Sweet Krieger's
I have been trying to pin point a specific memory of Deanne but have had a hard time choosing just one, it seems like a good portion of my childhood and tween years is wrapped up in her beautiful memory. For the past week as I have been thinking it seems like anything I am doing I can picture deanne doing, I was shoveling the drive, and I thought about how she taught me to be a strong active healthy woman. Bentley was asking how to get rid or the water in his ear and I was taken back to the first time I put hydrogen proxide in my ears and how I was so afraid, but Deanne assured us that it was fine. I think about her as I leave my children to be watched by someone else how often we were watched over by Deanne, with my mom knowing she would take care of us as her own. So as I try to think of one thing, I have come to the conclusion that I always felt "full" around Deanne. In different ways, first the obvious, Food, there was always good food at the Krieger home. And it's not like there was a lot of junk food, it was just good family healthy food. Of course there was the famous cookies with the kiss in the middle, and that yummy fudge that always found there way to our house at Christmas, but on the other end I often lay out carrot sticks for my own kids to munch on before dinner just like Deanne would. I know I was given many meals, (and garlic pills too) at 27 Payday Drive.
Deanne filled her home with Love, and all who entered could feel that love. I know and I am sure a lot of the kids who were there felt like Deanne like them the most. It didn't matter who we were she made us feel special. She would sit and talk with me and I knew she cared about what I was saying. It became my second home many nights, and I loved being surround by that feeling of comfort.
Deanne also filled my life with the Spirit of Christ. I don't think a Wednesday night passed when the big red surburban wouldn't be in my driveway waiting to take me to the young woman's activity. I listened to many lessons given on Sunday's and although I don't really remember what was taught I know I felt the spirit and my testimony was strengthen by her efforts. At her funeral the spirit was so strong. Her life resembled that, she made you want to be a better person in all aspects of life. I came home and hugged my kids and promised to be a better mom. She taught me so many things through her loving example and positive spirit, and that has shaped the woman I am today. I love you Krieger Family!
Love Jenni
Thursday, March 10, 2011
When I think of Deanne and the experience of knowing her as a Young Women leader, I remember most how "easy to entreat" she was. She reminds me of this scripture from the Book of Mormon:
Alma 7: 23 And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times. . .
She will be remembered by me as a very cool mom--genuine, caring, effervescent, and fun.
Surely, she has shared her love with many others in a similar way and will be greatly missed in this world.
Lots of love to the Kriegers,
Camie
Alma 7: 23 And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times. . .
She will be remembered by me as a very cool mom--genuine, caring, effervescent, and fun.
Surely, she has shared her love with many others in a similar way and will be greatly missed in this world.
Lots of love to the Kriegers,
Camie
Loved ones of Deanne,
I am Bonnie Smith, my husband is Leo and he served as Bishop in Park City
at one time. When I met Deanne the first time I was so very impressed
with her and liked her right from the start. It was not too long after
that when she asked for me to be her counselor in YW's. I loved working
with her and everything you have said about her in her obituary is so
true. I have always felt sorry that I lost contact with her because I
really did love her and wanted to stay in touch. I remember Jana and
Jordan well and taught them in YW's. They were both outstanding girls
just like their mother. I'm sorry that Deanne is gone and at such a
young age, but I have to feel that Heavenly Father wanted her home to
Him. I'm in deed sorry for all of you, Kurt, all of her daughters and
sons and grand children. I know you will remember her for ever as I will
and hopefully some day I can meet her again. Deanne was the age of my
oldest daughter and still we were good friends and enjoyed each other and
loved working together. We tied quilts in my basement and loved the
girls and I always knew that they would be much like their mother. I
send my love and heart felt sympathy to you all. Bonnie
I am Bonnie Smith, my husband is Leo and he served as Bishop in Park City
at one time. When I met Deanne the first time I was so very impressed
with her and liked her right from the start. It was not too long after
that when she asked for me to be her counselor in YW's. I loved working
with her and everything you have said about her in her obituary is so
true. I have always felt sorry that I lost contact with her because I
really did love her and wanted to stay in touch. I remember Jana and
Jordan well and taught them in YW's. They were both outstanding girls
just like their mother. I'm sorry that Deanne is gone and at such a
young age, but I have to feel that Heavenly Father wanted her home to
Him. I'm in deed sorry for all of you, Kurt, all of her daughters and
sons and grand children. I know you will remember her for ever as I will
and hopefully some day I can meet her again. Deanne was the age of my
oldest daughter and still we were good friends and enjoyed each other and
loved working together. We tied quilts in my basement and loved the
girls and I always knew that they would be much like their mother. I
send my love and heart felt sympathy to you all. Bonnie
Deanne was a doer…if she decided something needed to be done, in all
of my experience with her, it was. I (Meghan) am very grateful she
decided that Jackie and I needed to be friends. Jackie and I weren’t
thrilled about it at first, but Deanne enlisted the help of my mom,
they practically forced us to hang out, and Jackie turned into my best
friend – I honestly don’t know how I would have survived high school
without her! Jackie and I were close, so close that our senior year
of high school I think I spent almost as many nights at her house as I
did my own. I have always been thankful for my friendship with
Jackie, but I am also very thankful for the time I got to spend with
Deanne because of it, especially during such an impressionable time of
my life. It is clear to me that Deanne, along with her many other
talents, truly had a talent for dealing with teenagers; my mom tells
me that she would often ask Deanne for advice when I was in my
“challenging” phase and Deanne would tell her not to worry and offer
helpful words of wisdom.
As I’ve thought about it, here are a few stories about Deanne that
make me smile…
-I remember hiking with her at girl’s camp when a few of the girls
started complaining. I remember thinking she was so cool when, along
with her encouraging (though I wouldn’t call it sympathetic) comments,
I also heard her say “no whining,” “you’re fine,” and “come on, just
do it.” And they all did.
-She had a way of helping you see what’s actually important versus
some of the ridiculous things you think are important as a teenager,
while never invalidating your feelings. (People go to school for
years to learn this skill and still aren’t great at it, but Deanne
was, maybe that’s why she worked so much with the young women.) I
didn’t realize it at the time, but she really helped me feel
comfortable and confident with myself. She actually encouraged John
(who was way young at the time) to tease me about being flat-chested!
I don’t know how many times I came over to the Krieger house and John
would run to a wall and announce that “Meghan’s here” and Deanne would
laugh with me. Something I could have been self-conscious about, but
she showed me it was way more fun to laugh.
-On the way to girls camp one year Jackie and I got a hold of some
radios. Deanne just drove and smiled while we quoted the movie Billy
Madison and repeated things like “10-4 good buddy,” “that’s a negative
ghost rider,” “over and out” the entire way. She never made us feel
silly or dumb, even when I know we were obnoxious at times.
-She was extremely genuine and took an interest in me, like I know she
did with probably everyone she knew. She knew of things that were
going on in my life and would ask how skiing/running/school was going
and she never failed to get out the dark-chocolate chocolate chips
when I came over because she knew I loved them. And she would tell me
not to worry when Kurt made fun of things like my flower flip flops
and explained that she liked them and that’s what mattered:)
-Whenever Jackie and I were getting ready to head out for a night she
would cheerfully remind us, “no sex, drugs or alcohol!” She never
lectured, never gave us any reason to get defensive, kept it light;
but we knew she meant it, we were well aware of her expectations, and
we knew she loved us - very effective!
Thank you Deanne!
of my experience with her, it was. I (Meghan) am very grateful she
decided that Jackie and I needed to be friends. Jackie and I weren’t
thrilled about it at first, but Deanne enlisted the help of my mom,
they practically forced us to hang out, and Jackie turned into my best
friend – I honestly don’t know how I would have survived high school
without her! Jackie and I were close, so close that our senior year
of high school I think I spent almost as many nights at her house as I
did my own. I have always been thankful for my friendship with
Jackie, but I am also very thankful for the time I got to spend with
Deanne because of it, especially during such an impressionable time of
my life. It is clear to me that Deanne, along with her many other
talents, truly had a talent for dealing with teenagers; my mom tells
me that she would often ask Deanne for advice when I was in my
“challenging” phase and Deanne would tell her not to worry and offer
helpful words of wisdom.
As I’ve thought about it, here are a few stories about Deanne that
make me smile…
-I remember hiking with her at girl’s camp when a few of the girls
started complaining. I remember thinking she was so cool when, along
with her encouraging (though I wouldn’t call it sympathetic) comments,
I also heard her say “no whining,” “you’re fine,” and “come on, just
do it.” And they all did.
-She had a way of helping you see what’s actually important versus
some of the ridiculous things you think are important as a teenager,
while never invalidating your feelings. (People go to school for
years to learn this skill and still aren’t great at it, but Deanne
was, maybe that’s why she worked so much with the young women.) I
didn’t realize it at the time, but she really helped me feel
comfortable and confident with myself. She actually encouraged John
(who was way young at the time) to tease me about being flat-chested!
I don’t know how many times I came over to the Krieger house and John
would run to a wall and announce that “Meghan’s here” and Deanne would
laugh with me. Something I could have been self-conscious about, but
she showed me it was way more fun to laugh.
-On the way to girls camp one year Jackie and I got a hold of some
radios. Deanne just drove and smiled while we quoted the movie Billy
Madison and repeated things like “10-4 good buddy,” “that’s a negative
ghost rider,” “over and out” the entire way. She never made us feel
silly or dumb, even when I know we were obnoxious at times.
-She was extremely genuine and took an interest in me, like I know she
did with probably everyone she knew. She knew of things that were
going on in my life and would ask how skiing/running/school was going
and she never failed to get out the dark-chocolate chocolate chips
when I came over because she knew I loved them. And she would tell me
not to worry when Kurt made fun of things like my flower flip flops
and explained that she liked them and that’s what mattered:)
-Whenever Jackie and I were getting ready to head out for a night she
would cheerfully remind us, “no sex, drugs or alcohol!” She never
lectured, never gave us any reason to get defensive, kept it light;
but we knew she meant it, we were well aware of her expectations, and
we knew she loved us - very effective!
Thank you Deanne!
Friday, February 25, 2011
JJ, Lewis, and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She has been so courageous over these past few years and has been a great inspiration. I have very fond memories of spending time with your parents and feel fortunate to have been able to know your mom even as briefly as I did. In reading Lewis' talk, and especially his description of the time that Fikre spent the weekend with your family, I couldn't help but think how this encapsulates your parents so perfectly for me. Your mom was always so friendly and kind to everyone she met. She was truly an example of a Christ-like individual who lifted others throughout her life.
It may not mean much, but when my dad died, the best advice that anyone gave me was that these things have a way of working themselves out. It will take time, and you will always miss your mom, but things will work out. You can always be comforted by the knowledge that you will be together again.
Know that our prayers are with you and your family during this time. May Heavenly Father bless you all.
All our love,
Scott and Angela
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She has been so courageous over these past few years and has been a great inspiration. I have very fond memories of spending time with your parents and feel fortunate to have been able to know your mom even as briefly as I did. In reading Lewis' talk, and especially his description of the time that Fikre spent the weekend with your family, I couldn't help but think how this encapsulates your parents so perfectly for me. Your mom was always so friendly and kind to everyone she met. She was truly an example of a Christ-like individual who lifted others throughout her life.
It may not mean much, but when my dad died, the best advice that anyone gave me was that these things have a way of working themselves out. It will take time, and you will always miss your mom, but things will work out. You can always be comforted by the knowledge that you will be together again.
Know that our prayers are with you and your family during this time. May Heavenly Father bless you all.
All our love,
Scott and Angela
Hi,
I wanted to pass along this photo of Deanne and two of her girls. What a beauty she was and look how much they loved their mom!
I took this when I was visiting some time in the mid 80's I believe, when they were living in Washington DC. I had such a great time. Deanne and the girls took me sightseeing during the day all around DC and then Kurt and Deanne took me into Georgetown for dinner at an Indian resturaunt. It was the first and last time I had curry! YUCK
I so enjoyed Deanne and was honored to call her my friend.
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