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

[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}}

[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/cla...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

[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...