Letters to the Editor -- Sept. 15, 2012

Dear Smoke Signals:

The family of Diane Giffen would like to thank our family and friends for attending her service, as well as the help, thoughts, cards, food, flowers and prayers we received during her illness and after her passing.

Thank you to the staff at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. They were very helpful and considerate during a very difficult time. Thank you to Carmen Mercier for leading the rosary and Deacon David Briedwell for leading the funeral services. Thank you to Toby McClary, Jeff Mercier, Tyson Mercier, Sean O'Leary, Travis Stewart and Matthew Thomas for being casket bearers.

Special thanks to the staff of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in the coordination of her services and burial. Thanks also to Travis Stewart and his crew for the singing and drumming; the Grand Ronde Royalty for singing The Lord's Prayer; and Kristi DeLoe, her staff and those who helped serve the meal after her services.

Thank you all for your kind words and support during this difficult time. We apologize if we have forgotten anyone.

Debbie Marrington

Roll #181

Sean O'Leary

Roll #4456