Dorothy van der Merwe

Dearest Mom Remembering you on the anniversary of your passing. We still miss you dearly Mom. It is so difficult not to be able to visit you or to pick up the telephone and call you. We think of you daily and will never stop loving you. Adrie, Oom Thys and Tannie Maud's daughter's funeral is today, on the anniversary of your passing. As Thomas Cam...more

🕯 Teresa da Silva lit a candle WHAT IS A MOTHER .... HELEN STEINER RICE It takes a mother's love to make a house a home - A place to be remembered no matter where we roam. It takes a mother's patience to bring a child up right And her courage and her cheerfulness to make a dark day bright. It takes a mother's thoughful...more

🌷 Teresa da Silva gave a flower Dearest Wife to Dad, Our Mum, Ouma, Oumagrootjie Our hearts are broken at our massive loss but we are glad that you are resting, free of pain after your terribly sad illness, bravely and silently borne. We are sending a little angel your way with a very special job to do. With arms outstretched it brings a hug f...more

Celebration of the Life Of Dorothy van der Merwe

🕯 Teresa da Silva lit a candle One of Mom's names was Dorathea which all Mom's friends changed to Dorothy when Mom moved to Rhodesia. Dorothy means "Gift of God" and is of Greek origin. Very fitting name for Mom: "Dorothy is socially adept and well-liked. She structures and gives shape to others. Her unflagging energy is an inspiration. She h...more

🌷 Lynette gave a flower Christmas wasn't the same without you. We still miss you very much

🕯 Teresa da Silva lit a candle If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us Please place them in our Mother's arms and tell her they're from us Please tell her that we love and miss her and when she turns to smile, Please place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while Because remembering her is easy, we do it every day But...more

🕯 Teresa da Silva lit a candle Mom, it has been a year since you left us. It has been a very bleak year without you. You faithfully gave your all to your husband, your children, family, friends and so many more people that reached out to you. You were always helping and giving to those in need. Now, after all the service that you provided, we gran...more

🕯 Teresa da Silva lit a candle Proverbs 31 v10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. 12She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14She is like the merchant ...more

🌷 Teresa da Silva gave a flower The Watcher By Margaret Widdemer She always leaned to watch for us Anxious if we were late, In winter by the window, In summer by the gate. And though we mocked her tenderly Who had such foolish care, The long way home would seem more safe, Because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us, ...more

Mom, you may be gone from our sight but you are always on our minds and forever in our hearts. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever! Carry our love with you, wherever you are. You made the world a better place for so many people, just by being in it, not to mention everything that you did for so many people! We miss you so muc...more

🌷 Teresa da Silva gave a flower Dearest Mum Best wishes on your Birthday today, 6 September 2017. We love and miss you so much our beautiful Mother. May God keep you in his tender care. We will always love and remember you!