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Update and thanks. Posted by Beverly on 10/27/2025, 5:54 pm I appreciate all the love and good thoughts you have been sending my way. All the family came from different places again. It was helpful to have them here. Mike and I planned a meaningful funeral. It focused a lot on Murray, the kind of person he was, what he meant to others and so much more. The minister did a good service. Along with the helpful religous readings and thoughts ... he included how he got the nickhame 'Murray' that he had for his whole life. His given name is James/Jim... but, most people knew him as Murray. Funny story .. I'll tell it sometime. The minister mentioned our awful, crazy wedding during the blizzard of 1978.... a few choice/funny tidbits had people laughing... proving it's not the wedding, but the marriage. People drove in from many places. My cousins Lou and Erica (my age) drive from Baltimore total 16+ houea to Lansing. Others from Columbus too. I was touched. It was so touching and helpful to see many people come to the funeral. All the hugs, crying, telling stories, love, as family and I greeted people. Now everyone is gone. And life begins without him. I have friends and family and my 'service cat'. Princess Molly is still waiting for to come home, I think. I am sad for her. I appreciate all your love and support thru this. You are my sisters. I love you,

Hi, Beverly! Posted by Joan on 10/28/2025, 7:09 am, in reply to "Update and thanks." Thank you for checking in! I've been thinking about you! I'm sure the celebration of life for Murray was beautiful! Continued thoughts and prayers! I made a donation to St. Jude, one of my favorite charities, too!

Joan Posted by Beverly on 10/28/2025, 5:08 pm, in reply to "Hi, Beverly!" Thanks for thinking of me and continueing to do so. Thank you for your donation to St. Jude... it's such a wonderful organization.

It is so good to Posted by Delta on 10/28/2025, 4:13 am, in reply to "Update and thanks." hear from you. I have been thinking about you so often lately. It sounds as if Murray (can't wait to hear the story of why he is called that) had a wonderful celebration of life, and there were many people there to support you and celebrate him. Love you, my heart sister.

Delta Posted by Beverly on 10/28/2025, 5:17 pm, in reply to "It is so good to " I've been thinking of all of you. Thanks so much. I will tell the nickname story soon!

It so nice to hear from you… Posted by Cindy on 10/28/2025, 2:53 am, in reply to "Update and thanks." I have been thinking so much about you these past few days. What a wonderful celebration of life for Murray you had! I am glad you had so many people there with you. Love you.

Cindy.... Posted by Beverly on 10/28/2025, 6:06 pm, in reply to "It so nice to hear from you…" Thanks so much for keeping me in your thoughts. It was a wonderful celebration, yes. The people and love helped get thru it.

So comforting to hear from you Posted by Krista on 10/27/2025, 7:09 pm, in reply to "Update and thanks." I am glad that the celebration of Murray's life was so meaningful and that so many who love you and loved Murray were able to come be with you, my friend. You've been in all of our thoughts and we deeply love you. And you're right - we are sisters.

Thanks Krista. Posted by Beverly on 10/27/2025, 10:13 pm, in reply to "So comforting to hear from you" It was meaningful, yes. I felt all the prayers and thoughts, dear friend. Thank you.

I am glad so many people came to celebrate his life. Posted by Paula on 10/27/2025, 6:06 pm, in reply to "Update and thanks." I would have come but I had this other little trip happening I did send you something and it should have been there days ago. I have to track it down. Keep taking deep breaths, my friend. These for remembrance.

Paula Posted by Beverly on 10/27/2025, 10:10 pm, in reply to "I am glad so many people came to celebrate his life." Thanks, Paula... even the thought of coming. I didn't see anything... I will check the mail tomorrow. Thanks for the flowers and the love.

Checked Posted by Paula on 10/29/2025, 1:09 pm, in reply to "Paula" It's on its way.

Paula Posted by Beverly on 10/29/2025, 2:33 pm, in reply to "Checked" You are so dear!

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