Bantleon = Elise Ann King - from facebook

Elise Ann King  - from facebook 

You are looking at your new Colorado state certified teacher! I started this program in 2015-2016 and decided to take a leave of absence due to the birth of Myra and the loss of Lauren. The program allowed me to re-enter with open arms this school year to finish. It was both challenging and frustrating at times and I had moments of wanting to throw in the towel, but I didn’t. It’s by God’s grace and the support of my amazing family that I am holding this certificate showing my perseverance and diligence to completion. Yay! Who’s got the bubbly?!

From: BANTY HOOVER [mailto:banty66@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 6:55 PM
To: BANTY HOOVER <banty66@msn.com>; Scrapqueen3@msn.com
Subject: Fresh Flowers

Jill and I went to Summit County over the weekend. Typical for Colorado, we played tennis on Saturday, skied A-Basin on Sunday, and played tennis again on Monday. We decorated Lauren's memorial highway sign with pretty pink flowers (see picture). We had a great planning session with the organizers of the "Love and Light" scholarship run coming on June 10th. We hope to see many of you then. Call if you need any information. 719-291-2426

Love, Banty and Jill

Bantleon

Harvey Bantleon

From: BANTY HOOVER [mailto:banty66@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2017 2:24 PM
To: BANTY HOOVER
Subject: Heavenly Thoughts

Dear Family and Friends,

Last week I was reminded three times that heaven is nearer than we suspect, as I came across reports in different ways of unexpected deaths of beloved individuals. I knew two of them personally as former neighbors, and one by reputation who had worked locally with university students. All of these dear people are finding out what's in store after this life is finished.

We lost our dog of 16 years on Tuesday. It's a common question on all our minds at some point, and it's expressed in different contexts. Not a few have asked, "Will my dog/cat be in heaven?" In other words, are they worthy, and can I have the joy of being with them again? What does loss introduce, and will it be permanent?

Looking through an old catalog yesterday, I came across a tear-drop pendant that said, "Heaven has in store what thou has lost." That struck me as a wish for faith and hope. It's meant to comfort a grieving heart-in-waiting mode.

The Bible has much to say about heaven and what's in store. I found that out when I was searching for answers to questions after our adult daughter, Lauren was tragically killed in an auto accident last March. God's Word gave many specifics about the promises and limitations of what we can know now. Mostly, though, I was shown hope that it's real and is filled with those who come to trust in the eternal, living God. At some point before we expect to go there, faith is offered and a choice has to be made. Will we believe and accept God's invitation? Everything after this life depends on it. Despite our good intentions, works of kindness, people who love us, we are separated by our sin natures from a Holy God.

This truth is still relevant to all, because this God still raises the dead. So, when I saw the news last week about each soul who left families, jobs, and so much we take for granted, I wondered what they did about that reality. Did they answer the invitation that came for them personally? Had they been told about the Way, the Truth, and the Life? Heaven is real and nearer than we suspect.

"We are a moment, You are forever, Lord of the ages,
 God before time.

                                    We are a vapor, You are eternal, love everlasting,
                                                                                                                                                                        reigning on high..."

We Love You, Banty

Dear family Friends, and all who Know and Love our daughter, Elizabeth Lauren,

From: BANTY HOOVER [mailto:banty66@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 6:43 AM
To: BANTY HOOVER; Jill Hoover
Subject: Daughter, Elizabeth Lauren Hoover

Dear family Friends, and all who Know and Love our daughter, Elizabeth Lauren,

First, please allow me this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who have come along side of us in prayer, love and support.  We continue to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from so many. 

Our daughter, Lauren, remains in a coma at St. Anthony's in Lakewood. The many fine physicians, nurses, and caretakers have provided the finest care imaginable in Trauma-ICU. It is indeed, amazing to have her in a place where everyone, from neurosurgeon to volunteer, seems to be most sensitive to the power of prayer and our spiritual needs. 

Since our little fighter underwent a craniectomy 3 days ago, doctors have been able to bring about some stability in her inner-cranial pressure, blood pressure, body temperature, sodium levels and several other features in this complicated balancing-act. Yesterday, a procedure was done to treat a blood clot. They are now preparing to remove part of some damage to her right lung as she is still struggling with pneumonia and other related side-effects. All in all, the prognosis remains doubtful at best. As the effects of the chemically-induced coma begin to subside, we are watching to see if Lauren will be able to awaken and respond to normal stimuli. We are told that the brain damage is extremely severe and again, Jill and I commit her into God's hands for a miracle. We have been staying in Denver for all but two nights since the accident and came home last night to take care of a a few responsibilities. We'll travel back today and just continue to trust our Lord God to provide healing according to His will. We have already witnessed God's handiwork and a few miracles of transforming faith. May it be to His glory!

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Please log on to caringbridge.org  (indicate Lauren Hoover) for updates and add your own comments if you so desire. Sister, Elise (due to deliver our first granddaughter in two weeks) has also set up a gofundme.com account to help with finances. Again, we are in awe of the support for our daughter and thank God for all of you.

We love you!

Banty and Jill

From: BANTY HOOVER [mailto:banty66@msn.com]

From: BANTY HOOVER [mailto:banty66@msn.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2016 5:19 PM
To: Jill Hoover
Subject: Daughter, Elizabeth Lauren Hoover

Dear Family, Friends, and all who know and love Lauren Hoover,
Most of you will have heard that our little girl, Lauren, was in a tragic auto accident on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. It was a snow blizzard and she was on the way to work a 7:30 in the morning when she lost control and hit an SUV head-on. She suffered sever head trauma as the car flipped at least twice. She has been unconscious ever since and now is in a medically induced coma to help facilitate healing. Currently, she is in Trauma-ICU at St. Anthony's in Lakewood. She is not allowed any visitors other than immediate family and we will post on caringbridge.org as hopefully there are signs of improvement. The neurosurgeon believes that there will undoubtedly be long-term effects and we will deal with those as they arise, but in the mean time, we are taking it moment by moment. We are trusting in God and we have been blessed by hundreds of people praying and outpouring their love and support. Pastor Al and Pastor Isam from our church, Calvary Worship Center, have driven up to be with us and we believe God has done a mighty work through all the petitions and prayers from everybody. We are overwhelmed and wish to thank each and every one of you who have come along side us and Lauren.

Please log on to caringbridge.org  (indicate Lauren Hoover) for updates and add your own comments if you so desire. Elise has also set up a gofundme.com account to help with finances. Again, we are in awe of the support for our daughter and thank God for all of you.

Jill and I are officially suspending all nightly activities for a while as we will need to continue working during the day and drive to Lauren's side every evening. We love you!

Banty and Jill

Virginia Bantleon Brier Virginia Bantleon Brier passed away on June 20th, 2013

Virginia Bantleon Brier Virginia Bantleon Brier passed away on June 20th, 2013 in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 92. Virginia was the daughter of Clifford and Mary Bantleon, and was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 26th, 1921. 

Virginia graduated from Wyandotte High School. She attended KU and was accepted in the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She continued her education at Washburn University and obtained her Master's in Education, which she used to teach in the Richland and USD 501 School Districts. She attended cooking school in Paris and later taught cooking in Topeka. 

Virginia was a world traveler, theater lover, book enthusiast, poet, gourmet chef, painter, wine connoisseur, stock market watcher and very interested in world politics and current events. Virginia was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother survived by her sons John McClure, Henry McClure, step children Jamie Brier-Smith and Peter Brier, son-in-law Marvin Bean, daughter-in-laws Maria McClure and Lesley Brier and Charlie Wilson. Grandchildren Bianca McClure, Philip and Christine McClure, Christopher McClure, Kevin and Kathie McClure, Andr a Garcia, Lindsey Brier-Smith, Page Brier, Shanda Brier, Michel Brier Fox, Marisol and Edward Durkee, Faye Bean, Scott Mecaskey, Fran and Caleb Gardner. Great-grandchildren: Haley, Aubrie, Aiden, Jimmy, Avery, and Trevor. Her nieces and nephews; Austin, Marianna, Harvey, Jill, Marcy, Jim, Virginia and Mike. 

She was proceeded in death by her two husbands, Robert McClure and John Brier, sister Marianna, son Robert McClure, daughter Allison Bean, step-son John Brier, Jr. Memorial services will be held at St David's Church 3916 SW 17th St Topeka, KS 66604 on July 13th at 11:00. Memorial contributions can be made to St David's or Grace Hospice. Virginia Bantleon Brier - See more at: Virginia Bantleon