My Mother, Verna White Herman, went to school with Beth. Beth wrote this in my Mom’s autograph book…

Jan. 10, 1939

Dear Verna,

I thought, I thought,

I thought in vain

And the I thought

I’d write my name.

Beth May.

Not profound but clever and playful.

Brent,

I was sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing.

It brought back many memories of our times together as kids. Remember when we asked permission to build a “hut” in the backyard? And her shock and surprise when she saw the 6 foot deep hole we had dug in her garden. Never underestimate the power of two determined ten year olds.

I was honoured when your Mom and Dad came to my Mother’s celebration last spring. It was good to share a moment of memories with them.

I’m unable to attend the service today but please know you and your Dad are in my thoughts.

With fond memory,

Wayne

Archie and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love June

Dear Archie and Brent, We are so sorry to hear about Elizabeth passing. We think about Garland alot and truly miss him, he was a good friend. Please take care through this sad time. Joan and Allan Bietz

Archie, I wish to express my condolences on the passing of your wife.

Don Mackie

Brent, I wanted you to know I am thinking about you. It sounds like your mother accomplished a great deal in her long life.

My condolences to your dad, as well.

Fran

Brent,

Your mom was a dedicated, strong person to have raised the likes of you and Garland. Karen and I send our sincere condolences to you and your dad but celebrate her life knowing you and Archie have many runs left. Our thoughts are with you and your dad.

David and Karen

Dear Archie and Brent

Beth was a remarkable woman. She lived her life with grace and dignity. Beth had immense talent as an artist. She was also an accomplished athlete, a gift which she passed on to the boys.

Beth has left us but she has now been reunited with her precious son whom she missed every day.

Sincerely,

Barry, Jo-Ann and Kelvin

Dear Archie and family,

Please accept my personal condolence and that of the Calgary Community Network Assoc. on the passing of your dear wife and mother and a good friend of ours. She was a member of the Association for many years. It was always my pleasure to visit her to help her with her computer/internet problems. I admired her smiling face, positive attitude and perseverance in her pursuit of this technology.

Sincerely,

Ed Kuntz

We wish to espress our condolences to Archie and Brent and Family. You are in our hearts and prayers Peter, Doh and Brenda

Archie, I was just thinking about you & Beth the other day. I’m saddened by her passing and am deeply sorry for your loss. – Barb Adlard

Brent, my condolences on the passing of your mother.

Warm regards,

Rod.

PS: Jan and I are in Phoenix until May 12.