Even though they only knew each other a short time Dad (Ray Bock) considered Russel a good friend. He will miss him. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Debra Leffert
Dear brother and friend.
I will always remember all of the good times we shared and the many lessons I learned from you.I shot my first pheasant with your old bolt action .410 shot gun. Mick was there to.My sister Phyllis through old pie tins in the air for me to hit with my BB gun, in your back yard when Kathy was a baby.I am a better man because of you. I have said many times that when I was a “juvenile” you helped to keep “delinquent” from being added to my questionable status.I am sending our love to you and all of your wonderful family. Rest in peace and God bless you. John and Shirley Elbert
Brother and sister in law
I see countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights like Heaven’s stars reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular! Please wipe away that tear,
for I am spending Christmas with God and mom this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain in your heart,
Even though I am so far away, we really aren’t far apart.
So be happy for me, as you know I hold you all so dear.
Be glad I’m spending Christmas with God and mom this year.
I send you a special gift from my heavenly home above,
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all ‘love’ is the gift more precious than gold.
It was most importat in the stories God has told.
Please love and keep each other as God has said to do.
For I can’t count the blessings or the Love He has sent for you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear,
Remember, I’m spending Christmas with God and mom this year.
I read several poems until I found this one. I felt it was so appropriate for all of you – great family – great parents.
I have wanted to call each of you for several days but I suffer horribly from “PHONE PHOBIA”. I have waited for years to grow up to be a very strong person – I am in many ways but pretty much a wimp!!
Our LOVE and SYMPATHY to all of you – may all your years of ‘happy’ memories bring peace to you and your families.
Hope to see you soon! TAKE CARE and know that we CARE lots!!
Dave & Kim- we are thinking and praying for you and all of your family. We know Russ will be so greatly missed. We feel lucky that we had the chance to spend some fun times with him and your mom over the years, especially on their visits to Chicago.
Kathy, David, Dan and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It is never a good time but the holidays always seems to make everything a little harder. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Even though they only knew each other a short time Dad (Ray Bock) considered Russel a good friend. He will miss him. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Debra Leffert
Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Dear brother and friend.
I will always remember all of the good times we shared and the many lessons I learned from you.I shot my first pheasant with your old bolt action .410 shot gun. Mick was there to.My sister Phyllis through old pie tins in the air for me to hit with my BB gun, in your back yard when Kathy was a baby.I am a better man because of you. I have said many times that when I was a “juvenile” you helped to keep “delinquent” from being added to my questionable status.I am sending our love to you and all of your wonderful family. Rest in peace and God bless you. John and Shirley Elbert
Brother and sister in law
Kathy, thank you for calling this morning. Our sympathies are with your families at this difficult time.
As far as I know (if Iowa weather is agreeable) we will be coming with John and Shirley on Sunday, overnighting and returning home after the funeral.
Will keep you updated.
Kathy, Dan and David, we are so sorry to hear about Russ. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joe and Cheri
I see countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights like Heaven’s stars reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular! Please wipe away that tear,
for I am spending Christmas with God and mom this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain in your heart,
Even though I am so far away, we really aren’t far apart.
So be happy for me, as you know I hold you all so dear.
Be glad I’m spending Christmas with God and mom this year.
I send you a special gift from my heavenly home above,
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all ‘love’ is the gift more precious than gold.
It was most importat in the stories God has told.
Please love and keep each other as God has said to do.
For I can’t count the blessings or the Love He has sent for you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear,
Remember, I’m spending Christmas with God and mom this year.
I read several poems until I found this one. I felt it was so appropriate for all of you – great family – great parents.
I have wanted to call each of you for several days but I suffer horribly from “PHONE PHOBIA”. I have waited for years to grow up to be a very strong person – I am in many ways but pretty much a wimp!!
Our LOVE and SYMPATHY to all of you – may all your years of ‘happy’ memories bring peace to you and your families.
Hope to see you soon! TAKE CARE and know that we CARE lots!!
Dave & Kim- we are thinking and praying for you and all of your family. We know Russ will be so greatly missed. We feel lucky that we had the chance to spend some fun times with him and your mom over the years, especially on their visits to Chicago.
Kathy, David, Dan and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It is never a good time but the holidays always seems to make everything a little harder. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.