Anne, 
I was sad to hear of the loss of your beloved Mother.  Keeping you and your family in my prayers. 
With deepest Sympathy
Cathy Hunter

"The world is not conclusion, a sequel stands beyond.  Invisible as music, but positive as sound." –Emily Dickinson

It was my privilege to work with Mary Lou back in the early ’70s in the Nursing Home Program.  She was every inch the professional nurse, seasoned with a terrific sense of humor.  I’ll never forget her love of maraschino cherries–as I remember it, ‘Mac’ once gave her a gallon of ’em as a Christmas gift. 🙂

With sympathy and love,
Heidi Neiswender, LDN, RD

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Lou.  During the WTPA-TV days, I loved talking with her and especially enjoyed her positive attitude and caring ways.  It was always fun to gather with those
who put the station on the air, many years ago.I enjoyed Mary Lou’s humor so much.

Please accept my sympathy in the loss of a lovely, intelligent, caring individual who made our
world brighter whenever we were privileged to be in her company.

Joan Prescott

Message from Curaçao: a great person is on her way to her rightful place. I honor her and feel gratitude that our paths have crossed. Although far away, I have always, and will always, consider the McCauley’s my family. So, my thoughts are with all of you and I grief for your loss.
Peace,
Jan Sierhuis

May 19, 2011, San Francisco, CA

Retire

Fill a cup to its brim and it is easily spilled;
Temper a sword to its hardest and it is easily broken;
Amass the greatest treasure and it is easily stolen;
Claim credit and honor and you easily fall;
Retire once your purpose is achieved – this is natural.

Tao Te Ching – Verse 9

Lieve Mom,

It’s been more than 26 years ago that we first met, Saint Patrick’s Day 1985. You took me into your home as a son. We have fought and laughed together. We have yelled at each other and cried together. We have caused each other pain and we brought each other joy. One thing I know deep in my heart; we always loved each other. I respect you and love you as my mother. You have been my mother in law for as long as I have been in the US, more than half my life, and as your life comes to an end, you are and will always be Mom.

As I think of you, I think of the things we did together. I remember when we said goodbye at Harrisburg airport, when Mary Ellen and Nick went to Holland. I remember the first time you came to Capelle a/d IJssel with Dad. I remember taking you to Delft and Madurodam. I remember how you loved Amsterdam. I remember waving you and Dad goodbye at Utrecht train station, on your way to Vienna to visit my parents. I remember when you and Dad arrived at Schiphol and you held Megan for the first time. I remember when you picked us up at the airport when we arrived back in the US. I remember the mustard incident. I remember baking bread with you in your kitchen. I remember being in Washington, DC for your brain surgery. I remember the first time you came to visit us in California … and … I remember that you were there at my Ph.D. graduation in Amsterdam, and how I took you to see your family’s graves in Germany and meeting your relatives in Munich, where we went to the Beer fest and drank beer together. I even remember taking you to church in Capelle, Rotterdam, Poughkeepsie, Fremont and finally in Pleasanton. There have been many, many good times and I will always cherish them.

You are a beautiful person. You have lived a long and joyful live. As you have now retired from our world, I will always fondly remember you and the special moments we have had together. As I look at my daughter Megan, I will always see you.

I love you!!!

Lieve Dad,

My heart goes out to you. I wish you strength in the road ahead. I know your children and grand children will be there for you. I love and miss you.

Mary Ellen, Anne, Eileen, Tim, Mike and Andy,

I think of you, and wish you strength. I miss you all. I know I don’t have to say it, but please take care of Dad.

Maarten Sierhuis

I was so very sorry to hear of your mom’s death. She was the proud matriarch of quite an amazing family. You will have many, many fond memories of her, cherish them all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Love to all.
Cathi Green

Nancy, Jeannie and Martha, 
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister.  She will be remembered very fondly for her laughter, sense of humor and determination.  My deepest sympathies to your entire family for your loss.  I will say a special rosary in Mary Lou’s memory.

Steve & Denise Amico Glatfelter

Dear Friends,
I am saddened to read of Mary Lou’s passing but she did live a good long life.  Mac, I know you will miss her terribly – I hope she left you with some new and wonderful memories of her dear ways.
We have lost touch over the years, but I think of all of  you whenever I drive past Spring House Lane where Steve and Eileen used to (and maybe still do) live. I pray God will comfort each of you in your mourning of one very lovable lady.
Love to all of you,
Carol Wesley (at one time Carol Foor!)

Dear Uncle Mac, Tim, Eileen, Anne, Mary Ellen, Andrew and Michael,
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary Lou’s passing.  We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Mary Olson & Family

To my extended family, I want you to know how much your family has been in my thoughts this week. Mary Lou’s infectious laugh will be greatly missed! The battle she fought these last few months is an inspiration to us all. Our deepest sympathy to you all. 
Jan and Terri Travers

Mother, you loved to be called that; I think of you every day when I open my eyes. Audrey told Nick, who you know is 3 now, out of the blue, that she saw Granmudder in a pretty white dress. She saw you Mother, now our Angel from above. I know you are not suffering anymore. I love you, your faith was unparalleled. I only hope to follow in your footsteps. I know you are watching over all of us. I miss you so much, and carry you in my heart until we meet again.
Your baby girl,
Mary