Billie Lucille Holster Haviland, 81, departed into eternal life with God on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She is once again holding her baby daughter, Trisha, who passed away in 1961 at the age of four from Luekemia. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Billie was born on April 10, 1934 to Charles and Lois Holster. She had one sister, Stephe Nofus and one brother, Charles Holster, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Lakeview schools from 1939 until her graduation in 1951.
Billie’s greatest loves throughout her life were her children, Trisha, Ted, Charlois and Stace; grandchildren, Stevie, Angie, Trevor, Caitlan and Logan; eight great grandchildren, Tyler, Lane, Hannah, Sebastian, Brennan, Lauren, Kyler and also Pace who is waiting for granma in heaven. She shared a special bond with her daught-in-law, Donna who is also waiting in heaven to share all their memories of George Strait and Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
Billie would wanted to thank Dick and Janet for all the love and kindness they gave both her and her family. It meant so much to all of us.
Billie’s final love were her many pets and the kindness showed to them every day. Billie will be cremated, her final request was that those who knew her remember the good times, be happy that she is no longer in pain and share joy with those you love.
Online condolences can be made at www.shafferpioneer.com.
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning... to the end.
He noted that first came her date of her birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
Now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars... the house... the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
How other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
We could treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering this little dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your obituary is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
Of how you spent your dash?
Author Unknown
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