Homegrown and Deep Rooted Arkansas Valley Hospice

"Mary & Bea, Thank you for all you did to help mom through these trying times. Your patience and understanding were so appreciated!

~C. G

"Dear Arkansas Valley Hospice Family, Thank you for the beautiful book "Lift up thine eyes" I appreciate it so much. Your love and support toward me during this difficult time means a lot to me. . Blessings!

~M.C

"Arkansas Valley Hospice board, staff and volunteers - Thank you for the book "Lift thine eyes". My husband Larry was a cattle rancher for many years. He spent a lot of time in the sale barn in La Junta. As you know grief is very hard and the book brings me comfort. Thank you for your thoughts, and prayers. It meant a lot.

~L. W - Eads, CO

"Thank you for the Lift up thine eyes memory book! It was very much appreciated during the trying time"

~Paul Casper & Family

"Thank you so much for the inspirational book! Also thank you for the help you gave our family. God Bless you all!"

~ Lucy & Family

"Thank you so much for the beautiful memory/grief books. They are very much appreciated!"

~Lopkoff

"Arkansas Valley Hospice, thank you so much for the beautiful book in memory of our mother. Your kindness in this and the caring you showed her and our family; we will never forget! God Bless you all"

~Michelle Milinski

Dear board, staff, and volunteers. I came home from work one day and found a package. It's content was a beautiful book with my mothers name on it. I wanted to thank you for this gift. It came at a very different time and I wanted you all to know how much I appreciate it."

~Valeria Covington

"Thank you so much for the beautiful book in memory of my husband. We appreciate it so much!"

~Family of D.H

"Our family thanks you for your kind expression of sympathy, and the beautiful flowers you sent"

~Family of L.C

Those who give their time are truly generous. Just saying thank you doesn't seem enough. I hope you  know how appreciated you really are.

~Teresa & Kathy

"Amber, Thank you again for the care you gave to our son! We so appreciate you!

~Al, Sue & Valarie

Dear Anita & Tara, we were so grateful you visited our church a few weeks ago to share the services Arkansas Valley Hospice offers. Thank you for all you do for our community and we pray for the continued strength, wisdom, and joy needed in your jobs.

~With much love, your friends at First Church

"I want to thank you for the lovely card & sentiments for our family member. I miss him terribly and always will. You said some beautiful things and they meant a lot! I appreciate you sending a donation to the Koshares in his name"

~Margie

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the very special care and love you showed to our family as you cared for us. I appreciate each one of you as you came to the house to care for us.  I also benefitted from your care! Thank you, Thank you!

~Imogene

"To all the good people at Arkansas Valley Hospice, it was such a surprise to receive a memorial book in honor of my dad. I was so touched that there are people who care enough to make this resource available to grieving families! It is a beautiful book with helpful information and helpful pages to be filled in by us. The book is a treasure and so are you generous people!

                                                                                  ~Sincerely, The B Family

"It was wonderful to have you all here last week at Casa del Sol. Thank you for taking the time to come and share you time and visit with us. I know our residents enjoyed every minute of it! Sheridan and I enjoyed the chocolates! Thank you for your thoughtfulness as Sheridan and I begin our new chapter in our lives. What a wonderful crew you have - and what a blessing you are to those whose lives you touch. Thank you for all you do for our community!

~ Barb Walter, for Casa del Sol residents and staff! 

"Dear Team, Thank you! Those two words cannot possibly convey our gratitude for everything you did for our dear mother and our family. I heard once that Hospice workers are "Angels on Earth" but I had no idea the depth of those words until now. You all helped us navigate through the most traumatic time and experience with compassion and empathy. Thank you! Mom's favorite candy was a box of "turtles" AKA pecan caramel clusters. She usually got them for every holiday. In her loving memory we would like to share some with you. And again...Thank you!                                             ~ Paige, Richard, Ronda, Alan

"For all of you, There are no adequate words to let you know how much my appreciation and gratitude are for your genuine caring ways for my family! And for me! Kim, Mark, Steve etc. THANK YOU! 

                                                                                                           ~Danielle Simone

"Hospice staff, thank you for caring for our brother in all aspects of his hospice care.                                                               ~Char Alley & Carol Brady

"Arkansas Valley Hospice, Thank you for the beautiful book in memory of our loved one. The family appreciates your thoughtfulness during this difficult time.                                        ~ The Fleischacker Family

"Thank you to all for your gift of friendship and inspiration found in the book Lift Up Thine Eyes. We are forever grateful for your kindness."                                                                               ~ Much Love, Cynthia & Cody Long

"Dear Arkansas Valley Hospice, Thank you for your contribution for the book "Lift up thine Eye" in memory of my daughter.

                                                                                            ~ Sincerely, Joanna

"We are grateful to AVH for your dedication during these trying times. We're praying for you"                         ~ CJ & Andrea - Chicago

"Hospice Volunteers, Thank you so much for the warm blanket that you gave. How special that one side says "you are my sunshine!" That is one of his favorite songs! Also, thank you for the ornament and for his stocking and candy canes. What a bright spot in our Christmas because of your thoughtfulness! Thank you again,                                                                                           ~Allen & Pat C.

"Thank you to everyone for the care, support and commitment you give to patients and their families."                    ~Joel & Deb Gray

"The La Junta Health Service District would like to extend a big thank you for providing the refreshments at our ground breaking ceremony Bluestem Village."     

                                       ~Adela Licano, Community Relations Director,

                               La Junta Health Service District/Bluestem Village. 

"Thank you for the memory book. Your prayers and thoughtfulness is appreciated very much."                          ~Theresa

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank your organization and personally Janice, Amber, Marilyn, and Clara for your help and thoughtfulness during my moms time in hospice. You answered all of our questions with care and compassion. Thank you to Steve and Mark.                   ~Warren Davis, The Davis Family

"To the wonderful wonderful people at Arkansas Valley Hospice, Thank you for being there at our deepest, darkest time of need. Thank you for assisting the most peaceful and loving passing we could have provided for our father. Bless all of your hearts. We pray many acts of kindness follow all of you through many bright says.                                                                        ~ Love The Jorbin Family

"No words to write to let you know how much your kindness & love provided us during dads passing. We are so blessed to have each of you in our community. God Bless each of you.      ~ Families of Donnie                                                                                                 & Diana, Larry & Sandie

"To our beloved family at Arkansas Valley Hospice. We extend our deepest thanks to you all for you kindness during our greatest sadness. We appreciate it more than words can express and it will always be remembered. The families want you to know that your words have comforted us, your support has strengthened us, and your love has sustained us. For this farmer his worries are over, his work here on earth is done. His love of God's soil has passed onto his family, his home is now in Heaven, his legacy lives on and his love for the land. The loss of dad, grandpa, great grandpa has left our families with a huge void as with any loss. He was our rock, our example of what Faith, Honesty, & Trust is. Das loved his family & his community. He forever is our Hero & Inspiration."                             ~ Sincerely,                                                                            Families of Donny & Diana, Larry & Sandie

"Thank you so much for the T.L.C you gave Don. I could not have done it without your help. God Bless each & every one that kept him comfortable"                                                                                ~ Sincerely, Helen

"Thank you wonderful people. I don't know what we would have done without you. You are deeply appreciated."     ~Sincerely, Buck & Donna

"Thank you all so very much for what you do. It was so amazing; the things and people that you were able to mobilize on such short notice.  It all helped to make the transition from AVRMC to home so much less stressful. Our whole community is so blessed to have people like you step up during others time of need ~ Thank you!!"

~The Family of Kimberly Goode

"During a time like this we realize hoe much our friends mean to us. Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered. Thank you!"                                                                           ~The Family of Shirley Leyba

"Dear Arkansas Valley Hospice and Staff, 

Thank you for sending our family the beautiful, personalized book, Lift Up Thine Eyes. We appreciate your generous and thoughtful gift in memory of our precious Mother, Ethel Oquist. We will treasure it always and are deeply touched by your kindness during this difficult time. I would also like to thank you for the loving care you gave to Mom over the past 4 years. She deeply appreciated your staff and all they ever did for her. Thank you, Mark, for conducting her service in Eads. She thought the world of you and loved to hear you sing. God Bless you all"

~Sincerely, Rob Oquist & The Family of Ethel Oquist

"Thank you for your service! You are Essential!!

~Southeast Health Group Youth & Family Services

"During a time like this we realize how much our friends mean to us. Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered.

-The Family of Johnnie W. Vandetti

"Arkansas Valley Hospice, The family of Joe Rocha thanks you for your kindness and care you showed our Joe during his final days and for sending the beautiful book. Your thoughtful actions have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts during this very difficult time and may god bless you and your families during this holiday season!"

~Love, Jennie Rocha & Family

"Dear Arkansas Valley Hospice - We just wanted to take a moment and express to you how truly grateful we are for all of your support and help in taking care of Bill. We also appreciate the quick response to each of our calls and the time you took to explain and comfort us when things got rough. Our whole family appreciated the support."

~ Peggy & Family

"Staff, board members, and volunteers of Arkansas Valley Hospice; This is a heartfelt thank you for the superb inspirational memorial volume that you and the others in the community gifted to me and my family in the loss of my husband Jack. It will be a treasured possession for us. Thank you for your thoughtfulness it is greatly appreciated."

      ~Janet Ashcraft & Family

"During a time like this we realize how much our friends mean to us. Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered." 

                                                                                    ~The Family of David  Blevins

"Dear Friends, that was truly nice of you all. So nice of you all for your support and caring in this sad time for our family. Thank you so much."                                                                                  ~Gina, Robert & Bonnie

"Jennifer, We can't thank you enough for your kindness with us and my daddy Gerald. You were the "BEST" Hospice nurse ever!! Thank you!" 

~ Sandra & Kevin Lowman

"I could not have done this by myself. I am asking God to bless you in return for the thoughtfulness you've shown. You have done so much." 

 ~ Beverly Hollingsworth

"Thank you for your support, love and all you have done for our family."                                                                                   ~ Hollingsworth Family

"You have been a blessing"                                                     ~ Harman Family

"God Bless, and thank you very much!"                                             ~ Brenda

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you've done for mom & dad."                                                                             

~ R. Hollingsworth & Family

"Thank you, thank you, really thank you from my family to yours, for helping my mother with my dad. We love all of you"     

~  Hollingsworth Family

"Thank you for all you do! Your services and staff are the best of the best we are so proud and thankful for you all."     ~ Evergreen Gardens 

"Hi Janice & Gang, 

Enclosed please find a check in appreciation for all that everyone at your organization did in my dire time of need. As I have said before, I'll forever be grateful for your caring and giving ways. May God Bless all of you now, and forever."                    ~Gratefully yours, Inez Cruz & Family

"Dear Hospice Staff, 

I am still asking myself how could I have handled this difficult, strenuous, and challenging situation if you had not come to my rescue? I could not have done it without your knowledgeable and professional expertise. Your nurses, CNA's, social worker, spiritual counselor, and volunteer made my cross easier to carry. The love and respect you all demonstrated is beyond description. All three nurses, Janice, Marilyn, and Jennifer did an excellent job responding to the patients and the families needs. They were not reluctant to explain to us what was happening and preparing us for the outcome. All three were readily available whenever we summoned them. I can say the same for Mark. The CNA's care and concern merits mentioning as well. I feel that without the fantastic care and involvement you all demonstrated I myself would have collapsed. I am at a loss for words to continue praising this most wonderful organization to whom I will forever acknowledge. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making ones' loss easier to bear. Janice, with much appreciation we say Gracias (thanks) for handling the final details! "

~ Respectfully, Inez Cruz & Family   

“Janice was with me every step of the way. The support she gave me and the awesome care she gave was pure kindness. Thanks to all of your staff Mark Fisher whom I’ve known for a long time, the nurse aide, chaplain, and Janice.”                                                                        ~ M.E. 

“Dear Arkansas Valley Hospice, Thank you for participating in the 11th annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony. Thank you for recognizing “thanking” our loved veterans. Your presence is greatly appreciated. See you next year! Thanks!”     ~ VFW Aux Post #2411 Las Animas, CO 

“Jennifer, Kim, and Lisa, have been doing a fantastic job for taking care of my wife. The medical assistance Kim has provided has been a major help to my wife and our family. They were very caring and concerned for her welfare. They had cared for one of my wife’s injury and did an amazing job taking care of it so that the infection didn’t worsen. We are very blessed to have them come care for her and provide the services they do for her. I am grateful for all they have done for our family. They are supportive and just fantastic people They always talk everything out with me to make sure I know and understand what is happening; I am so very thankful for that. Hospice employees are a godsend to those in these situations. We would also like to mention Mark as being a very supportive and massive help by giving me strength to make it though these hard times.”

~ Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Morones

“Thank you for the beautiful basket of plants you sent. Thank you also for your kind support before and after my mom’s passing.“

~ Karen Brubaker

“Thank you for your kindness and support during our time of need.”

~ Sincerely, Les Horn and family

  “Thank you for the book Lift up Thine Eyes.“

~ The Richard Flores Family

“I would like to thank each and every one of you for all you did for our mother. You were there when we needed you most.”

~ The Lucero Family     

“To those who cared for Jessie Cluck: Thank you so much for the kindness and care you gave to Jessie during his last days. We appreciate the love and care you provided. The help you gave was such a blessing. May god bless you all.”

~ Jessie & Fabby Cluck

“Thank you all for everything you did for my dad. I really appreciate it, take care.”

~ Denise Banister Veltri

“AV Hospice, Eldon & I are so proud to be a small piece of AV Hospice. The spaghetti dinner/dance was wonderful. It was obvious every detail was well planned & exceptional effort given to make the evening a success. We continue to be amazed at your dedication, caring & just plain old hard work.”

~ Dorean Gierhan  

"During a time like this we realize how much our friends mean to us. Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered"                                                                                                                      ~The Family of D.M

"To the wonderful team at Arkansas Valley Hospice we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making Steve's wish to pass at home a possibility. It is obvious that is takes a truly special person to work to work in hospice. You all have big hearts with gentle ways made this incredibly difficult time easier to bear. So with deep gratitude we would like to say thank you"

~Sincerely, The Steve M. Family

"Thank you all so much for everything that you did, and for the beautiful book you had made in memory of Mike Wyckoff, It is truly a spiritual uplifting. Thanks so much!"

~ Pam

"I would like to thank the Staff, Board, and Volunteers of Arkansas Valley Hospice for the lovely book. I really appreciate the gift of remembrance of my father."                                    ~ Darlene Leonard 

“Hi, Just want to thank you for all your help. Your help was the reason I was able to bring him home for his final days. He was so happy to be home and our family could spend quality time with him. You are wonderful people and may god bless all of you, thanks.”

~ Lois Stansell

“To all the AV Hospice & it’s volunteers, On behalf of my husband Fred Justice I would like to thank you for the lovely lap throw that you gave him. The colors are lovely & fit nicely with the family room. The work & time that went into making it is so appreciated. Also, the certificate of appreciation for military services is very thoughtful. It’s wonderful to have an organization such as yours which gives so much to those in need of healthcare. It’s also great that you have so many volunteers who add so much to the lives of those you serve. Thank you & God Bless all of you.”                                                                    ~ Fred & Jean Justice

“Hospice Staff: All who make hospice care possible, you are a treasure for our communities. The care mom received and the phone calls for me were priceless. Our afternoon at the cemetery was so nice. The visiting, music and service was just what family and friends needed. God give you joy in all you do for others. Many thanks.”

~ Janis L. Nehls

“You are such an incredible group of people. There are no words to describe our gratitude, and appreciation. Thank you!”

~ The Lapp Family

“Dear Arkansas Valley Hospice – Thank you so much for thinking of me and sending a plant to brighten my day. Your kindness and caring ways warms my heart! I also appreciate your call and Charlie coming to check on me after my accident. Hope to see you soon because I really enjoy volunteering and seeing everyone. Many Blessings!” 

~ Kristi Hartless

“Mark, Just want to thank you for singing at mom’s service. You did an amazing job. You have a beautiful voice. I could see why she wanted you to sing. We appreciate you honoring her wishes. It was a blessing to have you sing. Take care and God Bless!!…..PS Mom thought the world of you!”                                                                                ~ Amme’s Family

“Dear Mrs. Elder, Thank you for sponsoring the Jr. Trail class at the Arkansas Valley Horse Show. My horse’s name is Big Bay. I like to gather cows on my horse. I am also in shooting sports. I am 9 years old. Thank you for supporting me and 4-H.”                   ~ Jacey Ormiston

“The fact that you are locally owned & operated is a huge benefit. The family feel from all of the staff was refreshing & we welcomed them all into my moms home. They were so supportive, kind & genuine.”

~  Raylene Wetzel

“Dearest friends of Ark Valley Hospice, Thank you so very much for being a part of contributors in the memorial book “Lift Up Thine Eyes” which was sent to me in memory of my husband, Donald Lowman. It is a beautiful book. I will keep it close by as a remembrance of him, Again I thank you for all the caring care you gave Don his last five months. Again, thank you so much.”                                  ~ Gracie Lowman

“To Staff, Board, Volunteers – Thank you so much for the beautiful “Lift Up Thine Eyes” book in memory of Joyce M. This book has so much that will help each one of us – The art work is beautiful – we will cherish it. With much appreciation for all you did in caring for our mother.”                                                                                           ~Sincerely, Family

“For the edition of “Lift Up Thine Eyes” – Your kindness and generosity, is greatly appreciated.”                                                          ~ James R. Philips 

“Staff, Board, Volunteers, Thank you so much for the beautiful book that you helped donate in the memory of Richard Tucker. It is a treasured possession.”                                                                        ~ Bev Tucker

“Staff, Board, & Volunteers, Thank you for the beautiful Memorial Book to honor Derald. I will treasure it always.“                         ~ Susan Grasmick

“To the staff at Arkansas Valley Hospice especially Jennifer, Lisa, Lanae. Thank you so much for loving support & care for Shirley.”

~ Ronald Wadleigh

“Thank you for your part in the beautiful book, “Lift Up Thine Eyes” – Thank you.”                                                           ~ Ellenor & Derald Brenneman

  “We would like to express our appreciation to each of you for your goodness and caring during the last days – Thank you so much.”

~ John Morones

“Our mother was with hospice multiple times over the last six years. The Palliative care and Hospice care she received were invaluable. We as a family thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

~ Daughter ~ Lorinda Owen

“Our services were excellent!”                               ~ Daughter~ Barb Martin

"I couldn't have been more pleased, they were very comforting.”

~ Dottie L. Christensen

To show your appreciation email avh.info@arkvalleyhospice.org