, 2009 20:32:01 GMT -5
Condolences offered to all who lost. AND I too try to attend funerals (or at least visit during that time) of all the "friends" that I was raised closely with. I have been out of the "Truth" for 36 years and have NEVER been shunned by any one still attending meetings no matter where I have seen them. Conventions, meetings, funerals, shopping malls, etc. I was raised having Sunday morning meetings in our home, as well as later having Wednesday nights. AND although I can't say I remained friends with any members of my age, they were all still a part of my life and I have never been treated negatively in any manner by any one, including "workers" that I was raised with or have meet new since. I am SO SO sorry that some people have not extended that kind of treatment to (evidently from what I have read on this site) many others that have left. Of course, it could be partially due to the fact that I did not leave because of anything negative. I was seventeen, got married (outside of the Truth,) and chose to leave. Out of respect for Mom, until her death, I always attended "special meetings" at her/our home and sometimes (not often) other meetings and conventions, as well.
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