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Rte66 has passed away

Posted on 04/06/2008 4:19:16 AM PDT by soozer47

Sad to say that an active Freeper, Rte66, has passed away. I am her sister and have been a lurker for many years. At this point we don't know exactly what happened but it seems to be natural causes. Please keep her in your prayers. I will post her obit in coming days. If anyone needs more info they can email me here. A memorial service is pending. Thank you for being her "online family". This was her lifeline for many years. And thank you all so much for your help to her. She was much loved and she will be missed.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Daily Prayer
KEYWORDS: annanicolesmith; ans; prayers; rip; rte66
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To: fatima

Rte 66 will not be forgotten, though she will be missed. She held out til the end of the Inquest, it seems. That was just like her. Determined, independent, single-minded. I always hoped we would hear of a happy ending to her struggles, along with a just verdict in the ANS case.

From what I’ve been reading, Howard K. Stern is viewed unfavorably by the majority. His guilt will shadow him his whole life, hopefully.

I guess we’ve reached the end of this phase of the ANS saga. I wonder what will happen with the Calif. case agt Dr. K? And Virgie’s case? My expectations are quite low. The only outcome I hope for is that DL be raised by her Texas kin out of the Hollywood limelight. She’ll never see a penny of the Marshall money, IMO, and good riddance to it, as Virgie has said.


161 posted on 04/13/2008 5:46:14 PM PDT by SundayGardener
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To: fatima

Fatima, thank you for pinging me to this thread, but I thought I was posting my previous comment to the ANS thread. I’ll repost it there.

It’s so sad that we get to know our fellow freepers after they are gone. I never knew anything about Rte except that she had some oil stocks that earned a pittance. And that I worried about her health and safety and her virus infested computer! Well, she’s resting in peace now. My condolences to her family.


162 posted on 04/13/2008 6:01:07 PM PDT by SundayGardener
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To: soozer47; fatima; Westlander; syriacus; Stegall Tx; Allegra; gate2wire; CTSeditor; Mrs.Nooseman; ...


163 posted on 04/13/2008 8:21:09 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Kathy,your a Doll.(((Hugs)))


164 posted on 04/13/2008 8:24:31 PM PDT by fatima (Pray for our friend Jim founder of this forum.)
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To: soozer47

I am so so sorry to read of your sister’s sudden death. She was loved here at FR!!

My prayers are with your family.
Polly


165 posted on 04/13/2008 8:26:11 PM PDT by pollywog
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To: soozer47

Susan, as a fellow Christian, I know that Janet is now with Jesus. A Christian in Christ never dies—the body may die, but we go to be with Him.

I was thinking of someone I know,a Christian, and reminded myself that he has been “dead” for a few years. Then, it hit me..the person was not “dead” as in “ceasing to exist”, but rather that person was still alive at this very moment—only in a far better place, the place I know I will be some day, by God’s grace.

Now, I think of death as being promoted. Promoted from the rigors of earthly existence, from sin, suffering, pain, and the separation caused by death—promoted to Glory, as He has promised to those who trust in Him. Our earthly work is finished, and the life span decreed by the Father has been completed. It is time to be promoted. No mistakes, no errors, no fate—but the unseen workings of a benevolent Father, who works all things for good for those that love Him.

If we truly believe this, we must accept the reality—that Janet Ann is not lost, nor gone, nor “dead”—but because she trusted in Christ, she is alive with Him and with those that have gone before.

The day will come when you and I will be promoted too.

And at that day, we will probably never wish to go back, once we have seen what He has for us with Him.

We are wired with the emotions that come with separation, but we do not mourn as those that have no hope. If the central focus of our life is our faith in trust in Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross, then death has no victory over us.

Today, right now, instead, Janet has that victory— over death.

May our Lord’s hands of comfort be upon you and your family as you adjust to being without Janet. It will be but a small moment in the grand scheme of things, and then, you will be sisters forever—once again.

God bless you.


166 posted on 04/13/2008 8:42:48 PM PDT by exit82 (People get the government they deserve. And they are about to get it--in spades.)
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To: fatima
I was so sorry to read about Rte66, so, so, sorry!

(just today I ckd the “Freeper Memorial Wall”, and did not see her, so I sent a PM to Jim)

God Bless her family.

167 posted on 04/15/2008 6:47:31 PM PDT by roses of sharon ( (Who will be McCain's maverick?))
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To: soozer47
Words fail me right now. I was offline for a couple of weeks earlier this month and just now saw the Memorial Wall.

I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. We were all so lucky to have had her company here at FR. I know she meant a lot to many people -- myself included.

I am literally in complete shock right now. I first met Rte66 on the OU Bombing thread(s). She helped me with a lot of research and vice versa. She taught me a lot about how to do some of the more interesting research online, too! I will never forget that. It was so wonderful to have known her, and 'worked' with her on researching several events besides the OU Bombing!

I sure will miss her very, very much... Besides it being fun, and interesting when working with her she was also someone whom you could tell really cared about the people she came in contact with, and she cared about getting to the truth. Which is so refreshing in today's day and age when most journalists are more concerned about the bottom line, or pushing their agenda. Our mass media could've learned a thing or two from Janet, that's for sure!

Rest in Peace, Janet...

May God bless and comfort you and yours, Soozer...

Most Sincerely,
LibertyRocks Awesome Myspace Graphics and Layouts
168 posted on 04/26/2008 12:25:43 AM PDT by LibertyRocks (The LibertyRocks Blog - http://libertyrocks.wordpress.com & http://www.LibertyRocks.us)
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Deepest condolences to the family, and to the un-countable friends around the world who also mourn the passing of a friend in spirit, one who shone so brightly with the light of wisdom and humor. Rest in Peace, my friend. May the winds carry you swiftly to the Promised Land. You will be missed and remembered.


169 posted on 04/28/2008 1:41:17 AM PDT by blueplum
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To: Westlander

SAME HERE.


170 posted on 04/28/2008 1:42:33 AM PDT by OKIEDOC (Kalifornia, a red state wannabe. I don't take Ex Lax I just read the New York Times.)
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To: soozer47

Rte66 and I exchanged FReepmails on the OU jihadi incident. I found out just today that she is among the angels now. My condolences - I remember her fondly.


171 posted on 05/15/2008 7:08:31 PM PDT by indcons
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To: Kathy in Alaska; soozer47

Kathy, thank you for posting this. and Susan I am sooo very sorry to hear about your sister Janet’s sudden death.

I have been online less & less & feel so behind in general & then when one hears of some thing so sad as this is, well, it gives one pause.

She was a lot of fun & so bright & quick.. our loss is heaven’s gain & may the pain you & your loved ones experience by overwhelmed by the joyful memories she presented you all

God Bless!


172 posted on 05/25/2008 8:21:34 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: soozer47

so sorry and prayers for all of you.


173 posted on 05/25/2008 8:23:08 PM PDT by television is just wrong
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To: soozer47
Prayers Up... Image and video hosting by TinyPic GOD Bless My FRiend...RIP...
174 posted on 07/22/2008 6:01:43 PM PDT by 1COUNTER-MORTER-68 (THROWING ANOTHER BULLET-RIDDLED TV IN THE PILE OUT BACK~~~~~)
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To: soozer47

Hello.
I am so sad to hear of Rte 66’s death. I was so fortunate to know her on FR. I was the one that sent her the Reba DVD’s and I know she enjoyed them. I hadn’t heard from her in awhile and wanted to see how she was doing. I am so saddened by this news. I know she is up in Heaven chatting with other FREEPERS though. God Bless you and the rest of the family.
Naps - AKA Bob, Julie and Kids


175 posted on 08/06/2008 5:37:56 AM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: soozer47

I’m so sorry.

May she rest in peace.


176 posted on 08/06/2008 5:40:45 AM PDT by fanfan (SCC:Canadians have constitutional protection to all opinions, as long as they are based on the facts)
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To: All

My heart is broken for the loss of this great lady! I looked forward to her writings and wish I could have done something for her in real life to help ease her pain! I knew she was suffering. Hugs!!!


177 posted on 08/14/2008 12:12:13 PM PDT by scoobeedoo
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To: scoobeedoo

I feel the same way. How sad.


178 posted on 08/14/2008 12:16:01 PM PDT by Dante3
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