These words I write about you Bubi are true and from the heart.
We know you know how we feel and how we're torn apart.
We know you want no tears and really no big fuss.
But understand it is the pain that you're no longer with us.
Your kind words and beautiful smile will truly be missed by all,
But for you we will stay strong and promise not to fall.
Apart that is because sweet grandma we know how you would feel.
You would never want us to make this out to be a really big deal.
In all the years you have been a part in making us who we are.
You won't be here in person now but we know you won't be far.
Keep watch over us grandma and throw us some luck we could all use it now.
We promise to be the best we can be because you have shown us how.
Rest now in peace and don't worry we will all be fine.
Someday we will meet again it will just take time.
Memories of you will live long and deep inside each one of us.
You have taught us well and now I end I promise no more fuss.

We all sit here today grieving the loss of an amazing woman who lead an amazing life.  She didn't win a noble peace prize or invent something phenomenal, what she did do was touch each one of us in many different ways.  As a family member or a friend everyone knew that if they ever needed anything she would be the one to go to.
     My grandmother was the most unselfish person I knew.  She always was willing to help no matter what the circumstances were and was always the one you could count on.  If she made a promise it was always kept.
     She made you laugh, and today we cry.  We cry because she touched our hearts and made a difference in who we are just by knowing her.
     For me she was my "complaint department", "my fashion consultant", "my I need a loan department", "my advice counselor", and so much more.  She never judged me if I made a mistake and loved me unconditionally no matter what. 
     I knew that this day would have to come just wished it never would.  No one wants to say goodbye to someone that meant so much but know I will carry on those things she taught me.  LIKE
     Never where a sweater and earrings that dangle to a fast paced bingo game.  That earring could get caught mid-game in the sleeve of your sweater and you can't stop to get it unhooked because the caller is just going too fast so you sit with your arm up in the air attached to your earring until the game is done because you don't want to miss that BINGO. (true story)
     What I truly did learn from Grandma Bubi is to enjoy life, experience as much as you can, don't dwell on the past because you can not change it you can only go forward, be there for your friends and family and just be happy.
     I will miss my grandma and her chech music, her no fail dumplings (which I still seem to fail), Beef tongue with dill gravy, and her sense of humor. But I will always remember one of the last conversations we had had and she said to me "Chrissy, I know I am not going to live forever Geez, I am 88 years old" I said "Grandma you will always be in my heart and that is forever"   I LOVE YOU.

Christine

Sorry we're not able to make it, but your ALL in our prayers. She was so sweet & so kind to everyone. Her smile was very contageous. Our hearts go out to you. God Bless.

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Marie M. Smidl

August 4, 1923 – November 8, 2011

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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