There are a bunch of people who are going to miss you Wendy Which is just another way of saying how many peoples’ lives you helped And as we reflect on your life it is clear that there is no one else who can substitute Being a fun person is a special gift and the fact that you spread that around is appreciated I think you were always interested in things that could make people happy And found pleasure in being the tour master of what people could discover Your well wishes were always apparent, and you enjoyed considering peoples’ lives And offered help as a listener and advice giver, but most of all as a loving friend Of course I will always remember you as my sister, who defined me as a brother, and always provided much needed input along the way on some things that I had not noticed so well, but are actually of great importance I think back on growing up in our household, and how we held hands walking into the living room each Christmas to discover toys and gifts that Santa had left under the Christmas tree that bought us great joy, not just for what they were but for the thoughtfulness expressed through the gifts It seems this theme had lasting meaning for you because you continued to help people find thoughtful gifts and that was a great joy for you You also showed great skill as an architect and engineer, judging by how your home came together to contain your loving family I am not sure whether you or Steve deserves the most credit for you two finding each other, but you picked a wonderful man As you defined me as a brother, you defined Steve as a husband, and presented many scenarios that offered a chance for him to shine as a model husband and much more Your intimate relationship seemed to satisfy both of you, and along came Alex, a reflection of your love, and a chance for Steve to grow in his role as a father Of course I will always be grateful for Steve’s role as a son in law to our Mom He never strayed from offering our Mom a special home to visit, and a family where she was welcome and was treated as the special matriarch, which she really enjoyed It would seem that we will be lost without you, but then you did such a good job I don’t see us forgetting who we have become with your help We all dance upon this earth for only just a while It is the fabric created as our lives are woven together that creates the joys we value most You will always be part of that and we know we are part of you as well We all wait in our own ways for the furtherance of experience in whatever ways such things are manifest, thoughtful and prayerful that the many positive things that have blossomed during our time together become life renewed in the larger universe With great love and admiration, your brother Warren