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Therese M. (Peter) Eveland
March 4, 1964 ~ January 15, 2014 (age 49) 49 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Teresa Kerr
January 21, 2014 10:26 PM
Friends become Family
There are far too many stories I could share about my dear sweet friend, Therese. But none could be more special than...our friendship. I met Therese simply, because we lived on the same street. I moved to Laurelton Road 19 years ago. It took a little while just getting adjusted to owning a home, getting my children settled in their new schools, tending to a new list of household chores, and keeping up with my job. I didn't know many neighbors at first, and frankly, didn't have a lot of spare time to get to know them. Therese and I would share pleasantries in the mornings, while waiting with our kids for their bus to arrive. Shortly after my heart surgery, we realized we were both home alone while our kids were in school. We decided one morning to share a cup of coffee together. That was the beginning of many coffee adventures! We would catch up over a cup of coffee, and often we would realize that it was past lunch, and the kids would be home soon. That was when I got to know Therese. She was always there to lend and ear, or offer some sound advice. Even on her toughest day, she could brighten your worst day. She was a talented artist, who took pride in her art work. Her technique was very precise. She also loved to garden. She cared for her garden with tenderness, and love, and she carried that through every aspect of her life, including her relationships. She surrounded herself with beautiful stained glass, flowers, angels, and clocks. <(shopping network late at night.) When my phone would buzz with a text in the middle of the night, I could count on it being her. Just like little girls having a sleep over, we would laugh so hard we would cry, and sometimes...we would just cry. But we always felt welcome and safe in each others company. It is a rare gift to share that type of friendship with another person. I was fortunate enough to find that in her, and three other ladies on Laurelton. What a wonderful life. Friends----just a doorway away. I think even the Fox got used to the fact that when The Laurelton Ladies showed up there for breakfast...we were celebrating, and it was going to get crazy. We share birthdays, graduations, weddings, Christmas, and Halloweens together. Sometimes on the spur of the moment, we'd share a drink on a nice summer night in the yard together. We support and hold each other through the joys, milestones, sorrows, and struggles life can bring. We are there for each other in good times, and bad. I guess that you could say it's more than friendship.....it's like a family. I will always cherish the days we shared, I will miss your radiant smile terribly. My neighbor,-- my friend,-- my sister. Hugs!!! from my heart to yours
Message from david and robin kepler
January 20, 2014 12:00 AM
We have seen very little of my cousin therese since we were kids and for that I am sorry. She was a woman much loved who endured much suffering and I have to think that suffering helped to form her into the lover she is. To my cousins keith and chandler and to my uncle pete I am so sorry.for your loss. I am also sorry that I will not be able to be at her memorial service
Message from Kathy Meyer
January 19, 2014 8:36 AM
The Boat Ride
We are blessed to know Therese and her family. Our paths crossed because our daughter was dating her son Michael(Mike to us) at the time. It was an ordinary summer-like day. I don't remember the exact details of their visit to Syracuse, but I believe The Eveland family was visiting Mike at ESF. Anyway, the family stopped by our house on their way back to Rochester. We didn't know the Eveland family that well, although my daughter Michelle assured us that once we met them, we would feel like we'd known them a lifetime. She was so right. On this particular visit my husband Mike asked if they wanted to go for a boat ride. I thought to myself ... surely they had better things to do but none-the-less they seemed excited to accept the offer, especially Therese. Well, off we went down the river, destination Cross Lake. We visited during the boat ride as the speed limit in the river is a slower pace than on the lake. Everyone was enjoying the ride, but I noticed especially Therese. She was especially happy and was smiling ear to ear. It was then I started to get this feeling that my feeling of being a run-of-the-mill boat ride for me meant something much more special to her. When we arrived at Cross Lake my husband increased his speed a bit. I wanted him not to go too fast because I didn't want Therese to get bumped around too much (the waves can get a little rough). None-the-less when I looked over at Therese I noticed that she took off the band that was holding her hair in a ponytail. She was standing and letting the wind blow through her long beautiful hair. I thought wow, her hair is going to be really knotted up iŠ . I guess it was at that same moment another thought came to my head ... "freedom". She seemed so free. Her hair blowing in the wind... riding the waves, with a huge smile on her face. I can't remember exactly what I said to her, but she said this is so great! She said that she used to go water skiing and couldn't anymore but this was the best!... I don't think at that moment that she would have traded a million dollars for that feeling. I will never forget the look of pure joy on her face and cannot thank my husband enough that he gave her that boat ride. I always hoped that we'd get another chance to go on another boat ride; I realize now how precious those moments were. What I took for granted was so special to Therese. I have a phrase that I love and I can't think of where it applies more than this special time we shared with the Eveland family. The phrase is: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." Yes my daughter Michelle was so right and wise beyond her years, when we met the Eveland family we instantly felt like we'd known them forever. It is rare that you meet someone like Therese; someone that once you meet them, you feel like you've known them all along. After our boat ride, Therese often kept in touch via text. She often would text me with updates on her battle, always optimistic about the future. She also often gave me words of encouragement and comfort when I was down which I found truly amazing since she had her own struggles. But that was the kind of person she was and we are blessed to have known her. I feel that she is watching over us from above reminding us how to cherish every moment, not to let things get us down, and most of all do not take anything for granted. Therese we will miss you dearly. Thank you for wisdom, courage, and love. To Bill, Mike, and Jessica - our hearts are with you; our deepest condolences to you. Love - The Meyer Family.
Message from Martha (Schickler) Fantauzzo
January 19, 2014 12:00 AM
The heavens now have the best angel ever. Words can't express how much you will be missed here on earth .Sincere Sympathy to your Family.
Crawford Funeral Home Inc. lit a memorial candle
January 16, 2014 3:31 PM
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