Poppie Euveline Tengbergen-BauermannOctober 25, 1907 to January 1, 2009
New Year's day for our family came with sad news. Tante Pop, whom was 101 years old, passed peacefully at home yesterday morning. The news yesterday brought tears to my face and pain in my heart with the sorrow felt of knowing I wouldn't see her sweet smile and joyful eyes any longer. I do have peace inside due to my Faith in our Lord, that Tante Pop passed onto eternal life in the arms of our Lord. She was one of the most sweetest, thoughtful and generous ladies I have ever met. I have many fond memories of her. And I'm glad our children were able to meet her. The first time Madeline met her, she was under 1 and Tante was 98 - then, the oldest and youngest members of our family. Madeline saw Tante Pop again this past summer, and James was able to meet her too. I remember James just walked right into her bedroom and started tapping her arm. Tante was sleeping, but awoke with a smile and a chuckle. She said she thought an angel was tapping her in her dreams. Tante Pop will be missed by so many, because she was loved by so many.
God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for my family, especially Tante Pop, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ, Who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever. Amen.
2 comments:
I'm sorry to hear that. That is so neat that you children were able to meet her! 101...wow I can't imagine all the things she has seen in her lifetime!
I am so sorry to hear this....My great grandmother also lived to be 101 and it amazes me the things they got to see over the course of their life. So many changes in our world that they got to be a part of!
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