I'd just started working for our local magazine, and my first assignment was to interview "Grandma Bo". I had no idea who she was, but Mac (my boss) had told me lots of good things about her, so I was thrilled and nervous to meet her. Vickie Larkin welcomed us into her home, and let us sit down in front of one of the cutest little ol' ladies I ever saw. As she spoke about her remarkable life and history in the Pass, her vibrance and energy left me dumbfounded. It was easy to relax around her, even with the thoughts of, "I'd better get this story right!" buzzing through my head. In short, her life story blew my mind, and reading the other two stories left here by her loved ones only helped solidify that feeling. I enjoyed reading about how she immediately made a sandwich for a homeless man; there are so many examples of her giving nature. She was a magnificent blend of strength and love, and she will be missed.

My Grandma was my best friend. My Grandma was the nicest lady in the whole world. Whenever I had any kind of problem I would run to her and she would have the answer or she would help me any way she could. I never thought this day would come where my Grandma would leave me. I feel so sad, alone and scared. I don't know what I'm going to do without my Grandma.

As a little boy every Friday night I would go with my Grandma out to dinner. After dinner we would go home and watch baseball games and shows like Dallas and Falcon Crest. I also remember always going with my Grandma to feed the chickens and lambs. My favorite thing about feeding the chickens was collecting the eggs. Collecting eggs was like an Easter egg hunt every day. I miss my Grandma so much.

During the Summers I would go with my Grandma and the rest of my family to the Salton Sea. Going to the Salton Sea was so much fun! We would camp and fish for weeks at a time. I remember one time a homeless man walked up to our camp site and asked my Grandma if he could have something to eat. My Grandma told him sure and made him a sandwich and gave him something to drink. When the man was walking away my Grandma asked him if he wanted another sandwich for the road the man turned and told my Grandma God Bless you and went on his way.

Christmas at my Grandmas was the best. I would help my Grandma put up lights and decorations all over her house. For years my Grandma would always place #1 in the community's Christmas decorating contest. I remember my Grandma always baking tons of cookies and treats at Christmas time. After my Grandma was done baking I would go with her and take plates of cookies down to the Police and Fire stations. I remember they would get real happy when they saw my Grandma walk in with plates of cookies. My Grandma was the best baker.

I have so many more memories of my Grandma but I'm running out of time it's getting close to my Grandmas funeral. I want to thank my Mom, Sister and Laurie for helping my Grandma and never giving up on her. You lady's were there for my Grandma when it seemed like everybody else abandoned her.

Grandma thank you for all that you gave me. I miss and love you so much.

Goodbye Grandma. Your Grandson Eric...

There are so many fond memories of Grandma Emily. I will definately miss seeing her sit in her chair and twirl her thumbs. One of the memories that stands out.... When I started working at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs about ten years ago. There were times I would pick up Marcos from Grandma's house afterwork. Of course, I would sit and visit. Many times before and after I would see Grandma knitting and watching a good old ball game. Grandma would always ask me. "How's the weather down in Palm Springs?" My answer would always be "Hot." She once told me when she was 18, Grandma and a girlfriend would climb up to the El Mirador tower and ring the bell which is still there at Desert Hospital. Just last Thursday morning, I reminded Grandma of that story and she ask "How Old?" I said you told me you were 18. She sat back and smiled with a little laugh. Of course I will never forget the jello popcorn balls,knitted stockings, fried macaroni, those really great sugar cookies, the little pumpkin pies she would always bake for Marcos, and what I will absolutely never forget are her beautiful Christmas lights especially the Snoopy Lights. Grandma...You will always live in memory and never forgotten.

Blessed are those who in almost 102 years were touched or impacted by this amazing woman. The Lord had a magnificent plan for grandma and she executed it abundantly. Glory be to him for all that she did and all those she served with unconditional love and her amazing spirit and endless generosity for all. I am a better person because of that which she instilled in me. Every time I cook I think of her and how much she taught me. I only wish I had those amazing hands of hers that served so many without selfish motivation. She will forever be missed by many and I look forward to seeing her in heaven where I know she is.

To Emily's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Emily was a wonderful woman and she will be missed by each and everyone of us that was fortunate enough to have known her.

Grandma you mean so much too me. I still can't believe you're gone. I miss you terribly. My last night with you broke my heart, but It was also a great goodbye. I held your hand for hours.. I still hear you say "Please please" every night when I try to sleep. You were such an amazing person even when you were mean to me lol. I'm so thankful I've gotten to spend 16 years with you. I thank you so much for making me the person I am today. You will always be a huge part of my life. I will always try to make you proud because your looking down upon us & me. I love you granmda watch over me please guardian angel.

We express joy for the good memories Grandma Bo brought to our lives. We feel so honored to have known such a grand lady. She'll live on with the great legacy she created in her life along with our knitted caps and baby blanket that were made especially for us! We love you Larkin/Dixon families and our prayers are with you during this time.

Vicki: I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved "Bo". She sounds like a truly remarkable person. It would have been a pleasure to know her.