Dirk (Nephew) said...
I adored Tiny. She always felt like a best friend and mother to me. Pulling into their driveway and seeing that 'W', I knew that I was going to be having another great time with her and Bob.
She never let on to how difficult it was for her the last couple of years. She had a dignity and spunkiness that I haven't seen in anyone else.
There will always be a void without her here, but I do feel comforted to know that she lead about as full a life as anyone could.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandparent. She will be missed, but will FOREVER be in my heart.
I LOVE YOU, TINY!
June 5, 2008 11:35 AM
Don said...
I was blessed with three great sisters and one brother. My sister Tiny was a very special person and I'm so proud to have had her as a family member and special friend. She will always be remembered by her family and many friends as a vibrant, loving and caring person.
I will miss her words of advice, her laughter and the efforts she made to keep all of our family in touch. Even though she has temporarily left us, she will always remain in my heart and it will be filled with pleasant thoughts of her.
I will miss you Tiny but I'm a better person for having known you. I'm so proud to have had you as a sister.
Your Loving Brother, Don
I'm also proud of my son Dirk who formulated this website.
June 5, 2008 12:07 PM
Mary Korthuis said:
Precious Tiny,
As having a smile, a good word for all. I am so blessed to have been in her circle of friends, so much like the older sister I would liked to have had. My life is certainly richer by knowing her and loving her. I know that she is just a step away, waiting for time to bring us to the home coming that she is experiencing now.
God Bless and keep you my sweet friend, beloved Tiny. We will all see you just around the corner.
My love, my hugs, my kisses. I'll miss you.
To The Wittenbrook Family:
I see the love in your faces, in all the body language ,you speak loud and clear.
I see the strength of character, the integrity of each, and personality that I would call charismatic. I would say that you all carry her within yourselves, especially Bob, precious husband of Tiny. She will be with you at a thought, a touch, a tear.
God Bless you all.
June 5, 2008 4:11 PM
Joel Fieri said...
I agree with Dirk about the 'W' on the garage door. The 'W' meant not only a great time of laughter and family fun and love, but it also meant that I would be welcomed into the Wittenbrook household with an "Aunt Tiny Hug" - there was no other hug like it in the world. It was a hug given with such warmth and love to whoever received it, it made you feel like you were the most important, loved and welcome person in the world.
To know Tiny was to love and adore her. My and my family's prayers are with Uncle Bob, Sheree and Chuck and family, and all who love and miss Tiny. God Bless.
June 5, 2008 4:50 PM
Karen Payton said...
Grandma, I miss you already. I'm sitting here in your house typing this and it has a certain emptiness now, but I am comforted by the fact that you are no longer suffering.
I will always remember the Christmases, the birthdays, the laughter, the loving smiles you would give me every time you caught my glance, and just the way you seemed to brighten up the room as soon as you'd walk in. Thank you for everything you've done for me. I strive to be like you, and have a heart even half as big as yours. I will think of you every single day until I see you again in heaven. I can't wait until that day.
I love you so much Grandma.
Always and forever, Karen.
June 5, 2008 8:14 PM
Ginger- niece said...
Many thanks Dirk- what a great way for all of Aunt Tiny's loved ones to share our thoughts!
I agree with all of the kind and sincere thoughts already written. Aunt Tiny was special and unique for so many reasons. She thought of everyone she knew as valuable. She laughed easily, thought positively, loved freely and viewed life as a wonderful gift. I count it a great honor to be her niece.
Much love,
Ginger
Shawn (Nephew) said...
I remember thanksgivings with Tiny and Bob at their home in California. She was such a loving person, warm hearted and caring. She would light up a room with here smile and kindness..
To Bob my condolences on your loss, and heavens gain.
Shawn
June 8, 2008 7:31 AM
Lori said...
For Don,
You and I have shared so much and now we have the shared experience of having lost a sister. What wonderful sentiments friends and family have written about her. I feel as if I know her, and yet I do because I know you. Know that my thoughts are with you.
Very Sincerely,
Lori
June 8, 2008 8:46 AM
Joann and Don said...
We Remember Her
In the rising of the sun and in its going down
We remember her.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter
We remember her.
In the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of Spring
We remember her.
In the rustling of the leaves and in the bounty of Autumn
We remember her.
When we are all alone and when our hearts are broken, or when we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember her.
So long as we live she too shall live.
For she is now, and always, a part of us.
For we remember her.
we remember her
June 10, 2008 1:38 PM
Steve said...
What an awesome woman! Comfort to you, family. Because of Jesus promise, we will be with Tiny again.
"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"
(John 11:25-26)
All our love to Bob, Sheree and family during this time of sorrow.
Warmly,
Steve, Lynne, Katie, Doug and Amanda Brewer
Wilma (sister) said...
If there ever was a Saint in this world, it was my sister. Words can't express my love and admiration for her. A true friend and sister.
Wilma
June 12, 2008 10:03 AM
