Dearest Bob, Pat and Family,
Pat, since you met our family in the early 1970’s, we knew you were distinctive and special. You joined in on our family vacations, moved close to us several times, became an Aunt to my brother and I. In the 1980’s, when we were made aware of your afflictions, we were uncertain when you would leave us. Miraculously, and after exhausting measures, in 2009, we figured out that you would be with our family a little longer. Even after moving out of state, we kept in touch. Now that you are gone, we share in the belief that you are in a far better place than here with us today. Pat, we know you are missed, have a drink on us, some of us may see you soon.
Robert Howards, II.