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Donna Rowson passed away

General Discussion
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Some of you may have noticed my non-participation in Mik this year. There were several reasons but the big one was my wife’s failing health. She and I have been battling her Alzheimer’s for years now, with the aid of some superb caregivers.

Sadly, Donna passed away on January 20, 2022. Below is the first image of a photo essay that I spoke through at a virtual get together we had to celebrate her life. We had about 65 attendees, many of whom told stories about Donna. She was awesomely beautiful inside and out and I miss her terribly (I’m certainly not alone with this problem here on LSC).

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I’ll be gradually poking my head back out of my shell here on LSC. I’ve also retired so have an entire new set of habits to create. I’m planning to build trains as part of this new world, so you can expect to see some activity from me soon.

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2022: The Year in Review
#2

Jim, my sincere condolences on your loss…

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#3

Jim, Martha and I extend our sincerest condolences.

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#4

My heart and prayers are with you. And I am honored that my railroad will have a place to honor her and you.

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#5

Jim,
Anne and I recognize this has been and will be a difficult period and extend our condolences. In your reemergence we hope that you will return to BAGRS and that we will see you at our gathering in March.
Anne and Mike Paterson

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#6

My thoughts are with you. I lost my Mom to that, and I just put my Aunt (her Sister) into a Memory Care facility. It is tough, very tough.

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#7

Jim,
I am saddened to hear of your loss of Donna. My mom too was lost to Alzheimer’s back in 2000.

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#8

Condolences on your loss.

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#9

Jim, so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Condolences and prayers from Patty and I.

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#10

Jim, I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences.

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#11

Jim, with all my heart with you, courage, and sincere condolences

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#12

Jim,

My thoughts and prayers remain with you my friend. I’m thankful you’re becoming able to re-engage with us after this so heartbreaking period.

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful tribute with the entire LSC family, and letting everyone know of, and be inspired by, the amazing life you and Donna shared.

My deepest condolences,
Cliff

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#13

Jim,

Ellen and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Thanks for sharing your beautiful tribute to Donna.

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#14

thank you for sharing this

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#15

Jim;
Thank you again for sharing.
As always, my heart is with you, and your wonderful memories.
Fred

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#16

Debbie and I send our prayers to you and your family our most sincere condolences.

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#17

Jim,

Please accept our prayers for you and your family as you celebrate Donna’s life and mourn her passing.

With Aloha Always,

Eric

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#18

Jim, so sorry to hear about Donna. Alzheimer’s robs the person, family and friends of what should be the golden years of memories. We will lift you and the family up in prayers.

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#19

Though said before I am sorry you have lost your love Jim. Thank you for sharing your tribute to this wonderful woman

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#20

Jim, Molly and I send our condolences, thank you for sharing the beautiful photo of Donna.

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