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Alie, my wife of 22 years passed away yesterday morning of complications of colon cancer. she had an exceedingly rare case and in the end there were no treatments capable of arresting it. I am in awe of the grace with which she handled the indignities of continual losses of body control, she only complained once saying: "this sucks". I know I would have been far less gracious.
What can I say about her? She was full of life, contributing to the betterment of her community. She loved being Jewish. She really liked our 93 coach and the trips we took. She really enjoyed the short time we spent with Rhonda and Richard. I'm sure she would have enjoyed meeting more of the guru's.
She ate healthy and exercised regularly. According to the doctors she would have died 5 years ago had she not lived this way. According to her friends, before the cancer become known, she told them these past 5 years were the best in her entire life.
She made me a better person and I will really miss her.
Jon Kabbe
1993 coach 337 with Civic towed
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Jon,
We are sad for losing Alie.
Rhonda and I did have the good fortune to make friends with Alie last winter. Once she realized we weren't the snooty branch of the Newell family, she began to smile and laugh quite heartily. I am sorry that the rest of you did not get the same chance to meet such a richly charactered lady. We had more than a few laughs comparing a traditional Jewish upbringing with my own Southern redneck raising.
We will keep you in our thoughts and reflections.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
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Inverness, FL (when we're home
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Jon, you and your family are in my prayers.
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.
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So sorry for your loss Jon. Our prayers are with you.
Michael Day
1992 Newell 43.5' #281
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Jon,
It was a heartwarming time for me to talk to you this morning. words can hardly express how we feel for you, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
tom and darlene
2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH
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Jon,
I feel your sorrow. Be strong, our prayers are with you.
Steve & Patti, Bonnie and Tucker
1982 Newell 38' Classic, DD 6V92
cocktails for as many will fit in the site, dinner for as many can sit at the pick-nick table and sleeps 2 since I fixed the couch
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Jon,
You have our deepest sympathies and condolences. You will both be in our prayers.
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So sorry for your loss, Jon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Johnson
Birmingham, Alabama
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That sucks! I'm sorry for your loss, she was a remarkable woman.
Jon & Chris Everton
1986 40' Dog House #86
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Our sympathy & prayers are with you.....................................
Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531
