Thursday, October 10, 2024
Dear Adam, Dan, Matt and Elizabeth,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Your Mom and I were high school friends having met in Junior year. I was the Maid of Honor at her wedding. She was a good, solid person, with a kind heart and so smart. It was your Mom that got me through science class at Oakland Community College. And boy, she knew the insurance business like nobody else.
We had lots of fun adventures in the seventies, hanging out with the Berkley friends, Senior overnight trip that involved some memorable mischief. One weekend we jumped in her red mustang (yes, she was cool) to visit the Hamilton cousins. She was the responsible one of the two of us and kept me out of trouble that weekend. :) On the way home the car broke down in Windsor and Grandma Shirley came with a tow chain to tow us home (what a capable woman that Shirley was, and made the BEST fry donuts). Of course, cute chicks that we were, some cute guys kept us company until Shirley came (hey, we were 18).
I tell these stories because I was a part of Ann's life before we had families. We had so much fun but the absolute best part of life is family. You four kids meant the world to her and all of the grands too. She reminded me so much of her Mom, always upbeat and a smile on her face when it came to talking about her kids and grandkids. You all were her world and she was so proud of all of you.
I know what a hard time this is for you. I will keep you all in prayer and please know her spirit will continue to hover over you all and you will feel her love. Take care of yourselves and be happy, that is what she would want for all of you.
With love,
Barb Patak Flis