Guest Book Entries for May 11

The guest book entries over at the Toledo Blade (legacy.com) site have been fantastic! So many warm and touching comments. We are going to copy them over into a blog post so they are incorporated into this site. Many thanks to all those who took the time to write something. It means a great deal to Dana's family. May 11, 2008 Dear Uncle Dave, Stephanie and David, My deepest sympathies for you all. Aunt Dana was a very special woman. I have fond memories of spending time out at the pool with her. She will be greatly missed. With love, Candy Candy Diemer Stewart (Parker, CO) May 11, 2008 Dave, I was very sorry to be informed of Dana's passing via an email from Gini Gubbins(Johnstone). I remember her as being one of the nicest seniors when I was a junior in Hi school. She was always so sweet to me even when I was a new "kid" at Ottawa Hills. I am very sorry for your loss. Dan Henderson Dan Henderson (Rancho Santa Fe, CA) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dear Dave, It was a privilege to share some "fun" times with you and Dana the past few years. There were so many years that our live's different paths away from those school days were such that we seldom came in contact. But, the good Lord allowed us to gather, after some "tough" rounds of golf and, laugh over the stories of school and friends years ago. A number of times I have tried to think back to when I first knew Dana. It may have been in Old Orchard when, I believe, she and Butch lived on Cheltenham. Then there were the dancing lessons with Marie Vogt in the OHHS gym. Finally, I rejoined the class of "55" for the last two years of high school. There were so many great memories. The one constant was that wherever Dana was present she was always a leader and the spirits of all those around were high. This is not lost on our Lord for "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" Ps. 116:15. The Lord remembers us and keeps us until we are reunited with Him for eternity. Dana heard the Lord and knew Him. She waited for God's will and, by grace, became fully obediant. Dana has certainly finished her course with joy as, she pursued it with diligence. God's infinite love is a mystery of mysteries and, our eternal rest lies on the eternal enjoyment of it. Dave, you are in my prayers always, as you and Dana have been for several years. God's peace and blessings. Chuck and Joyce Racine Charles and Joyce Racine (Sylvania, OH) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dave, You and your family have been in our thoughts and our prayers since you left Florida. Dana was a special person and we are so sad for all of you. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Nancy & Stan Engle Nancy and Stan Engle (Bryn Mawr, PA) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dave, David Jr, Stephanie, We, at the Knight household, are going to miss Dana. We will miss her love of family, friends, flowers, and children. She was truly a 'gentlewoman'. Debbie and I are greatly saddened by her struggle and passing. She will be missed by all of the Knight family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the White family. Tony & Debbie Knight (Perrysburgh, OH) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dear Dave Jr. and Hillary, Jamie and I are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Warmly, Cyndi and Jamie Rosenthal Cyndi Rosenthal (Toledo, OH) May 11, 2008 Dear White Family, We are so sorry for your loss. The tribute to Dana was beautiful,she was a gentlewoman. I will always remember her wonderful smile and how much she loved life. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Paul and Randi Betz Randi Betz (Toledo, OH) May 11, 2008 David, David Jr. and Stephanie, I am truly sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of Dana and all of you during this sad time. I never got to meet Dana, but Tim Jr. told me how wonderful she was. He said he had so many wonderful memories of your home and it's land. I will continue to send good thoughts your way. Lena Miller (Dayton, OH) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dear White Family, My deepest sympathy and for fond memories, may she rest in peace. We will miss all the beautiful things she brought to all of us. With love Corrine Joseph corrine joseph (toledo, OH) Contact me May 11, 2008 To The Family of Dana White, I'm sorry about the loss of your loved one. Her obituary is so true a "Gentlewoman" she was and I am very glad to have had the pleasure to her.Gloria from Inverness Gloria Wakefield (Toledo, OH) May 11, 2008 Dave, Dave Jr., and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I only had the opportunity to meet Dana twice, but she proved to everything expressed by all those who knew her well. I really appreciated the hospitality and cheer she provided on my few trips south. My best to all of you. Tim and Leslie Janiak (Grand Rapids, OH) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dear Dave, Immediately upon meeting Dana I knew I'd found a kindred spirit and best friend. As you know, I loved to make her laugh and it was so easy! Every time we were together we giggled like school girls with silly secrets. I so admired her strength, insight, love of life, sense of play, trustworthiness, loyalty, knowledge of many areas, quiet accepting, love of her girlfriends and love of her family. I also loved her devotion to you, David. After all your years together her love and admiration welled up when she spoke of you. "Isn't he a great guy?", she smiled and said to me the last time we were together. David and Stephanie, Your mother never tired of being proud of you, your accomplishments, the children, your love, and devotion. You gave her everything she needed and wanted. Please always hold this knowledge in your hearts. Dana added immeasurably to my life. I will love and miss her forever. Sandy Gozzo (Tequesta, FL) Contact me May 11, 2008 I think our first relationship began in the third grade. The White Family has been our friends ever since then. Dana was a true friend and a wonderful mother and wife. I can still see her laughing at my 70th birthday party in March. I will picture that laugh and all the other fun times we have had over the years. Kathie and I have been thinking of David and the family constantly since her death and remembering her at her best. She will truely be missed but her poem is typical Dana and puts things right into perspective. Hans and Kathie Berkeley Jones (Berkeley) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dear Dave, Stephanie and David Jr., Dana was such a delight in our lives! (One of my very favorite souls from the day we met.) We are thinking of you all, and send our prayers of comfort that you may be warmly wrapped in her spirit. With love, Kira and Steve Kline Kira & Steve Kline (Temperance, MI) Contact me May 11, 2008 Stephanie, We just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother sounded like a wonderful, caring, and compassionate woman. A lady that will live in your hearts forever. Dave and Paula Prediger (Holland, OH) May 11, 2008 Dear Dave, Dave, Jr. and Stephanie, We have very fond memories of Dana. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Most Sincerely, Jack and Bobbie Baxter (Mercer, WI) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dear David, What vivid, fun and fond memories I have of Dana and you in high school. Dana was such a beautiful, bubbly girl. I can see us now in our long skirts and bobby sox!! Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Truly, Gini Gini Johnstone-Rubin Gubbins (Phoenix, AZ) Contact me May 11, 2008 Dear Dave, What a beautiful tribute to Dana in this morning's paper. She was indeed a gentlewoman. My only regret is that our paths did not cross often. Jim joins me in sending our sympathy to you all. She will be very much missed by all who knew her. Regards, Cynthia and Jim Apostolakis Cynthia Apostolakis (Naples, FL) May 11, 2008 David, Stephanie and David, Jr, We send our love and deepest sympathies to you and all of your families. Dana was such a delight and joy to be with. We know that she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, Bruce and Joan Hankins (Pemberville, OH)