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1991

1963 or 1964

This past Tuesday marks the 19th year since Dev's Mom passed away. She had cancer. She was amazing and we miss her. I know Devon really wishes he could talk with her about things. There are so many things I know he misses about her. One of them is her sense of humour and her infectious laugh. I miss it too.

It has been amazing in this last few months how many people have asked me if I was related to Miriam. They would smile and in the most awe filled way, with a look of both sadness and love, say, "Mrs. Whipple taught my son/daughter. She loved kindergarten/grade 6. Mrs Whipple was awesome/amazing/so loving to my child. I miss her." or "Mrs Whipple was my teacher. She was so kind to me" I have never heard an unkind word about her. Ever.

At church Tuesday night was a Relief Society Dinner to celebrate the Birthday of RS. When the Bishop spoke he told the Sisters that this ward has been built on the testimonies and good service of the Matriarchs of the ward. He mentioned Sister Kit Ames (DD Shaw's mom), Sister Marie Matkin (Dev's Grandma), Sister Miriam Whipple (Dev's mom). Most of the Sisters in the room had never met Miriam, many had never met Marie, but there were a few who did know them, and the spirit that filled the room was overwhelming. I was hardly able to contain my emotions. The talk touched on the power of strong and faithful Relief Society Sisters and how their influence still being felt today. It is true.

I know that there are other Sister Whipple's now, but there is no one like Miriam.

We miss you more than words can say.