To Our Fallen Sister

May our hearts go out to all who knew her,
Whether well or just a little,
The tears we endured at her memorial,
The hugs we all shared; so heartfelt.

Life has a way of throwing us a curve ball,
When we least expect it to,
We may not understand why,
But God has his reasons through and through.

He may want our Fallen Sister,
For her ‘Harley Highway’ Walk,
Or maybe there’s another Sister up there,
That He needs for them to talk.

About the way they lived their lives,
And the way they treated others,
And the way they shared their smiles,
And the way that they were Mothers.

For their children will carry a great burden,
As each day progresses and passes
For all the words they could have said,
Those words will be felt by the masses.

In their confusion they may digress,
To places we may never know,
As long as we’re always there for them,
Their grasses will surely grow.

For this emptiness within their garden,
Will surely leave a lonesome spot,
Where their Mother was once prominent,
And all the lessons that she taught.

The shock may not yet be set in,
Of her sudden and tragic passing,
When those emotions do win,
Rest assured we’ll be there to listen.

Her smile was big and bright,
Her hair so brown and shiny,
Her kindness so grandly,
Her laugh so loud and mighty.

So for now let’s do our part,
By lending an ear to others,
She wasn’t just our Fallen Sister,
She was someone else’s Mother.

Written By: Sandra Seidell (mtndirtbikegal@comcast.net), June 24, 2008

A List Poem In Loving Memory of Our Fellow Friend, Mother, Daughter, and Fallen WOW Sister, Diane C. Jarrett

October 27, 1962 – June 21, 2008

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Ginny Sullivan left us in April of 2007. She was a women of very high spirits and enthusiasm. She loved Women On Wheels®, loved to ride and would help out where needed. Ginny started the South Shore Chapter in Massachusetts, obtained its Charter and was our 1st Chapter Director. She was also our 1st State Ambassador (then called State Director). Even after she moved to Arizona she would come back to Massachusetts to help us in the Chapter. She would help the new Chapter Director, resolve old issues and would enjoy seeing us again. She moved to Arizona to be with her Dad. Soon after, Ginny's husband Bob retired and moved out to AZ to be with her. They rode everywhere together, he on his bike and she on hers. On their way to Sturgis one year, Ginny suffered a major stroke. She went off the side of the road and her bike rolled over on her. After many operations and therapy, she was back riding. Bob had a side car put on his bike and she rode in that. They still went everywhere and always to our Ride-Ins. She was like a rock to us - unstoppable and loaded with energy and drive. Last April, this bundle of energy and spirit passed away from another stroke. She now rides on another journey making way for all the rest of us. Ginny, we truly will miss you so much. Ride safe, free and enjoy the wind.

Visit www.mem.com where a bio and memorial to Ginny has been setup. Sign the Guestbook, view her photos and see the video about her.

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Barb was a WOW member when we first started the
Lake Erie Chapter. She is a current WOW member and lives in Monroeville, OH. She and George were in Utah and got hit 15 July 2007 and the bike landed on Barb - she died in Intensive care.

Submitted by WOW Ohio State Ambassador

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Brenda Zavakos passed away suddenly on 1/2/07. A memorial service was planned for 1/6/07. It was attended by family and many friends. There were plenty of pictures of Brenda for all to see and know more about her life. The photo displays were done by her daughter, Jennifer. There were two wooden photo frame displays that showed Brenda having fun with her friends, whether it be on a bike or in a restaurant. On one table there was a picture of Molly, their pet pig, along with an amulet bag I made for her that had on it, "I LOVE PIGS". In the front of the room on a long table, were folded many of Brenda's favorite Harley shirts done in a fashion to look like a comfy quilt. Among this was a wooden urn (made to look like a book) that contained her ashes. I read The Dash by Linda Ellis. Rev. Bobbie Predmore shared precious moments of Brenda & Marty's life and we all had a good laugh about that. I will miss my very good friend, Brenda. She can be remembered best by having a book in one hand and a diet soda in her other hand as she sat in the sidecar of Marty's 1996 Harley.

Until we meet again,
Michel Bowersock, # 7050
Steve Bowersock, # 7050-01

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Burt Bonham
December 23, 2004
Free Spirit Chapter, MI

Sherry Lynn Murray
October 9, 2004
Kermit, Texas
Iron Dragons
Photo 1 and Photo 2

Susanne Smith
May 2005
Eugene, Oregon

Letty Wheeler

We lost Letty September 27, 2008. She was a member of the West Michigan Drifters chapter. Please visit the memorial page honoring Letty. http://westmichigandrifters.com/In_Memoriam.html

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Marilyn Barba

We lost Marilyn A. Barba, 61,of Shirley Way, Mirror Lake, on Nov 5, 2009 at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester.

Marilyn served as secretary of North Country Women Riders for many years.  She was always there giving herself to the fullest to make everyone happy, and also devoted her time and effort to the success of this Chapter. We owe alot to Marilyn, and she will always be in our hearts and prayers.  She will be missed by all. Photo