Death date: May 29, 2014
Jean Kozey, 80, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Charles Kozey, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Walter and Virginia (Schaefer) Ihrke. Jean study horticulture in h Read Obituary
The trees are just starting to change colors, Mom.....I miss your poignant words every autumn when you looked at the panorama of color and said, "And how can someone say there is no God?" Thank you for teaching me gratefulness and spirituality. I miss you so....
As the growing season progresses I miss your guidance and joy in the sprouting of new life...we always felt and shared that spring magic.....I feel it for both of us now.
As a representative of the church I visited often with Jean. We had many conversations and talked about many things. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Among other things, we shared an interest in nature. Many times we would sit outside her apartment as the evening came on and she would tell me about her adventures of the day. Although in great pain at times, she remained undaunted and always kept a positive attitude. During the growing season she would take me around back and talk of the different varieties of plants she had put in and show me how much they had grown. I enjoyed the beautiful flowers in front and the way she added things to her arrangements both inside and out that she gathered from the woods that surrounded her. I also recall one time when I came to visit she was excited to share with me some grape juice she had made herself from grapes she had picked.( it was pretty good) She would oftentimes remark on the beauty of nature, recalling vivid sunsets and the changing face of the land as the sun went out of sight. She remains an inspiration to me and, I am sure, to all who new her. I know she lives at rest now and without pain. I look forward to seeing her again when my time comes. In loving memory, Jim Chase
today is Sunday, and for supper we would always have popcorn and ice cream...popcorn the old fashioned way.
I`ll miss you Mom. There isn`t enough room here for me to share all the good memories I have of us together. You helped me to grow into the man I am today with a deep appreciation of nature and life. You were responsible for my interest in history, bottles, and antiques, for which I`ve always been grateful for. You always have been and continue to be in my thoughts every day. I wouldn`t have wanted any one else to have been my mother, you weren`t perfect, no one is, but you were perfect to teach me the things I needed to know to be the person I am today.
I remember Memorial day parades, Mom said they did all that just for her birthday. We went to every parade.
I hope you are celebrating your birthday with Jesus.
