Condolence: I deeply regret that I cannot attend the funeral service due to the flight situation during the Holidays. We siblings will all get together for a "Celebration of Thelma's life" at a later date. There is so much to celebrate about her life - she was such a sweet, caring and courageous sister. She never let her disability stop her from doing what she enjoyed: traveling the 50 states and many other world travels, teaching, sewing, cooking and doing things for others. She never complained and always saw the best in everyone. I will miss her laugh and smile she always had on her face. Thank you, Rusty, for lovingly caring for her all these years. Love, Ruth

Condolence: Expressing our condolences and we will miss Aunt Thelma, I am very glad to have had a chance to visit with her and Uncle Rusty a bit this past summer. Carla, Brian, Katie & Jessie Birckelbaw

Condolence: I will always remember all the good times we had with Joy and send my love and prayers.