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Mary Behm
December 6, 2023
Mary Behm
December 1, 2023
Like many of the treasures in your beachcombing collection, Mother, a traumatic upheaval once dislodged a giant jade boulder from its foundation. It pitched, rolled and fractured, and you broke away to begin your own journey through life - a chip off the old rock.
You survived river-tumbling and boulder-bouncing down a rugged ravine to the sea; there you were wave-washed and surf-tossed up on to a rocky shore and buried. You may have started out on a lonely journey, but you certainly emerged, not as a rough diamond or a jagged, pearl-encrusted oyster, but rather, a prized, beautifully aged and highly polished pounamu, with the tell-tale tattoos of a life well lived and much loved; endowed with a generous nature, an adventurous spirit and a heart of pure gold.
Sought by many, found by few, respected by all.
A rare treasure, nurtured by nature, moulded by the elements, strengthened by love; one that withstood a long, long journey; a Rock of the Ages. And throughout my life, you have quite simply been that Rock, and cleft for me.
Whenever I need strength in life
I need only look to you
From deep within a Mother´s heart
your love and strength shone through.
Bless you dear Mum
thanks for all that you´ve done
through the joy and the sorrow and tears
While I´ll always remember
the hats and the jumpers - for me
it´s the journey we shared through the years.
So fare thee well Clarry on this your last journey
A Platinum-Plus one way trip
St Peter awaits at the gates with turn key,
and a Gold Card, fully paid Life Membership.
*****
Last address prior to leaving for the cemetery:
Well Mother, the last stitch has been cast; seams
all sewn, buttons aligned and pompom fluffed.
And this precious gift now wrapped for despatch.
Rest in Peace my darling Mother.
Gwen
October 19, 2023
Dearest Mary,
I was so very saddened to get your message about the passing of your dear Mum.
She was a very independent lady, who lived in her own home till only six months ago. Yet at the rest home she also found comfort, friendship and care. You have been, and are, a most loving and respectful daughter - just wonderful!!! Clarice has stepped in to the next room, but will always be in your memories and heart- you never lose your Mum!
RIP dear Clarice.
Sorry I can't be with you- am flying as I write.
Sending much love
Gwen
Alan Flux
October 19, 2023
I was Clarry's neighbour for over 10 years. How lucky I was. Such a kind thoughtful person who daily left her newspaper on my doorstep and frequently accompanied by a blackberry pie from berries she collected along the beach behind her place. Or other goodies. We had many chats over a cuppa and reminisced about West Coast days gone by and in particular her memories of Dobson and how she got to work on her motorbike. . Ever since I left Greymouth she used to send me cuttings from the Grey Star. And her knitting of Beanos, which she gave away, was legendary. Rest in Peace Greymouth's First Lady .
Margaret Sadler President Friends of Waiuta
October 16, 2023
Please except our deepest sympathy we were sad to hear of the passing of Clarice, from the Friends of Waiuta...
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