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McClaskie Nelda C.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Nelda Crookshanks McClaskie, 67, of Hopewell died Saturday, October 13, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Hinton, West Virginia and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. Mrs. McClaskie was a member of the Red Hat Society, a lifetime member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she was assistant Sunday School teacher and was a retired office manager from Colonial Heights Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert B. Crookshanks and a brother, Gene Crookshanks. Mrs. McClaskie is survived by her husband, Billy Franklin McClaskie of Hopewell, a son, Rick W. McClaskie and his wife Barbara, two daughters, Kelly M. Allmon and her husband Doug, Didi M. Wagner and her husband Doug, all of Hopewell, ten grandchildren Eric, Brooke, Stephanie, Melissa, Steven, Marcus, Adam, Seth, Cole and Tanner, her mother Thelma Remley Crookshanks of Rupert, West Virginia, two brothers, Delbert Crookshanks and his wife Lucy of Disputanta, VA, and Dale Crookshanks and his wife Shirley of Rupert, West Virginia. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Woodlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Hendricks, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Bermuda Memorial Park, Chesterfield County. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Condolences

You have my sincere condolences. I am sorry for you loss. May God bless all of you.
David Collins

Posted by: David Collins at October 20, 2007 06:34 AM

Didi and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs. McClaskie was a wonderful lady and always so nice to me. I have fond memories of my childhood years at Didi's house, and especially the last time I got to sit down and talk with her back in April. She will be missed.
Prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Becky English

Posted by: Becky Littlepage English at October 18, 2007 08:43 AM

Bill, Rick, Kelly, Didi & the rest of the family,
There are no words. I wouldn't even know where to begin. I'm sure you already know what Nelda & you all have meant to me for my entire life. Nelda was the first person my Mom met when she moved to Hopewell 40 years ago & the rest (as they say) is history. For as long as I have memories, you all are in them. Nelda was my 'second Mom.' She was also my first boss at the Medical Center. Needless to say, she was AMAZING at both roles! You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. My peace & comfort come from the fact that I will see her again one day. I certainly miss her funny sense of humor & her take charge attitude but I'm sure she's keeping the Angels in line right now! You guys know how to get in touch with us if there is ANYthing you need. Love, Joey, Brenna, Ryan, Jace, Jaden & Braelynn Bohatec

Posted by: Brenna Bennett Bohatec at October 17, 2007 09:04 PM

Bill, Didi, Ricky, & Kelly:

Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Your family has been so close to ours for many, many years that we feel we have lost a mother and friend too. Bill, you were my peewee football coach, Didi graduated with Brent, and Brenna stayed with you guys way back in '74 when our maternal grandfather died and our parents had to go to Texas for that funeral. Nelda was certainly our "unofficial" godmother. We will miss her and our family is here for yours.

Brian Bennett (for the entire Bennett family)

Posted by: Brian & Cindy Bennett at October 16, 2007 04:42 PM

Dear McClaskie Family ~

Our deepest condolences to your family from ours. You are in our thoughts.

The Creamer Family

Posted by: janice creamer at October 16, 2007 03:58 PM

To Bill and Family:
I was so sorry to hear about Nelda, I used to work at the Colonial Heights Medical Center from 1994-96 when Nelda was office manager and she was like a second Mom to me. She was the sweetest person and a wonderful lady. I just can't say enough about her.I am truly sorry for her passing and please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers, and I will always remember her. Sincerely, Cheryl Gonzales Clark

Posted by: Cheryl Gonzales Clark at October 16, 2007 03:10 PM

Didi,
I was very sorry to learn of yur loss. Please let the boys know I'm thinking about them. Your family is in my prayers.
Kimberly Fisher Hockaday

Posted by: Kimberly Fisher Hockaday at October 16, 2007 11:10 AM

Bill & Family

I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone that had the priveledge of knowing Nelda was blessed to know such a fine woman. We all will miss her. I am praying for your entire family that they will cherish her memories and turn the sadness to happiness knowing that we all will again be reunited with Nelda. God Bless you all.

PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN THIS POEM
BY: LINDA ELLIS
"THE DASH"

I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth...
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;
the cars....the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard...
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
(You could be at "dash midrange.")

If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they
say about how you spend your dash?

Posted by: Keith Wagner at October 16, 2007 10:24 AM

He has called her home at last
She has gone to meet her king
He knew her body need the rest
That only His touch could bring

Remember that God makes no mistakes
He knew she could take no more
Her feet have touched those golden steps
That lead to heavens door

Don't cry for her in sadness
Put a smile upon your face
She has finally crossed the finish line
She has finally won the race

She has journed on to better days
Where her body feels no pain
Her eyes have seen that promised land
Where she will never hurt again.

Lanice A Blue
VA Workers Comp

Posted by: Lanice blue at October 16, 2007 08:28 AM

Dear Bill and Family,

My heart aches for you with the loss of your dear wife and mother. Nelda was so giving and full of life. It was evident in everything she did. I will miss her greatly at our church. We will always have fond memories of the cruises we went on together and all the church outings. There is now a hole in our hearts where once there was sunshine. Nelda was that sunshine. I feel blessed to have known her. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Laura Pate at October 15, 2007 03:29 PM

Bill, We are all so sorry for your loss.
Take care we will be praying for you and your family. Curtis Bonham's family.

Posted by: Sandra and Wayne McLaughlin at October 15, 2007 02:32 PM

To the McClaskie family.

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences, Our prayers are with you.

Regards
Jamie & Patricia Marquis

Posted by: Patricia & Jamie Marquis at October 15, 2007 01:07 PM

Didi-
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our prayers.
Let me know if you need anything.
Love,
Carrie Woodlief

Posted by: Carrie Tuck at October 15, 2007 12:14 PM

There are no words that could take away your sadness. May you find some piece in this poem written by Rodney Belcher. Nelda you will be greatly missed. You were truly a wonderful and caring woman.

Never Alone
I feel you in the morning
When at first I awake
Your thought is with me
With each decision I make

You'd been around forever
Since the first breath I took
Now I have to go on alone
But for love, I need not look

Cause by what you bestowed
In our time together
Will last in my heart
Forever and ever

Although you've left
And now walk above
I'm never alone
I'm wrapped in your love

Enjoy now your long waited reward
Feel peace that your love continues on
What was taught to me, will be taught to mine
Cause you live on in me even after you've gone

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,
John, Charlene, Daniel and Ashleigh

Posted by: John & Charlene Makovsky at October 15, 2007 10:19 AM

To the Wagner family,
I am very sorry about your loss.Please accept my condolence.Loss is so very hard and I wish there was any way to make some of your hurt lessen.
Prayers for you and family and the days ahead.
Pam Naulty

Posted by: Pam Naulty at October 15, 2007 08:55 AM

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