I saw this post and my first thought was "must be somebody else with a similar name or something". Not LDS myself, but know enough about them to know that you have a lot of support there....Lean on them. Real sorry to hear about it. God speed.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Nothing to say but thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I am so sorry.

I finally made it through all the posts here on BCP. I've tried to read them several times but could make it past the first few posts. Noreen was the love of my life, my reason for living, and the most beautiful, wonderful woman I ever knew. I am so blessed and grateful for the 17 years we had together. The BCP community had become our second family, and Noreen loved to meet you at fly-ins and on our trips. Several of our closest, dearest friends are from this community. She loved each of you and was alway so excited to go flying to be with you. The support I've received from you has been overwhelming and incredibly generous. I have no words to describe the love I've felt from you in the past few days. I am humbled to be among such wonderful, caring people. I hope to be able to continue flying, maybe with Chuck, and to see you in the coming months and years. Right now, it hurts too much to think about flying without Noreen at my side.

I am blown away at the generosity of this flying family, and you're love is deeply felt.

Her funeral is this weekend, Friday, April 3rd. There will be a viewing Thursday night from 6-8pm, and then from 9:30 - 10:45am Friday, and the funeral will be at 11:00. The chapel address is 350 West 700 North in American Fork.

amacbean wrote:I hope to be able to continue flying, maybe with Chuck, and to see you in the coming months and years. Right now, it hurts too much to think about flying without Noreen at my side.

I can only imagine. Shit, I got choked up hearing the AOTF theme song this morning.

When the time is right you'll know it. If it never comes, it never comes.

Our guest house is open to you here in sunny Mexico if you just want to get away for a bit.

I'm so sorry. A big empty hole where she once was will be there that can't be filled. In time I hope you can find a way around it and find solace.

Allen,

I logged in to the site for the first time in a few weeks tonight and read this tragic news. I am so sorry for your loss.

I have never met you or Noreen. I, like many, feel like I know both of you. I wish I could have experienced Noreen's zeal in person. I am sure that what was portrayed on camera was infinitely more powerful in her presence. My heart is heavy tonight, and I am heartbroken that we have lost another member of this great family. I will be praying for you and your loved ones.

Deepest sympathies and sadness for your loss. I know God has a plan even though we may not understand. Judging by this community, you have a great wealth of family and friends to draw strength from. Prayers to you and yours and take care.

Allen, I never met Noreen nor yourself, but I have always enjoyed you series and deeply saddened by the news. I recently lost my little sister in a drowning accident. It was shocking, sudden, and painful. No words of comfort or wisdom have dulled that for me, though they have meant a lot. I am so sorry for your loss.

Her laughter and happiness carried beyond your borders.
Condolences,
Guy.

My condolences and I wish you peace.

Allen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you today while you have Noreen's funeral. I hope you are able to find some comfort in the love and compassionate support you have from so many.

Brett

Last night Dee and I attended Noreen's viewing, and today we attended her funeral with csstricker and his wife. They had a really nice display of photos and belongings of Noreen's. The church was packed to standing room only and the service was so well done. While we all were there to morn the loss of a dear friend, it was uplifting in celebrating her life and knowing we will one day again see her warm smiling face. Two of the musical numbers performed were especially touching to me. She was definitely loved.

After the funeral, we met at the cemetery for the internment. She was laid to rest on a beautiful hill looking towards the mountains. A beautiful location with a beautiful view.

Thank you for those that contributed to the gofundme link. The last I looked, almost $17,000 had been raised. Many generous people. Also thanks to those that sent flowers as well as contacted me to pass along their condolences. She will be missed. Please keep Allen in your thoughts and prayers. He has a long tough road ahead of him.

Thanks Cory.

so hard to post anything that helps.....love, prayers, to a great person I only met on the internet but shared the skies, and love of all backcountry...may god warmly embrace both Allen & Noreen.

As I begin to realize that, in this life, I will never see Noreen again, I've been thinking a lot about the other side. Noreen's cousin sent me this thought and I think it's appropriate to share here. We've lost too many of our flying community lately, and this is a way of putting it that relates to our love of flying:

I am standing at the airport. The airplane at my side moves away, down the taxi strip, onto the runway, and then off into the waiting blue sky. It is a magnificent object of power, strength and beauty. I stand and watch it until, at length...it hangs on the horizon like a speck, trailing white contrails (moving away from me).

Then someone at my side says, "There...it is gone!"

Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. It is just as large in size and shape as when it left my side, and just as able to bear the load of weight to its destination. Its diminished size is in my perception, not in it. And just at the moment when someone at my side whispered, "There...it is gone!" there are other glad eyes watching it come into their view...ready to take up the shout, gladly saying, "See...here it comes!"

So it is with dying. Though we long for those who have left our side, there are joyous souls ready for a happy reunion on the other side.

Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Thank you all for your support during this difficult time in my life. I really feel that you are some of my best friends - family even. It's amazing to me how incredibly generous and kind you have all been. Thank you.

Allen, thank you for sharing that.

I just heard the bad news. I to am sorry four loss, Allen your last post brought tears to my eyes, thank you for your insight. I hopt to get a chance to meet you somtime.

Dan

WOW...........

So sad............

That was a very cool thought and perspective. Thanks for sharing it.