16-A Webster-Kirkwood Times May 7 - 13, 2010

161716tribute to moms

to MothersA TribuTe

My mom Julia Day is the best. An amazing 85-years young, she is always there to help. A seamstress most of her life, she is the “sewing angel.” A great cook she takes pleasure in giving banana bread to those who need a treat. She truly has a heart of gold!~Brenda Detrick, Webster Groves

Mothers Are The Bee’s KneesAs spring comes into bloom, Mother may find herself in 1) A Grumpy Knee Syndrome. As Mom bends to plant the pollen filled pansies, her joints may pop. In that case I remind her of a simple cure. 2) Do 5 shallow knee bends 3 times weekly. Start now. Happy gardening Mothers!~Pete Brandin, Manchester

My Mother’s love wraps around meHolding me gently through my changes My mom is and will be my friend foreverMy mother has been a blessing in my lifeI love my mother and how grateful I am forAll you have done for me each and every day!~Hadley Parham, Webster Groves

Dear Mom,You are the best mom in the world. If I didn’t have you, you would never see or take of me. You are the #1 best friend in the world! You take care of me when I am sick or sad! You would help me with my homework. You are so funny! You are always there for me. I love you mom!~HaNnAh PaRhAm, Webster Groves

Happy Mother’s Day

to Mattie Burgett

with love!~Bruce,

Kirkwood

My mom epitomizes the phrase, “whenever you need me I’ll be there.” Without hesitation, she has TWICE dropped everything in her own life and flown to Syracuse, New York because I was overwhelmed with the demands

of school, work and being a new mom.~Molly Bernath, Cicero New York

Debbie McCormac with her grandson, Grady

To my MOMSweet as candyHelpful all the timeExciting to be aroundLoveableYou’re awesome

Well at teachingIncredibleLeft when askedDependableExcited to help~Anna Wilde, 4th Grade, Kirkwood

My mom was a 50 year resident of Webster, and proud of that. She would give the shirt off her back if you needed it. She was always there for you. This will be my first Mother’s Day without her; this photo shows her full of life, the way I want to remember her.~Your kids Jeff, Kevin, Randy and Erin, Shrewsbury

Carolyn Johnson

Mom, BeeBee, Kathy -A mother of four, a grandmother of five, a teacher of hundreds, and a friend to many. Mom you have given so much to so many - be it your family, the kids at Children’s Day Out, or the many in the community who benefitted from your many volunteer hours. Thanks for being you. Love always.~The Barthelmass Family, Kirkwood

Mother worked many years at the Kirkwood Public Library. She was a living example of The Golden Rule. Mother was always a good sport, including the day she died. Everyone

loved Frances Reeves, but Dad loved her the most. Surrounded by family on the day she died, even the nurses cried. The Hour Glass Is Running – Hug Your Mother!~Dick Reeves (Kirkwood), Barry Reeves (Boston, Massachusetts) and Martha Frances Reeves Border (Bellingham, Washington)

Frances Reeves

Our mother, Lorraine Brown, is wonderful! Thanks for all you do! With love from the eight of us.~SLB, Spanish Lake

To our mom and nana, Dottie Sprague. We thank you for all the love you share each day. You’ve taught us what is important in life – family, love, laughter, sharing and caring for each other and our world. Happy Mother’s Day! With love, all your kids and grandkids. ~Nancy Kassabaum, Webster Groves

Happy Mother’s Day, Rhonda. We love you.~Bruce, Bruce Jr., Brandon and Dylan, Kirkwood

Rhonda and family

We are not related by blood and are from different races and backgrounds. Yet all of these differences mean NOTHING. You provide more love than I could ever imagine. I am more than honored that Susan E. Medart is my God given mother, protector and best friend. I love you.~“Gwendalina,” Kirkwood

Dear Mom, I love you more than – horses, ice cream, or even riding my bike. Caroline is happy that you are her mom. So are me and Abbie. The point is – I LOVE YOU!~Your daughters, Zoe, Abbie and Caroline, Kirkwood

Mom, Ka chow! Thanks for taking me for walks, doing Go! St. Louis, going to the library, getting DVDs and all the other things you do for me. Bubbles, Splash, Motisha and Brie say Happy Mother’s Day too. We love you! Let’s sleep late and eat out. Ka Ching!~Ann Glosson, Kirkwood

Mom, thank you for all the times you made sacrifices for me. Your profound love inspires me to be a more loving person. Here’s to you and the great lineage of moms that proceed and will surely follow you, given the great example you have set. My deepest gratitude, ~Gail, Webster Groves

Roses are redViolets are blueI can’t believeI have a mother like youYou have always cared for meYou are the best mom anyone could beI hope you know that I love you soAnd I will always keep you closeHappy Mothers Day!!~Isabella Brouster, Webster Groves

Mom, You always believed in me.You have always been there for me.You laughed with me (and at my lame jokes).You were first a Mom, and now a friend.You loved me always (even when I wasn’t loveable).You are the best, Mom (though that’s hardly enough to say.)I love you.~Debbie, Ellisville MO

Mom, “My Wild Irish Rose”Thanks for your joy, spirituality, encouragement, and most of all your unconditional LOVE! We love you very, very much.~Mary, Christopher, Andrew, John, Kay, John, Mike, Barby, Michael, Matt, Rob, Jann, Luke and Kelly, Kirkwood

This is your inaugural Mother’s Day. It’s been nearly six months since you were crowned our queen! Since then you have made it through countless sleepless nights and thousands of dirty diapers. Your voice and touch has soothed tears and sparked the first toothless grins. Katie Voss, we are royally spoiled to have you!~Your twinfants, Finnegan & Audrey, and husband MJ, Kirkwood

Katie and kiddos

Eleanor Joy Booth - You unofficially “adopted” us years ago and have been the ideal Mom and Grandma ever since! At 91, you drive several miles

a week visiting shut-ins and touching lives. You’ve taught us so much by example. Much love from your whole family!!~Mary & Amanda Joy K., Marysville OH

Eleanor Joy Booth

Mom,We will never tease a weasel, not even once or twice.A weasel will not like it and teasing isn’t nice.~Jonah, Madeleine, Quinlan and Atticus, Kirkwood

Halloween 2009

Mattie Burgett