Izaya Michael Baiz-Hickey was the beloved 5-year-old son of Nichole Baiz and Wesley Hickey of Mishawaka, Indiana. He attended Community Brethren Church and was in Kindergarten at Walt Disney School.
After helping his grandmother Melodie and his sisters prepare Thanksgiving Dinner he could hardly wait to go outside and play with his little friend. Not too long after Izaya went outside there was a loud explosion and the power flickered at the apartment complex where he lived.
His little friend came running back to give Izaya's family the sad news. Izaya had crawled into an unlocked utility box to retrieve a toy that the boys had been playing with. He died in a flash.
Izaya leaves behind three sisters and a baby brother who was the apple of his eye, as well as many other friends and family members.
See obituary below.
Disclaimer: All photos here were taken by members of the Baiz and Hale families and are used with permission.
Izaya Michael Baiz-Hickey, 5, of Mishawaka died Thursday, November 27, 2008 as a result of an accident. He is survived by his mother, Nichole M. Baiz (Nikki) and father, Wesley M. Hickey; sisters, Sabrina Hickey (12), Alexia Baiz (11), Natalia Baiz (9) and baby brother-who he said was his baby, Izaak J. Baiz; Grandmother, Melodie R. Hale; Grandfather, Alex C. & Sarah Baiz; Grandparents, Mike & Brenda Hickey; Uncles, Tom (Tammie Michalski) & Alex Baiz, and Keith Hale; Aunts, Maggie Jayne Kollars, Sally Kollars, Kaylee Williams, Kori Hale; Cousins, Zak Baiz, David, Joe, & Crystal Sandsmark, Chelsea, Kyle, Rachelle, Nicholas, Noah Baiz, Jessica Strope, James and Jennifer Hayes, April Hayes, Andrew, Angel, & Reilly Hayes, Christian McCullough, Mystie Rios, Ralph, Ryan, & Josh Flora, Jesus, Hannah, Juan, & Jose Kollars. Also surviving are Great Grandmothers, Deloris Hayes (Syracuse) & Hilda Jayne Gentry; Great Aunts & Uncles, Michael & Patrick Baiz, Patricia Brant, Brenda & Stephen Strope, Deborah Hayes, Tina & Steve Roussos and their children Stephanie and Nathaniel Roussos (South Dakota) ; Close Family Friends-Jessica Brennan, Kyle, A.J., & Joel, Shawna Reed & Travis, Jordan & Elizabeth, Bianca & Andrew Mendez, BreAnna, Emily, & Chazz; and Neighborhood Friends, Davyon, Addison, India, & Antonique. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Patsy and Irene Baiz. Izaya attended 2 years of Preschool at Beiger Elementary School in Mishawaka. He graduated from Head Start at Elsie Rogers in May 2008. He had a very special teacher there in Mrs. Michelle Johnson. Izaya was excited to start Kindergarten and loved attending school at Walt Disney with Miss Joy Bostock as his teacher. Izaya was always very helpful and willing to pitch in. He liked helping with doing dishes and taking out the trash and vacuuming. He loved gardening with his grandma Melodie at the church garden at Community Brethren Church. He learned to ride his bike without training wheels at just 3 years old and has been on the go since. He was a free spirit who loved life to the fullest. He loved going swimming with his friends & family to Fuller's Camping & Beach Resort in Buchanan, MI. He loved books and just got his first library card earlier this month. Izaya loved money and decided a week before his death that he was going to start saving his money so he could buy something big. Izaya loved Spiderman, dinosaurs and trains. He especially enjoyed reading books about dinosaurs with his grandma and he learned their names. He was so smart. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN. Rev. Gene Eckerley will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN, next to his grandparents. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-8:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Financial donations may be made to a memorial fund in Izaya's name at Teacher's Credit Union. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 11/30/2008
The Unexpected
by Kaylee R. Williams
It was Thanksgiving
It was my grandma's birthday
It was November 27th, 2008
My nephew, Izaya
Only 5 years old
Left this world for a place called "Home"
He was playing with his friend
He was having a ball
When a toy fell in this place where he could crawl
He was a curious boy
And very brave, too
Here comes little Izaya to the rescue
He got to the toy
And much to his suprise
His whole life flashed right before his eyes
His little friend ran
As fast as he could
To tell my sister, but it was no good
It was too late
The damage was done
The little boy told her to call 9-1-1
Emergency! Emergency!
This is a code BLUE
Please tell me doctor this just can't be true
He was so full of life
Two minutes ago
Please, PLEASE tell me this really isn't so
He can't be gone
He's way too young
He has a lot left to learn, he coulda had more fun
He hasn't learned how to multiply
Or how to count to 100
He hasn't learned the Algebra that's really good for nothin'
He hasn't learned how to drive
He don't know much about cars
Except the ones he plays with out in the yard
He hasn't had a date
He hasn't been to prom
He hasn't been old enough to live on his own
He was my little buddy
He was my little friend
And I will always love him no matter what's supposed to happen
I'm gonna miss this little guy
I'm gonna miss his smile
I'm gonna miss the way he used to drive his momma wild
I'm gonna miss his little hugs
That were actually oh so BIG
He would wrap his legs around you and squeeze till you couldn't breathe
I know where he is
And that's where he's gonna stay
And him and I will DEFINITELY meet again someday
RIP Izaya
I will love you always and forever
I Am Free
by: Linda Jo Jackson
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free!
After helping his grandmother Melodie and his sisters prepare Thanksgiving Dinner he could hardly wait to go outside and play with his little friend. Not too long after Izaya went outside there was a loud explosion and the power flickered at the apartment complex where he lived.
His little friend came running back to give Izaya's family the sad news. Izaya had crawled into an unlocked utility box to retrieve a toy that the boys had been playing with. He died in a flash.
Izaya leaves behind three sisters and a baby brother who was the apple of his eye, as well as many other friends and family members.
See obituary below.
Disclaimer: All photos here were taken by members of the Baiz and Hale families and are used with permission.
Izaya Michael Baiz-Hickey, 5, of Mishawaka died Thursday, November 27, 2008 as a result of an accident. He is survived by his mother, Nichole M. Baiz (Nikki) and father, Wesley M. Hickey; sisters, Sabrina Hickey (12), Alexia Baiz (11), Natalia Baiz (9) and baby brother-who he said was his baby, Izaak J. Baiz; Grandmother, Melodie R. Hale; Grandfather, Alex C. & Sarah Baiz; Grandparents, Mike & Brenda Hickey; Uncles, Tom (Tammie Michalski) & Alex Baiz, and Keith Hale; Aunts, Maggie Jayne Kollars, Sally Kollars, Kaylee Williams, Kori Hale; Cousins, Zak Baiz, David, Joe, & Crystal Sandsmark, Chelsea, Kyle, Rachelle, Nicholas, Noah Baiz, Jessica Strope, James and Jennifer Hayes, April Hayes, Andrew, Angel, & Reilly Hayes, Christian McCullough, Mystie Rios, Ralph, Ryan, & Josh Flora, Jesus, Hannah, Juan, & Jose Kollars. Also surviving are Great Grandmothers, Deloris Hayes (Syracuse) & Hilda Jayne Gentry; Great Aunts & Uncles, Michael & Patrick Baiz, Patricia Brant, Brenda & Stephen Strope, Deborah Hayes, Tina & Steve Roussos and their children Stephanie and Nathaniel Roussos (South Dakota) ; Close Family Friends-Jessica Brennan, Kyle, A.J., & Joel, Shawna Reed & Travis, Jordan & Elizabeth, Bianca & Andrew Mendez, BreAnna, Emily, & Chazz; and Neighborhood Friends, Davyon, Addison, India, & Antonique. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Patsy and Irene Baiz. Izaya attended 2 years of Preschool at Beiger Elementary School in Mishawaka. He graduated from Head Start at Elsie Rogers in May 2008. He had a very special teacher there in Mrs. Michelle Johnson. Izaya was excited to start Kindergarten and loved attending school at Walt Disney with Miss Joy Bostock as his teacher. Izaya was always very helpful and willing to pitch in. He liked helping with doing dishes and taking out the trash and vacuuming. He loved gardening with his grandma Melodie at the church garden at Community Brethren Church. He learned to ride his bike without training wheels at just 3 years old and has been on the go since. He was a free spirit who loved life to the fullest. He loved going swimming with his friends & family to Fuller's Camping & Beach Resort in Buchanan, MI. He loved books and just got his first library card earlier this month. Izaya loved money and decided a week before his death that he was going to start saving his money so he could buy something big. Izaya loved Spiderman, dinosaurs and trains. He especially enjoyed reading books about dinosaurs with his grandma and he learned their names. He was so smart. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN. Rev. Gene Eckerley will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN, next to his grandparents. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-8:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Financial donations may be made to a memorial fund in Izaya's name at Teacher's Credit Union. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 11/30/2008
The Unexpected
by Kaylee R. Williams
It was Thanksgiving
It was my grandma's birthday
It was November 27th, 2008
My nephew, Izaya
Only 5 years old
Left this world for a place called "Home"
He was playing with his friend
He was having a ball
When a toy fell in this place where he could crawl
He was a curious boy
And very brave, too
Here comes little Izaya to the rescue
He got to the toy
And much to his suprise
His whole life flashed right before his eyes
His little friend ran
As fast as he could
To tell my sister, but it was no good
It was too late
The damage was done
The little boy told her to call 9-1-1
Emergency! Emergency!
This is a code BLUE
Please tell me doctor this just can't be true
He was so full of life
Two minutes ago
Please, PLEASE tell me this really isn't so
He can't be gone
He's way too young
He has a lot left to learn, he coulda had more fun
He hasn't learned how to multiply
Or how to count to 100
He hasn't learned the Algebra that's really good for nothin'
He hasn't learned how to drive
He don't know much about cars
Except the ones he plays with out in the yard
He hasn't had a date
He hasn't been to prom
He hasn't been old enough to live on his own
He was my little buddy
He was my little friend
And I will always love him no matter what's supposed to happen
I'm gonna miss this little guy
I'm gonna miss his smile
I'm gonna miss the way he used to drive his momma wild
I'm gonna miss his little hugs
That were actually oh so BIG
He would wrap his legs around you and squeeze till you couldn't breathe
I know where he is
And that's where he's gonna stay
And him and I will DEFINITELY meet again someday
RIP Izaya
I will love you always and forever
I Am Free
by: Linda Jo Jackson
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free!
Izaya Michael Baiz-Hickey was the beloved 5-year-old son of Nichole Baiz and Wesley Hickey of Mishawaka, Indiana. He attended Community Brethren Church and was in Kindergarten at Walt Disney School.
After helping his grandmother Melodie and his sisters prepare Thanksgiving Dinner he could hardly wait to go outside and play with his little friend. Not too long after Izaya went outside there was a loud explosion and the power flickered at the apartment complex where he lived.
His little friend came running back to give Izaya's family the sad news. Izaya had crawled into an unlocked utility box to retrieve a toy that the boys had been playing with. He died in a flash.
Izaya leaves behind three sisters and a baby brother who was the apple of his eye, as well as many other friends and family members.
See obituary below.
Disclaimer: All photos here were taken by members of the Baiz and Hale families and are used with permission.
Izaya Michael Baiz-Hickey, 5, of Mishawaka died Thursday, November 27, 2008 as a result of an accident. He is survived by his mother, Nichole M. Baiz (Nikki) and father, Wesley M. Hickey; sisters, Sabrina Hickey (12), Alexia Baiz (11), Natalia Baiz (9) and baby brother-who he said was his baby, Izaak J. Baiz; Grandmother, Melodie R. Hale; Grandfather, Alex C. & Sarah Baiz; Grandparents, Mike & Brenda Hickey; Uncles, Tom (Tammie Michalski) & Alex Baiz, and Keith Hale; Aunts, Maggie Jayne Kollars, Sally Kollars, Kaylee Williams, Kori Hale; Cousins, Zak Baiz, David, Joe, & Crystal Sandsmark, Chelsea, Kyle, Rachelle, Nicholas, Noah Baiz, Jessica Strope, James and Jennifer Hayes, April Hayes, Andrew, Angel, & Reilly Hayes, Christian McCullough, Mystie Rios, Ralph, Ryan, & Josh Flora, Jesus, Hannah, Juan, & Jose Kollars. Also surviving are Great Grandmothers, Deloris Hayes (Syracuse) & Hilda Jayne Gentry; Great Aunts & Uncles, Michael & Patrick Baiz, Patricia Brant, Brenda & Stephen Strope, Deborah Hayes, Tina & Steve Roussos and their children Stephanie and Nathaniel Roussos (South Dakota) ; Close Family Friends-Jessica Brennan, Kyle, A.J., & Joel, Shawna Reed & Travis, Jordan & Elizabeth, Bianca & Andrew Mendez, BreAnna, Emily, & Chazz; and Neighborhood Friends, Davyon, Addison, India, & Antonique. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Patsy and Irene Baiz. Izaya attended 2 years of Preschool at Beiger Elementary School in Mishawaka. He graduated from Head Start at Elsie Rogers in May 2008. He had a very special teacher there in Mrs. Michelle Johnson. Izaya was excited to start Kindergarten and loved attending school at Walt Disney with Miss Joy Bostock as his teacher. Izaya was always very helpful and willing to pitch in. He liked helping with doing dishes and taking out the trash and vacuuming. He loved gardening with his grandma Melodie at the church garden at Community Brethren Church. He learned to ride his bike without training wheels at just 3 years old and has been on the go since. He was a free spirit who loved life to the fullest. He loved going swimming with his friends & family to Fuller's Camping & Beach Resort in Buchanan, MI. He loved books and just got his first library card earlier this month. Izaya loved money and decided a week before his death that he was going to start saving his money so he could buy something big. Izaya loved Spiderman, dinosaurs and trains. He especially enjoyed reading books about dinosaurs with his grandma and he learned their names. He was so smart. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN. Rev. Gene Eckerley will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN, next to his grandparents. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-8:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Financial donations may be made to a memorial fund in Izaya's name at Teacher's Credit Union. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 11/30/2008
The Unexpected
by Kaylee R. Williams
It was Thanksgiving
It was my grandma's birthday
It was November 27th, 2008
My nephew, Izaya
Only 5 years old
Left this world for a place called "Home"
He was playing with his friend
He was having a ball
When a toy fell in this place where he could crawl
He was a curious boy
And very brave, too
Here comes little Izaya to the rescue
He got to the toy
And much to his suprise
His whole life flashed right before his eyes
His little friend ran
As fast as he could
To tell my sister, but it was no good
It was too late
The damage was done
The little boy told her to call 9-1-1
Emergency! Emergency!
This is a code BLUE
Please tell me doctor this just can't be true
He was so full of life
Two minutes ago
Please, PLEASE tell me this really isn't so
He can't be gone
He's way too young
He has a lot left to learn, he coulda had more fun
He hasn't learned how to multiply
Or how to count to 100
He hasn't learned the Algebra that's really good for nothin'
He hasn't learned how to drive
He don't know much about cars
Except the ones he plays with out in the yard
He hasn't had a date
He hasn't been to prom
He hasn't been old enough to live on his own
He was my little buddy
He was my little friend
And I will always love him no matter what's supposed to happen
I'm gonna miss this little guy
I'm gonna miss his smile
I'm gonna miss the way he used to drive his momma wild
I'm gonna miss his little hugs
That were actually oh so BIG
He would wrap his legs around you and squeeze till you couldn't breathe
I know where he is
And that's where he's gonna stay
And him and I will DEFINITELY meet again someday
RIP Izaya
I will love you always and forever
I Am Free
by: Linda Jo Jackson
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free!
After helping his grandmother Melodie and his sisters prepare Thanksgiving Dinner he could hardly wait to go outside and play with his little friend. Not too long after Izaya went outside there was a loud explosion and the power flickered at the apartment complex where he lived.
His little friend came running back to give Izaya's family the sad news. Izaya had crawled into an unlocked utility box to retrieve a toy that the boys had been playing with. He died in a flash.
Izaya leaves behind three sisters and a baby brother who was the apple of his eye, as well as many other friends and family members.
See obituary below.
Disclaimer: All photos here were taken by members of the Baiz and Hale families and are used with permission.
Izaya Michael Baiz-Hickey, 5, of Mishawaka died Thursday, November 27, 2008 as a result of an accident. He is survived by his mother, Nichole M. Baiz (Nikki) and father, Wesley M. Hickey; sisters, Sabrina Hickey (12), Alexia Baiz (11), Natalia Baiz (9) and baby brother-who he said was his baby, Izaak J. Baiz; Grandmother, Melodie R. Hale; Grandfather, Alex C. & Sarah Baiz; Grandparents, Mike & Brenda Hickey; Uncles, Tom (Tammie Michalski) & Alex Baiz, and Keith Hale; Aunts, Maggie Jayne Kollars, Sally Kollars, Kaylee Williams, Kori Hale; Cousins, Zak Baiz, David, Joe, & Crystal Sandsmark, Chelsea, Kyle, Rachelle, Nicholas, Noah Baiz, Jessica Strope, James and Jennifer Hayes, April Hayes, Andrew, Angel, & Reilly Hayes, Christian McCullough, Mystie Rios, Ralph, Ryan, & Josh Flora, Jesus, Hannah, Juan, & Jose Kollars. Also surviving are Great Grandmothers, Deloris Hayes (Syracuse) & Hilda Jayne Gentry; Great Aunts & Uncles, Michael & Patrick Baiz, Patricia Brant, Brenda & Stephen Strope, Deborah Hayes, Tina & Steve Roussos and their children Stephanie and Nathaniel Roussos (South Dakota) ; Close Family Friends-Jessica Brennan, Kyle, A.J., & Joel, Shawna Reed & Travis, Jordan & Elizabeth, Bianca & Andrew Mendez, BreAnna, Emily, & Chazz; and Neighborhood Friends, Davyon, Addison, India, & Antonique. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Patsy and Irene Baiz. Izaya attended 2 years of Preschool at Beiger Elementary School in Mishawaka. He graduated from Head Start at Elsie Rogers in May 2008. He had a very special teacher there in Mrs. Michelle Johnson. Izaya was excited to start Kindergarten and loved attending school at Walt Disney with Miss Joy Bostock as his teacher. Izaya was always very helpful and willing to pitch in. He liked helping with doing dishes and taking out the trash and vacuuming. He loved gardening with his grandma Melodie at the church garden at Community Brethren Church. He learned to ride his bike without training wheels at just 3 years old and has been on the go since. He was a free spirit who loved life to the fullest. He loved going swimming with his friends & family to Fuller's Camping & Beach Resort in Buchanan, MI. He loved books and just got his first library card earlier this month. Izaya loved money and decided a week before his death that he was going to start saving his money so he could buy something big. Izaya loved Spiderman, dinosaurs and trains. He especially enjoyed reading books about dinosaurs with his grandma and he learned their names. He was so smart. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN. Rev. Gene Eckerley will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN, next to his grandparents. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00-8:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Financial donations may be made to a memorial fund in Izaya's name at Teacher's Credit Union. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 11/30/2008
The Unexpected
by Kaylee R. Williams
It was Thanksgiving
It was my grandma's birthday
It was November 27th, 2008
My nephew, Izaya
Only 5 years old
Left this world for a place called "Home"
He was playing with his friend
He was having a ball
When a toy fell in this place where he could crawl
He was a curious boy
And very brave, too
Here comes little Izaya to the rescue
He got to the toy
And much to his suprise
His whole life flashed right before his eyes
His little friend ran
As fast as he could
To tell my sister, but it was no good
It was too late
The damage was done
The little boy told her to call 9-1-1
Emergency! Emergency!
This is a code BLUE
Please tell me doctor this just can't be true
He was so full of life
Two minutes ago
Please, PLEASE tell me this really isn't so
He can't be gone
He's way too young
He has a lot left to learn, he coulda had more fun
He hasn't learned how to multiply
Or how to count to 100
He hasn't learned the Algebra that's really good for nothin'
He hasn't learned how to drive
He don't know much about cars
Except the ones he plays with out in the yard
He hasn't had a date
He hasn't been to prom
He hasn't been old enough to live on his own
He was my little buddy
He was my little friend
And I will always love him no matter what's supposed to happen
I'm gonna miss this little guy
I'm gonna miss his smile
I'm gonna miss the way he used to drive his momma wild
I'm gonna miss his little hugs
That were actually oh so BIG
He would wrap his legs around you and squeeze till you couldn't breathe
I know where he is
And that's where he's gonna stay
And him and I will DEFINITELY meet again someday
RIP Izaya
I will love you always and forever
I Am Free
by: Linda Jo Jackson
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free!
