Tag: tribute

  • Marty Helwich:  A Life Cut Short, Yet Lived to the Fullest

    Marty Helwich: A Life Cut Short, Yet Lived to the Fullest

    Last month, my sister’s beloved husband, Marty, succumbed to pancreatic cancer, having been diagnosed just after Christmas. Marty was truly one of the best people I’ve ever known, and I am just one of countless family and friends still reeling from this unfathomable loss. It was my honor and privilege to offer a eulogy at his…

  • More Than a Mother-in-Law

    More Than a Mother-in-Law

    My mother-in-law, Juanita Stephans, died on February 24, after 86 memorable years. It was my honor and privilege to write and deliver a eulogy at her funeral on March 2, and I am including the text below. If you weren’t lucky enough to know Juanita, I hope this brief remembrance will provide a glimpse into…