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iemanja

(54,831 posts)
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 12:39 PM Aug 2024

In 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

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In Memoriam: DFLforever (Original Post) iemanja Aug 2024 OP
My condolences on the loss of your mom. boston bean Aug 2024 #1
Thank you, Boston Bean. iemanja Aug 2024 #14
Condolences, iemanja gademocrat7 Aug 2024 #2
Thank you for your kind words. iemanja Aug 2024 #16
My condolences Ohio Joe Aug 2024 #3
Much appreciated, Ohio Joe. iemanja Aug 2024 #17
Thank. You for letting us know. It sounds like she had a great soul, which she Karadeniz Aug 2024 #4
Thank you so much for your kind words. iemanja Aug 2024 #19
So sorry for your loss. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2024 #5
Oh my. Your mom joined here shortly after I did in 2002. blm Aug 2024 #6
My heartfelt condolences... PCIntern Aug 2024 #7
I am so sorry iemanja. May her memories be a blessing to you and your family. debm55 Aug 2024 #8
Deepest condolences and thank you for informing us of her passing. sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #9
My deepest condolences to you & your family. SheltieLover Aug 2024 #10
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother. May she rest well. LoisB Aug 2024 #11
I'm so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Lonestarblue Aug 2024 #12
Condolences, iemanja. Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #13
Condolunces on your loss and thank you for sharing a little about her with us here Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #15
sorry for your loss Kali Aug 2024 #18
So sorry to hear this. progressoid Aug 2024 #20
I am so sorry for your loss. lucca18 Aug 2024 #21
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother, DFLforever. Erda Aug 2024 #22
Remembering DFL Jean Genie Aug 2024 #23
Oh, thank you! iemanja Aug 2024 #27
I am so sorry for your great loss irisblue Aug 2024 #24
My condolences on the loss of your mother. JustinBulletin Aug 2024 #25
I'm very sorry for your loss. yardwork Aug 2024 #26
I remember her... kentuck Aug 2024 #28
My condolences. 70sEraVet Aug 2024 #29
I am so sorry for your loss. StarryNite Aug 2024 #30
....... jdadd Aug 2024 #31
I'm so sorry to hear about her passing. Nevilledog Aug 2024 #32
My Condolences to her family and friends. NT Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #33
Sending sincere condolences on the loss of your mom Danmel Aug 2024 #34
DFL was a Great DUer, a fixture, deep condolences to you. ❤︎ CoopersDad Aug 2024 #35
I'm glad you remember her iemanja Aug 2024 #47
... alwaysinasnit Aug 2024 #36
may she rest in peace BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2024 #37
Sympathy Jean Genie Aug 2024 #38
Thank you so much! iemanja Aug 2024 #92
I do remember her. We joined in the same year, as it happens. Condolences on your loss... Hekate Aug 2024 #39
That's great, Hekate! iemanja Aug 2024 #50
I'm so very sorry cate94 Aug 2024 #40
I'm so sorry for your loss. CaptainTruth Aug 2024 #41
silent key."" AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #42
My condolences on your loss. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2024 #43
I've been around since 2004 and remember your mom. woodsprite Aug 2024 #44
That's wonderful! iemanja Aug 2024 #46
Deepest sympathy malaise Aug 2024 #45
I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother LeftInTX Aug 2024 #48
Very sorry for your, and our, loss. Teacher of the Year Aug 2024 #49
Very nice tribute, iemanja.. Permanut Aug 2024 #51
Heartfelt condolences on your loss, iemanja. babylonsister Aug 2024 #52
So very sorry for your loss. The DU family is one fewer NewHendoLib Aug 2024 #53
My condolences. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #54
My sincere condolences 💐 my contributions have had to be scaled back but Deuxcents Aug 2024 #55
Thank you so much, Deuxcents! iemanja Aug 2024 #62
She posted more in the early days. I remember being delighted to find another Minnesotan... TygrBright Aug 2024 #56
I'm sorry to hear you lost your mom as well. iemanja Aug 2024 #63
lucky you. pansypoo53219 Aug 2024 #57
I am so sorry for your loss. ❤️ May your mom's memory be a blessing. chia Aug 2024 #58
My condolences for your loss. Solly Mack Aug 2024 #59
May she rest in peace. Ayyleid Aug 2024 #60
I'm so sorry for your loss barbtries Aug 2024 #61
I already donate to DWOB Grammy23 Aug 2024 #64
That's great, Grammy23! iemanja Aug 2024 #65
My condolences on the loss of your loved one. chouchou Aug 2024 #66
May @DFLforever Rest in Peace and May her Memory be a Blessing. n/t iluvtennis Aug 2024 #67
Sorry Figarosmom Aug 2024 #68
Deepest sympathy to you and your family DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #69
Sorry for your loss Quanto Magnus Aug 2024 #70
Hail The Traveler! Deep State Witch Aug 2024 #71
I am so sorry dflprincess Aug 2024 #72
I'm so glad! Thank you for your kind thoughts. iemanja Aug 2024 #75
I remember her! Elessar Zappa Aug 2024 #73
That's great, Elessar Zappa! iemanja Aug 2024 #74
My deepest condolences on your loss Docreed2003 Aug 2024 #76
Rest in serenity. Laffy Kat Aug 2024 #77
I am so sorry for your loss UpInArms Aug 2024 #78
What a lovely tribute Ruby the Liberal Aug 2024 #79
My condolences for your loss. I shall make a donation to Celerity Aug 2024 #80
That's wonderful! iemanja Aug 2024 #84
Condolences ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #81
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #82
My condolences on the sad loss of your Mom. I do remember her screen niyad Aug 2024 #83
That's very kind of you, Niyad iemanja Aug 2024 #93
so truly sorry for your loss mokeyz Aug 2024 #85
Thank you, mokeyz! iemanja Aug 2024 #86
My sincere condolences AmBlue Aug 2024 #87
Condolences and sympathy Richard D Aug 2024 #88
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Dem2theMax Aug 2024 #89
I'm so sorry for your loss. Chellee Aug 2024 #90
So sorry to hear IbogaProject Aug 2024 #91
I'm so sorry for your loss, iemanja. highplainsdem Aug 2024 #94
I'm so sorry for your loss, iemanja. brer cat Aug 2024 #95
My respect to DFLforever blogslug Aug 2024 #96
My Deepest Sympathy 💔 BlueKota Aug 2024 #97
I'd like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts iemanja Aug 2024 #98
May she cross easy. nolabear Aug 2024 #99
I'm so sorry to learn this. mzmolly Aug 2024 #100
My deepest condolences to you and all who loved your Mom Stinky The Clown Aug 2024 #101
I'm sorry for your loss - TBF Aug 2024 #102
My deepest condolences, iemanja JudyM Aug 2024 #103
Thank you so much, Judy M iemanja Aug 2024 #110
I am so sorry for your loss. May she Ilsa Aug 2024 #104
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. virgdem Aug 2024 #105
I am sorry for your loss and for our parties loss. The DFL wing of our party is the one that.... MMBeilis Aug 2024 #106
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom seems like she was a true gem, and I wish I had the opportunity to know her. The Polack MSgt Aug 2024 #107
K&R BumRushDaShow Aug 2024 #108
I am so sorry for your loss peacebuzzard Aug 2024 #109
Oh, iemanja. I'm so sorry. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #111
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. pandr32 Aug 2024 #112
Sincere condolences to you. Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2024 #113
So sorry for your loss! GumboYaYa Aug 2024 #114

boston bean

(36,516 posts)
1. My condolences on the loss of your mom.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 12:41 PM
Aug 2024

I recognize the screen name as that of a long time Duer! My best to you and your family.

blm

(113,841 posts)
6. Oh my. Your mom joined here shortly after I did in 2002.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 12:45 PM
Aug 2024

She was always posting with positive vibes.

Rest in Peace, dear DFLforever.

❤️🕯️❤️

Attilatheblond

(4,411 posts)
15. Condolunces on your loss and thank you for sharing a little about her with us here
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 12:58 PM
Aug 2024

Yes, she should be added to the In Memoriam Page

lucca18

(1,320 posts)
21. I am so sorry for your loss.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:06 PM
Aug 2024

Thank you for posting about your dear Mother.
Doctors Without Borders is a wonderful place to donate.
Please take care.

Erda

(171 posts)
22. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother, DFLforever.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:09 PM
Aug 2024

I am sending my love and best wishes to you.

Jean Genie

(414 posts)
23. Remembering DFL
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:12 PM
Aug 2024

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.

Danmel

(5,248 posts)
34. Sending sincere condolences on the loss of your mom
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:19 PM
Aug 2024

May sweet memories bring you comfort and peace.

Jean Genie

(414 posts)
38. Sympathy
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:29 PM
Aug 2024

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.

Hekate

(95,033 posts)
39. I do remember her. We joined in the same year, as it happens. Condolences on your loss...
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:30 PM
Aug 2024

Thanks for making sure she’s on the In Memoriam page at DU.

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,117 posts)
43. My condolences on your loss.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:41 PM
Aug 2024

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.

Permanut

(6,698 posts)
51. Very nice tribute, iemanja..
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:05 PM
Aug 2024

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.

NewHendoLib

(60,545 posts)
53. So very sorry for your loss. The DU family is one fewer
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:18 PM
Aug 2024

Thx for letting us know. You describe a truly wonderful person.

Ocelot II

(121,223 posts)
54. My condolences.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:19 PM
Aug 2024

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)
55. My sincere condolences 💐 my contributions have had to be scaled back but
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:21 PM
Aug 2024

Doctors Without Borders isn’t one of them. When I send my next gift in, I will remember you and your mom, DFLforever and your kind tribute.

TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
56. She posted more in the early days. I remember being delighted to find another Minnesotan...
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:23 PM
Aug 2024

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)
63. I'm sorry to hear you lost your mom as well.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:36 PM
Aug 2024

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)
57. lucky you.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:25 PM
Aug 2024

my mom ditch the pro'life' bs around trump i think. at least my ditto head brother hates the moron.

barbtries

(29,913 posts)
61. I'm so sorry for your loss
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:33 PM
Aug 2024

and thank you for posting this. You wrote a lovely tribute to your wonderful mother.

Grammy23

(5,909 posts)
64. I already donate to DWOB
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:36 PM
Aug 2024

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.

Figarosmom

(3,035 posts)
68. Sorry
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 02:58 PM
Aug 2024

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.

Elessar Zappa

(16,037 posts)
73. I remember her!
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 03:39 PM
Aug 2024

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.

Docreed2003

(17,849 posts)
76. My deepest condolences on your loss
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 04:02 PM
Aug 2024

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.

Celerity

(46,529 posts)
80. My condolences for your loss. I shall make a donation to
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 05:01 PM
Aug 2024

Médecins Sans Frontières in remembrance of her.

niyad

(120,395 posts)
83. My condolences on the sad loss of your Mom. I do remember her screen
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 05:10 PM
Aug 2024

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.

mokeyz

(54 posts)
85. so truly sorry for your loss
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 05:25 PM
Aug 2024

Your mom sounds like a wonderful person and as a proud supporter of Doctors Without Borders I will happily donate to them.

May your mother’s memory be a blessing 💙

Dem2theMax

(10,358 posts)
89. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 06:13 PM
Aug 2024

And I'm sorry for the loss of one of our family, our DU family.

iemanja

(54,831 posts)
98. I'd like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 08:41 PM
Aug 2024

It means so much to me. I really didn't expect it. Thank you.

TBF

(34,548 posts)
102. I'm sorry for your loss -
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 10:19 PM
Aug 2024

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)
103. My deepest condolences, iemanja
Fri Aug 23, 2024, 10:52 PM
Aug 2024

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, can’t be quantified but guaranteed, your mom made a lasting difference.

I honor her in my heart and wish you comfort and peace.

MMBeilis

(386 posts)
106. I am sorry for your loss and for our parties loss. The DFL wing of our party is the one that....
Sat Aug 24, 2024, 02:25 AM
Aug 2024

.....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)
107. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom seems like she was a true gem, and I wish I had the opportunity to know her.
Sat Aug 24, 2024, 02:41 AM
Aug 2024

peacebuzzard

(5,282 posts)
109. I am so sorry for your loss
Sat Aug 24, 2024, 06:57 AM
Aug 2024

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.

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