Just heard of the death of an old friend Richard van Gelder.

Many years ago I had the pleasure of being the maid of honor at his wedding to Joan a dear high school friend.

My sincere condolences to his son and daughter.

Lovingly,

Violet Lee Hunt

Dalila met me at SDA Mountain View church as she noticed I was visiting the church for the 1st time.

After few conversations she offered me to spend few days at her house so that I could be in a safer place. 

Days with  great lessons about life, forgiveness, friendship, entrepreneurship, fun, hard work. I will never forget that.

We continue our friendship despite the distance.

What I love and will always remember about Dalila: her sensibility to other’s needs, love, kindness, generosity, honesty, joy, working hard, courage, intelligence, toughness, wisdom, resilience, and a strong faith in God as I saw her in very early routine of praying and exercising.

It is a huge loss not having her with us anymore but she will be definitely at 1st resurrection and I want to be prepared for that day.

“Dalila fought the good fight, she finished the race and kept the faith.

There is laid up for her the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to her on that Day.” Based on 2 Timothy 4: 7 & 8

My sincere and deepest sympathy for the family.

Sending my love and prayers.