To Whom It May Concern,

In December 2007 my Mom Anna Van Blaricom passed away at the age of 86 in her home in Milwaukee Oregon.  Her passing was difficult for us.  We moved her to Portland Oregon after her and my Father James were unable to take care of themselves. 

Both of my parents were born and raised in the Hamilton area.  Many times during my childhood and adulthood too I attended memorial services at Dowling Funeral for Family and close family friends.  Memories like those are not always easy as there is usually a lot of sorrow attached.  Having to make arrangements and coordinate family matters when in mourning yourself is very difficult.   

I talked to Ron Brothers about arranging not only services but travel arrangements for my Mom to Hamilton for Memorial and burial.   We had a local mortuary here in Portland prepare my Mom but Ron and his staff attended to all other details.  The service itself was beautiful and Brothers made sure all details were handled with thoroughness and care.  Ron made sure all announcements were handled, all other details from catering to flowers were made and we as a family were very grateful.

In June of 2009 my Father James died suddenly in Canby Oregon where I moved him to be closer to my family after my Mothers death.   I called Ron within 2 hours of my Fathers death to help me arrange all aspects of another sorrowful chapter of my family’s life.  He again did everything expected of a professional in his profession but his patience, care and thoroughness made one of the hardest times in my life more bearable. 

I was aware that Brothers isn’t the only option in the Ravalli County area but I wouldn’t trust my parents dignity to anyone else. 

Sincerely,

Tim Van Blaricom

Canby, Oregon