Florence Karpovich Schaaf
In Loving Memory
I was sad to see Florence Schaaf’s obituary in Sunday’s Tribune. When I moved into my house (2958 Orchard Drive) in 1980, she was the first person to welcome us into the neighborhood. She was a great next-door neighbor. I’ve missed her after she finally moved away from the neighborhood.
I was fortunate to work with Peggy occasionally at St. Mark’s Hospital, before I retired. Florence was a great Catholic and raised a great family. She will be missed.
I read of a man who stood up to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning to the end. He noted first came the date of birth and spoke the following date with tears, but said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represented all the time she had spent alive on earth and only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not how much we own the cars, the house, the cash, what matters most is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about it long and hard are there things you would like to change, for we never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what is true and real and try to understand the way that other people feel. Be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we never loved them before. So when your eulogy is being read with your life actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say and how you spent your dash?
God Bless you Aunt Florrie, you should be so proud of how you spent your dash.
What a long life filled with family and love. We will always remember Aunt Florie with smiles when we watch Jeopardy. I so enjoyed our brief visits and have fond memories.
Sending hugs and prayers. Cindy and Ron
Peg,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, but What A Life She Led.
Such a trooper, and when she was done, she was done.
Love Ya,
Vicki
Peggy, I so sorry for your loss, you look a lot like her and I am sure she loved you very much and was proud of the woman you turned out to be. ��❤️
Peggy, What a beautiful lady she was. We're thinking of you and your family. You were a wonderful daughter. Bless you.
Love, Terry and Janice
Dear Cathy and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your sweet mother. She was always cordial to me when I would come to your home.
May you find strength, comfort, and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ during this time of grief.
Love,
Roseann Lambert Hnath
Monroe Township, NJ