Marie Macomber
I have sad news to report. Wayne’s mother, Marie, died last Friday. She met Wayne’s father, Frank Gair Macomber, during World War II and went back to live with her family in Colville, Washington during the war, and Wayne was born there. Frank was injured in the war and died shortly thereafter. Marie continued to live with her parents in the same house in which she was raised and remained there the rest of her life. She never remarried.
She went peacefully while in her sleep at the age of 92. She lived a good life and was ready to go with God. Still, it was a shock. Wayne and I flew back to Washington from Florida and are with family. Marie was a generous, gracious woman who gifted me with much through the years. However, her greatest gift to me will always be her son, my husband, Wayne.
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Debbie, my condolences to you, Wayne and the rest of the Macomber family. You wrote a loving tribute to your mother-in-law and I suspect she felt much the same about you. ((hugs))
Posted by mary beth on April 21, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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What a beautiful story. I know you will all miss her. My MIL has always been a great cheerleader for me. We are blessed.
Posted by dcarlson on April 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM
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Debbie, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Posted by theyarnhaven on April 21, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss, it is always hard to lose a parent. Our most beloved aunt died a few weeks ago. We have lost all our parents and she was very close to us and her husband who passed 10 years ago was too. I have known the family since I was 15 and since my relatives have all passed it is like losing one of my own. What a wonderful woman Wayne's mother was and brave too, to raise a son on her own and such a great guy at that. My prayers go out to your family. God be with you.
Posted by marciaelaine on April 21, 2009 at 4:08 PM
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Debbie, My condolences to you and your husband. Loosing a loved one is never easy. You and yours are in our prayers
Posted by twodox on April 21, 2009 at 4:08 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about Marie... I too lost my mother-in-law awile ago and miss her still. We were both lucky to have good in-laws. Our condolences to you and Wayne. God bless you all.
Posted by readinglinda on April 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM
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My condolences to you, your husband and family. May you all find peace in knowing that one day you will all be together again.
Posted by cathy on April 21, 2009 at 5:01 PM
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So sorry to hear about your loss. No matter how old they are
it still hurts. My Mother was 93 when she died and I still miss her.
God Bless All Of The Family1
it still hurts. My Mother was 93 when she died and I still miss her.
God Bless All Of The Family1
Posted by phyllis on April 21, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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My condolences Debbie to you, Wayne and your family. What a wonderful tribute you wrote. God Bless you and your family! Sending you hugs. Patti
Posted by patti on April 21, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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My condolences to you and Wayne. How lucky you both were to have her around for so long. The love you had for her shows in what you wrote about her. Prayers are being said for both of you.
Dorothy
Dorothy
Posted by dot2bet on April 21, 2009 at 8:02 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss it is hard to lose a loved one may God bless you all during this time
Posted by shaggirl on April 21, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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Debbie and Wayne,
I am so sorry about your loss.
I am sure that your mother-in-law lived a long and happy life but it is still hard to loose someone you love.
You and the rest of your families are in my prayers.
God bless,
Molly from Idaho
I am so sorry about your loss.
I am sure that your mother-in-law lived a long and happy life but it is still hard to loose someone you love.
You and the rest of your families are in my prayers.
God bless,
Molly from Idaho
Posted by molly on April 21, 2009 at 8:16 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue
Sue
Posted by sueh on April 21, 2009 at 9:01 PM
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You will be in my heart and on my mind today. I pray that God's comfort surrounds you like a warm blanket.
Posted by cksongbird on April 22, 2009 at 6:31 AM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prays at this difficult time.
Posted by mommyto3girls on April 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM
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My condolences to you and Wayne... I had read locally that your mil had passed away. I will have extra thoughts for you and your family on Friday.
Posted by starvinj on April 22, 2009 at 7:13 AM
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Hugs, Debbie. My thoughts are with you and Wayne.
Posted by alerra on April 22, 2009 at 7:42 AM
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I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers and with you and Wayne.
Posted by banshee455 on April 22, 2009 at 7:53 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother in law. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Wayne and your family.
Posted by betsy on April 22, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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I'm so sorry for yours and Wayne's loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
Posted by annmarie on April 22, 2009 at 8:49 AM
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My deepest condolences. This is a great loss for you, I know. If you fill the void in your life with memories of the wonderful times you shared and all happy things relating to her, the pain will gradually ease. Be of good cheer, for all is well, in spite of this sad time. You and Wayne and extended family are in my prayers. NM in MN
Posted by nrm on April 22, 2009 at 9:03 AM
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My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Posted by rindyg on April 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Marie sounds like she was a very special lady. You & Wayne and the rest of the family are in my prayers.
Posted by chc94 on April 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Wayne, and your family at this very difficult time.
Posted by kmw50 on April 22, 2009 at 5:44 PM
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Debbie,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne's Mama. She sounded like a really special lady! You & Wayne and the rest of the family are in my prayers!
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne's Mama. She sounded like a really special lady! You & Wayne and the rest of the family are in my prayers!
Posted by thechebs1 on April 22, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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Debbie and Family,
Our condolances to you all..God be with you at your time of sorrow & joy..The Russo Family :(
Our condolances to you all..God be with you at your time of sorrow & joy..The Russo Family :(
Posted by sabre on April 23, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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Our prayers are with you and Wayne. Love is so great and by you saying she gave you her son as the greatest gift is so precious to hear. Many of us ladies and men too take our spouses for granted. I know your family is going through a difficult time but today you opened my eyes to the gift right in front of me that God gave me. (not my computer) but my husband of almost 13 years. Blessings you Debbie and Wayne. Our love from Idaho Gee and Mike!
Posted by mamagee on April 23, 2009 at 8:47 AM
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I am so sorry to learn about the death of your beloved MIL. Sometimes when you are so close to your inlaws you feel that the inlaw part should be dropped and I gather from your comments that she was just like a mother to you. My sincere sympathy to you and Wayne. She will be sorely missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Posted by bevtremblay on April 23, 2009 at 9:50 AM
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Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law,my prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless all of you..
Posted by monica on April 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM
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What a difficult time for your family. I am so sorry. I pray for peace in the hearts of your family.
Posted by old knitter on April 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM
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Sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories comfort you.
Posted by pjturner on April 23, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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Im so sorry for your loss, prayers and hugs go out to you and your family.
Posted by melissa on April 23, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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Dear Debbie and Wayne,
That is sad news. My condolences to you both.
That is sad news. My condolences to you both.
Posted by corine on April 24, 2009 at 12:24 AM
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So Sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers are with you, Wayne and family as you walk through this time.
Posted by aliceb991 on April 24, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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Debbie and Wayne - heartfelt condolences to both of you, be at peace knowing she is with her beloved now for all time.
Posted by crazycaj on April 24, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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Wayne,Debbie so sorry to hear of Wayne's mother passing. Seems like you had a good life together and will meet again some day in Gods house.
Posted by dona on April 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
Posted by dtracy9999 on April 24, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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Debbie, I am so sorry about the loss of your Mother-In-Law. I know how hard that is, but what a blessing to have had her for such a great period of time. Know that you and Wayne are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by lyn on April 24, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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My heart goes out to both of you. I know what a hard thing it is to lose your mother. It does not matter if she was 50 or 150, she was Wayne's mother and your mother-in-law and you loved her. When my mom passed away back in 2001, at only 74, we were not only ready for it, but she had us praying for the Lord to take her because she was bed ridden and she hated that my sister was spending her time taking care of her, as she had so many problems with her health for so long and she just wanted to be with my dad, so I prayed for my mother to go and then cried like a baby, for months on and off, after she was taken. So my heart goes out to Wayne and your whole family. In time your heart will catch up with your head in that she had a great life with you and is now happy with her husband, parents and the Lord. It is always those left behind that hurt, not those taken. God Bless you all.
Posted by margab on April 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM
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I am so very sorry for your loss! It's never easy to lose a loved one, and it is especially difficult to lose a parent. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by craftysoprano on April 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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My prayers are with you and your family. So sorry to hear of your lost. A mother is such a hard lost.
Posted by linda2340 on April 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM
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Debbie my prayers and thoughts are with you, Wayne and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Posted by doris davis on April 24, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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So sorry to hear about Marie. It seems no matter how prepared we are and how fulfulling their lives have been it is still heart breaking when they cross over to Him and we have to wait to see them again. May God Bless and keep you close during this time and always. See in "Cedar Cove" in August. Sue
Posted by santasue on April 24, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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Wayne and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss - may you and your family feel God's loving arms around you during this stressful time.
Posted by mjcsp315 on April 24, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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Dear Debbie & Wayne,
I'm sorry to hear about Marie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort.
I'm sorry to hear about Marie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort.
Posted by chocolatelady on April 24, 2009 at 1:01 PM
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I know every one that reads your books and blog have adopted you and your family. We are so Sorry to hear about your loss of Waynes mother, your mother-in-law and your childrens grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We know she will be missed. Love, Jack and Susan Fisher
Posted by mykidsmom3 on April 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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Hi Debbie. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers coming your way for you and hubby and your entire family.
Take care
Deborah
Take care
Deborah
Posted by ladydeb on April 24, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and prayers for you and your family. May Marie rest in peace, and God comfort you all. Sounds like she was a wonderful lady!
Posted by cojomama on April 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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My condolences to you and your family. What a beautiful tribute to her. I lost my mother and father within 30 days of each other three years ago and I certainly understand how difficult it is to lose a parent. Whenever I see a feather, I look at it as being a sign from heaven that they are near.
Posted by kander on April 24, 2009 at 2:11 PM
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Sorry to hear about your lost, she's with God, and its a celebration even though its a sad time for the family. My prayers are with you and Wayne and his family. Carole
Posted by carole54 on April 24, 2009 at 2:33 PM
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God Bless.
Posted by yarnknitter on April 24, 2009 at 2:39 PM
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Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of your and Wayne's loss. I know your faith in God will see you through. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Marshall
Ellen Marshall
Posted by skincaregal1954 on April 24, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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debbie and wayne my prayers are with you. she is in a great place with no pain and suffering. bless you shirl
Posted by shirl on April 24, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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Debbie, Sorry to hear about your loss of a love one. It's never easy, but my thoughts and prayers are with you, Wayne and your family at this time. She is in God's loving embrace and God will give you comfort at this time
Posted by patricia on April 24, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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Deepest sympathy for your family's loss!
Posted by bayley on April 24, 2009 at 7:10 PM
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Debbie & Wayne, praying for you during this most difficult time.
Linda Barabas
Linda Barabas
Posted by lacybug on April 24, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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Marie and Wayne..God Bless you both in the passing of Marie.
When my husband Paul saw the obit on the net.I was sad to hear the news. Wayne I want to let you know. My husband delivered
the paper to you mom when he was a boy. He told me by the time he got to your moms house, she would have a ice cream bar waiting for him. That was a kind of sweetness that your mom showed to people. I'm sure your going to miss her.As we
all will as time goes by.Our prayers will go out to you and your family. God Bless you Rolla Baker Kettle Falls Wa
When my husband Paul saw the obit on the net.I was sad to hear the news. Wayne I want to let you know. My husband delivered
the paper to you mom when he was a boy. He told me by the time he got to your moms house, she would have a ice cream bar waiting for him. That was a kind of sweetness that your mom showed to people. I'm sure your going to miss her.As we
all will as time goes by.Our prayers will go out to you and your family. God Bless you Rolla Baker Kettle Falls Wa
Posted by ladybugdot1 on April 25, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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So sorry to hear of your loss, my FIL passed away last Sept. and my MIL has been so lost since, they met at a USO dance during WW2. will be in prayer for you
Jana
Jana
Posted by jana on April 25, 2009 at 8:39 AM
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Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your husband at this difficult time. Your dedication to your mother-in-law was very touching. I'm sure she felt the same about you. Take care!
Viki S.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your husband at this difficult time. Your dedication to your mother-in-law was very touching. I'm sure she felt the same about you. Take care!
Viki S.
Posted by vshaw1118 on April 25, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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Debbie, My heart goes out to you and your Family. My prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your families' loss. Take Care Audra K
Posted by akaylor2006 on April 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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Dear Debbie and Wayne,
I am sorry for your loss. No matter how old we are it is still sad to lose a parent. We never feel as if we are ready to be on our own completely. I lost my mother when I was 37. Now, 8 years later, I still have to stop myself from picking up the phone to tell her something.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It sounds like she had a wonderful life on earth and was able to enjoy many special occasions with children and grandchildren. Evidently God just felt it was time for her to get her wings and continue to watch over you from heaven. Take care.
I am sorry for your loss. No matter how old we are it is still sad to lose a parent. We never feel as if we are ready to be on our own completely. I lost my mother when I was 37. Now, 8 years later, I still have to stop myself from picking up the phone to tell her something.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It sounds like she had a wonderful life on earth and was able to enjoy many special occasions with children and grandchildren. Evidently God just felt it was time for her to get her wings and continue to watch over you from heaven. Take care.
Posted by army wife on April 25, 2009 at 8:44 PM
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Debbie, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Wayne and your family. God Bless you and your family. Take care.
Karen from Delaware
Karen from Delaware
Posted by karen on April 26, 2009 at 9:33 AM
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Dear Wayne and Debbie,
Losing parents no matter what age they or we are is heart wrenching. Knowing we will see them again helps a little. Hold on to those cherished memories and honor Marie by talking about her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Deb Purcell
Phoenix, AZ
Losing parents no matter what age they or we are is heart wrenching. Knowing we will see them again helps a little. Hold on to those cherished memories and honor Marie by talking about her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Deb Purcell
Phoenix, AZ
Posted by cactusflower on April 26, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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So Sorry to hear about your mother inlaw. My mother past away on April 21. My two sisters and I were there with her. She was 97 and had been sick for about the last year. She is now with God and at peace.
Sue Winters
Huntington, In
Sue Winters
Huntington, In
Posted by leroy 49 on April 26, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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Sue Winters, my prayers go out to you and your family as well. I am sure it has been a tough time for you all. But no more pain and very much at peace she is with Our Precious Lord! Blessings from Idaho, Gee
Posted by mamagee on April 26, 2009 at 10:44 PM
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My condolences to you and Wyane. I know how hard it is to lose a mother. Mine went the same way at the young age of 67. Nothing or no one can replace a parent. Debbie, if you are as close to Marie as I am to my mother in law, it is heartbreaking to lose her. She will be with you always and she is now your & Wayne's angel. She now gets to live in the best place ever! God be with you both.
Posted by rlrjbjsa on April 27, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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Prayers for the lovely lady, now up in heaven and her family who were blessed to be in her life.
Sylvia
San Antonio TX
Sylvia
San Antonio TX
Posted by rose28 on April 27, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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