At 12:39 PM April 4th, 2011 Hugh Gunn Dearden passed surrounded by family.
The miracle was that he waited for his children to be at his side, acknowledged them, said their "I Love You's" and then freely moved onto his next stage in progression.
Words cannot express the admiration and love that we have for Hugh and the entire Dearden Family. Please accept our deepest thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time; and know that Hugh will be sorely missed by our entire soccer community.
Dear Diane and Family, Thank you for sharing.....for sharing your thoughts, your struggles, your "wow" Hugh made it to the soccer game! moments, most of all thank you for sharing your vulnerability. You will never be forgotten, you will always be loved and cared for. This is a very sad day for all of us and Hugh can rest in peace knowing that his family will have many angels here on earth surrounding them with love and support. You will be ok. I love you, and send my heartfelt empathy to you, your children and the extended family. xoxoxo:) Sandi
Please accept all our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May the love of our Heavenly Father embrace and comfort you and the kids. We are thinking of you.
Dear Deardon Family... I'm so sorry about the loss of Hugh today. I'm at work and heard the news a couple hours ago and can't stop thinking about you all. I'm glad Hugh was surrounded by all he loved in his final minutes. My thoughts and prayers are with you in time ahead. Love to you all, Darcie
Diane, My thoughts and prayers are and have been with you and your amazing family -- solid and strong. I have notified Conner and Libby's teachers of Hugh's passing and I'm sure they will continue to work with them as they have during the past several weeks. Give the kids a hug for me and let me know what else we can do for you from Butler Middle School's end of things.
Dear Dearden Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am grateful that he was surrounded by love as he left this earth, and I hope and pray that you all feel the love that is here to support you, from both sides of the veil. Much Love, Jen VanHaaften
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Hugh. He was such a good person. Alex and I will miss him deeply. He cared about everyone and truly loved his family. He will be in our prayers as will be you and the children. Hopefully he is peace. God bless you
Dearden Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace.
Dear Diane and Family: May many, many wonderful memories comfort you through this very emotional time. Continued prayers for you and your family. Please remember to 'lean on' any and all of us. Love, Colleen Cook & Warren
Diane! I can't believe it! It seems like just a few days ago Jenny and I were talking to you and Hugh in your driveway after your knee replacement! I am so glad I found this blog. I have read every word with tears streaming down my face. I love you and Hugh so much. I am so sorry for your loss. I know your family will be comforted by the knowledge you have of eternal families. Many, many, prayers to you and much love! Traci
Diane, I found out about Hugh from President Hicken tonight at the basketball game. I am so glad that I was alolowed to spend those hours with him that night. My heart is full as he begins the next part of the journey. If ever Pam and I can help with anything, please call. Even if just to talk. We love you and your family. Coach Mac
Diane and family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Hugh! I skyped Jessica yesterday and told her the terrible news. She is so devastated and is really concerned about Daren, but knows that he will be comforted by those around him. We pray for the comforting spirit to be with you and your family through this difficult time. We love your family. Daren is like a son to us and we think about him often. Much love to you all! Reed, Nan, Jessica, Matt, and Alex Davis
Diane and Family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Hugh! I skyped Jessica and let her know and she is devastated and concerned about Daren but she knows that he will be comforted by those around him. We love your family. We love Daren as our own and think of him often. We pray for the comforting spirit to be with you and your family during this difficult time. Reed, Nan, Jessica, Matt, and Alex Davis
Diane & family - We all love you guys and want you to know that we are so very sorry for your loss. Hugh is such a great man and as mentioned before, "A quiet giant." Diane, you are my hero - you are such a great example to all of us. You have been so strong and so tender throughout this journey. I can't help but think of the wonderful reunion which occurred yesterday - May the Lords comforting arms wrap around you and give you peace. You are in our prayers. . . The Hicks Family
Dearden Family, Just wanted you to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! We were so sad to hear the news yesterday about your Dad and husband! Although we didn't know him very well, it's apparent that he's just a great guy, and you are a wonderful family! Love to you all! The Townsend Family
Dearden Family, Very sorry for your loss. I got to know your Father through basketball at Brighton. Very good man that supported his son while he played for us. Please let me know if I can do something to help.
Diane & Family: Hugh and I became aquainted several years ago when I was buying billboard advertising. I think it was after our second meeting that we talked for probably 90 minutes and about soccer, baseball and our familiies. It was like that everytime we would get together. I looked forward to our sales appts because I knew what it would be like and that we would laugh and have a great time. I don't have many reps like that. He was a great friend. He certainly loved his family and you are very blessed to have him as a husband and father. We know families are eternal and what you have built as a familiy here will only be enhanced and made even more rich in the life to come.
We send are love, prayers, and thoughts at this time. We will miss seeing Hugh on the Pitch making calls. Even when we played Sparta I knew he would be fair and honest. We will miss seeing him on the sideline. We will always cheer on Conner and Libby.........Gods Speed.
As a family we are heartbroken for your loss. You dad was a special man and he loved you very much. I have always admired the energy that exudes from your home, it follows you everywhere! He is with you always. Jordan especially sends his thoughts and prayers to Conner and Libby. We pray our Heavenly Father will be aware of your ever need and wraps his loving arms around you.
Dear Diane and Family,
ReplyDeleteWords cannot express the admiration and love that we have for Hugh and the entire Dearden Family. Please accept our deepest thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time; and know that Hugh will be sorely missed by our entire soccer community.
With all of our love,
The Maas Family
Dear Diane and Family,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.....for sharing your thoughts, your struggles, your "wow" Hugh made it to the soccer game! moments, most of all thank you for sharing your vulnerability. You will never be forgotten, you will always be loved and cared for. This is a very sad day for all of us and Hugh can rest in peace knowing that his family will have many angels here on earth surrounding them with love and support. You will be ok. I love you, and send my heartfelt empathy to you, your children and the extended family. xoxoxo:)
Sandi
Diane,
ReplyDeletePlease accept all our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May the love of our Heavenly Father embrace and comfort you and the kids. We are thinking of you.
The Paces
Ghentry, Emma, Zach, William and Ben
Dear Deardon Family... I'm so sorry about the loss of Hugh today. I'm at work and heard the news a couple hours ago and can't stop thinking about you all. I'm glad Hugh was surrounded by all he loved in his final minutes. My thoughts and prayers are with you in time ahead. Love to you all, Darcie
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are and have been with you and your amazing family -- solid and strong. I have notified Conner and Libby's teachers of Hugh's passing and I'm sure they will continue to work with them as they have during the past several weeks. Give the kids a hug for me and let me know what else we can do for you from Butler Middle School's end of things.
Sincerely,
Marsha
Dear Dearden Family,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am grateful that he was surrounded by love as he left this earth, and I hope and pray that you all feel the love that is here to support you, from both sides of the veil. Much Love, Jen VanHaaften
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Hugh. He was such a good person. Alex and I will miss him deeply. He cared about everyone and truly loved his family. He will be in our prayers as will be you and the children. Hopefully he is peace. God bless you
ReplyDeleteBruce
Dearden Family,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace.
Love, The Gundreds
We are so sorry to hear of Hugh's passing. He was an amazingly kind and great man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Greg & Leslee Ellis and family
Dear Diane and Family:
ReplyDeleteMay many, many wonderful memories comfort you through this very emotional time. Continued prayers for you and your family. Please remember to 'lean on' any and all of us. Love, Colleen Cook & Warren
Diane! I can't believe it! It seems like just a few days ago Jenny and I were talking to you and Hugh in your driveway after your knee replacement! I am so glad I found this blog. I have read every word with tears streaming down my face. I love you and Hugh so much. I am so sorry for your loss. I know your family will be comforted by the knowledge you have of eternal families. Many, many, prayers to you and much love! Traci
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI found out about Hugh from President Hicken tonight at the basketball game. I am so glad that I was alolowed to spend those hours with him that night. My heart is full as he begins the next part of the journey. If ever Pam and I can help with anything, please call. Even if just to talk. We love you and your family.
Coach Mac
Diane and family,
ReplyDeleteWe were so sorry to hear about the passing of Hugh! I skyped Jessica yesterday and told her the terrible news. She is so devastated and is really concerned about Daren, but knows that he will be comforted by those around him. We pray for the comforting spirit to be with you and your family through this difficult time. We love your family. Daren is like a son to us and we think about him often. Much love to you all!
Reed, Nan, Jessica, Matt, and Alex Davis
Diane and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe were so sorry to hear of the passing of Hugh! I skyped Jessica and let her know and she is devastated and concerned about Daren but she knows that he will be comforted by those around him. We love your family. We love Daren as our own and think of him often. We pray for the comforting spirit to be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Reed, Nan, Jessica, Matt, and Alex Davis
Diane & family -
ReplyDeleteWe all love you guys and want you to know that we are so very sorry for your loss. Hugh is such a great man and as mentioned before, "A quiet giant." Diane, you are my hero - you are such a great example to all of us. You have been so strong and so tender throughout this journey. I can't help but think of the wonderful reunion which occurred yesterday - May the Lords comforting arms wrap around you and give you peace. You are in our prayers. . .
The Hicks Family
Dearden Family,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! We were so sad to hear the news yesterday about your Dad and husband! Although we didn't know him very well, it's apparent that he's just a great guy, and you are a wonderful family!
Love to you all!
The Townsend Family
Dearden Family,
ReplyDeleteVery sorry for your loss. I got to know your Father through basketball at Brighton. Very good man that supported his son while he played for us. Please let me know if I can do something to help.
Love to you all
Lyndon Johnson
Diane & Family:
ReplyDeleteHugh and I became aquainted several years ago when I was buying billboard advertising. I think it was after our second meeting that we talked for probably 90 minutes and about soccer, baseball and our familiies. It was like that everytime we would get together. I looked forward to our sales appts because I knew what it would be like and that we would laugh and have a great time. I don't have many reps like that. He was a great friend. He certainly loved his family and you are very blessed to have him as a husband and father. We know families are eternal and what you have built as a familiy here will only be enhanced and made even more rich in the life to come.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God bless.
Clark & Ann Taylor and the team at BTHtwo.
We send are love, prayers, and thoughts at this time. We will miss seeing Hugh on the Pitch making calls. Even when we played Sparta I knew he would be fair and honest. We will miss seeing him on the sideline. We will always cheer on Conner and Libby.........Gods Speed.
ReplyDeleteGreg, Kim, and Brooke
Dianne, Daren, Jerry, Conner and Libby,
ReplyDeleteAs a family we are heartbroken for your loss. You dad was a special man and he loved you very much. I have always admired the energy that exudes from your home, it follows you everywhere! He is with you always. Jordan especially sends his thoughts and prayers to Conner and Libby. We pray our Heavenly Father will be aware of your ever need and wraps his loving arms around you.
Eric, Cherie and Jordan Johnson