Lost another grandparent.... :(

[ramanth]

At 8:40 p.m. last night, my Grandma Ringle passed away. A little over a week ago she was admitted into the ICU with a staph infection. She was taken off the ventilator yesterday morning but held on until all of her family could be there. Then she opened her eyes, took a breath, and was gone. :(

I feel lucky to have been blessed with knowing my grandparents. My mom's mom, Grandma Hollandsworth, is the sole remaining grandparent and I'm feeling very protective. My sisters and I are her only grandkids.

My dad has not been well himself, so please think of him during this difficult time.

The last time I saw my Grandma was around Christmas and she looked really good. I regret not spending more time with her. :(

Grandma Ringle on the left, Grandma Hollandsworth on the right
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/ramanth/Wedding/grandma_r.jpg

[gemini9961]

I'm so sorry Kimmy. :(

[moosmom]

:( Kimmy, I am SO sorry for your loss.

((((HUGS)))))

Donna

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry for your loss. I do not have any living grandparents and it's very difficult to deal with.
You and your family will be in my thoughts.

[Kfamr]

I'm so sorry Kim. Rest well, Grandma Ringle.

[Karen]

You are so lucky to have had your grandparents around as a grown-up - I lost my last one at age 12, so I am jealous. Rest in peace, Grandma Ringle. Our prayers will be with your family at this time.

[K9soul]

Kimmy, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. She looks and sounds like such a lovely lady. I will light a candle for her, and say a prayer. (((hugs)))

[jackie]

hugs

[cloverfdx]

Ohhh Kimmy i am so sorry :(. What a beautiful photo. Rest easy Grandma Ringle.

{{Hugs}}

[lizbud]

I am very sorry to hear this Kimmy. :( May she rest in peace.

[gini]

Kimmy, I am really sorry to hear of your loss of your Grandmother.

I only knew my paternal grandparents - and I loved them to pieces.

[mugsy]

I'm sorry for your loss Kimmy. My last grandparent (that I knew) died when I was in 6th grade.

RIP Grandma.

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry for your loss Kimmy.

{{hugs}}

[Logan]

Oh Kimmy, I am so sorry. :( She is a lovely lady and I know she cherished every moment she had with her family. What a wonderful picture of you and Andy and your two grandmothers. I hope you have a copy framed somewhere in your home. That is a wonderful thing to cherish.

I was fortunate to know all 4 of my grandparents and we lost our last one at the age of 93 in 2000, my mom's mom. But I have wonderful memories of all 4 of them. I hope that in time you can sit back and remember her with joy.

Logan

[4 Dog Mother]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Kimmy. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[petslover]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[luckies4me]

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. :(

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone. A friend and neighbor of my parents is bringing over a casserole and we're all getting together for dinner.

I again feel very lucky to have known my grandparents (I had three sets - Dad's parents divorced and remarried). Andy never knew his. They passed away when he was a child.

Also, say a prayer for my sister Linn and her husband Nick. Nick's dad has throat cancer and they just found more tumors and a biopsy showed it was aggressive. They give him between 2 days and 6 months. :(

[k9krazee]

I'm so sorry for your loss!

Your family and Nick will most certainly be in my thoughts.

[anna_66]

:( Very sorry to hear this Kimmy.
(((HUGS)))

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry, Kimmy :( You are very fortunate to have grandparents at your age, and I wish I could say the same. My grandfather on my moms side passed away when mom was just a teenager, and her mother passed away when I was 4 I think. My grandparents on my fathers side also passed away when I was an infant. You are so blessed to have been able to grow up with your grandparents and I know they were glad, also, to have such a wonderful granddaughter.

*hugs* to you, and rest in peace, Grandma :(

[ramanth]

Thanks for the condolences everyone.

Visitation is Friday with a Saturday funeral.

Here's her obit:

http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/classifieds?category=obits

Marjorie Ringle
Lansing, MI

Born on January 9, 1930 in Lansing, MI; passed away on May 8, 2007 in Lansing, MI, at the age of 77. Mrs. Ringle was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Ringle in 1999. Surviving are her loving family: 4 daughters, Nancy Wagner, Bonnie Alden, Dawn (James) Parks, and Sharon Mello; 6 sons, Wayne (Holly) Smith, Steven (Julie) Smith, Daniel Smith, Darrell (Kay) Ringle, Dean (Laura) Ringle and Kevin (Ann) Ringle; 21 grand- children; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Dean (Grace) Luke; and sisters, Vivian (Jim) Hagman and Jennetta Dewey. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday 1 hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter, Inc., 21311 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076-3911 in honor of Mrs. Ringle.
Published in the Lansing State Journal - May 10, 2007

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

Rest In Peace, Grandma Ringle.

So Sorry for you loss, Kimmy.
Grandparents are a Treasure - I was lucky enough to know all Four of mine! :)

And take care of Dad!
Hate to hear he's not feeling too chipper ...
Tell him to Get Better Quick!

{{{Hugs}}}

/s/ :( Phred

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry Kimmy -
That is exactly what took my grandma also and it was
awful to watch her go thru.
lots of hugs and prayers being sent...

[Alysser]

I am so sorry for your loss. {{hugs}} :(

[mugsy]

WOW! She was younger than my mother! I am so sorry again and if there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to call us...you know number...

hugs to you from Mike and me...

[cyber-sibes]

My condolences to you & your family, Kimmy. How wonderful she was there for your wedding. Grandparents are pretty special.

[Ginger's Mom]

I am so sorry on your loss, Kimmy. You and your family will be in my prayers. Pat, I was just about to say the same thing, it is so nice that she was able to take part in your wedding, I am sure that meant a lot to her.

[slick]

So sorry for the loss of your grandmother. :( You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

[Dorothy39]

Oh Ramanth~ Kimmy~

You certainly have been blessed to have lived to" Know" and to Love your Grandparents~

Please Accept My Sincere Condolences during this Time.

(That Wedding Picture is So Beautiful)

[kallisto4529]

I am so very sorry for your loss, it is so hard to loose them, I lost my only grandmother 2 yrs ago and I miss her as much today as I did then.

[ramanth]

Thanks again guys.

The visitation went well. My mom did grandma's hair and makeup and she looked good.

Can you believe that just last night someone vandalized the funeral home's AC equipment to steal the copper? :mad: :(

It was a little warm (hit 85 degrees today), but they had brought in portable units and by time the second visitation rolled around, they had brand new AC units installed.

Dad's doing well, however, Nick's dad is not doing so well. Lots of prayers needed for his family.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kimmy, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm also adding more prayers for Nick's family too. Please take care.