Sunday, September 23, 2012

Gloria Schwab Richardson

Gloria Schwab Richardson
(February 9, 1962 - September 21, 2012) 
Our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, educator, coach, and friend Gloria Schwab Richardson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 21, 2012 after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Gloria was born February 9th, 1962 in Provo Utah to Marvin and Jeanne Schwab of Afton Wyoming. Gloria inspired many people. She was an all-state athlete in volleyball and basketball graduating from Star Valley High School in 1980. Gloria received her bachelors and masters degrees from Utah State University and her administrative degree. She taught middle and high school in Utah and California and served as principal at Provo Canyon School. She also taught early morning seminary in California. She received the K-12 Administrator of the Year from Utah State University in 2012 and received a standing ovation for her accomplishments. She married her sweetheart, Terry Richardson in 2003. Family was always first in Gloria's life. Grandma Glori was a hero and a role model to her grandkids. We will always remember and cherish the special times and the memories made with her. She will always be with us. Gloria has a strong testimony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and shared it with many.
Gloria is survived by: husband, Terry; daughters, Janell (Brandon), Jenni (Jared) and grandchildren: Brickman, Teagan, Cali and soon to be born Cannon.
In lieu of flowers - hold the hands of your sweetheart. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Mountain East Stake Chapel. A viewing will be held at the church Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Interment, South Morgan Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Services For Mom


Services for my wonderful mom:
We are having a viewing and funeral service in Eagle Mountain, UT at the Eagle Mountain East stake center (4506 east pony express parkway, eagle mountain)
 and the gravesite service in Morgan, UT. (South Morgan cemetery)

Viewing: Tuesday sept 25th 6-8pm
Viewing: Wednesday sept 26th 9-10:30am
Funeral service: Wednesday sept 26th 11am
Gravesite service: Wednesday sept 26th 3pm

Love you mom!

Friday, September 21, 2012

Our Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandma passed on this morning. We love you!



We wanted to let everyone know that my Mom passed away with her family around her this morning.  She had the opportunity the evening before to have a very spiritual and wonderful moment with all of us.  We thank you for all of the support and love you have shown to her and our family through out the end of her time with us. 

I SEE the MOUNTAIN!                                                                                                                                                              A
by Susi Skelton
September 20, 2012

Gloria once asked her doctor, “Look at that mountain. What do you see?” He said, “I don't know what you're asking.” She said, “Exactly, it's all in the perspective. I SEE the mountain!"  Gloria Schwab Richardson, my special friend and sister in the Lord, has the most amazing, uplifting, unique and positive perspective on life.
Where others look at the real, physical mountains around us and see just huge masses of dirt and stone, she sees the BEAUTY in the miracles of God’s handiwork, the BEAUTY of life all around her. And she takes time to think about it and appreciate it.
Where others look at the “mountains of life” (or problems) and see nothing but huge obstacles in their paths, “Glori” has always seen the “mountain” as a challenge, waiting to be conquered. If someone tells her she “can’t” she goes to work figuring out exactly how she CAN.  When others look at the “mountain”, become discouraged and give up, she starts planning how to climb over it, go around it or tunnel right through it. She will not be denied, discouraged or stopped when she sees a need or has a goal.
When someone tells her she will be” lucky to put cookies in a cookie jar” she says “You’re wrong. I can do more.” And she educates herself, against all odds, and becomes a teacher, a coach, and a principal to “at risk” kids.  For her unflagging determination to never give up, her tenacity, her amazing attitude and her outstanding service to others she was given “The Administrator of the Year Award” by the very same university that told her years earlier that she would be “lucky to put cookies in a cookie jar”!
She certainly has done MORE, a lot MORE, MORE than anyone ever expected.  She has raised two little girls all by herself for years, and instilled them with a deep faith in God. And they have grown up to become beautiful, wonderful, productive, spiritual women, who are now passing on those qualities to their own children. She has become a loving, kind, attentive, fun and adored “Gramma Glori” to her grand children, playing with them, teaching them and loving them with all her heart. Even in the face of the biggest challenge of her life, cancer, she has had the most POSITIVE, UPLIFTING attitude, cheering up everyone else around her, when most would think that she was the one in need of cheering. She lights up her surroundings wherever she goes.
Glori has taught me to FIGHT for what I want and need, even when the odds are against me, and to NEVER GIVE UP.  She has taught me to have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE, even when things look bleak. She has taught me to have COURAGE in the face of adversity, to have HOPE and DETERMINATION in every aspect of life. She has taught me to maintain a SENSE of HUMOR  even in the darkest hours.  She has taught me to be a better woman, a better wife, a better mother, a better sister, a better daughter, a BETTER PERSON.  She has given me the precious gift of learning to CHERISH  EVERY  MOMENT  I have on this earth. She has also taught me to have FAITH IN THE LORD when many in this world doubt Him, and to RELY ON MY SAVIOR  at all times, and in all things and in all places. I am so privileged to have know her. I love her with all my heart.
Glori, your influence in this world, for the BETTER  will NEVER be forgotten and your legacy will live on FOREVER!!! I love you with all my heart for being the AMAZING WOMAN you are.
 
Now, finally, I, too, SEE THE MOUNTAIN! 
 
Thank you, Glori, for that!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Fight For Glori!

Fight For Glori Session Gloria Schwab Richardson is a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, retired school teacher, administrator, and coach.... and MY MOM.

In 2003 she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy and radiation therapy. However, in 2010, she was again diagnosed with cancer. This time, State IV breast cancer. She had a double mastectomy and is still receiving chemotherapy. Because of her illness, she had to retire last November. This year she was awarded the "K-12 Administrator of the Year Award." Just two weeks ago, she learned that she is terminal. They have given her 1-2 months to live.

Her sweet neighborhood is doing a fundraiser to help raise money to help pay for the medical bills. They put a facebook page together and I am doing mini sessions to help to towards the cause.

If you are interested, please go to the facebook page
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/108285775989925/)
and contact Donna Phenald or Cindy Muller, and purchase a session from them. They will give you a voucher and then we can schedule your photo session.

Here is an article on my mom: (http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/62499/I-see-the-mountain---Winning-battles-with-a-positive-attitude.html)

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FIGHT FOR GLORI session includes:
***Mini Photo Shoots (30 min session)
***(max 6 people, $5 each additional person)
***15-20 of your most favorite images on a CD

We are selling as many sessions as we can until September 29th.
So contact Donna or Cindy on the facebook page and get your voucher!
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Friday, September 14, 2012

With mom at the hospital

Here at the hospital with my mom. She didn't get much sleep last night, so is sleepy today. Terry said that she probably would love to have visitors tomorrow or sunday. So if you were wanting to see her, the chemo is starting to get out of her system so she isn't as loopy. Just text or call me or terry before because we don't know when she is going home yet. thanks for all the prayers.


Back in the Hospital

Update:
Two days ago, dad and Brandon took mom to the hospital on Dr. Rich's orders.  They did a bunch on tests and scans.  Today Dr. Rich came in and gave them results of the scans.  There is more fluid in there lung that they are going to drain off today and they are also going to do a MRI today.  And the cancer in her liver has doubled in size.

The Dr. gave them two options that they can do.
- stop the chemo and manage the pain with meds and send her home
or
- try another chemo that has 20-30% chance of working.
They have not made a decision on this yet.  It is something they want to decide on as a couple. 

Mom doesn't really want visitors right now at the hospital.  The room is super tiny that she is in.  She would prefer to be at home.  So more tests today and hopefully she can get some rest.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Fight For Glori

Fundraiser that the neighbors are doing for my parents.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/108285775989925/







Gloria Schwab Richardson is a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, retired school teacher, administrator, and coach.

In 2003 she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy and radiation therapy. However, in 2010, Gloria was again diagnosed with cancer. This time, State IV breast cancer. She had a double mastectomy and is still receiving chemotherapy. Because of her illness, she had to retire last November. This year she was awarded the "K-12 Administrator of the Year Award." Just two weeks ago, she learned that she is terminal.

Gloria has spent her life in service to others. As she fights this battle, we are doing all that we can to alleviate some of the financial burden that this disease has placed upon Terry and her.

Gloria's favorite saying comes from a friend: "Yagottawanna." It's a motto she lives by. So, we "wanna" help Gloria and Terry.

We have received an out pouring of support from friends and businesses who are providing services. If you are interested in purchasing these services, please message me. Cindy will be out of town until the 15th, so please do not contact her before then!!

If you would like to make a donation, please go to or call Utah Community Credit Union. An account has been set up for donations.

Thank you all for your support!

Fundraiser Organizers,

Donna Phenald & Cindy Muller
 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/108285775989925/

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Glamor shot. Really??

Deer in the headlights

The hair kept falling out my the handfuls. I showered then told sherry. Let's cut it off.  I'm trying to hold onto my oxygen with my nose. Feeling much better. Tumor markers are stable. Cancer is not growing at this Time. 

Monday, September 3, 2012