Contributions to the tribute of Joanne Marie Buelow

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Janelle uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, February 21, 2021

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Stephanie Labovitz (Sorg) posted a condolence

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Joanne & Grandma always made their home available to us as students in high school: study sessions on the front porch, movie nights in the living room, and float-making for Homecoming parades in the driveway. We were greeted with a hug on each visit. In addition, Joanne and I both loved the radio show “Delilah”. We loved listening to the calls that ran from sweet questions about new love to tough conversations with people going through heartbreak. Delilah implored her listeners to love someone; Family, friends, neighbors, community, the Lord. I am thankful that I was one of the many recipients of Joanne’s love.

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Eileen Choat posted a condolence

Friday, February 19, 2021

I first met Joanne when I moved to Amsterdam from Brooklyn. We lived a few doors from each other at Holland Gardens Apartments. We soon became best friends. Joanne and I shared some good times together. What a hoot she was. She would call me and say that she was going to the store, or something, and say "Come on, let's go". Such a happy person. I miss those days. She loved her family. I remember Jackie as a young child and Mark was in high school. I met her mom and dad a few times, such nice people. She moved back home to Jamestown, but we still kept in touch. The only regret I have is not visiting her when she moved to Gloversville. We made plans to see each other, but something always came up. But I do cherish the phone calls to each other. Rest in peace my dear friend. Your "sister" misses you.

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Janelle lit a candle

Friday, February 19, 2021

Well what can I say about my Aunt Joanie, She was one of a kind. Not only was she my Aunt but she treated me as if I was her child. Growing up I was always with her. She will tell you stories how she was be driving and I would be in her lap (back in the days you could do that). My Childhood memories included her. From taking me to see "The Smurfs on Ice", watching movies together, just talking in the living room for hours, road trips, Sunday drives to go Amish country. She always was there when I needed her. She was there for the birth of both my kids. She was there to see Jordan and make sure that he was taking care of after his stillborn delivery. Then came Jocelyn, she was there to tell me to get her out fast, and to push hard, helped me safely deliver her. We both were so thrilled to hear a live baby crying. And she would always make sure everyone knew she cut the cord. She loved Jocelyn and would do anything for both of us. Always buying us things and always wanting to do things with us. Lots of memories. Trips to Disney, baking cookies together, the list goes on and on. Even after I moved away I talked to her weekly, she was still a huge part of my life. I am grateful to have had a relationship like that with her. I just wish I could helped her more, been there for her when she needed me most during her last few years. When Steve passed away she was so afraid to call me, when I did finally talk to her she said she was begging God to take her that night rather then him. She didn't want me to be without him. She loved us so fiercely and so passionately. I will be forever grateful for that love. She will always be with us I have no doubt about that. Love you!

Jackie Buelow Van Rensselaer lit a candle

Friday, February 19, 2021

Hello again, I'm sorry to continue to put all of my feelings out there but my mother was just such a special woman. She loved me as much as any mother could love their child and she always did her best when it came to raising me, supporting me, and loving me with all she had. She was always there for me and I tried my best to be there for her too. My greatest hope is that she knew how much I loved her too and wanted her to get better and come home again. I was looking forward to the days where we could have Sunday dinners again, watch Hallmark movies, go shopping, etc. I kept encouraging her to work hard and fight and boy did she ever - she is one of the strongest people I have ever known. There were times where she prayed that my grandpa would "take her" because she was just in so much pain, but there were also multiple times where she would tell doctors that she is doing this "for my daughter" and underwent multiple treatments. I just never imagined that I could lose her, especially so early in life. She may have depended on me for some errands or medical appointments, but I depended on her for so much more - for a mother's love, security, compassion, nurturing, etc. I have also felt that we have always had a close relationship and special bond. I remember one day, when watching one of our chick-flicks together (Bride Wars) that the narrator spoke these words, "Sometimes in life there really are bonds formed that can never be broken. Sometimes you really can find that one person who will stand by you no matter what. Maybe you'll find it in a spouse and celebrate it with your dream wedding. But there's also the chance that the person you can count on for a lifetime, the person who knows you sometimes better than you know yourself, is the same person who's been standing beside you all along." My mother then turned to me, pointed, and said, "that person is you for me." I truly felt so honored and loved in that moment, and even though I did not say it, my mom was that person for me as well. She always knew what I was feeling and was always there for me. Even though I have a wonderful husband now that I feel the same way about and love beyond words, I will always have that connection to my mom. I truly cannot imagine the rest of my life without her, but she will always be in my heart.

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Jackie Buelow uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, February 13, 2021

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The funeral home was gracious enough to create a memorial page for everyone to connect and share memories, pictures, and words of wisdom even though we are not having a service at this time due to COVID restrictions. As Joanne's daughter, it is most comforting to me to hear stories from all who loved her so please do not be afraid to share anything that you remember about my mom - she was quite a woman! The BEST in my opinion. It's been really difficult for me to go through some older pictures at this time but I hope I get to it soon. I do want to start with sharing some pictures from my wedding where she looked absolutely beautiful and was having a great time. Thank you to everyone

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Monday, February 8, 2021

Joanne Marie Buelow

1959 - 2021

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Joanne Marie Buelow

1959 - 2021

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