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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
(36,943 posts)I recognize the screen name as that of a long time Duer! My best to you and your family.
iemanja
(57,771 posts)I appreciate your kind thoughts.
gademocrat7
(11,974 posts)On the loss of your beloved mother.
iemanja
(57,771 posts)Ohio Joe
(21,898 posts)RIP
iemanja
(57,771 posts)Karadeniz
(24,749 posts)still has!
iemanja
(57,771 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,161 posts)blm
(114,697 posts)She was always posting with positive vibes.
Rest in Peace, dear DFLforever.
❤️🕯️❤️
PCIntern
(28,454 posts)May her memory always be for a blessing.
debm55
(61,066 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,865 posts)SheltieLover
(81,214 posts)RIP DFLforever!
LoisB
(13,132 posts)Lonestarblue
(13,521 posts)Mousetoescamper
(6,819 posts)Attilatheblond
(9,029 posts)Yes, she should be added to the In Memoriam Page
Kali
(56,853 posts)progressoid
(53,245 posts)lucca18
(1,468 posts)Thank you for posting about your dear Mother.
Doctors Without Borders is a wonderful place to donate.
Please take care.
Erda
(232 posts)I am sending my love and best wishes to you.
Jean Genie
(545 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
(57,771 posts)That would make her very happy!
irisblue
(37,642 posts)May her memory be a blessing
JustinBulletin
(112 posts)yardwork
(69,466 posts)kentuck
(115,453 posts)Her posts were really good ones!
70sEraVet
(5,530 posts)She sounds like a woman who cared deeply about the needs of other people.
StarryNite
(12,145 posts)jdadd
(1,320 posts)Nevilledog
(55,092 posts)You and your family are in my thoughts.
Happy Hoosier
(9,558 posts)Danmel
(5,791 posts)May sweet memories bring you comfort and peace.
CoopersDad
(3,360 posts)iemanja
(57,771 posts)Thank you for your kind words.
alwaysinasnit
(5,634 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(14,496 posts)Jean Genie
(545 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
(57,771 posts)Hekate
(100,133 posts)Thanks for making sure shes on the In Memoriam page at DU.
iemanja
(57,771 posts)Thank you for your kind thoughts.
cate94
(3,106 posts)CaptainTruth
(8,230 posts)Even if her contribution here was small I'm sure it was valued.
AllaN01Bear
(29,653 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(20,953 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
(12,582 posts)Im so sorry for your loss.
iemanja
(57,771 posts)I'm glad you do.
malaise
(296,866 posts)LeftInTX
(34,547 posts)Teacher of the Year
(233 posts)Permanut
(8,452 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
(172,774 posts)Moms are the toughest to lose.
NewHendoLib
(61,874 posts)Thx for letting us know. You describe a truly wonderful person.
Ocelot II
(130,826 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
(27,268 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
(57,771 posts)TygrBright
(21,375 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
(57,771 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
(23,099 posts)my mom ditch the pro'life' bs around trump i think. at least my ditto head brother hates the moron.
chia
(2,823 posts)Solly Mack
(97,047 posts)Ayyleid
(8 posts)May she rest in peace. My condolences.
barbtries
(31,319 posts)and thank you for posting this. You wrote a lovely tribute to your wonderful mother.
Grammy23
(6,124 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
(57,771 posts)It's nice to know the two of you shared that same passion.
chouchou
(3,198 posts)iluvtennis
(21,510 posts)Figarosmom
(12,450 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
(1,357 posts)Deep State Witch
(12,738 posts)May she go forth shining!
dflprincess
(29,363 posts)And I've been here long enough I remember her.
iemanja
(57,771 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
(57,771 posts)That will make her very happy, and I'm glad you remember her!
Docreed2003
(18,714 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
(16,959 posts)UpInArms
(55,068 posts)Ruby the Liberal
(26,685 posts)I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing those memories.
Celerity
(54,639 posts)Médecins Sans Frontières in remembrance of her.
iemanja
(57,771 posts)Thank you, Celerity!
ProfessorGAC
(76,962 posts)From me & Mrs.GAC!
Take care.
HeartsCanHope
(1,701 posts)You and your family will be in my thoughts.
niyad
(133,085 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
(57,771 posts)I really do appreciate it.
mokeyz
(113 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
(57,771 posts)I appreciate your kind words as well as the donation!
AmBlue
(3,460 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
(2,300 posts)IbogaProject
(5,977 posts)It is never easy.
highplainsdem
(62,592 posts)brer cat
(27,623 posts)blogslug
(39,189 posts)My heartfelt wishes to you in your loss. ❤️❤️❤️
BlueKota
(5,439 posts)iemanja
(57,771 posts)It means so much to me. I really didn't expect it. Thank you.
nolabear
(43,850 posts)And may all who love her find peace.
mzmolly
(52,806 posts)Rest in power dear soul.
Stinky The Clown
(68,955 posts)TBF
(36,862 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
(29,785 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
(57,771 posts)It means a lot to me to hear that.
Ilsa
(64,429 posts)be at peace, and may all who loved her celebrate her life.
virgdem
(2,322 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
(13,810 posts)BumRushDaShow
(170,667 posts)a condolences to you family.
peacebuzzard
(5,884 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
(59,784 posts)pandr32
(14,307 posts)And I am sorry we've lost one of our own.
Dark n Stormy Knight
(10,484 posts)GumboYaYa
(6,001 posts)I wish your Mom could have seen Kamala become president.