This memorial is dedicated in loving memory
of our beautiful and most amazing mother, Anita.
She was taken too soon from us on October 4, 2006.
She is now pain free and has a new body in heaven,
walking and talking with Jesus, singing praises to Him.
"YOU WILL BE FOREVER LOVED & MISSED MOM"

September 1, 2008

Mom, Your second anniversary is coming up soon....two years ago in September, I talked to you on the phone. You and Dad went somewhere and visited friends for a few days I think. We you came home, you said you weren't feeling good. That you were just so tired. I can tell from your voice how exhausted you were. I told you to take it easy, not to go out so late with Dad and to rest more.

Then you told me that you had gone to see Dr. Hsu to check on your gums, because they've been bleeding and he gave you antibiotics but it was still not doing better. I remember telling you to go see another doctor just to make sure everything was fine.

The night you went to the ER, Milt and Newt for some reason, could not get ahold of me. But I knew something was not right that night. I went to work the next morning, had to drive to Kingman about an hour away. I was there for only a couple of hours when I got a call saying to contact Dad right away. My heart dropped and I panicked and knew something real bad happened. I called Dad and he seemed calm and just said that they took you to the hospital and they believed you may have leukemia. I was in shock! After I got off the phone, I started shaking, didn't know what to do. I must have started crying because the girls in the office came to me to ask what was wrong. I could barely speak to them and told them I had to leave now and drive to California to see you.

As I drove down the hill, I called Newt and Milt and was sobbing on the phone. I don't know how I managed to drive back to the office with all the tears in my face. Especially since it was a very tough drive.  When I got down to the office, I remember rushing home, Marty was home already and had starting packing our suitcases.

I could not think straight, my mind was everywhere, I was shaking so bad and could not stop crying. Marty managed to calm me down enough so I can pack my own things.

Mom, I have not thought these things in awhile. It's so painful for me. I haven't written much lately, because every time I do, I get so sad and miss you even more. I miss you so much, miss you always and I never stop thinking of you. Sometimes I still can't believe what had happened to you, how we lost you, what you went through in that hospital, the look on your face....I'm glad that we were all there with you. We never left your side for a moment. One of us was always there and we always had Christian music playing in your room, because that's what you would have liked. I bought you a Pooh bear to remind you of Kaitlyn, so that you could fight harder for her and Kendrick. I put it on the foot of your bed, and sometimes right next to you.

Mom, I know you did your best to fight. It was a very hard fight, but I knew deep down, you just really wanted to see Jesus and be in Heaven. There you could see your Dad, sister and brother and your friends. And best of all, you could sing to your heart's content because everyone knew how much you loved music and loved to to sing to God. We got the love of music and singing from both you and Dad. I got my gifts for playing the piano and singing from you. And for that, I will never forget. I love you always! Steph

"THIS BACKGROUND SONG IS  BY ENYA"

We  would like to express our sincerest thanks to all the wonderful people we met through memory-of.com.  They have helped us through this most difficult time in our lives by leaving comforting tributes and keeping our Mom's site going by lighting candles for her. They have also given their love and time in making the most beautiful graphics for our Mom's site. You have touched our lives more than you can ever imagine.

40 years / Milton Yeo (son) 5/17/08

Hi mom, as I love to say. it's two simple words but is the most universal greeting to the most esteemed figure all over. I know you are at a better place and how are you now?
Today, I turned 40. You know what that reminds me of? You. What it took for you to get me here. I remember the stories you and dad told people we met, I piece them together since not all the stories are not told to brag but in specific examples to praise our Lord Jesus. First, I know you had a miscarriage before any of us kids were born, then when you were pregnant the second time. You laid in bed most of the time because you had spotting and the doctors advise to not move around since you could suffer another miscarriage. You told me this story before. What a labor of love and a huge sacrifice for you. I remember you were mostly holed up in a small apartment at St. Stephen's Church -- that's the namesake for our sister, Stephanie.

Another incident is when I contracted malaria, that is in Jolo. I was still very young but I remember it and everything I remember, it's a vivid scene of you and I. You were always there for me. I also suffered a extreme case of diarrhea and poisoning from drinking the water in Butuan -- I remember this because dad tells the stories of him crying to God and him performing His miracle -- I don't remember how bad it was, but dad said, I almost died for them. But one thing that always sticks out in my mind is that I see you there next time. When I am lying on my bed, you are there next to me. I can see you feeding me and nursing me, changing my shirts, rubbing me with water and alcohol to reduce my fever.

Mom, you were always there for me, and it's very painful for me to be at your bedside in the hospital and feel the most helpless feeling in the world. I wished I could have done something. Something that matters. I know God has a better plan for you so I let it go and put my trust in Him. I know you are in good hands. But it does not take away that when it's my turn to be by your side when you are sick, I could not do anything to make you better. But I hope you realized that we loved you so, and couldn't bear having you gone. We missed you dearly and I wanted to let everyone know that not only have you been my mom, but my angel here on earth. Everytime I was so sick, you are the one that is there for me. You are the constant face that i see with your hand wiping the sweat from my forehead. I can even remember you sing for you to comfort me. Thank you for being there for me. I wished you haven't left us so soon.

I love you. -Milton

Our Mom was fine one day and then dying the next.
We thought we had more years with her and then all of a sudden,we're told she may not make it for another week.

This leukemia was so horrible and devastating to her body, there was nothing that could be done.
It happened so fast, we did not prepare for this.

My worst nightmare has always been losing our Mom. How do you prepare for something like this?
I always thought my Mom would live forever, never imagined her getting so sick, that I would never see anything happen to her.
I always felt like my Mom was invincible and that she would always be around.
You always hear that parents should never lose their children, but I also believe that children should never have to experience losing their Mom or Dad.

There are no words that can describe the heartache and pain that we are going through but the only assurance and comfort we have is knowing that she did not suffer long and she now has a new body in heaven.

She loved God with all her heart, her mind, her body and soul and now she is doing what she loves doing
and that is rejoicing with our God.

Our Mother, Our Friend

Love doesn't leave us
It stays within our heart.
The memories you left behind
Will never, ever part.

We love you so very much
With a love that will never end.
For a very special mother
Who also was our friend.

You are so very dearly missed
But now your soul is free.
Paradise is now your home
Filled with peace and harmony.

With all the other angels
Enjoy all Heaven's view.
One day we'll be together
When our life on earth is through.

Until that day's upon us
Patiently we'll wait.
For it will mend our hearts
When we meet at Heaven's gate.

~DMN~



It is also dedicated to all those who have also lost a
mother or a father, spouse, child, brother or sister.
May God be with them and give them comfort and strength. And God bless you for all your love you give
to your loved ones and parents.
They are always watching you from heaven.

Mom with her mother at Newt & Nancy's Pre-wedding July 2006, just a few months before she went to heaven. Mom looked fine and healthy here. We all didn't know how sick she was and that we would lose her soon. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH MOM!

"Mom,  It's been so hard to write down my thoughts and feelings lately. It's been so painful to think of you. Your birthday is coming up on the 22nd and I still can't believe you are really gone from us. I know I say it alot but it's so hard to believe. I dont' know why I can't accept it. Whenever I look at your pictures, my heart aches and hurts so bad and I feel so empty from missing you so much.

So many times I want to call you and hear your voice. The sound of your voice always gave me comfort. And I can always count on you being there, listening and praying for me. I feel so alone in this world without you.

I asked Marty yesterday if you'll know me when I see you in heaven. I never imagined how much I would miss having you as my Mom. I never could bring myself to think about it for long because the thought of it was just unimaginable. Now my absolute worst nightmare has come true and I am living it every moment and everyday.

It is so hard to live in this life without you. I miss you more and more each day and my sadness does not get better or less. The assurance of being with you again in heaven is the only thing that's keeping me going.  I love you Mom. I hope you know that and I hope you can see me from heaven.
Love your daughter, Steph (dated 2/20/08)

Thank you for visiting our Mom's website.
Before you leave, please light a candle for our Mom.
She would really love that.
Here is another webpage for our Mom
and her angel friends.
http://www.formyangelmom.piczo.com 

Our Mom was the most wonderful, most loving
and caring mother anyone can ever have.
She was the best thing that ever happened to us. She was our strength, our comforter, our best friend , our angel and most of all, our wonderful Mother.

No one else can ever take her place. Everyone that met her just loved her and wished they had a mother like her. We were so lucky and blessed to have shared our lives with her. We will always remember her sweet smile, her soft-spoken voice and we will always love her,just like she loved us. She will be missed forever.

The only thing that keeps us going is knowing that she is looking down on us from Heaven and just having a wonderful time with Jesus. And one day very soon, we will all see her and be with her again. WE LOVE YOU MOM AND WE MISS YOU EVERYDAY!!!
(written by Steph)

On Sept. 27, 2006, our brother, Milton wrote this while sitting next to our Mom's hospital bed at St. Joseph's Hospital. She went to be with our Lord on Oct. 4, 2006.
"AGAIN"
written by Milton (oldest son)
"Mama, you have given up so much for us.
Your decisions have always revolved around us.
You have cared for us, fed us, protected us.
Now you have aged.
Your sacrifice have made us this far.
We could not have gotten far without you.
We would not have learned how to love without you.

As I look at you, my heart sinks a thousand feet.
My chest empties all the air.
My eyes swell with tears and I have no feeling left.
And I couldn't care to breathe.
I have never felt this helpless.
I thought I have felt pain and sorrow,
but nothing beats the sadness
and anguish I feel to see you like this.

I have no purpose left and I feel like
giving it all up if I can just
see you get up and hug me....
To hear you say, "I LOVE YOU" again.

So I pray and I keep praying for Jesus
to heal you and make you whole again.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With God's words, He will raise you up
so I can see you smile at me again. "

"The Day God Called You Home"

God looked around His garden
and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon His earth
and saw your loving face.

He put His arms around you
 and lifted you to rest.
His garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering.
He knew you were in pain.
He saw your path was difficult, 
He closed your tired eyes.
 He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" 
and gave you wings to fly.

You've left us precious memories,
your love will be our guide.
You live on through your loved ones,
youre' always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
on the day that God called you home.
~Anonymous~

Our Mom went to be with our Lord before her husband, Mariano, her 3 children, Milton, Stephanie and Newton, her 2 grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Kendrick, her 2 daughter-in-laws, Liz and Nancy, her son-in-law, Marty, her mother, Delia, and her 2 sisters, Lolita and Evelyn and brother, Eddie, and many nieces, and nephews and many loved ones and friends who love her and miss her.

THE BROKEN CHAIN
~Author Unknown~

We little knew that morning,
that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same;
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.







We love you so much Mom...
it still doesn't seem all real.
I keep thinking you're at home with Dad.
I can't believe you're gone
and you're not with us anymore.

I miss everything about you,
your smile, your laugh, your sweet personality,
you loving us and caring about us all the time. 
I just can't believe we don't have you around anymore.

You were always the one that held us all together.
You were our rock, our everything. 
You made everything okay and safe.
You fixed everything by just
your comforting words and prayers.

Not a day goes by that I don't miss you so much
and long to see you again.
I love you more than anything in this world
and I would give anything to have you back.
Love always, Steph xoxo

Kaitlyn, who is usually very reserved and shy,
wanted to make it known to the whole congregation
gathered at Fairhaven her love for her Ama:
"Ama, I liked it when you did my hair.
I appreciated it when you took care of us.
I am thankful that God can take care of you now.
But I miss you, Ama and I love you."

"Ama, I miss you already. Our house is not the same anymore without you. Jesus is lucky to have you in heaven. I miss your hugs and kisses. I love you, Ama."

"A MILLION TIMES "
(author unknown)
A million times we've needed you,
A million times we've cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

If all the world was ours to give,
We would give it yes, and more,
To see you coming up the steps,
And walking through the door.

To hear your voice and see your smile,
To sit and talk a while,
To be with you that same old way,
Would be our fondest day.

A heart of gold stopped beating,
Two smiling eyes closed to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.

Mom, we didn't want to let you go
but your heart was with the Lord already
and you couldn't wait to see heaven.

We did everything to keep you with us
but God just wanted you too.
Smile, be happy now,
and no more pain, we will see you soon....
Forever always missing you,
Forever always loving you."
XOXOXO

"Mama, you were so loved and cherished by so many, especially us. You were and will always bethe best mother on this earth.
You were the most loving, caring, giving and supportive person we know. We don't know what to do without you now. Who do we have to count on now? 
There are no words to describe the hurt and pain we are in and how much we miss you being with us. Our hearts are broken and will never be the same.
Our lives are never the same.
It's just empty now without you and can only be filled until we are together again.

Mom, you know how much we loved you in life.
Now that you are where you wanted to be,
we will still love you just the same.
You are never far from our thoughts and hearts."
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MOM! XOXOXO

(Steph, MOM, Newt and Milton at Newt's graduation)

Please visit their website & light a candle for them. 
http://www.coreyandmichelle.com
http://www.nellie-buonpane.memory-of.com
http://www.crystal-earnhart.memory-of.com
http://www.alexis-farmer.memory-of.com
http://www.irwin-eiler.memory-of.com
http://www.alexandra-terry.memory-of.com
http://www.ourbelovedbrittany.memory-of.com
http://www.samanthajoy-forever15.memory-of.com
http://www.harold-hipple.memory-of.com
http://www.earl-danz.memory-of.com
http://www.june-tierney.memory-of.com
http://www.ruth-hobbs.memory-of.com
http://www.edna-danz.memory-of.com
http://www.pauline-rolocut.memory-of.com
http://www.brenda-greenwood.memory-of.com
http://www.sarah-mathison-hanson.memory-of.com
http://www.william-myers.memory-of.com

FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS...
To all our family here in the U.S., Philippines, Canada
for all your love and prayers for Mom.

To all of our closest friends and church friends
for your fervent support, love and prayers
for Mom and our family.

Aunt Alice and cousin Rebecca for your sacrifices
and neverending love and care for our Mom.
We could not have done it without you.

And to Milt and Liz for letting us all crash
at your house and feeding us as always.
It was such a comfort that we could be
all together while we were all taking care of Mom.

And to Aunt Mary for making sure there was
always food in the house 
and we never had to worry about it or go hungry.

And to our favorite nurse, Vangee, you were the best one. You made sure our Mom got what she needed
and we felt secure when she was on your watch.

We will never forget these precious earth angels.
God bless you all for your big hearts
and love for our mother.

~The Yeo Family~