Linda Boughner lost her battle to fight on November 7th, 2007. She was 57 years old. We will miss her and know that she is in the hands of God and her Father now. May she finally find peace and know love.

A poem read at her Memorial Service, held at Michigan Memorial Cemetery, by Elaine. We held a small service for Family and Friends, by tossing Yellow Rose Petals (Linda's favorite flower/and as her body and soul released to the wind) under the Pine tree by her father's grave, as she wished.

I Am With You Always; To Those I Love and To Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love,
you can only guess,
how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part,
so bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your hear,
You'll hear all of my love
around you soft and clear.

And then, when you come
this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile
and 'welcome home.'

(author unknown)

Love Betty, Bill, Elaine, Katie, and Billy.