Hi Mom, you were so beautiful and serene for such a young age. I will always remember those very special times we had as a family together camping and backpacking in the wilderness. Your tenderness you showed to your granddaughter and support you showed me when I was a new mom. I felt this was a special time for the both of us. I know you loved me and I will miss you with deep affection Mom. Thank you for letting me be me! This will be our first Christmas without you and it just will no be the same. Your first great grandchild is here and so special and adorable. He is so sweet and I know you are smiling down on him! He has the best parents in the world! You would be proud of them both. I will love you forever mom and miss you so much.

Photo of my Mom wearing my Marshawn Lynch Jersey for Super Bowl 2015. She enjoyed watching the Seahawks the last couple of years and was an avid Mariner's fan for many years.

We survived the Christmas holiday without her but now starting the new year without her too, it surely does feel so empty knowing she won't be part of it. She was my mom, my friend, and I loved and admired her. I'll miss her for the rest of my life. Her oldest daughter, Susan

I have such fond memories of Eloise from my time at DVR and have thought of her often over the years. I don't think I had a word for it then, but looking back, I guess the word I would use for Eloise is "graceful." I'm grateful for the experience of knowing Eloise and learning from her. I'll continue to remember her.

Photo of my Mom, Eloise Carroll, taken at my house for the family Christmas gathering.