# There was a wonderful woman. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 16, 2000, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584 "2000-08-16T17:23:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Althea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eada6e/32.png) [@Althea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Althea)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/1 "2000-08-16T17:23:19Z")
I don’t know if this is the right forum for this, and I’m new, so I’m not sure I’ve earned the right to post this here, but I just found out that someone for whom I cared deeply died, and I need for someone else to know that this amazing woman lived. Her name was Verna Knowlton, and she took care of me from the time I was born until I started school, then periodically until I left for college. She was patient and kind and infinitely forgiving, and she will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![pluto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f08c70/32.png) [@pluto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pluto)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/2 "2000-08-16T17:37:06Z")
Condolences, **Althea** , on your loss. Our lives are shaped by so many people, yet each of us is touched deeply by only a few. When you have an opportunity to meet with others who knew her and share your love for her, you will remember that, in some sense, she’s not gone. But it is sad to say goodbye. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/3 "2000-08-16T17:39:45Z")
Yes, **Althea** , this is the right place. She sounds like she was great. Tell us more about her. ---
**Author:** ![Peta\_Tzunami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b487fb/32.png) [@Peta\_Tzunami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peta_Tzunami)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/4 "2000-08-16T17:40:55Z")
Yes, Althea, condolences on your loss. Since she has had a part in molding who you’ve become as a person, a small part of her will live on through you, and of course, in your heart and memories. {{{{{Strength in this tough time}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/5 "2000-08-16T17:42:53Z")
Whether it’s expected or not, it’s always hard to think of life without someone. But over time…sometimes long periods, unfortunately…that person’s impact shows itself in little, everday ways that are a constant reminder bringing small joys and not quite so much pain. My condolances to you. Your life is a testiment to the people who loved you. And that’s a good thing, from what I know of you. ---
**Author:** ![etgaw1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ed655f/32.png) [@etgaw1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etgaw1)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/6 "2000-08-16T17:51:42Z")
I really feel your loss. I lost someone very close to me a while back. I know how you feel. You will alway be sorry that she is gone in flesh but you will soon learn that she is not gone in spirit. She will always be with you. I feel deeply for your loss. The only good thing I can say is that she must have been a good person if you take the time to share with us so be assured she is in a better place. Try not to think what you lost in her death but what you gained in her life. Sincerely etgaw1 ---
**Author:** ![dpr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8797f3/32.png) [@dpr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dpr)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/7 "2000-08-17T06:31:31Z")
I’m truly sorry to hear of your loss Althea. Too often we either lose touch or take for granted those who touch our lives. I hope that wasn’t the case with you but even if itwas don’t be hard on yourself. They live with your memoriy of them. ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/8 "2000-08-17T12:46:14Z")
struuter and dpr have said quite perfectly what I meant to say. I’m so sorry, Althea. ---
**Author:** ![poohpah\_chalupa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/91b2a8/32.png) [@poohpah\_chalupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/poohpah_chalupa)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/9 "2000-08-17T14:41:29Z")
☹ Who you are is a reflection of who she was. Wonderful woman indeed. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-a-wonderful-woman/29584/10 "2000-08-17T14:59:52Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounds like an incredibly wonderful woman!