"My dearest ex-wife, while searching through my memories, I happen to come across your obituary. I am so sorry to learn of your passing before I had the chance to tell you that I did survive Vietnam. We were so young then. Because of the war, we lost something I never really found again. I still have pictures of us in Adak, Alaska. Those were the best days of our lives. I have fond thoughts of us while we were married. I hope you thought of me with a kind heart after our divorce. I always thought of us as friends first before we were lovers, but the war separated us and eventually let to our divorce. I still loved you over all these many years but circumstances had a way to keep us apart. I miss your Mom and Dad, Ray was a great guy and was always their for me during times of difficulty. I remember the time he let me drive the Studebaker back to Key West when my junker wouldn't start. That kept me from being AWOL. Well my love and friend I miss you. I'll see you again when my life is over. I'm 71 years old now and like most old fogies, I'm just waiting my time. I did retire from the US Air Force and had a second career as a civil service helicopter tech rep for the US Navy. I could never get away from the Navy it seems. I still love you and miss you. "
In loving memory of
Karen "Candy" L Bergquist
February 14, 1945 - November 8, 2013
Karen L Bergquist age 68 - (Candy) of Hollywood , FL died at 2:57 am, Friday, Nov 8th 2013, at Hospice by the Sea ,Memorial Hospital - South of Hollywood. She was born Feb 14 1945 in Massachucets to Ray & Marion Bergquist.Both parents deceased.
Candy had an extreme love for all animals . She worked as a dog groomer for several years . Her quality work performance & professional attitude acheived her not only awards ,but appreciation , respect & love from her customers.
Shortly after grooming she went on to open her own gift shop near the beach and was very successful.
She then proceeded on to work at Publix Supermarket for over 20 years as a cashier & Aprons cook ,delighting the taste buds of many customers. Cooking was one of her passions. She enjoyed greeting customers & was a well known & loved employee.
She proceeds a family of friends and will be deeply missed by all ........
Tributes
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort from your memories, as well as God's word the bible. Why do people we love die? Romans 5:12 says: "That is why, just as through one man (Adam) sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned." How loving of God to promise what is found at Revelation 21:4 which says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." "
"To my friend Candy.. I will miss you like crazy... all those nights playing yahtzee.. giving one more roll to get what we needed ..well, now you get to roll your dice any time you want .Thank you Candy for being my friend. my go to person. the one I could ALWAYS count on..I will never forget you and will always love you.. may you rest in peace
Annie
aka yahtzee baby
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"TO MY DEAREST "CANDY" aka "YAHTZEE QUEEN" Words can not express the sadness we have in our hearts, that we have lost you a member of our family. thanking god for bringing you into our lives,and for the wonderful memories that we have, you were really one of a kind,what you would always say "LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED" YOU REMEMBER YOUR FAVORITE SONG BY ? PINK I think, or "YAHTZEE" o that laugh, the best laugh anyone could hear, you will be deeply missed my friend,my aunt,I know you are at peace now, but i really hope your partying with my mom. love to you always. from corrine & art carta"
"Karen was my cousin that I knew when I was very young. Our lives separated many years ago but a few years ago she called me when we moved to Naples. It was great to hear from her. We tried to reach out but she was dealing with health issues. After reading the many tributes to her we feel comfortable she had great and caring friends in her life. We are sad that we never had a chance to talk or see her before her passing. May she rest in peace. Love your cousin Paul
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"Karen was my cousin. Our mothers were sisters. Karen moved to Florida with her parents when she was about 7 years old. Because of the distance, we never really knew each other. In recent years , after my husband died, we began chatting on the phone. I came to realize what a happy, giving person she was. She had a few setbacks but she seemed to bounce back and keep going with a positive attitude. I'm glad to know that she had great friends who were really her family. Thanks to everyone who loved her and took care of her. Special thanks to Lisa Huffman who called to let me know about Karen's passing. "
"We miss you deeply my dear friend. the cool and nice nights that we will sit in front of the house till 3:00 in the morning while you stay with me and the boys. I thank GOD for taking you back home to him and taking all your pains and suffering away. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace. Say hi to my sister Virginia."
"Tell my grandma Pam I said hi"
"Candy, We will miss you dearly. You were always such a sweet and giving person and very special to us. We are blessed to have had you in our lives for so long. This is not good bye but see you again one day. We love you Candy. No more pain, you are our angel. ~Remember me when flowers bloom early in the spring Remember me on sunny days in the fun that summer brings Remember me in the fall as you walk through leaves of gold And remember me in the wintertime in the stories that are told But most of all remember Each day, right from the start I will be forever near For I live within your heart John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.- RIP Candy and look over us until we meet again. We love you"
"Candy you were loved and you surely well be missed! "
"My heart is heavy this morning to know that you have passed away... May you rest in peace Candy!"
"To my dearest Candy for the past 4 years since I met you there was something special about yourself that will make anyone easily become your friend I was one of the lucky ones to be considered as one of your closes friend I will missed you very much may your soul rest in peace now you are on a better place, no more worries, pain or suffering ....You are loved and missed"
"Candy, I was with you when you took your last breath of life so you would not be alone . I wanted you to know how loved you were .You will always be in my heart and memories.
( Having a true friend in life will always be cherished and never forgotten even by death.) That's you Mrs Karen Linda Bergquist , Spread your wings and be with the ones you love, See you again one day . "
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, not touched.
But are felt in the heart.
Helen Keller
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" Our memories of Candy, consist of Wii bowling, Uno Cards & plenty of good conversation. Such a beautiful spirit who never complained about anything minor. I didn't know her for very long, but I considered her like a 2nd grandmother. I can come to her for any kind of advice. She will be remembered forever. R.I.P Candy, You are in God's kingdom now. We'll see you soon."
"I will miss you so much , your witty sense of humor , your laugh and especially how caring you were for the people you knew & loved . Thank you for being a part of my life ! Your courage , your strength and your commitment to all that you did will never be forgotton ! Not only were you a friend but part of our family for many years . We love you Candy , I won't say good bye , only , see you later......... ð???"
"I will miss you very much. I am blessed to have had a friend like you. You were like a sister to me. No more pain or suffering. You are in a better plac now with your mom, dad, Carole and Pam. Don't worry about us we will be ok. God Bless and may you rest in peace. Love you.
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