EDITH HINES was born in VAN WERT, OHIO on December 31, 1910. She began her eternal life on June 7, 2007. She is much loved and will always be remembered by all her family. Grandma was such a special woman..She lived her life for her love of God and the love of her family. In the last few years of her life her faith grew even more. She knew that her time on this earth was coming to a end and she was so looking forward to going to heaven and seeing her Lord and Savior. We were so lucky to have grandma for 96 years. Now she is in heaven with Jesus and her family and friends that went on before her. God Bless you Grandma, you are gone now but never forgotten. And someday we will see you again. EDITH B. HINES Van Wert, Ohio--Edith B. Hines, 96, of Van Wert, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, Van Wert. She was born Dec. 31, 1910, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Addie (Crouse) Boham and Joseph Boham. She was preceded in death by a special friend, George "Shorty" White. Survivors include a daughter, Marliyn (Gary) Hartman of Van Wert and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Donnie and Johnny Hines, two daughters, Betty Konkle and Carolyn "Dimp" Seekings; a brother, Pete Boham; three sisters, Sadie Olsen, Effie Olsen and Goldy Grady; two grandsons, Monty and Johnny Seekings, and a great-grandson, Kodi Hartman. Mrs. Hines had worked at the former DWG Cigar Factory, Van Wert County Hospital and Cresecent Laundry, all in Van Wert. She was a former member of Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert. To My Dearest Family: Some things I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family they'll be here later on I need you here so badly as part of My big plan there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you you wouldn't understand But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is o're I am closer to you now than I ever was before And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb but together we can do it taking one day at a time It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too that as you give unto the World so the World will give to you If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free remember you're not going you are coming here to me And I will always love you from that land way up above Will be in touch again soon P.S. God sends His Love --Author Unknown To Grandma Grandma, I thought this day would never come, You were my Hero and you were my grandma, You provided your protection and your guidance, Not only to me but to so many others, You always did the best that you could And you always gave the best, We will always remember your words, For we were the ones truly blessed. We will remember the times you made us laugh, And the times you made us cry, We will remember how you lived, And the look of your caring eyes. I will miss the touch of your soft hands And the way they healed my heart, I will remember your beautiful smile, And your sense of humor, was a world apart. We will miss the sound of your voice, And the directions you always gave, You'd tell us to always be strong, And you'd tell us to always to behave, I will miss the stories you would share, And the long talks at your kitchen table, I will miss the happiness you showed, With every new grandchild you cradled. Grandma, You will be missed, But in our hearts you will forever live, In our time of sorrow and pain, Memories of your strength we will now relive, Our hearts may be heavy And we may shed some tears, But our spirit rejoices, for you are with God And now you have nothing to fear, No more worries, no more sorrows, No more hurt and no more pain, In the kingdom of Heaven you now stand, Our love for you will forever remain. To our mother, and to our grandmother, To our friend, and to our dear loved one, We thank you for your time, for your love, for your lessons, For your kindness, or your prayers. Now! your job is done. We LOVE YOU!!! Memories Of You I remember everything about you, your voice, you smile, your touch, the way you walked, the way you talked, the way you looked at me, meant so much. I remember all the words you said to me, some funny, some kind, some wise, all of the things you did for me, I see now with different eyes. I remember every moment we shared, seems like only yesterday, or maybe it was eons ago, It's really hard to say. You are gone from me now, but one they can't take away, your memory resides inside my heart, and lights up my darkest days... ....Anonymous Home In Heaven I'm safely home in Heaven though I know you miss me so. The love I've always felt for you,within my heart still flows. My spirit will remain with you every single day, appearing as a rainbow or as ocean waves at play. I'm in the gentle rains that fall, and in the morning dew. All you see that's beautiful reflects my love for you. I did'nt mean to cause you pain, my time had simply come. The work that I was meant to do on earth had all been done. I'm safely home in Heaven where eternal peace is mine. And where, when God haas called you, too, I'll be forever thine. I WATCHED YOU GO I watched you go.. You did not cry I held your hand As we said goodbye You closed your eyes Took your last breath Your pain was all over As you welcomed death I cried for you Now the pain is in me My broken heart Will never be free Another day passes My life goes on by I think of your memory As I sit here and cry I remember the good times There were many we shared And I always knew That forever you cared In time you grew weaker And I cared for you I promised I would be there When the moments became few I did it for love Is all that I can say Your life has gone Death has taken you away I will carry your memory Right here in my heart Until the time comes That I too must part My dearest loved one, here on earth, I saw a tear fall down your face You didn't see me standing there, Nor could you feel my soft embrace. But I was standing next to you, I know you looked around. You seemed to wonder what it was You thought you heard a sound. Yes my love, it was I, Who came to check on you. I saw a tear fall from your eye, I knew you were feeling blue. Even though you cannot see me. Please know that I am near I am now an angel from above To brush away your tear. I know each day you think of me And many times shed a tear. But please just close your eyes And know that I am near. As I have told you often, Do not be afraid to cry. It does relieve the pain Knowing we had to say goodbye. One thing is for certain, Even though life on earth is o'er I'm still closer to you now Than ever I was before. I know you still don't understand Why I had to leave this earth God doesn't have any secrets; It's just all planned from our birth. Someday when you have joined me And meet God at His Throne, It's then you will understand The questions that have been unknown.