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Family mourns the loss of inseparable sisters

Sharon in Tennessee | 3:05 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

I know from personal experience that God knows the right time for us to come back to Him.
I also know it doesn't matter how we die.
I also know we all never know when it will be our time.
ARE WE READY?
NOW is the time to prepare to meet God.
God Bless this sweet family and all their friends.
What a blessing they know where to find true peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
In this sad, sad time, there and there only is refuge.
Love to all.

carolyn | 7:33 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

my condolences to the family. I understand only to well what your youngest daughter will go through. I to lost my identical twin sister and have had to learn how to go on without her. But it sounds like you have a very close family and that will help you all heal. My prayers are with you all.

Janice from Denver | 8:37 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

When I lost my only son 10 years ago I didn't think I would ever laugh again, but time and your faith will prevail. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

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Inge | 8:49 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

What a blessing to have had such lovely spirits in your family and home for what ever little time it may seem! They will continue to be around you even though you may not see them...they will console you in your grief until you are ready to let them go and continue their path of pure joy!! The time will come that you will all be together again. Life is short...eternity is forever! It will go by fast!
Congratulations on raising such a lovely family! Be close to your young daughter...!

From the book: God at Eventide | 8:59 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

February 14th reading:

"Thank Me for all the withholfing as well as for the giving. Thank Me for sunshine and rain, for drought and springs of water, for sleep and wakefulness, for gain and loss. Thank Me for all.
Know beyond all doubt, all fear, that all is well. Cling to Me in moments of weakness. Cling still in moments of strength, imploring that you may never feel self-sufficient.
No evil shall befall you, rest in this knowledge.

Linda | 9:44 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

My condolences to you and your family. I nearly lost my son a few years back and I thank God everyday that he is still here. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless You and Your family
Linda in Wyoming

Anonymous | 10:38 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

As a parent of a son that died at 16 years old, I reach my arms out to your family. I also share your pain, and profound sadness. Let others help to carry your pain, and know that families are eternal and in another day you will gain strength from that sure knowledge. What a blessed family you are to have such wonderful children.

Pam | 10:54 a.m. Feb. 15, 2009

This family shares a love that death can't break. They always had fun together and lived life to the fullest. They are an example for us all to live each day with passion, devotion, and love. This is my cousin's family and we all share your loss and feel your pain. Our love and prayers are with you.

re: Sharon in Tennessee | 1:04 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009

not to be rude but so you know, everytime someone dies there are people such as yourself that crawl out of the woodwork to give a sermon. When my brother was killed there had to be two dozen people making comments such as yours. People in mourning don't like hearing them. Your belief isn't unique, what you're doing is stating things the bereaved already knows. Most people believe in God and life after death already. The appropriate thing to say is, "I'm sorry for your loss..." not "I know it was their time" or "it doesn't matter how we die" or "are you ready?" I swear, a couple of times I got comments from people you and it was all I could to to refrain from saying, "get out of my face, go away, leave me alone!" If it was your child, you cdertainly wouldn't be up on a pulpit preaching, you'd be in your home, devastated, crying. It's called mourning...it's a process, it takes time, and pain is part of the healing.

Whiggy | 4:17 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009

Our hearts go out to this family for the terrible tragedy they have experienced.

re: Re: Sharon in Tennessee | 4:27 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009

I can't disagree with you more... I lost both my parents and a niece in a car accident when I was 20 years old. People came out of the woodwork for us too. Angels, who came to help me and 4 younger brother and sisters. They offered their help and shared their faith and prayers with me. Their kindness and, what you would call their "preaching" was exactly what I needed to hear in our time of crisis. It buoyed us up in a time of great need and loneliness. Please don't be afraid to share your faith or your help and hugs when someone has a tragedy in their lives, because that help changed my life.

Details. | 4:37 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009

What happened? How about some details of how the accident occured! Was weather or driver error to blame. Let's have some news with the fluff.

Nancy | 7:56 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009

I knew Micah and she was a wonderful girl. I was shocked to read of her death.

Helen and family | 11:21 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009

Dale and Lee Anne, we as a family are so sorry and can feel the pain of losing a loved one. We lost our husband and dad very unexpectedly while on our mission. Losing two must just be doubly heartbreaking. God bless you and sustain you, for we know that He will. The Cram families

Cooter | 11:25 p.m. Feb. 15, 2009

Shilo worked for me at the Bountiful Chuck-A-Rama for a little over a year before going off to college. It's ironic because I hadn't seen her since she left for school, until a week ago when her family came in to eat. I let her know if she ever needed a job there again the door was TOTALLY open for her!!!! She was a positive person whose upbeat personality was contagious. Shilo was one of these people who couldn't possibly of had an enemy-her affable nature and charisma really lit up the room. She scrunched her nose alot when smiling or speaking-I bet her once she couldn't go a whole shift without scrunching her nose. Just the effort she put forth to be serious and emotionless to avoid doing the nose thing was hilarious because it was not in her nature to be so dull, I payed up on the 20 bucks all right, money well spent to see her struggle to shut down her bubbily personality. God bless the family, I'm blessed to have known her and to have had such an easy employee to manage.......

Rob

Unthinkable | 12:00 a.m. Feb. 16, 2009

This is the second time this has happened in Sanpete County recently. Two sisters from Moroni were heading to school at North Sanpete High School in Mt. Pleasant not many years ago and lost their lives in a similar fashion.

Anonymous | 1:49 a.m. Feb. 16, 2009

Even their Mom feels it was meant to be. I am so sorry for such an unthinkable loss. I used to live in W. Btfl and have a 21 year old daughter myself. I hope they find great comfort in knowing they were together when they passed and are still together now. How sad another WB young woman died several days ago also. Condolences to all who are mourning the loss of these young ladies.

Grieving Mom from Idaho | 9:03 p.m. Feb. 16, 2009

I want to offer my condolences to this family on the loss of their daughters. I understand the pain of losing two children. My sons died a year apart of each other in Nov 2007 & Dec 2008. They were 29 & 21. Comfort will come, but it is a moment by moment thing. Some days are better than others. Tears will fall, but there will also be laughter again. You are not alone. Feel the strength of family and friends around you. This is how you make it. You are in my prayers as well.

The John Winters from Glendale | 11:21 p.m. Feb. 16, 2009

We were so shocked and saddened by the terrible news, which was forwarded to us as we serve a senior couple mission in Munich, Germany. Our prayers are with the family during these extremely difficult times. We are so blessed to have the gospel of Jesus Christ and his atonement to help us through these and other trials. The eternal family bond is such a wonderful blessing.

Vern and Christine Guymon | 8:44 a.m. Feb. 17, 2009

Our hearts are saddened by the news of your daughters' passing. Nothing really takes away the pain right away. But the knowledge we have and faith in our Savior does help us "hang on" through the days that follow such a loss. Hold tight to your children and each other and just love each other. The Lord will bless you and time will help it all heal. Keep them alive in your hearts and minds by remembering them and talking about them. That will help the pain. Our love to you all, Guymons.

Ben and JoAnn Baugh | 8:06 p.m. Feb. 17, 2009

Our love goes out to you and your family. We hope the good memories you have of your daughters along with the prayers from others will comfort and sustain you during this most difficult time.
With sincere sympathy, The Baughs

Charlie and Sue Roberts | 11:26 a.m. Feb. 18, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will always remember those two beautiful little girls and their sweet spirits as we visited you as your Home Teachers when they were just small tikes so many years ago (Glendale 6th Ward). We know the love of family, friends and and the many memories you shared with your beautiful daughters will carry you through this extremely difficult time. Our love to you always.

Brian Speakman | 2:12 p.m. March 8, 2009

Lee Anne and Dale:
I heard of the accident shortly after it happened. I wanted to send something sooner - but only as of now figured out how to send a note of condolance to you and your family.
My parents - Gene and Elaine, also send thoughts and prayers of comfort - your way.
I am in Georgia helping to care for a Father-In-Law with Alzheimer's and a Sister-In-Law with a stage 4 brain tumor. My partner and I have moved to Georgia to help out here; so I couldn't make my way to Utah to pay respects and offer comfort. So I'm using this site to offer such thoughts and prayers.
I knew your parents well and consider your brother Ed, and his family to be among my great friends.
I continue to pray for comfort for you and Dale.
Brian Speakman

Dennis and Amelia Garner | 10:01 a.m. March 10, 2009

I remember Dale from second grade and he was a great young man back then. May faith comfort you, your wife and family through your mourning.

Janice Jepperson Bird | 6:24 p.m. March 11, 2009

Dale,

I just heard of your loss. I'm so sorry. You were and have always held a special place in my heart. Your a shining star and example in my life and memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember the day we all bore our testimonies in the Millcreek Ward, how special that was. I know the Savior will be with you and your's - until that day special day of reunion - "God Be With You - Til We Meet Again"

Janice J. Bird - Somerville, TN

Rudie | 10:04 p.m. March 13, 2009

Mom, you described two beautiful young ladies. Who couldn't love them.My heart goes out to your family. My tears are for the pain you all share right now. As many will say, and as you believe, you will see them again. God Bless You All

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