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The Dash Poem
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth… and now 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 is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard… are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left. That can still be rearranged
If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy’s being read with your life’s actions to rehash... would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?
by Linda Ellis
Mary Odenbrett Mary Ann (Odenbrett) Maloney, 24, of Tampa died Thursday of natural causes. She was a native of the Bay area. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper, and belonged to the Chi Omega Sorority, was a little sister for Alpha Tau Omega, and was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, John; her daughter, Leslie Nichole; her son John Mathew; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Odenbrett of Tampa; and two sisters, Cathy Griggs of Tampa, and Barbara Stone of Mango. Garden of Memories Funeral Home. [Mar 10, 1983]
Stephen Petralia From a classmate: Please add Stephen Petralia in the fallen Terriers section. He was a dear friend of mine and classmate who passed away two years ago.
Tim Hamby From a classmate: Another to add to the list of fallen Terriers is Tim Hamby
Debbie Coe Elgin From a classmate: Debbie Coe Elgin passed away in 2006. Her Obit was in the Tampa newspaper. She was a friend who always thought of others before herself. She is greatly missed.
David Randolph Giddens From a classmate: Please add David Giddens to the Fallen Terriers List. He passed away in the spring of 2014.
Rochelle Melton From a classmate: Could you please add the following classmate to the Fallen Terriers section? Rochelle Melton she was a good friend and proud Terriers. I feel she should be recognized. Thanks so much!
Guy Edward Bragg Bragg, Guy Edward, "Eddie", passed away on February 2, 2014. He was a resident of Riverview for many years and worked at Bealls and Publix. He is survived by his brother and sister and his extended family. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home.
David Coley Funeral service for Mr. David Coley, 57, of Tampa, who pass away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 2 pm at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, FL Rev. Ronald E. Williams, Sr. Pastor, Officiating and Rev. Eddie Nunn, Eulogist. Mr. Coley leaves to cherish precious memories with his daughters, Latoya Carswell and husband, Michael and Latasha Coley; grandkids, Michael Carswell, Jr., Destiny Barr, MarQuez Carswell and Serenity Singletary; like a mother, Eloise Tarver; sister, Betty Jean Brito and husband, James; brother, Cecil Coley; uncles, Willie Frank Coley, Bobby "Jack" Coley and Moses Coley and wife, Lucy; aunts, Christine Lucas, Mattie Jackson and Anna Coley and husband, Delatorro; nieces and nephews; sister-in-law; and a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. A native of Tampa, Mr. Coley was born on Sept. 21, 1957. He was educated in public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Hillsborough High School. Viewing on Friday, May 22, from 5-9 pm at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, with the family receiving friends in the chapel from 7-8 pm. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 1:45 pm Saturday for the service. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sptimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174905721#sthash.lQ862aBh.dpuf
Candace Ann Curtiss Curtiss, Candace A., 57, of Tampa passed away on December 28, 2015. Candace was born on November 20, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to the late Thomas, Sr. and Eunice (Belhumeur) Curtiss. Candace worked for many years at Lincks and Associates. Her true passions were her cats, traveling and running. Candace favorite races were the Disney races including the Dopey challenge and the Rock and Roll series. She recently completed the Flying Pig race, NY City Marathon and too many more to count. Candace is survived by her husband Teddy Lincks, Step children; Kelly Brown, Amanda Lincks, John Lincks, and Kelly Alflen, brother Thomas Curtiss, Jr., sisters; Lisa Todd and Glenda Curtiss, nieces; Katelyn Todd, and Karin Curtiss, nephews; Austin Todd, Jeffrey and Michael Curtiss. A viewing will take place on Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 2-4pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10am at the funeral home.
Stotherd Lee Darby Stotherd Lee Darby (1958 - 2010)
December 30, 1958
Died December 12, 2010 at 51 years old.
Source: U.S. Social Security Death Index
Derrek Carnell Douglas Derrek Carnell Douglas, 1958 - 2011 Derrek Carnell Douglas was born on monthday 1958. Derrek passed away on monthday 2011, at age 53. He was buried at burial place, Florida. Derrek C Douglas, 1958 - 2011 Derrek C Douglas was born on February 4 1958. Derrek lived in USA. Derrek passed away on November 26 2011, at age 53.
Robert James Gunderson Robert James Gunderson
November 29, 1957 - June 18, 2012
Robert James "Bobby G" Gunderson
GUNDERSON, Robert J. "Bobby G", 54, of Tampa, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012. A native and life-long resident of Tampa, he was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Natalia Gunderson and brothers, Harold and Alan Gunderson. He is survived by his sons, Joshua Gunderson and Ryan Keyworth; daughter, Taylor Gunderson; brother, Tommy Gunderson; sisters, Linda Tarnovsky and Debbie Hernandez and loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral Information
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Grace Family Church, 5101 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, FL 33558. A reception will follow at the home of Shannon Gunderson, 312 S. Bayview Drive, Oldsmar, FL 34677.
Sandie-Lynn Rosseter Lowe LOWE, Sandra Lynn "Sandie," 49, lifelong resident of Tampa, died unexpectedly December 13, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Clyde; son, Alexander; stepson, Johnathan; parents, Mary Frances and Philip Rosseter Jr.; sister, Deborah Witham; aunt, Elizabeth Lunsford; niece, Hannah Rutherford; and cousins, Nancy Harris, Mike Lunsford, Doug Lunsford, Ellen Sanborn, Dustie Lynch, Dona Linthicum, Kendal Truitt, Jeff Truitt and Brian Truitt. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Philip and Ida Rosseter, and Ralph and Maude McCottery. A class of 1976 graduate of Hillsborough High School, she was a member of the Seminole Heights United Methodist Church and their Hand Bell Choir. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church, 6111 Central Ave., Tampa. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory be made to Metropolitan Ministries (Toys), 2002 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602. Words of comfort may be expressed at www.blountcurry.com.
Gilbert Sabella SABELLA, Gilbert, 51, entered into rest April 22, 2010. Born in Tampa, Gilbert was a resident of Madeira Beach, Fla. He enjoyed sports and listening to music, especially the Rolling Stones. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Sabella. Survivors include his mother, Rachel Piersall and husband, Gerry; brother, Frank Sabella Jr. and wife Laura; maternal grandmother, Jennie Canalejo; aunt, Annette Vallejo; uncle, Dennis Sabella; beloved nephew, Gabriel; and many other family members. A memorial visitation will take place 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Gonzalez Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 711 S. Dale Mabry, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609, in Gilbert' s memory.
Vicki Denise Simmons Smith Vicki Denise SMITH Obituary SMITH, Vicki Denise 54, passed away on Feb. 7, 2013. Vicki is survived by her son, Steven Rutledge Smith; mother, JoAnn Simmons; brothers, Grant and David Simmons; fiancé, Kevin Sennett; and many other beloved family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Rutledge Simmons. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Lake Carroll Baptist Church, 12012 N. Rome Ave, Tampa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 11 am. Condolences may be expressed online at www.macdonaldfuneral.com MacDonald Funeral Home Tampa, 813-933-4950 -
Sandi Janean Swope Hamilton HAMILTON, Sandi J., 53, of Temple Terrace, Fla., passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011. Sandi was a 1976 graduate of Hills-borough High School; she attended the University of Florida and the University of South Florida. She was the Co-Founder of Leisure Travel; served as Registrar, Board of Directors and President of Temple Terrace Soccer Association; was a member of Temple Terrace Junior Chamber of Commerce; and a member of The First Baptist Church of Temple Terrace. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty J. Swope. Survivors include her loving husband, John R. Hamilton; children, Travis Clay, Kaeley Noele and Madison Leigh Hamilton; father, S. Morris Swope; and brothers, Keith Michael and Dale Martin Swope. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at the Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Temple Terrace, with interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Temple Terrace, 10002 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Andrew Holloway Andrew Holloway (October 7, 1958 - January 12, 2014)
Ricky Thomas Ricky L ThomasMt Juliet, TNAge 57, July 9, 2015. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, July 18, 2-5 p.m. at the American Legion on Elm Hill Pike
Robert Thomas Moon Obituary for Robert Moon
Robert Thomas Moon, 55, of Summerville, SC, a Computer Draftsman and spouse of Angela Moon, died Thursday, July 18, 2013.
General Information: Full Name Robert Thomas Moon Date of Birth Friday, August 23rd, 1957 Date of Death Thursday, July 18th, 2013
Kimberly Guthrie Rigsby From a classmate:
Date: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 3:27:02 PM
Visitor message: Kim Guthrie Rigsby passed away yesterday. No details or word on services. Thought it was important you know.
Louis A. Jordan, III Obituary for Louis A. Jordan, III
Date: March 8, 2010
Comments:
Please add Louie to the Fallen Terriers section, he died Mar 8, 2010.
David Trail Visitor message: Please add David Trail name to fallen terriers. I saw his daughter last week and she shared he died from complications of his cancer March 2016.
Cheryl George Comments:
Cheryl George passed away in the early 1990's. I don't have the exact date
Stanley W. Johnson In May 2016, Stanley Johnson passed away. I'm not certain of the actual date, yet wanted to share this sad news.
Mr. Johnson was born on January 10, 1958 and passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016.
Mr. Johnson was a resident of Tampa, Florida at the time of his passing.
He attended the schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Hillsborough High School class of 1976.
Homegoing visitation service will be held Friday evening 6:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Stanley was a native of Alabama and moved to Tampa Florida as a child. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday February 26th from 5 to 7 p.m. The family invites the friends to the repast on Saturday February 27th 2:00 p.m. at the Fawn Ridge Subdivision located at 8925 Beeler Dr. Tampa Florida 33626.
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