| Mental Health America Bell of Hope Memorial |
In Loving Memory of
Pauline was diagnosed with manic depression now termed bipolar disorder back in the sixties. She was a sweet English lady who loved the US and became a US citizen. She worked in Virgina and North Carolina as a waitress and in England as a nurse aid. She is survived by 4 children, 4 grand-children, and 3 great-grandchildren. She has brothers and sisters living in England. It seems to me that there are more hearts Mom mentioned her favorite song to me was Starry Starry Night when I was sixteen and staying with her. I hope Joel will be able to put the lyrics in because I don't know how to at time. My memories of Mom were good memories of her helping with girl scout cookies; having parties; and most importantly her laughter and good cheer in our home. She will be missed by all of her children, family, and friends. With love and unforgetable great memories and much much more May she be with God's Love forever and ever! With Love, I received a heartfelt card from Mom's sister Josey Buckland from Kent England. Mom has four brothers, Eric, Ernie, Keith, and Donald. She has three sisters, Sheila, Molly, and Josie. All are living in England. Josey and Sheila visited Mom several years ago and was deligted to see how well she was treated by the staff at Cedar Creek Assisted Living. When Tom and I visited Mom we could see she was very happy there. She loved to read and made friends easily. I remember when I was 16 she came from England to stay in the US. She talked so much one night that the next day I was speaking with an English accent! I could see she was very proud of her children and she loved us in her unique way. She always kept in touch but loved her independence. While in Japan in 1962 she loved to take us on the trains to Toyko and enjoyed the gospel tent revivals that came to Camp Zama. I think I only met my grandmother once or twice when I was a baby, I wish I could have seen her one last time as a grown up. I really don't know a lot about her only that my mother, her daughter is a spitting image of her. All I can say is I love you grandma and that I wish I could of known you better. a very sad loss of a dear sister, and also recalling many happy childhood memories especially of alkerton village where we were evacueed during the war. pauline was two years my elder and was my special playmate. we lost touch but i always had fond memories of her. god bless.
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