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The Tapestry of Life is enormous, complex and beautiful. In Greek tradition, the Fates collected the threads of human life from the void, measured each one, cut them to length and wove them into an epic saga.

Stories end every day. Unless we share them, they will be lost. This blog is in small part, an effort to remember. When a thread comes to an end and another voice goes silent, the tapestry remains. When someone dies, a part of humanity dies with them. But when the memory lingers, so too does an echo of that original unique voice.

Too many of our storytellers have passed on and many great tales have been lost. It is important to acknowledge and celebrate their lives.

The idea is simple… to share memories. What better way to reconnect to a loved one or even get to know someone you never met?

Family history, tradition and lineage must be shared. We need to know more than names and dates written in an old Bible or on some census form. Stories reveal so much more.

The hope is that every story you read here will trigger another memory that you can share. Get the elderly to talk. Listen, remember and pass on their tales. We need to understand how the lives of departed loved ones shaped, outlined and guided our own.

‘I REMEMBER’ will be predominantly for memories of family and friends. It isn’t just for the Lantz Family. Likely to evolve over time, an entry will be devoted to each departed person. As you send me your stories, I will add them. Each account will be updated whenever more memories are added.

There is no limit on submissions. All will be appreciated.

Together we can create our own tapestry.

Introduction to I Remember


The seeds of I Remember have been germinating for some time. Over the years I have talked to Garth, Allegra and others about how great it would be to have a forum to share stories about our loved ones. Everyone wants their memories written. I first posed the idea that if everyone wrote ten memories of the departed, the sheer volume of material would be overwhelming... but wonderful. We pared that down. Sort of. I may have more memories for some, but less for others. Together we will have many.

I did a quick list of those who should have an entry. It is not complete or in any sort of order. Any lack of mention is unintentional. Please let me know about others.

I hope that you can help me with the following:

1. I would like to include the obituary with each entry. This will give people a better understanding of how everyone was connected to each other.

2. Full name. First, middle, maiden, married... nicknames. Whatever you have I will post.

3. Date of birth, marriage, death... and any other important information

4. Photographs. There is currently limited space for this blog, but it can be expanded. Pictures of people are vital to a story. As soon as I figure out how everything can be included, I will accept low-resolution photos to place with the entries.

I do not have everything for the following possible entries, but will update them when I do.I hope that there will be information about most of them.

Henry Horace Lantz, Anna Cornelia Kellogg Lantz, Joseph S. Elliott, Bertha Maude Russell Elliott, Lura Cole, Beatrice Ford, Blanche Edwards, Ellsworth Alvah Lantz Sr., Sadie Elva Elliott Lantz, Geraldine Olla Elliott Coleman Lantz, Ellsworth A. Lantz Jr., Wealtha Cole, Terry, Joseph Henry Lantz, Wesley, Barbara, George A. Lantz, Carmeta Williams Lantz, Wanda, Steve, Chuck Eschenburg, Brandon, Norlene Hunter, Katherine, Pearl English, Duane Thomas ‘Tom’ Lantz, Marlene JoAnn West Lantz, Nathan Hale Lantz, Tim Peck, Sharon Dawn Stanton, Gwendolyn Stanton, Elvin West, Vivian West, Edna West, Benjamin Oscar West, Sabrina, Billie Bidwell, Bessie Bidwell, Clinton Estes, Reva Estes, Noreen Pipher Long, Kenneth West, David Bailey, Joyce Kriner, Floyd Hilliker, Thelma Hilliker, Charlie Elliott, Mary Elliott, Reg Tully, Norm Shores, Donna Musselman, Richie Stanton, Connie Kithcart

Many of these people are my family, friends and neighbors. You will have others who were important to you. 

I don't want to fill these pages with generic entries. “He was a wonderful person. He was caring.” I want stories, not platitudes. Tell me why he or she was wonderful or caring. Give me stories. 

Some human qualities can be appreciated. I don’t think any of us are saints or perfect. But I don’t want (and won't publish) attacks that impugn anyone's character. Certainly each of us has done something illegal or socially or morally reprehensible. We’ve hurt those we love. I don’t want these stories, but I am not trying to deify anyone either.

I will be the judge of what stories are acceptable. As soon as others begin helping me post content, they will take on those duties.

For now I am asking for patience. This is going to be a process. The end result, I believe, will be worth it.

Email: dennis@dennislantz.com

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