Dear Kurt
I am on the phone with Lynette right now—we are so sorry---this morning
in my prayers I pleaded that the Lord’s spirit would comfort your family
at this time---I know that will be the case. My favorite scripture in the Bible
are the words the resurrected Savior spoke to Mary at the garden
tomb—”Why weepest thou?” There was no need for tears for he
had conquered death. Even though it is hard to fathom I know, you know, that
Deanne is in a good and even better place now,--totally free from the pain she
has so long endured—and that with the resurrection all tears shall be
turned to smiles. I think the most profound thing Joseph Smith ever said was at
the passing of a friend. He spoke:  “All your losses shall be made
up in the resurrection...by the vision of the Almighty I have seen it.”
Thanks to our savior there is nothing that shall not be made whole. Please let
you family know that your loss of such an incredible wife and loving mother and
friend will be healed in time. Just know we sorrow with you and your family for
Deanne’s passing today—Lynette and I are and will be forever
grateful to have had such a beautiful and caring friend like Deanne in our
life. We have been lifted and made better by her. We will truly miss
her—she will always remain close to our hearts. I pray all of God’s
blessings be with you, each of your children and grandchildren at this time---
and know that in the fiery furnace of the moment, the veil is thin, Deanne is
still close by and the angels of heaven surround you and will never forsake you
but bear you up and through the days ahead. God bless you, Bob and Lynette