May 21, 2024 

I wanted to reach out again and thank you for all your thoughtfulness. The cards and booklets are sto me have been wonderful. You always remember not only the names but the dookers youves wite such touching messages that are so meaningful and heartfelt. I cry while reating at the cards and bookiets cover to cover and then eread them over and over. They have all been a great help with the grief that has been so prevalent this past year.
I wanted to tell you what my mother had to say about all of you. I took her to her doctor apointment and the doctor told her that her heart rate was low. She said pacemaker low. stom told her “Well, I’m not going to get a pacemaker, so I guess we better go see Starks.” The doctor asked her if Starks was a mortuary and Mom said “No, it’s a Funeral Parlor.” The doctor asked if there was a difference and mom said emphatically “Yes, there is a difference!”. And proceeded to sing your praises. I guess when it is her time we will be calling Starks Funeral Parlor. (Mom will be 98 on the 31 of May)

I felt very comfortable entrusting you with Bob. You seemed to be so compassionate and understood what a hard thing that is to do, and I knew you would treat him with respect. In all the times I have either talked to you or written to you I have never commented on how nice we all thought Bob looked that night. I hadn’t wanted to take any pictures of him in the coffin, but my kids took a few because they wanted some. After a while I was able to look at them and realized what a great job you had done, he looked at peace and finally not in any pain, we were able to be there with him and feel comfort. And the placement of the golf equipment was perfect.
While remembering about the night Bob died, I remember how thoughtful and nice the two gentlemen were who came to get Bob. We should have thought more and moved our cars to make it easier for them, we weren’t thinking clearly that night. I guess they understood. The one man was also outstanding while welcoming our family and friends and talking to us after we visited with Bob. You all made us feel like you were taking care of personal friends.
Thank you again for all you have done to help us through this past year. We always think of you fondly even though we got to know each other during such a difficult time.

Thank you,