God looked around his garden
and found an empty place
He then looked down upon this earth
and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you
and lifted you to rest
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
get well on earth again
He saw that the road was getting rough
and the hills are hard to climb
So he closed your eary eyelids
and whispered "Pease be thine"
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home

Happy Mothers Day Mom  We miss you every day.

GOD SMILED UPON HER
A MOTHER OF EIGHT

RAISING HER FAMILY WAS HER MISSION IN LIFE
A MOTHER, A GRANDMOTHER, A DEVOTED WIFE
TO NURTURE AND RAISE WITH GODS TEACHINGS IN PLACE
TO BE THERE WHEN THEY NEEDED A WARM CARING FACE
BEING THERE WHEN THEY NEEDED A HAND OR AN EAR
OR JUST TAKING COMFORT IN THE FACT SHE WAS NEAR

OPEN THE DOOR, COME IN ANY TIME
COME IN FOR A VISIT, COME IN AND YOU'D FIND
SHE'D BE HAPPY TO SEE YOU, TO HEAR ALL YOUR NEWS
TO SHARE IN YOUR MOMENTS OR JUST BE AMUSED
SHE WOULD OFFER ADVICE SHOULD IT EVER ARISE
ADVICE OF A MOTHER, ADVICE FROM THE WISE
PUT ON THE KETTLE FOR A GOOD CUP OF TEA
WORK THROUGH WHAT EVER ISSUES, WHAT EVER THEY BE

SHE LIVED WITH CONVICTION FOR THAT WAS HER STRENGTH
FOR GOD WAS HER PILLAR, HER COMFORT, HER ANGST

OUR GOD, WE ARE ALL PROUD OF THIS MOTHER OF EIGHT
WHEN YOU CALL OUT HER NAME, AS SHE STANDS AT YOUR GATE
TAKE CARE OF HER GOD, AS YOU KNOW SHE'LL BE MISSED
AND GIVE ALL OUR LOVE WITH A BIG HEAVEN'S KISS

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

From our happy home and circle
 God has taken one we loved
She is borne away from sin and sorrow
 To a nobler rest above
No one knows how much we miss her
 None but aching hearts can tell
Lost on earth, but found in heaven ---
 Jesus does all things well

The Leeper Family send their deepest condolences.
Irene was certainly a lovely lady.
God Bless her and her family.

Kathryn, Glenn and Shannon

So sorry I missed your funeral Aunt Irene as I was away on a holiday. I read everybody's memories and can agree with all of them. You were a truly special lady who always had a warm bed and good meal to provide unconditionally when I or my brother Rick came to visit. I will miss your love and good advise. All my love Elaine

She would never answer us as kids if we called her Irene. Grandma Irene, Gramma cross or simply Gramma were the only acceptable forms of calling her for assistance. So for the remainder of this thought she will be just simply Gramma  as many of us knew her.

Throughout my life Grandma was always a go to person, whether to share exciting news, lend an ear or expel some well needed advice she could always be counted on to listen and not judge us as grandkids. She would always say as long as someone was a good decent person nothing else mattered. She taught us about, smarts and opinions because that had many, she taught us about stubbornness, yet kindness and showed us unconditional love.

I had the opportunity to spend much of my childhood at Grandma’s house. I remember helping her to prepare her huge vegetable garden in the spring, picking fresh tomatoes and beans for dinner. I remember baking with her, and egg sandwhiches, walking to the park or no frills. I remember snacks of butter and sugar on white bread, of all things to say the least I was a pleasantly plump little grandchild.

Each of us has our special memories of Grandma, ones that will always be dear to out hearts. Over countless hours of go fish, checkers or snakes and ladders she was able to nurture the best in each of us and helps us shine as little kids. She shared our excitements and made us challenge our obstacles. Most importantly she listened about our lives and dreams, and for each of us in her own way became a champion to our dreams that have helped make us who we are as adults.

Grandma saw many things in her life, many of which she shared with us over the years and many of which I’m sure she kept to herself. There was a particular evening in the earlier days when Gramma was admitted to the hospital and she sternly looked me in the face and said” You know I won’t always be here.” And I told her “well you better not go anywhere anytime soon!” But what she said after struck a cord, she told me she had had a good life, had seen and done many things and was getting tired. But she also said she hoped she left behind some wisdom because she felt pretty wise. I don’t think that any of us can argue that Grandma indeed left us all a little wiser, smarter and most importantly kinder. 

Grandma leaves behind 6 children, 16 grandchildren and almost 3 great-grandchildren, she was a Grandma, a mom, a sister, a wife but most simply she was a friend. 

It is always the hardest for those who are left behind but in each life event there is a lesson, a purpose. Grandma would want us to remember that there are no guarantees in life and that time is precious. Her passing reminds us that what really counts in life is our loved ones and to always cherish them and stay close. Although, for many of us today is sad and the world may seem a little less bright, we can take comfort in knowing that heaven is a little bit brighter because of the new firecracker it has received.  May we always remember that Grandma’s hold our hands for just a little while...but our hearts and memories forever. She will be sadly missed, strongly remembered and always loved.

Love Lesley xo

In loving memory of a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. We will love you and miss you always.

Aunt Irene always greeted us with a smile on her face and in her voice. Visiting on special occasions with the Cross families were always wonderful, well coordinated, and organized family affairs. Childhood memories of the farm, along with the King City and Aurora homes are indelibly imprinted in my thoughts. I wish my cousins and their families love and support during this sad time.

In memory of Aunt Irene, always ready with a warm smile and kind word.
With sympathy to my cousins on the loss of their dear mother.

I will miss Irene's pleasant nature when we spoke on the telephone now and again.

Aunt Irene always greeted us with a smile on her face and in her voice. Visiting on special occasions with our side of the Cross family was a wonderful well coordinated and organized family affair. Childhood memories of the farm, and the King City and Aurora homes are indelibly imprinted. 
I wish the family love and support during this time of sorrow.

Charlotte    The greatest legacy to a loving mother is for the ones she loved to love each other.  With sympathy.     Linda

In memory of a wonderful Grandmother. We will love and miss you always.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

I will always remember Irene, she was never a Mother-In-Law to me, but a friend & mother she was.  She will always be in my heart as a friend and a special person who was always there for me and my life was so much more complete with her in it.  Rest in peace Irene, listing to the Angels sing.  Love ya!

OBITUARY

Irene Ruth Cross

June 7, 1920 – October 24, 2010

Thompson Funeral Home

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