Carol S. REIK, (nee Krause) Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dearest mother of Andrea Reik (Rudy Leatherman) and Paula Jech (Ron). Beloved Nana of Brett (Lauren) and Daniel Stanislaw, Jessie and Shelby Leatherman. Loving sister of Janyce Missig (Art) and the late Virginia Buckley, Lester, William and Howard Krause. Dear aunt and friend to many. Former owner and operator of The Flower Basket.
PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH for the Funeral Service: Tuesday, September 22, at 10:00 a.m. at Unity Lutheran Church, 4542 Pearl Rd. Cleveland, 44109. Visitation: Monday, 4-8 PM at The Zabor Funeral Home, 5680 Pearl Rd. Parma (between Snow & Ridge).
If desired, the family suggests donations be made to Seasons of Life Hospice 9511 W. Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma, OH 44130.
Messages of Condolence
To the Reik Family,
Our mother is our first connection to this world and I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Hearing stories from Andrea she sounds to have been strong determined woman with much humor. It appears that she raised two strong daughters to share this trait with their families.
I wish you and your families comfort in these coming days and months. May her spirit be with you in memories.
Dick and Sheila
Andrea, my thoughts are with you on hearing of your loss. Gloria
Andrea and Paula, My thoughts are with you both as you mourn the loss of your mother. Your mom was a lively spirit, reflected in you both. May the many warm memories of family and friends give you comfort.
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. Lisa and Dale Blackburn
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, we remember the good old days of growning up in the neighborhood and the kindness and laughter that your mother had.
Our condolences to your family.
The Spittal Family
Dear Paula and Family, It’s been many years since your Mom gave me one of my first starts at work {through school} at “The Flower Basket”. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to work with you and your Mom. You both were to be admired for your hard work ethics and giving a “kid” a chance. Though I am now a mailman, I often think back fondly of those days and what a great lady your Mom was. Please except my deepest condolences to You and Yours.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Andrea,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Just wanted to send a message from our family to yours that we are thinking of you during this time. It is so great that you had such a good relationship with your mother. We hope this will carry you through this loss.
Andrea,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Cline
Andrea and Family,
We are deeply sadden for all of you regarding the loss of your mother. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time in life.
Jennifer, Tyler, Tara, Jenny, Lance and Michelle
Dear Andrea and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It sounds like she gave much joy to people through her flower shop. May your memories of your mom help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura
Paula and Andrea,
My father, Bill Schindler, and I send our condolences. He and my late mother, Helen, were very good friends of your parents. I’m sure you remember them. I remember your mom from all the parties at our house and the flower shop. She was always smiling and always nice! We will miss her. Our deepest sympathy.
Andrea and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Rhonda and Doug
Andrea, You have been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the days to come. The picture of your mother on this website is wonderful. What a lovely lady. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Carol Cockrill
Dear Paula and Andrea,
My father, Bill Schindler, and I send our condolences. He and my late mother, Helen, were very good friends of your parents. You probably remember them. I remember your mom from all the parties at our house(when I was younger), and from the flower shop. She was so nice and always smiling! We will miss her. Our deepest sympathy!
May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today. At this time of sorrow may these truths sustain you…..your loved one will always be as close as a memory
and the God of all comfort is always as close as a prayer. It will be the little things that you will remember the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memory of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.-2Timothy 4:7. As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep; I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me. -Psalms 3:5
Andrea, my dear buddy,
I have some idea of how rough the road has been for you and Paula the last few years, but it’s never easy to lose your mother. Mom died just this time last year, so I’m feeling very close to you as you deal with all the emotion of this time. Love and miss you!
Marian
Monday
Andrea, Shelby, Jesse,
I am so sorry you no longer have with you your beloved mother and grandmother. Please know I pray that the time will come soon that your pain and loss will be healing, with wonderful memories and stories about your time with her.
Andrea, I would have come there for you if I could. My thoughts are with you now and tomorrow.
love, Patti
Monday
Andrea, Shelby, Jesse,
I am so sorry you no longer have with you your beloved mother and grandmother. Please know I pray that the time will come soon that your pain and loss will be healing, with wonderful memories and stories about your time with her.
Andrea, I would have come there for you if I could. My thoughts are with you now and tomorrow.
love, Patti
Patti Beekman on September 21st, 2009 9:28 pm
Andrea, Shelby, Jesse,
I am so sorry you no longer have with you your beloved mother and grandmother. Please know I pray that the time will come soon that your pain and loss will be healing, with wonderful memories and stories about your time with her.
Andrea, I would have come there for you if I could. My thoughts are with you now and tomorrow.
love, Patti
Andrea,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen
Andrea,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Make sure you take care of yourself.
Take care –
Rebecca Miller
Andrea.
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We wish you and your family peace of heart during this time.
Tom and Paula
Andrea and family,
I just learned of the death of your mother. Being a mom is one of the most difficult things we do on this earth. God gave mom’s a tough job. I know that you appreciate this more than ever as a mother yourself. Remember the good times with your mom and the character traits that you got from her that have sustained you in hard times. I am thinking of you and praying for you and will continue to do so as you have to take care of the business that comes after you say goodbye. I will be praying for peace and for unity with your sister in your decisions. May God bless you at this time.