My mother passed this afternoon - A Democrat that will be missed

[liberal N proud]

My mother was a good Democrat having worked on many campaigns all the way back to Humphrey and Senator Hughes (Iowa) to Senator Bedell.

I remember many a campaign party at my parents house growing up.

She was proud of my involvement in the Kerry, Clinton and Obama campaigns.

She worked the polls for many years until about 5 - 5 years ago.

She was 89 years old and will be laid to rest in Iowa on Saturday.

I will be away for a few days tending to family things, so keep up the fight.

[stevedeshazer]

1. Really sorry to hear this. Best wishes for you and your family.

I lost my mom (and my dog) recently.

May you find peace.

[G_j]

2. bless you

and your family. Thank you for sharing, she sounds like she was a very special person.

[Vinnie From Indy]

3. condolences my friend!

I know what it is like to lose one's mother! Cheers to your mama!

[Captain Hilts]

4. Sounds like a cool mom. And that you had a good relationship. RIP Liberal n proud's mum. nt

[MadMaddie]

5. liberal N proud my deepest condolences on your loss

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

MadMaddie

[xultar]

6. I know it is tough but we've got you. Take care and positive thoughts to you

and your family.

[emilyg]

7. My condolences.

[babylonsister]

8. My sincere condolences;

moms are really hard to lose, and she sounds like a very cool lady. :hug:

[salin]

9. Peace to you and your family

RIP to your Mom - and thanks to the legacy that she left.

[aquart]

She raised you well.

I hope her end was peaceful and painless. Treat yourself very well and make no major decisions. This loss isn't a small one.

My mom turned 89 last week.

[John Q. Citizen]

10. My deepest sympathy and empathy to you and yours.

[EFerrari]

11. She sounds like a great mom and a good Democrat.

I'm sorry, liberal N proud.

[xchrom]

12. You and your family have my sympathies. Nt

[liberalmuse]

13. I hope you and your family have peace.

It sounds like your mom lived a good, long, decent life. Best of wishes and memories to your family as you see her off.

[gateley]

14. I'm so sorry. I'm glad you'll have such fond and happy memories of her. nt

[FarLeftRage]

15. You have my most sincere condolences...

From one who recently lost his Mother, also a good Democrat.

[Raine]

16. Much sympathy to you

and your family. :hug:

[Bobbieo]

21. My condolences to you and yours. She is safely on the other side, now!

[tomm2thumbs]

17. so sorry to hear the sad news

safe passage to her and warmest thoughts for you and your family

[Cha]

18. Bless your hearts, liberal N proud.

Peace & Aloha:hug:

[Ruby the Liberal]

19. My deepest sympathies on your loss, LnP.

It is hard losing a parent. :hug:

[LongTomH]

20. My condolences! Your mom sounds like a wonderful person.

:hug:

[eleny]

22. I'm so sorry for your loss

Condolences to you. She sounds like a wonderful person.

[SargeUNN]

23. my best wishes to you and your family

I know you will want to try and continue her work and will do all you can to see her efforts continue on. She leaves a wonderful legacy.

[one_voice]

24. My sympathies to you..

and your family.

[RKP5637]

25. I'm saddened to hear this and I hope you and your family are doing OK. She

certainly sounds like a wonderful person and you were so lucky to have had that type of environment.

[JohnnyLib2]

26. What an honor for a mom to be remembered this way.

My condolences and may the good memories help.... :hug:

[WCGreen]

27. Sorry for your loss....

My MIL just passed on. She was 89 years old as well...

We enjoyed celebrating her long life while the tears were flowing...

[Kadie]

28. So sorry for your loss.

Special thoughts will be with you.

:hug:

[KT2000]

29. Yes, she will be missed

please accept my sympathy.

[rurallib]

30. As an Iowan dem, I know we will miss her.

I know many female Iowa dems in her age range and by golly, they are a group that really fights for democratic values.
My condolences, but also my thanks for her fighting for true values.

[graywarrior]

31. My condolences, liberal N proud

[Peacetrain]

32. My deepest sympathies to you and your family...from a fellow Iowan

[malaise]

33. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

:grouphug:

[tpsbmam]

34. I'm so sorry, LNP. I'm glad she got to see Obama

and a Democratic majority elected. I hope they pleased her & left her feeling secure that you, your whole family & loved ones will be safer in the future. I hope she had that peace of mind. She left this earth having made a tremendous positive difference, a life well lived though family and the changes she helped achieve in our country. May you find peace in yourself and your family/friends do the same in the days and months to come. :grouphug:

[corpseratemedia]

35. My condolences also on the passing of your mother

sorry about your great loss today(())

[Robeson]

36. I'm so sorry...

...:hug: :grouphug:

[FrenchieCat]

37. My condolences go out to you and your family.

Keep thinking and talking about her as often as possible.
I'm sure she'd like that!

[ShortnFiery]

38. My condolences to you and yours.

:hug:

[calimary]

39. My condolences.

We will keep up the fight in her honor, and yours.

:hug:

[WillyT]

40. My Condolences...

Peace...

:grouphug:

[southern_belle]

41. Condolences n/t

[Pisces]

42. I am so sorry for you loss.

[madmax]

43. Sorry for your loss.

[laughingliberal]

44. So sorry to hear. :hug:

[TheOther95Percent]

45. My condolences

I hope the memories you have of your wonderful mom comfort and console you. May you find peace.

[lonestarnot]

46. I am sorry for your loss Proud and Liberal.

:hug:

[wellstone dem]

47. You are her legacy

She did a good job. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[roguevalley]

48. your mama was greatest generation. she was a part of one of the

greatest groups of Americans ever. She reminds me of my mom and I wish I could tell you how sorry I am for your loss. In three days it will be three years to the day my mama died and it does get easier. Not better. Just easier. I send you hugs and love. Take care.

[GreenPartyVoter]

49. I am so very sorry *hugs*

[donheld]

50. So Sorry

:hug:

[FreeJG]

51. you had a wonderful mother...my heart goes out to you....

hugs.

[Historic NY]

52. Sorry for your loss...old school Democrats are fading away, my uncle was one.

[w8liftinglady]

53. I hope you feel her loving arms hugging you from a beautiful place

Know we are all here for you-

[applegrove]

54. They'll be a great place for her in heaven. She sounds like she "fought the good fight with all of

her might". So sorry.

[Dappleganger]

55. May the memories of your mother bring comfort to you and your family.

My prayers and positive thoughts are with you.

[dgibby]

56. So very sorry.

Take of yourself. Peace to you and yours.:hug: :cry:

[saracat]

57. I am so sorry. My condolences to you and your family.

[mahina]

58. Bless her heart, and thank you for letting us know.

Sending you and her aloha and grace. Thanks for telling us about her. God Bless you.

[Mojeoux]

59. Your Mom is an inspiration to all Dems

God bless you

[Iwillnevergiveup]

60. Deepest sympathy to you, LiberalNProud

on the passing of your beloved mother. My folks are both 89, too, and originally from Des Moines. Iowa is a great place to be from and to live in, and your mom will be sorely missed by many. Peace to you and your family.

[auntAgonist]

61. I'm so terribly sorry for your and your family's loss

May your dear Mother rest in peace.

:hug:

aA
kesha

[Greyhound]

62. Our sympathy to you and yours. n/t

[laylah]

63. I'm sorry for your loss...

:hug:

[Divine Discontent]

64. condolences for the sorrowful event of someone great to us passing over to the great unknown...

God bless you and yours

[proudohioan]

65. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. nt

[tavalon]

66. I'm sorry but glad that you had such a great mom for so very long

[Delphinus]

67. Holding you

and your family. :hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

68. Safe passage to your mother.

May she be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours.

[CTyankee]

69. It helps to think of the good times and the good work she did.

My mother died at age 94. It was a good, long life and I have to think about it that way.

But still you grieve. You miss her. You miss being able to call her on the phone. You miss hearing her voice.

I'm so sorry...

[Dinger]

70. My Sincerest Condolences

:grouphug:

[monmouth]

71. Sincere condolences to you and yours..n/t

[derby378]

72. Bless you...

I know what you're going through, and I extend my deepest condolences for your loss. :hug:

[Odin2005]

73. I'm sorry!

:hug:

[Phentex]

74. I'm sorry for your loss...

sounds like a wonderful lady and democrat!

:grouphug:

[NorthCarolina]

75. Our Sincere Condolences

and deep sympathy for your loss....

Alan & Eric

[ColesCountyDem]

76. May she rest in peace. n/t

:hug:

[closeupready]

77. Sympathy and warm hugs to you.

:hug:

[sinkingfeeling]

78. My sympathy to you and your family.

[nyc 4 Biden]

79. My condolences.

:hug:

[mrs_p]

80. Sorry for your and our loss...

She sounds like a fabulous woman.

[political_Dem]

81. I send my condolences to you and your loved ones.

May you be comforted and surrounded with love during this time.

[bdamomma]

82. my deepest condolences to you and your family

:(

[renate]

83. I'm so sorry

It sounds like she had an active and involved life... a life well lived. And she had you, whom she left with wonderful memories. But even though there's a lot to smile about, it's a terrible loss. I'm really sorry. :hug:

[tandot]

84. My sympathy and best wishes to you

:hug:

[Stellar]

85. Peace, to you and your family and friends.

[guitar man]

86. condolonces

peace and blessings be with you and yours during this time :hug:

[serbbral]

87. I'm so sorry

I can't even imagine your loss, so I'm going to say that I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

[Demeter]

88. She Fought the Good Fight, AND Taught Her Offspring Well

My condolences to you yours.

[joeybee12]

89. Very sorry to hear this...our thoughts are with you...

:grouphug:

[bigwillq]

90. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[flakey_foont]

91. so sorry for your loss

[Jefferson23]

92. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, sounds like you had a great Mom!

May she rest in peace liberal N proud.

[blm]

93. Peace to you and your family...

.

[cate94]

94. I am very sorry for your loss.

[Demoiselle]

95. Bless her heart. She sounds wonderful. My condolences to all of you and yours.

[revolution breeze]

96. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sounds like a good childhood.

[raouldukelives]

97. So very sorry

[Solly Mack]

98. My deepest sympathies.

[Ishoutandscream2]

99. Sounds like you have a fantastic family!

Your mom sounded outstanding! Peace be with you and yours.

[niceypoo]

100. There is no love like a mothers love

My deepest sympathies. Gotta keep up the good fight for people like your Mom.

[Beacool]

101. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom.

She sounds like she was a terrific woman. It's a shame she died yong.

My condolences to you and your family.

:(

[riverbendviewgal]

102. You are fortunate to have such a wonderful mom

My mom is in intensive care right now.
She was not at all close to me nor proud of me for my liberal, progressive views.

She was more interested in shopping than reading.

She would not let me speak Obama's name.


May your mom rest in peace. You have great memories she leaves you with.

[RamboLiberal]

103. My sympathies to you and your family

Sounds like you had a really great mom and have tons of great memories! So cool she was such a great Dem & you grew up in that atmosphere!

[TwentyFive]

104. My condolences to you. It is tough to lose a parent, especially one that you're close to.

Your mom sounded like a great lady...somebody who cared about her country and worked to make it a better place. I'm sure her wish would be for you to be happy, and to carry on the good fight.

[polly7]

105. I am so sorry. She sounds like a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed.

[barbtries]

106. my condolences on your loss lib

:hug:

[madrchsod]

107. she`s resting high upon that mountain...

her earthly work is done...

[juajen]

108. My sympathy and prayers to you and your family as you go through painful times. NT

[arthritisR_US]

109. I'm so sorry for your loss. Gentle vibes being sent your way.

:cry:

[Joanne98]

110. RIP

[rasputin1952]

111. My sincerest condolences...

may you recall the best of times w/your mom...:hug:

[RayStar]

112. I know the loss

I lost my mom in January 2010 at the age of 82. Mother's Day was difficult.

[valerief]

113. Sorry for your loss. nt

[DesertFlower]

114. sorry for your loss.

[zulchzulu]

115. My condolences and good vibes to you and your loved ones n/t

[secondwind]

116. She's up there, looking down on you, urging you on with the struggle......My sincerest sympathies

[David Zephyr]

117. Your mom made a difference.

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Heathen57]

118. Sadly, been there, done that

My thought go out to you.

[freddie mertz]

119. Deepest condolences.

My mom and dad were great liberals, and supporters of the great civil rights movements of my younger days.

Thank the gods they told me the truth about what was going on.

Take care and all my best to your family.

[southernyankeebelle]

120. So sad for your loss. May she rest in peace. Who knows maybe she is better off than us.

[KonaKane]

121. Blessings to you and your family

The torch passes to you.

[mfcorey1]

122. My deepest sympathy

[tularetom]

123. My condolences

Sounds like you have good memories of a great mother.

[democrank]

124. Bless you

~PEACE~

[GigiMommy]

125. I am so so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[SusanaMontana41]

126. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Take care. We'll be here when you get back.

[mikita]

127. condolences on the loss of your Mom

hope the sun shines on your memories soon, to help you recall special times with her.

Mikita

[jesus_of_suburbia]

128. So sorry. *Hugs*

[mazzarro]

129. My sincerest condolensences

Please take heart and make her always proud of you

[FailureToCommunicate]

130. How great to have a mom like her! I am sorry that she has passed. You have taken

up her torch in politics and carried it so ably.

My mom was also from Iowa -Sioux City- and a strong progressive role model for us kids. Alas, she also just passed away - a few months ago.

Take care,

and carry on!

[foxfeet]

131. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I wish peace and comfort to all who love her.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

132. I'm so sorry.

:hug: :cry:

My condolences to you and your family. Sending warm thoughts to all.

[Stinky The Clown]

133. My deepest condolences

Celebrate your Mom.

[Old Troop]

134. Please accept my condolences

[Bluzmann57]

135. Sorry about your loss

As an Iowan, I can truly appreciate her great work for one of the greatest Governors this state has ever had in Hughes, and it is people like her who made this a great state. R.I.P. to Liberal N Proud's great mother. She raised a helluva son.

[NNN0LHI]

136. Sure you will have many great memories of your mom

Take care and see you later.

Don

[puebloknot]

137. Sorry for your loss, but celebrate with you that you had such a wonderful mother. nt

[onethatcares]

138. you have my heartfelt condolences, and I would like to add

she raised a wonderful person.

[Guilded Lilly]

139. I'm so sorry

The very best to you and your family while they handle this difficult time.

[Ilsa]

140. Dear DU Friend: I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you for paying tribute to her here. She and her kind will be missed for their compassion and activism to help others. Her gifts to our society are appreciated. Peace to you and her family.

[democrat2000]

141. Condolences

May she rest in peace.

[BrklynLiberal]

142. MY deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother...

It sounds like she was a woman to be reckoned with..

:cry: :grouphug:

[MissDeeds]

143. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, liberal N proud

You and your family will be in my thoughts. :grouphug:

[Atticus]

144. We know she must have been a special lady. We know her son.

May you find strength and, eventually, peace.

[kpete]

145. i am trying

to repair damage before its too late,
i wish i had been close to my mom.

i envy you and know that it takes 2,
your mother and you are both special,
kpete

[goclark]

146. What an inspiration she was ~ nt

[NEOhiodemocrat]

147. very sorry for you and your family

[nadinbrzezinski]

148. Hugs

[PAMod]

149. my heartfelt condolences to you and your family

[Omaha Steve]

150. She indeed will be missed

K&R!

[jillan]

151. Sending you hugs!!! She sounds like a wonderful woman!

[Enthusiast]

152. Very sorry about your mother.

God bless you. We need all the Democrats we can get. My good Democrat mother is a frail 90 years old.

[Festivito]

153. Good rest to a good soul.

It is good just to know of such a life. Thank you, to you both.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

154. My deepest, sincerest and most heartfelt thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies to you

amd your family on the loss of your mother. She sounds like a wonderful mother and a wonderful person. I'm so sorry:hug: :hug: