I was not sure who to send this to and how to send it, so I decided to send an email to everyone on my mother's address book. I know some of you may already know this but, my mother passed away this morning at 8:10 am. Some of you may have known her as Carryll, Vivian or Finlady. My mother suffered for many years. She went peacefully and she is now with God, probably talking an arm and a leg off him asking questions..haha! We will miss her, but it was good to see her at peace. The obituary will be in the Eagle herald tomorrow. The address is www.eagleherald.com. Love to all, Liane (her daughter) I received the above e-mail today and thought those that don't use the forums would like to know. The obligatory question mark?

Brainy Blonde

I posted this in the forums and thought I would post it here as well. I have just read the e-mail I received from Liane, Carryll's (Finlady) daughter. Carryll was the first member I got to know when I came across this site. Within in days we had exchanged e-mail address and have been in contact ever since. We exchanged cards, letters, pictures and spoke on the phone often. I just spoke to her a little over a week ago. I knew she was quite ill, needless to say I am quite devastated. We became great friends and I was even talking about trying to get to Wisconsin this summer. For those that did not know her as well, she just loved Fun Trivia and credited it to several of her many miraculous recoveries. It was after one of her many hospital stays she came across this site looking for something to exercise her brain and keep it active and vital, which it always was. Quizzical and minch, she was particularly fond of your quizzes for that very reason. I don't know what she enjoyed more, creating quizzes or taking them. If she had recently created one when we spoke on the phone, she would tell me all about it. She never had a cross word to say about anyone or anything, even when she received very rude and insulting correction notices. She was positively thrilled when asked to be an editor, and devastated when she had to give it up for health reasons. She was also a respected and well-liked regular of Ask Fun Trivia. I will post a note there, as many of Ask FT players do not use the forums. She never complained about her health, which was always precarious since I have known her. In fact, she cheered me up more than once during one of my many pitiful dramas. She was a beautiful lady, full of grace and thoughtfulness. I know she will be missed by her husband Roy who I also spoke to, her children, grandchildren, her many friends, all of Fun Trivia and especially me. Her faith was as strong as steel, and the world is a better place for her being in it. Liane told her many times, God just wasn't ready to give up control yet. Well. I guess he decided he could use some help after all, and is getting the best. Jul 09 02, 1:19 AM

Socrates

My most sincere condolences... Jul 09 02, 1:48 AM

heyman

Goodbye~Finlady, God Bless~ Jul 09 02, 4:01 AM

robynraymer

I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember finlady well! Jul 09 02, 4:01 AM

Gatsby722

I will light a candle for FinLady tonight. And one for you, too, Brainy Blonde. Please accept my sympathy. Jul 09 02, 4:17 AM

Senior Moments

No words seem adequate at times like this but we are thinking of you in your time of loss. Jul 09 02, 7:18 AM

McGruff

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Roy, Liane and family. -griff Jul 09 02, 7:22 AM

babymoo

My love and prayers to Roy, Liane, and all who are hurting. May you feel God's love and comfort through the days to come. Jul 09 02, 7:56 AM

Barrow boy

I'm sad to hear of your loss BB. When my mother died, we had known it was coming for ages, but it still wasn't easy at the end. Thinking of you. Jul 09 02, 8:16 AM

Siskin

The pain of losing a beloved mother crosses all boundaries - It doesn't matter that I never knew her - The tears are just as real - God Bless You All. Much Love - Jennie (Siskin) Jul 09 02, 10:54 AM

Hector

Time is the only comforter for the loss of a mother - Jane Carlyle. Hector (Jim) Jul 09 02, 1:48 PM

Fluff

May the Lord Comfort you in this Time of Sorrow. 'We are confident, I say, and willng, rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.' 2 Corinthians 5:8 Jul 09 02, 2:14 PM

Becky

i never knew finlady but i am still sorry to hear that she has passed on. I hope the whole family are ok . God rest her soul. bigbadbexuk@hotmail.com My regards to the whole family xx Jul 09 02, 3:22 PM

Veronica

I am saddened to hear about the death of Finlady. I enjoyed her quizzes very much. My sympathy to her family and friends, Veronica Jul 09 02, 6:44 PM

Fosse4

I've already expressed my condolences in the Forums but Add them here as well. A fine quizmaster - and as you rightly said Liane probably residing over the Celestial Quiz League. RIP Thanks Brainy Blonde. Jul 09 02, 7:40 PM

Norwich

I was introduced to Finlady once, by Brainy Blonde. I never had an opportunity to get to know hes well, but even so, I am painfully aware of the hurt of losing someone dear to me. To BB, and all concerned, my thoughts are with you. Mark. ''Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my {life;} and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.'' (Psalm {23;} 6). Jul 09 02, 8:54 PM

Brainy Blonde

I posted this earlier and for some reason it is not showing. It was around the time the site was down for a short time, so that may be the reason. In any case I have decided to post it again. Thank you all so very much for your sentiments and warm condolences. The administrators in the forums have set up a link for her family to be able to view everyone's posts and thoughts. I believe the same has been done for this area from the member's homepage. Here is the link for Finlady's obituary for anyone that may what to read it. http://www.eagleherald.com./beyercar.htm Finlady's daughter Liane has okayed the publishing of Carryll's own e-mail address. Please feel free to write to their family with your condolences. I believe they are saving them up. The e-mail address is: vivian@new.rr.com Jul 09 02, 9:33 PM

MetallicMerlot

I don't know anyone on here personally therefore I didn't know Finlady but I give my condolences to her family, friends and to you too BrainyBlonde. Jul 09 02, 9:44 PM

bowsoljah

I am sorry to hear about Finlady passing away. My condolensces to her family and may she rest in peace. Finlady was the first person to send me a compliment on any of my quizzes. In fact she sent compliments on more than one quiz. It made me feel good when she sent me the first compliment. She seemed like a very kind and thoughtful person,her comments and thoughts will be greatly missed by this funtrivia player.God bless her and her family. Most Sincerely, William Jul 10 02, 1:45 AM

Morrigan716

I took many of Finlady's quizzes and she took many of mine. Although I didn't know her personally, I will still miss her. Jul 10 02, 4:03 AM

KIWI IN OZ

Deepest sympathies to Liane and family. I too lost my Mum, 15 years now but still miss her so much. Sympathy too for you Brainy Blonde, there's a vacuum created through the loss of a friend that can be painful and only time and good deeds can fill. Jul 10 02, 4:34 AM

Birdman33

My condolences to her family and friends. I lost my father nearly 2 years ago so I understand some of the pain involved. I didn't know Carryll at all but judging from her obituary, those who did know her must have been blessed indeed. Rest in peace. Jul 10 02, 2:14 PM

LuvSheridan02

I would like to send all my condolences. I didn't know finlady, but she sounds wonderful just by how she is described. I'm sure she is in heaven. I will be praying. Jul 10 02, 3:11 PM

l3i7l

I met Carryll as Finlady here at AskFunTrivia, often answering questions at the same time, or adding to what the other had posted. Through some question we discovered our proximity to each other, and that only added to the fun. One time the subject of birthdays came up, it may have been in the forums, so of course, I sent her an e-card for her's. Well, it seems that she thought her son, Bill, had sent it, only realizing her mistake AFTER sending me a thank you. That led to me becoming her 'other son' Bill. It became something of an inside joke with us. She called me one evening when she was in Green Bay. We talked about our families, trivia, and what-not for a while. When she told me she had to stay over night in the hospital, for a follow-up to some tests, she made it sound like it was no big deal. It was not until a week or two later, when I talked with Brainy Blonde, that I found out just how sick Finlady really was. She was something else, prefering to focus on anything other than her illness. Although we never met in person, I still consider Finlady/Carryll to be a friend. Her spirit of curiosity, joy, and caring will live on within all of us whose lives she touched. Fare thee well Finlady, my friend. Jul 11 02, 12:04 AM

Webmaster Terry

While I never knew Finlady well, she always had a comforting presence on the site, often the first person to offer compliments on new quizzes. She was in the forums, in ask.funtrivia, and served as an editor for a while. She will be missed. Webmaster Terry Jul 11 02, 6:05 PM

Oddbrother

She who passes away and had fame and fortune beforehand, shall be having a forevermore positive life in heaven and find God ready. Farewell... Jul 12 02, 4:56 AM

allieetal

Although I did not know Finlady personally, I have enjoyed many of her quizzes. Wishing all her family the best. allie Jul 12 02, 1:52 PM

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Another announcement for those who do not use the forums. l3i7l will be going to Finlady's funeral today, and will be representing all of Fun Trivia, as well as himself and me. I spoke to Liane Monday evening and the family have been reading all the notes and messages, here and in the forums. They are astounded by all the support and condolences from Fun Trivia. Liane is printing everything out including the numerous e-mails received from members to save, and send to other family members. I thought you would all like to know your words are being read. Question mark? Where does Mr. Vijay Amritaj, a former tennis player from India, live in California? I know he resides in LA but not sure of his actual address. An email address for him would be great too. Who was the first person to send an email and what was the text? In Australia, some states have Queen Victoria's birthday about May or June, and the other states have her birthday much later in the year. This is probably because of time zones. What I want to know is when is her real birthdate?

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