Mom - April 15, 1932 - October 20, 2009

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Darlys “Dee” Scoggins, age 77, of Galesburg, Illinois died on October 20, 2009 at 4:45 A.M. at the Knox Nursing Home and Rehab, after a short fight with cancer.

She was born on April 15, 1932 in Bristol, South Dakota to Harry and Mary Goff Kolkman whom preceded her in death along with two brothers, Donald and Wilfred Kolkman, and an infant brother.

She married Edward Scoggins on April 2, 1949. They had three children; a son, Lee (Mary Allworth) Scoggins of Raleigh, North Carolina, two daughters, Vicky (Sam) Reynolds of San Leandro, California and Robbie (Michael Coxe) Nicaise of Selma, North Carolina; one stepdaughter, Ruthann (Jim) Waldron of San Leandro, California.

Darlys is also survived by two sisters, Helen Johnson of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Marilyn Steinbron of Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada; three brothers, James (Glenda) Kolkman of Rapid City, South Dakota, Robert (Pearl) Kolkman of Elko, Nevada and Richard Kolkman of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She had seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren.

Darlys “Dee” managed many restaurants in and around the Galesburg area, retiring in 1998 from the Kozy Inn.

Rest in Peace, Mom.

Hicham

Lee, I am sorry to hear about this although this is my 1st visit to your blog and definitely will not the last one! May she rest in peace, and my condolences for you.
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Linda

My deepest condolences to you, Lee, on the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in knowing that she rests in peace now and suffers no more.
.-= Linda´s last blog ..Stopping by Butts Bridge =-.

Ferd

Lee,
It makes me very sad to hear this about your mom!
I hope her "short fight with cancer" was short on the suffering part.
I'm sure this leaves a huge hole in your heart.
Peace, my friend!

A big hug,
Ferd.
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Barb - WillThink4Wine

My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, Lee. I have had both of my parents living with me now for 4 years and each day brings another blessing.
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Mimi Lenox

My heartfelt condolences, Lee. I knew you were in the process of losing your mother and my prayers have been with you. You and your family have crossed my mind many times in the past few weeks. I know how hard her last few days must have been for you.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
I am always nearby if you need to talk.

Love and hugs,
Mimi

Kathy

Lee, I'm so sorry to read this. Prayers to you and your family at this sad time.

{hugs}

Kathy
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..What’s That Smell? =-.

Jaffer

I am very sorry Lee. But I realize that she had to endure much in her last days but she doesn't have to feel that pain no more.

Give my condolences to your Dad and I wish him the strength and support he needs at this hour.

mike golch

Lee,great tribute to you Mom,Sorry for your loss.I have been there as well Mom lost her life to lung cancer in 2003.
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