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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
(36,831 posts)I recognize the screen name as that of a long time Duer! My best to you and your family.
iemanja
(57,224 posts)I appreciate your kind thoughts.
gademocrat7
(11,757 posts)On the loss of your beloved mother.
iemanja
(57,224 posts)Ohio Joe
(21,896 posts)RIP
iemanja
(57,224 posts)Karadeniz
(24,706 posts)still has!
iemanja
(57,224 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(178,565 posts)blm
(114,390 posts)She was always posting with positive vibes.
Rest in Peace, dear DFLforever.
❤️🕯️❤️
PCIntern
(27,881 posts)May her memory always be for a blessing.
debm55
(53,759 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,929 posts)SheltieLover
(75,548 posts)RIP DFLforever!
LoisB
(12,140 posts)Lonestarblue
(13,152 posts)Mousetoescamper
(6,819 posts)Attilatheblond
(7,972 posts)Yes, she should be added to the In Memoriam Page
Kali
(56,548 posts)progressoid
(52,423 posts)lucca18
(1,435 posts)Thank you for posting about your dear Mother.
Doctors Without Borders is a wonderful place to donate.
Please take care.
Erda
(216 posts)I am sending my love and best wishes to you.
Jean Genie
(529 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
(57,224 posts)That would make her very happy!
irisblue
(36,586 posts)May her memory be a blessing
JustinBulletin
(104 posts)yardwork
(68,740 posts)kentuck
(115,009 posts)Her posts were really good ones!
70sEraVet
(5,177 posts)She sounds like a woman who cared deeply about the needs of other people.
StarryNite
(11,942 posts)jdadd
(1,320 posts)Nevilledog
(54,705 posts)You and your family are in my thoughts.
Happy Hoosier
(9,332 posts)Danmel
(5,651 posts)May sweet memories bring you comfort and peace.
CoopersDad
(3,266 posts)iemanja
(57,224 posts)Thank you for your kind words.
alwaysinasnit
(5,528 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(12,369 posts)Jean Genie
(529 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
(57,224 posts)Hekate
(100,130 posts)Thanks for making sure shes on the In Memoriam page at DU.
iemanja
(57,224 posts)Thank you for your kind thoughts.
cate94
(3,032 posts)CaptainTruth
(8,015 posts)Even if her contribution here was small I'm sure it was valued.
AllaN01Bear
(28,248 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(20,447 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
(12,531 posts)Im so sorry for your loss.
iemanja
(57,224 posts)I'm glad you do.
malaise
(291,636 posts)LeftInTX
(34,007 posts)Teacher of the Year
(220 posts)Permanut
(7,832 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
(172,516 posts)Moms are the toughest to lose.
NewHendoLib
(61,496 posts)Thx for letting us know. You describe a truly wonderful person.
Ocelot II
(128,561 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
(25,087 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
(57,224 posts)TygrBright
(21,266 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
(57,224 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
(22,810 posts)my mom ditch the pro'life' bs around trump i think. at least my ditto head brother hates the moron.
chia
(2,733 posts)Solly Mack
(96,181 posts)Ayyleid
(8 posts)May she rest in peace. My condolences.
barbtries
(31,028 posts)and thank you for posting this. You wrote a lovely tribute to your wonderful mother.
Grammy23
(6,081 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
(57,224 posts)It's nice to know the two of you shared that same passion.
chouchou
(2,667 posts)iluvtennis
(21,435 posts)Figarosmom
(9,327 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
(5,127 posts)Quanto Magnus
(1,289 posts)Deep State Witch
(12,495 posts)May she go forth shining!
dflprincess
(29,105 posts)And I've been here long enough I remember her.
iemanja
(57,224 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,385 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
(57,224 posts)That will make her very happy, and I'm glad you remember her!
Docreed2003
(18,697 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
(16,829 posts)UpInArms
(53,842 posts)Ruby the Liberal
(26,586 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing those memories.
Celerity
(53,297 posts)Médecins Sans Frontières in remembrance of her.
iemanja
(57,224 posts)Thank you, Celerity!
ProfessorGAC
(75,498 posts)From me & Mrs.GAC!
Take care.
HeartsCanHope
(1,444 posts)You and your family will be in my thoughts.
niyad
(128,961 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
(57,224 posts)I really do appreciate it.
mokeyz
(95 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
(57,224 posts)I appreciate your kind words as well as the donation!
AmBlue
(3,456 posts)Richard D
(10,018 posts)May her memory always be a blessing.
Dem2theMax
(11,005 posts)And I'm sorry for the loss of one of our family, our DU family.
Chellee
(2,277 posts)IbogaProject
(5,483 posts)It is never easy.
highplainsdem
(59,243 posts)brer cat
(27,268 posts)blogslug
(39,061 posts)My heartfelt wishes to you in your loss. ❤️❤️❤️
BlueKota
(4,977 posts)iemanja
(57,224 posts)It means so much to me. I really didn't expect it. Thank you.
nolabear
(43,841 posts)And may all who love her find peace.
mzmolly
(52,557 posts)Rest in power dear soul.
Stinky The Clown
(68,898 posts)TBF
(35,302 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
(29,558 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
(57,224 posts)It means a lot to me to hear that.
Ilsa
(63,677 posts)be at peace, and may all who loved her celebrate her life.
virgdem
(2,289 posts)May she RIP.
MMBeilis
(455 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
(13,697 posts)BumRushDaShow
(164,233 posts)a condolences to you family.
peacebuzzard
(5,783 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
(57,989 posts)pandr32
(13,681 posts)And I am sorry we've lost one of our own.
Dark n Stormy Knight
(10,479 posts)GumboYaYa
(6,001 posts)I wish your Mom could have seen Kamala become president.