Dee and I have been friends for over 50 years. She was always the light of our many adventures and never ran out of ideas of what do and where to go. We shared our joys and sorrows and talked about our many blessings and the love we had for our families. She had a couple of mantras she liked to say: "Forgive those who have hurt you because unless you walk in their shoes you can't possibly know what is affecting their mood; and "When I die think of me dancing with the angels!" Everyone loved Dee because she was always happy and would spread the joy she had in her heart. She had a deep and devoted affection for the Lord and knew she would one day be reunited with the love of her life, Rich. She made me a better person, and I will miss her more than I am able to express. I thank God that she was my friend for so many years--one of my greatest blessings!