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Matt Seamans posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
I am shocked to hear of my friend Ruston's passing.He was a good friend of mine when he lived in Boston.My niece also knew and loved him.He was a great photographer,my niece had him photograph her daughter Amaya's birthday one year.I have one of the photos in my kitchen.To the Spencer Family.You are in our prayers.Matthew and Nicola
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Grant & Donna Petersen posted a condolence
Monday, September 8, 2014
Bev, Ed & family,
We received your sad news today in the mail. The biggest blessing of having moved from West Branch, IA, is the gift of now having Ed's writings to read -- if Rusty should have written a book, Ed definitely should.
Your entire treasured family is in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers, and you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious son, brother, uncle, friend ("Rusty" to us).
Remember when he collected hats as a teenager? Grant contributed his NPS "Smokey Bear" hat to Rusty's collection (can't remember if it was a winter felt or summer straw -- so many years ago now...)
The greatest comfort we have in the time of loss is in knowing that death does not have the last word -- JESUS does!
What Precious Reunions Await Us In Heaven...
"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the GOD OF ALL COMFORT." -- II Corinthians 1:3
We love what Henry Van Dyke wrote:
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!"
Gone where? Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: "There, she is gone!", there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout:
"HERE SHE COMES!"
And that is dying for those who trust in the Lord.
In our Lord Jesus' Love,
In Love with our Lord Jesus, The Resurrection and The Life,
Your "Forever Friends" from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan
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Sue Aldene posted a condolence
Saturday, September 6, 2014
I am saddened to hear of Rusty's passing. I met Rusty when we both worked in IA City, in the mall. Thinking of him always makes me smile. My condolences to your family.
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Iva Mae Howard posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Dear Bev, Ed and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my prayers.
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Paul & Janet Raffensperger posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Dear Ed, Bev & family,
We are deeply sorrow for your loss.
Paul and Janet Raffensperger
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Kathy Ogden posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Rusty’s passing. I graduated from high school with Rusty, and will always remember him as a kind, wonderful , and talented person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Fountain Ogden
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Tracy Rex Wolfe posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Spencer Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Tracy
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Bev & Doug Hastings posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Ed, Bev, &families,
We are so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. You all are in our prayers and pray God will comfort you with His Promise of Eternal Life. I remember him at Church and School with my children. He was a very good swimmer, too.
Our Love to you all.
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Tammy Mather posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Spencer Family
I am so sorry about Rusty. I remember all of the fun times we had in high school in choir, show choir, and especially Bye, Bye, Birdie. My prayers are with you.
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Ron And Sandy Andreasen posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron and Sandy
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Connie Walker posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Im so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lynn Clayton posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Bev and Ed,
I was so sorry to hear about your precious son, Rusty. I know only too well how your hearts are hurting and wish there were words to help ease your pain. It is so very hard to lose a child. Please know that I am holding you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn
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Betty Ketchum posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Dear Ed, Bev and family,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. May God enfold you in his loving arms as you grieve. I remember your family from my days at WB UMC and remember how involved you were as a family.
Rusty must have been a very talented young man and I'm sure you have many good memories as a family. Hold on to those memories and may they bring a smile to your face at your lowest times.
May you find peace in knowing that he is at home with our heavenly Father and free of earthly pain and suffering.
God Bless You All.
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Yvonne Sprague posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Mr.and Mrs. Spencer, Kammy, Wendy and my sweet Nate.
Our heart felt sorrows for the loss of your Ruston. God bless your family and prayers for all of you.
Yvonne, Abby and Olivia Sprague (Denver)
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Sandra Cole posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Wendy, Greg, Bev, Ed, and Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Rusty's death. Such a tragic loss. You are in my thoughts and have my deepest sympathy.
Sandy Cole, (Cynthia Carlisle's friend from Colorado)
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Bill Michener posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Ed & Bev & Family So very sorry to here about your son. Such a young man. May the lord watch over your family.
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Robin Jindrich Cecil posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. One of my favorite memories of him was the HS musical Bye Bye Birdie where he had the lead role - I'll never forget watching him from the pit band down below and thinking to myself what an amazing talent he was. You have my deepest sympathy.
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Raymond & Elaine Ellyson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
This is such sad news. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Charlie Estle posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. I will always remember him as one of the "kids" on the Iowa City kids polo team. Those were good times.Your family, and of course Rusty, will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God's light bless you and guide you all through this darkness.
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Daniel Heid posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
I remember hanging out with Rusty and Terry Stotler when we were growing up. Riding Terry's mini bike, playing in the hey loft. Minstrels, Marching band, School plays and many more. A terrible lost but I know he's back with our Father in Heaven and at peace. We will all be together again someday. Until then rest in peace and God bless the Spencer family. Love y'all! Take care
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Mary Lou Brendel posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. It is especially sad when they are so young. My nephews both went to school with Rusty, they too have a special place in heaven. Hope you find great joy in having been part of his life.
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Brian DeAtley Ellyson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Ed, Bev, Kammy, Wendy and Nate,
We are thinking of you at this time and sending our thoughts are prayers to you and yours. Wonderful memories of Rusty and your whole family.
Brian, Larry and Dante DeAtley Ellyson
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