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Tom Mullin. posted a condolence
Saturday, September 22, 2012
One normally remembers just a few teachers from high school..most just fade into the past. Elva was one of my inspirational mentors who made an impression the first day of school in biology class. She took an interest in my still formulating thoughts about natural history and teaching others about it..The first week of school she took me to Long Branch Nature Center where I got to be a volunteer for the next three years..She was an inspiraing teacher who clearly loved the subject but more than that, she loved the students. Her infectious personality made the class for all who were lucky to have her.
I think of her as I now am in her position..after twenty years as a naturalist for various parks and land trusts, I joined the faculty of Unity College in Maine as teacher of parks and forest resources. for the past 14 years I have tried to inspire the like students just like she did for me..
My sincerest condolences to her family. I am sure you miss her energy and love every day of the year
Tom Mullin
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Dorothy Henderson posted a condolence
Sunday, October 24, 2010
I will always hear your voice, my much loved friend. I know,because you are there, what a wonderful library is waiting for us all in heaven. Thank you Elva, for actually living out the kindness we should all express in our daily lives. I am honored to have worked with you on Vacation Bible School and Pioneer Club. You will always be in mine and Tommy’s heart.
Dorothy Henderson
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Carole Kimmel posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2010
I will always remember Elva, her bright smile, ready laugh and wonderful melodious voice. I shared many interests with her, including a love of orchids, gardening, environmental science, and books, and I learned a great deal from her. I always envied her students who must have flourished under such a wonderful teacher. I miss her greatly.
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Kimberly Matko posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
My Grammy was the most amazing grandmother I could have ever dreamed of being blessed with. I also had the great fortune of having Grammy as my Godmother and the pleasure of learning about faith and the Lord through a woman who embraced her own faith so gracefully and inspirationally. I will forever remember her laugh and her smile and her reading Brer Rabbit/Uncle Remus to us when we were children and all the wonderful summers spent in Nags Head with she and my Grampy. I think that in my heart I thought she would go on forever and although she is gone physically, she will still remain in my thoughts and memories for the rest of my days. I thank the Lord for blessing us with this angel on earth and for allowing my children to have met this amazing and beautiful woman. I love you more than words Grammy and miss you dearly.
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Gail Kowalski posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Please know that we have your family in our thoughts. I never knew of Elva’s accomplishments throughout her life and reading of them allowed me to understand more of the graceful way she had about her. I will miss seeing Elva’s smiling face on her visits.
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Marcie Warner posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
I was so lucky to get to know Elva. I enjoyed my time with her working on the Forum immensely. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers to the family and all who loved her.
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J Nunnally posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
I am sorry to learn about the death of Elva Aukland. This must have been a difficult time for all. Therefore, I am forwarding scripture to bring solace. Please, read the following scriptures: John 6:35-40, 44 and John 11:25, 26.
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David Dayton posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Aunt Elva epitomized the gentlewoman. Whatever task or role she took on, she completed it with class and grace. I will always remember the great New Year’s Day buffet she would prepare as the family gathered to cheer on the Ohio State “Buckwheats” and occasionally our Maryland Terrapins. Our family is thankful the Lord allowed us some time with her as she prepared for her home-going. I know Bruce, Duncan, Becky, and their families will sorely miss their loving mother, but they can be assured she is in the presence of her loving, eternal Father.
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Judith A. Dempsey posted a condolence
Friday, October 1, 2010
It was my privilege to have worked with Elva on many committees (Vacation Bible School, The Education Committee, Stephen Ministry, The Bible Garden,and The Congregrational Care Committee.)Elva was a wonderful Friend. I was Blessed to know her. Judy Dempsey
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Judy Miskill posted a condolence
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Aunt Elva was much more than just an ‘aunt’ to me and my six siblings. As the offspring of her youngest brother, Orlo Dayton, she became both a father and a mother figure to us after losing our own parents. We are all much better for having had the blessing of Aunt Elva’s nurturing care.
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Mary Stellhorn Roth posted a condolence
Thursday, September 30, 2010
I loved Elva very much, as did my mother – they were 2nd cousins. I visited Elva at the Outer Banks a number of times – she was a wonderful lady, very fascinating to talk with, so warm-hearted and genuine.
I also visited her in Columbus in June when she was in Rehab. We sat in the sun, walked, watched the news, talked about everything from the oil spill to politics to family history to literature. She and I never ran out of conversation. I’m so glad I saw her then.
“There is a bond death cannot sever – love and remembrance last forever.” (Christina Rossetti)
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Frances and Jacob Maestas posted a condolence
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Our condolences to the Aukland Family. Frances was privileged to work with Elva in the OBPC library. An association which she found very rewarding. God Bless all. Frances and Jacob Maestas
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Marge Smith via Peg Skinner posted a condolence
Thursday, September 30, 2010
I met Elva when my Mom became ill. She was a dear friend and very helpful and supportive as a neighbor, friend, and sister in Christ. Mom has been praying for her during her illness and saddened that she couldn’t communicate with her. I feel blessed to have met her. We send God’s blessings to the family.
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Nicki Johnson Johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
I met Elva in water aerobics class 5+ years ago. She was a joy and an inspiration. I loved her ready smile and her delightful personality. She’ll be missed.
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Julie Hamilton posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Elva and I shared teaching, Northern VA, Master Gardeners,the VA Symphony, and now, I’ve moved into her membership job on the Forum Board. So many of us have been blessed by our associations with her. I remember such good times with Elva! What a remarkable lady!
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Nena Teller posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Elva was a grand lady who will be truly missed by so many. Please accept our condolences.
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Faith Perry posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Aunt Elva was a remarkable woman. She had such great courage, determination, and enthusiasm for all of life’s blessings.
When our parents died, she enveloped my 6 siblings and I (and our spouses and children) with all the love and memories we might otherwise have missed. She taught us all so much about science, gardening, cooking, our family geneaology, Scottish prayers and nurtured our own love of learning and encouraging our commitment to serving God and the community. Thank you to her children and grandchildren for sharing her with so many others. We will miss our beloved Aunt Elva.
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Ellen and Joe Newom posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Please accept our condolences. Elva was a wonderful lady who made the world a bettr place.
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Ellen and Joe Newom posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Elva was a wonderful woman who made the world a better place.
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Carol M. Trotman posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
I was always discovering new facets of Alva’s remarkable talents. She was loving, kind and incredibly astute! We shall miss her many contributions to our lives.
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Lisa Vercauteren posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Elva was a wonderful woman whose smile could light up a room. I enjoyed the years I spent ringing bells next to her and will miss her very much. She was a dear friend.
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Ron Slesinski posted a condolence
Monday, September 27, 2010
I regret that I did not realize how much Elva and I had in common and to be able to discuss our experiences when we could have. I too was involved in laboratory instruction (plant physiology) while a professor at Kansas State university and then moving on to laboratory studies in genetics of human cells in PA. After moving to Virginia in 1989 and working in Georgetown on safety evaluation of pesticides in foods for many years, I may have filled a void in Arlington in 1997 when Elva left and I was working for a health consulting with a company about a 3 minute walk from Marymount University that Elva may have just left!
After arriving in Southern Shores in 2006 my wife and I had the privilege to meet Elva as we both became involved in the Dare county Master Gardener program and my wife became involved with the SS garden club where Elva was a highly enthusiastic supporter. As Elva’s health declined, my wife was actively involved in ensuring that her driving needs were helped by many members of the SS garden club who also loved and cherished Elva.
Elva sat in the row of seats directly in front of us at the Outer Banks Forum. We would always meet and talk with her at each performance. I have now been given the privilege of becoming part of the Forum board of directors in a position a bit less complicated than Elva’s. However, I will try my best to honor Elva’s work with the OBX Forum in my future efforts.
I will miss you Elva and your possible tutoring efforts in gardening in the OBX and OBX Forum work. Most of all, I truly regret that I did decided not disturb you and your nurse when I delivered those tomatoes when she was there taking your BP after your initial surgery….that is a conversation we did not have and I apologize.
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Georgine Poisal posted a condolence
Monday, September 27, 2010
You will be greatly missed, Elva, by me and by the Outer Banks community.
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Nancy Klahre posted a condolence
Monday, September 27, 2010
Our most sincere sympathy to you. Elva was quite a lady! We served together as officers of the Women’s Association of Duck Woods Country Club for two years and also served together in the Dunes of Dare Garden Club.
Elva was a joy to know and had a background and an accumulation of knowledge to envy.
Nancy and Frank Klahre
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Rhana Paris posted a condolence
Monday, September 27, 2010
Elva will be missed–I always appreciated her calm spirit and her obvious love of learning.
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Beth Tillett posted a condolence
Monday, September 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I treasure Elva’s kindness, thoughtfulness and willingness to share her knowledge and time. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. What a special lady.
