pin1056 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm sorry to let you all know that one of our members Debra has passed away on Wednesday :lol: Debra and i talked on MSN everyday for the last 3 years and although we never 'met' in person she was one of my closest friends....... she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in March and was upbeat to the end ...always the joker I'm glad i got to know her well and we 'met' on this forum...such a great place and great people reconfirmed! We used to laugh and joke all the time and were always dual building something via msn chat...what fun!! cut this...yes... stick that...yes... look at mine *send pic ... gawd nothing like mine i'll always remember her with a smile on my face nite my new friend .... *waving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh, Linda, what sad news. Special hugs to you on the loss of a friend. I, too, have lost internet friends. The grief is no less real. Do you have an address for her son? If so, would you PM it to me, please? I'd like to send a condolence note. For newcomers who may not be aware of the contribution Debra made to the forum, check out her Gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodland_miniatures Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Didn't know the lady, but did know her marvelous work. Thank you, Kathie, for reminding us all of her major talent. I'll be spending some serious time paying my very great respects to the lady in browsing through her Gallery. A loss to us all for certain. And hugs for you, Linda - you don't have to meet someone face to face to share your hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 What a great loss to the miniature community and to our Greenleaf family! We'll miss her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntDee Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'nm so sorry to hear of her death. I love her work. It is a a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Such sad news, I did not know Debra but still can help crying!! I hope she is making as many mini's in Heaven as she wants!! Hugs, Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh, how horribly sad. Thanks for letting us know Linda. I was thinking about her just a couple of days ago (probably Wednesday actually) thinking that she hadn't been around in a while and wondering if she was okay. I do love her printie album, you can find any wallpaper you need in there. My thoughts are with her family, and lots of hugs to you too Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Sending hugs to you Linda and strength to Debra's family. I'm sure she will have such fun building minis galore where she is now. We'll just have to imagine her fabulous projects while we look at her gallery of past projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_F Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Linda I am very sorry for the loss of your dear friend. I did not know Debra on a personal level, but I did admire her work and contribution to our Greenleaf family. Her passing is a great loss to the miniature community and we are all little sadder for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I, too, am sending my condolences, Linda. I popped over to the gallery and remembered admiring her work before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 That is awful. I am so sorry. I have printed a lot of her wallpapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginthepast Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Oh no! I read your title and knew exactly what printies you were talking about- what a sad loss for the miniatures community, she'll be greatly missed by many people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I am so sorry to hear this She was such a bright spot of sunshine here as part of our Greenleaf family. She will be missed! Linda, I am so sorry you lost your friend. It's amazing how close we can become to someone when we have met only via the internet. Sending Love & hugs to you and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 When I saw the heading it brought a smile to my face, because I've used her printies in my Pierce, so I was profoundly shocked and saddened to see the content of the thread. In the era of the global village, I know many of you far better than I know people three doors down the street. I remember starting a birthday thread for her last year because I was a big fan of her and her printie gallery. A big hug to you, Linda, and all who feel Debra's absence. She will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear about this! Debra was such a sweetheart. I had missed seeing her here on the forum lately and had no idea that she was so ill. She had a great sense of humor and I always enjoyed talking with her here. I remember dubbing her "queen of wallpaper printies" and how fun it was for her to become "titled" miniature royalty. We'll retire her title with her. She was a great miniaturist and a very sweet person. Linda, I'm sorry that you have lost your friend. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janet Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 What a sad loss. I am sending hugs and condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I am really sorry to hear about Debra, she was such a sharing and loving person and I missed her around here as well. Thank you for letting us know, I know she will be missed by a lot of people all around the world! HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Oh Linda, I am sorry that you have lost your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof2Moos Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Oh! That is sad. I have her gallery bookmarked to print wallpapers when my printer is working again. So sorry that you have lost a friend and so sad for the GL family. Hugs to you and a hearty wave upwards to Debra. May she have unlimited access to every mini supply she ever wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I am also saddened by the news of Debra's passing. She was a very generous person - her printies have been enjoyed by so many of us - and she will be missed. My condolences to her family, and to you, too, Linda. Good friends are not easy to come by, and whether near or far, they are to be cherished for as long as we have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I am so sorry for your and her families loss. She will be greatly missed here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 So sorry to hear of this. My condolences to all. Cancer is such a horrible disease and thief of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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