Theresa Strickland's memorial service

Theresa's memorial service is on Sunday at 2pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on 60th and Yamhill in SE Portland. Here is a tribute to Theresa. My dear friend Theresa is it really so Right now I'm feeling so very low For the loss of my friend, closer than a sister Oh how I ache and truly do miss her Fifteen short months is all that we shared But in that time, oh how we cared About each other and our families too She was always there when I was feeling blue Theresa's sweet spirit and bright shining smile It always lingered in my heart for awhile I'm so thankful that God brought her into my life She helped calm my soul when I was full of strife Theresa was beautiful inside and out And touched so many lives without a doubt Matthew she loved you and was so very proud Of your musical talent, even when it was very LOUD Jonathan oh my, the things she would say About her sweet, loving son and his gentle way Erica, little red, you are her shining star And in this world she knows you'll go far. Eric the man, her partner in life She loved you so much, Theresa your wedded wife There isn't a day that has passed me by Since her tragic death - the sad tears I cry Not for Theresa because I know she's with Jesus But for the rest of us here, do you think she can see us I'd like to think she can look down from above Probably sipping on a latte-most likely mocha fudge To Theresa I bid a tear filled farewell And I look forward to seeing you again, when I hear my bell. I love you Theresa

Shelley, what a nice sentiment. Do you have any idea what happened? I just read that she died in her sleep while her husband was gone taking a child to soccer practice. This is so sad--so young and had just regained her health. Please let me know if you know what happened. Thank you. Pam

Hi Pam At this time, the cause of death is still unknown. Theresa had not taken very good care of herself since her sugery last year. Her Father passed away 3 days before she did...she had barely eaten in a week and was taking heavy doses of pain medicine. They think her heart just shut down. Of course, this is just speculation. Theresa's memorial service was lovely. The church was packed as she impacted so many lives. She will be missed...but the lives she touched while she was here was immeasurable. Shelley

Shelly, you wrote a beautiful tribute to a beautiful friend. I didn't know Theresa, but I grieve none-the-less. Peg

OMG...that was a SWEET POEM....she would have loved it!! How are you my friend? I am so sorry I was not able to be at the service. To be quite honest I didn't feel the right to go. It is for her dear friends and family. I hope you are doing better, and if you need a girls night out and some hugs please let me know. I am sure I can muster up some support girls for you!!! My prayers and thoughts are with her family and everyone!!! Hugs, Nadine

I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I wondered if it was wls related. I know it is easy to get deficient without realizing it until it's pretty serious. (I've done it myself recently without realizing how quickly it can snowball on you) It is a somber reminder for us to remember to keep up on our vitamins and nutrients. Dina