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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIn Memoriam: DFLforever
DFLforever passed away on Thursday, August 15. She had just turned 86 years old four days before her death. She posted very seldomly; in fact, she hadn't posted since 2014, but she recommended posts through early August of this year. She was a star member who had been part of DU since 2002. She was also my mother. Because of her infrequent posts, few of you will know her, but she was a committed Democrat, who in her younger and middle-aged years volunteered to get out the vote in nearly every local and federal election. She especially loved Barack Obama and was a fervent supporter of Joe Biden. She was also excited about the Harris-Walz ticket, being a Minnesotan, born and raised in St. Paul.
I initially didn't want to post a thread, but this is the only way I can get her added to the In Memoriam page, which I believe she deserves due to her long-standing commitment to DU.
If you are so disposed, she asked in her will that memorial contributions be made to Doctors without Borders. donate.doctorswithoutborders.org It is, after all, a great cause.
https://democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=119676
boston bean
(36,516 posts)I recognize the screen name as that of a long time Duer! My best to you and your family.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)I appreciate your kind thoughts.
gademocrat7
(11,192 posts)On the loss of your beloved mother.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)Ohio Joe
(21,894 posts)RIP
iemanja
(54,831 posts)Karadeniz
(23,455 posts)still has!
iemanja
(54,831 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(176,940 posts)blm
(113,841 posts)She was always posting with positive vibes.
Rest in Peace, dear DFLforever.
❤️🕯️❤️
PCIntern
(26,940 posts)May her memory always be for a blessing.
debm55
(37,394 posts)sinkingfeeling
(53,128 posts)SheltieLover
(59,810 posts)RIP DFLforever!
LoisB
(8,863 posts)Lonestarblue
(11,928 posts)Mousetoescamper
(5,349 posts)Attilatheblond
(4,411 posts)Yes, she should be added to the In Memoriam Page
Kali
(55,829 posts)progressoid
(50,769 posts)lucca18
(1,320 posts)Thank you for posting about your dear Mother.
Doctors Without Borders is a wonderful place to donate.
Please take care.
Erda
(171 posts)I am sending my love and best wishes to you.
Jean Genie
(414 posts)Doctors Without Borders is one of my favorites! I will happily contribute in memory of your beloved mother.
Love, peace, and condolences to you and yours.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)That would make her very happy!
irisblue
(34,368 posts)May her memory be a blessing
JustinBulletin
(90 posts)yardwork
(64,622 posts)kentuck
(112,895 posts)Her posts were really good ones!
70sEraVet
(4,196 posts)She sounds like a woman who cared deeply about the needs of other people.
StarryNite
(10,871 posts)jdadd
(1,320 posts)Nevilledog
(53,299 posts)You and your family are in my thoughts.
Happy Hoosier
(8,486 posts)Danmel
(5,248 posts)May sweet memories bring you comfort and peace.
CoopersDad
(2,904 posts)iemanja
(54,831 posts)Thank you for your kind words.
alwaysinasnit
(5,274 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(10,353 posts)Jean Genie
(414 posts)Condolences on your loss. I tried donating to Doctors Without Borders, but kept failing. so, instead, I just donated to Democratic Underground. I too love Doctors Without Borders, and often contribute to them, but since I was having difficulty, and since your mother was a long-time DU-er, I hope that this will serve her memory as well.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)Hekate
(95,033 posts)Thanks for making sure shes on the In Memoriam page at DU.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)Thank you for your kind thoughts.
cate94
(2,892 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,260 posts)Even if her contribution here was small I'm sure it was valued.
AllaN01Bear
(23,193 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(19,117 posts)May she rest in power.
I have met many people through the years I have been a part of the Minnesota DFL. Who knows, I may have met her and not even have known it a function, rally, home event in the Twin Cities, etc.
woodsprite
(12,232 posts)Im so sorry for your loss.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)I'm glad you do.
malaise
(278,455 posts)LeftInTX
(30,306 posts)Teacher of the Year
(154 posts)Permanut
(6,698 posts)Thanks for posting about your Mom. I love hearing about the pioneers of this little community, and she certainly was one.
Sending kind thoughts your way in memory of the poster we knew as DFLforever.
babylonsister
(171,657 posts)Moms are the toughest to lose.
NewHendoLib
(60,545 posts)Thx for letting us know. You describe a truly wonderful person.
Ocelot II
(121,223 posts)As a fellow Minnesotan I recognized her posts and remember them. I'm sorry for your loss - it's tough to lose your mom.
Deuxcents
(19,945 posts)Doctors Without Borders isnt one of them. When I send my next gift in, I will remember you and your mom, DFLforever and your kind tribute.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)TygrBright
(20,987 posts)Holding you and her family and all she loved in my heart.
I lost my Mom last December, it's a tough, tough adjustment. Hang in there. Reach out. You're not alone.
This community is here for you.
sadly,
Bright
iemanja
(54,831 posts)I also extend my condolences to you and your family and thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you remember my Mom. It's been a nice surprise to find out that a handful of DUers do.
pansypoo53219
(21,767 posts)my mom ditch the pro'life' bs around trump i think. at least my ditto head brother hates the moron.
chia
(2,393 posts)Solly Mack
(93,049 posts)Ayyleid
(8 posts)May she rest in peace. My condolences.
barbtries
(29,913 posts)and thank you for posting this. You wrote a lovely tribute to your wonderful mother.
Grammy23
(5,909 posts)Throughout the year, alternating between them and a few other charitable organizations that are local to me. They are truly heroes and heroines on this earth for the services they provide. I will think of your mom as I continue to support Doctors Without Borders. May she rest in peace knowing others will carry on the work she loved to support.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)It's nice to know the two of you shared that same passion.
chouchou
(1,361 posts)iluvtennis
(20,913 posts)Figarosmom
(3,035 posts)Losing ones mother is hard. I still find myself thinking I have to vall mom to ask her something about the family or a recipe and she's been gone for 10 years. Keep her in your heart and mind.
DemonGoddess
(5,125 posts)Quanto Magnus
(1,024 posts)Deep State Witch
(11,314 posts)May she go forth shining!
dflprincess
(28,505 posts)And I've been here long enough I remember her.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,037 posts)She was a great DUer and from your description, was a great person too. When I get paid, I will definitely donate to DWB in her honor.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)That will make her very happy, and I'm glad you remember her!
Docreed2003
(17,849 posts)Your mother sounds like an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing this news on her passing and much love to you and your family during this time.
Laffy Kat
(16,529 posts)UpInArms
(51,845 posts)Ruby the Liberal
(26,322 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing those memories.
Celerity
(46,529 posts)Médecins Sans Frontières in remembrance of her.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)Thank you, Celerity!
ProfessorGAC
(70,299 posts)From me & Mrs.GAC!
Take care.
HeartsCanHope
(747 posts)You and your family will be in my thoughts.
niyad
(120,395 posts)name from years past. Thank you for letting us know of her passing.
You, like her, are part of our DU family. Please do not hesitate to lean if you need to, and let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)I really do appreciate it.
mokeyz
(54 posts)Your mom sounds like a wonderful person and as a proud supporter of Doctors Without Borders I will happily donate to them.
May your mothers memory be a blessing 💙
iemanja
(54,831 posts)I appreciate your kind words as well as the donation!
AmBlue
(3,444 posts)Richard D
(9,403 posts)May her memory always be a blessing.
Dem2theMax
(10,358 posts)And I'm sorry for the loss of one of our family, our DU family.
Chellee
(2,216 posts)IbogaProject
(3,707 posts)It is never easy.
highplainsdem
(52,634 posts)brer cat
(26,398 posts)blogslug
(38,667 posts)My heartfelt wishes to you in your loss. ❤️❤️❤️
BlueKota
(3,689 posts)iemanja
(54,831 posts)It means so much to me. I really didn't expect it. Thank you.
nolabear
(43,274 posts)And may all who love her find peace.
mzmolly
(51,696 posts)Rest in power dear soul.
Stinky The Clown
(68,471 posts)TBF
(34,548 posts)thank you for sharing this with us. I'm glad she knew about Kamala/Tim - from her profile it looked like she has rec'ed posts this month.
JudyM
(29,536 posts)As a long-time GOTV volunteer, myself, I have to say your mom made a lasting impact not only on the election results to which she donated her time and energy, but on the spirit of other volunteers who spent time alongside her, many younger and just learning the ropes and feeling a larger sense of democratic community from her enthusiasm and dedication. And each person that she converted or persuaded to get to the polls still carries at some level of consciousness a bit of the conversation she had with them. The number of votes she impacted, and may even continue to impact, cant be quantified but guaranteed, your mom made a lasting difference.
I honor her in my heart and wish you comfort and peace.
iemanja
(54,831 posts)It means a lot to me to hear that.
Ilsa
(62,263 posts)be at peace, and may all who loved her celebrate her life.
virgdem
(2,208 posts)May she RIP.
MMBeilis
(386 posts).....I have always admired the most. That was my parents, whose faith in the party came from their depression era, agrarian roots and that had a purity that I've always loved.
The Polack MSgt
(13,445 posts)BumRushDaShow
(143,423 posts)a condolences to you family.
peacebuzzard
(5,282 posts)A mom like yours must have been the best of all times for you. For us and the world moms like DFLforever are rare birds indeed. Hugs and love and help for Doctors Without Borders is a magnificent cause.
Scrivener7
(53,036 posts)pandr32
(12,236 posts)And I am sorry we've lost one of our own.
Dark n Stormy Knight
(10,036 posts)GumboYaYa
(6,001 posts)I wish your Mom could have seen Kamala become president.