Thursday, April 2, 2015

Aunt Yvonne



My beloved Aunt Yvonne died last weekend, and I headed up to northern California on Monday to attend her funeral. Aunt Yvonne was a wonderful lady who had a long and prosperous life. I'll miss her gentle spirit and regal presence, as well as her incredible generosity. I'm grateful for the extra time that I got to spend with her over the past seventeen years in California, this incredible state that she and I, both east coast transplants, loved. She will be missed.
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18 comments:

  1. Ms. MoonApril 2, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Me too. That you got to spend time with her. What a stylish beauty she was!

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  2. GbergerApril 2, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    She was glamorous! I am thankful that you had years of closeness with her. You and your family are in my thoughts. I hope her memorial was a comforting time of happy memories and sharing with those who knew and loved her well.

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  3. 37paddingtonApril 2, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  4. Denise Emanuel ClemenApril 2, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    I'm so sorry, Elizabeth. What at glamorous woman she was.

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  5. JoanneApril 2, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    I hope you are okay. Your Aunt was very pretty.

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  6. eApril 2, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous...My condolences on your loss.

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  7. From the KitchenApril 3, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Your aunt was a beautiful women. I can only imagine the lovely memories you have of her. Enjoy them!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  8. Vesuvius At HomeApril 3, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    She certainly does look regal. I'm so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my heart.

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  9. Steve ReedApril 3, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    I'm so sorry. But as you said, how great that you had that time together.

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  10. The Sound of the SilentApril 3, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss; she was such a stunning woman.

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  11. livApril 3, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    How we love them, these women who lead before us and kindly leave a trail. She is imprinted there, so never really gone.
    Your sorrow and gratitude are a tribute to her, Elizabeth. And I am sad at the loss for both of you.

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  12. TaraApril 3, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    oh, a sad farewell. I love this photo of her -- it reminds me of my regal and rather eccentric grandmother Nadine. You were lucky to have one another. xo

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  13. MaryLou ConnollyApril 4, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    I'm sorry Elizabeth.

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  14. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Your Aunt Yvonne looks like a very strong and assured woman. I'm sure you will miss her dearly. I lost a dear Aunt a few months ago and in many ways she was a kindred spirit. It's so hard to lose someone.

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  15. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Your Aunt Yvonne looks like a very strong and assured woman. I'm sure you will miss her dearly. I lost a dear Aunt a few months ago and in many ways she was a kindred spirit. It's so hard to lose someone.

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  16. BirdieApril 4, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    I'm sorry, Elisabeth. Aunts are treasures.

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  17. L. PetersApril 5, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    What a beautiful woman, sending you our thoughts dear Elizabeth.

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  18. krlrMay 3, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    That picture reminds me of my Gigi, a midwest transplant to her beloved CA. I know how much I miss her and can imagine your heartache. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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