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Ethel Chalk
May 7, 1923 ~ September 18, 2016 (age 93) 93 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Alison Salas, CNA
September 22, 2016 12:46 AM
I enjoyed working with Mrs. Chalk. Seeing her beautiful smile every time I came in. She will be dearly missed!
Message from Elizabeth Shult, LVN
September 21, 2016 10:42 AM
It was my honor and pleasure to have cared for your Mother/Grandmother. Mrs. Chalk was a wonderful and sweet lady. My deepest condolences. Elizabeth Shults, LVN.
Message from Trista Winkenwerder
September 20, 2016 11:18 PM
So sorry to hear of Ms. Ethel's passing. Prayers to the family.
Trista Winkenwerder
Trista Winkenwerder
Message from Chris Chalk
September 20, 2016 12:20 PM
I miss you, Grandma...but then I've missed you for awhile. The distance shouldn't have been the obstacle that it became. Regrets.
I know that you are in a much better place today, and for that I am so grateful. I love you. Rest.
I know that you are in a much better place today, and for that I am so grateful. I love you. Rest.
Message from Tonie Powell
September 20, 2016 12:06 PM
Ethel will always be in my memories...She always spoke kinds words of hello and that smile she gave as she was speaking on Sunday's at church.
I'm so glad I went by to see her on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 to tell her hello and smile to say I will be thinking about her and praying for God to give her peace.
God be with you at this time and give your strength to bear this loss and may His love impart the peace and understanding that brings comfort to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Tonie Powell & family
I'm so glad I went by to see her on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 to tell her hello and smile to say I will be thinking about her and praying for God to give her peace.
God be with you at this time and give your strength to bear this loss and may His love impart the peace and understanding that brings comfort to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Tonie Powell & family
Message from Hodi Fox
September 19, 2016 8:57 PM
My beautiful friend I met in Japan so many years ago. She was such a friend and pal to be with always. So sorry we have been apart for so many years but you have and will always be in my heart. Forever Friend Hodimoma
Message from Rick Chalk
September 19, 2016 3:51 PM
Aunt Ethel was so dear to Judy and I. When I was a kid she was one of the most beautiful women I'd ever seen. I had a crush on her. I remember being a little jealous of Uncle Homer. Even as a kid, pre-teen and later, she treated me with such care and respect. I felt she was interested in what I wanted to talk about. I never remember her finding an excuse to escape and go do something other than listen. She always laughed with me.
When Uncle Homer was in the hospital in San Antonio for lung surgery she stayed with my Grandmother and Granddad. I guess it was during a summer because I was there when she was there. She went to see him every day and I knew she was worried. She was absolutely totally in love with Uncle Homer even though he gave her plenty of reasons not to. I know Uncle Homer loved her very much. She was not the least bit hesitant to tell him what she thought, and that was pretty often and for good reason. She had a commitment to marriage and had the patience of Job. I don't know how she did it but I'm grateful she did. She was an example.
When she and Uncle Homer lived in Laredo she would invite me to stay for a week. A week was probably all they could take. Uncle Homer would take me hunting and gave me my first plug or chew. I became sick as a dog and he laughed and laughed. But, when we got back to the house she tore into him. He wasn't laughing now. Now it was my turn to laugh, but of course I couldn't. I enjoyed watching her take up for me and him being in trouble. I loved Uncle Homer very much, but I liked seeing him get into trouble.
Soon after Judy and I were married, when Judy and I started our accounting practice, she and Uncle Homer were one of our fist clients. Judy and I, and sometimes just me, drove down to Yorktown every month to work on Chalk's Grocery Store and Chalk's Liquor Store. When we had our first baby, Jimmy, we would take him with us and put him on a bed in the back of the store and she would wait on us and bless us again and again.
One of my best memories is her always taking an interest in how Judy and my sons were doing. She was always the first one to bring up the subject and I felt like she was as interested in them as she was in me when I was a kid. Other memories of her adjusting to Uncle Homer passing away and being in the nursing home - she was very strong but she felt deeply saddened and alone when Uncle Homer past away. She never complained to me about the nursing home. I hated that place, and I guess sometimes she did to but she never let it show with me or Judy.
I am very blessed to have had Aunt Ethel in my life, and in Judy's life. Her memory will stay with me until I pass away. But then there will be rejoicing when I see her again. She loved me and showed me an example of a good person. She was a very good person. Well, I'm stating to choke-up and feel sorry for myself for not having her anymore. But on the other hand I remind myself that she is free of that body of sickness. It didn't suit her. She's out of that nursing home and she's as free as she was when she was a young girl.
Judy and I last visited with Aunt Ethel on Saturday, September 3rd. Oh how thankful we are. I took a selfie of her and me. I told her I would have a print made for her. She was so excited. The print came in last Thursday or Friday. I'm still going to bring her that print and give it to her.
Aunt Ethel passed away the same day my Dad passed away fifteen years ago. One of my memories is how much they laughed together. They really liked each other. I smile when I think of the two of them together and in the presence of Jesus for eternity. Next September 18th, I can relive that memory. I love you Aunt Ethel. You will always be a part of my heart.
When Uncle Homer was in the hospital in San Antonio for lung surgery she stayed with my Grandmother and Granddad. I guess it was during a summer because I was there when she was there. She went to see him every day and I knew she was worried. She was absolutely totally in love with Uncle Homer even though he gave her plenty of reasons not to. I know Uncle Homer loved her very much. She was not the least bit hesitant to tell him what she thought, and that was pretty often and for good reason. She had a commitment to marriage and had the patience of Job. I don't know how she did it but I'm grateful she did. She was an example.
When she and Uncle Homer lived in Laredo she would invite me to stay for a week. A week was probably all they could take. Uncle Homer would take me hunting and gave me my first plug or chew. I became sick as a dog and he laughed and laughed. But, when we got back to the house she tore into him. He wasn't laughing now. Now it was my turn to laugh, but of course I couldn't. I enjoyed watching her take up for me and him being in trouble. I loved Uncle Homer very much, but I liked seeing him get into trouble.
Soon after Judy and I were married, when Judy and I started our accounting practice, she and Uncle Homer were one of our fist clients. Judy and I, and sometimes just me, drove down to Yorktown every month to work on Chalk's Grocery Store and Chalk's Liquor Store. When we had our first baby, Jimmy, we would take him with us and put him on a bed in the back of the store and she would wait on us and bless us again and again.
One of my best memories is her always taking an interest in how Judy and my sons were doing. She was always the first one to bring up the subject and I felt like she was as interested in them as she was in me when I was a kid. Other memories of her adjusting to Uncle Homer passing away and being in the nursing home - she was very strong but she felt deeply saddened and alone when Uncle Homer past away. She never complained to me about the nursing home. I hated that place, and I guess sometimes she did to but she never let it show with me or Judy.
I am very blessed to have had Aunt Ethel in my life, and in Judy's life. Her memory will stay with me until I pass away. But then there will be rejoicing when I see her again. She loved me and showed me an example of a good person. She was a very good person. Well, I'm stating to choke-up and feel sorry for myself for not having her anymore. But on the other hand I remind myself that she is free of that body of sickness. It didn't suit her. She's out of that nursing home and she's as free as she was when she was a young girl.
Judy and I last visited with Aunt Ethel on Saturday, September 3rd. Oh how thankful we are. I took a selfie of her and me. I told her I would have a print made for her. She was so excited. The print came in last Thursday or Friday. I'm still going to bring her that print and give it to her.
Aunt Ethel passed away the same day my Dad passed away fifteen years ago. One of my memories is how much they laughed together. They really liked each other. I smile when I think of the two of them together and in the presence of Jesus for eternity. Next September 18th, I can relive that memory. I love you Aunt Ethel. You will always be a part of my heart.
A Rubber Tree was sent on September 19, 2016
For a most wonderful woman who has touched everyone she's come into contact with. We love you Aunt Ethel. Your heart for me since I was born, and your heart for Judy and I has so blessed us. I'm so glad we got to see you two week ago. The pictures I promised you are on their way. Rick and Judy
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