Our hearts are sad, and our thoughts and prayers are with our good friend InletBchDweller (IBD) and her family. Her mother, Wanda Irby, and sister, Deborah Irby, along with friends Roxanne Costello, her husband Barry DeLong, and pilot John Johnson lost their lives in a small plane crash 20 miles south of Chipley, Florida this morning. No one else was aboard.
All four were residents of Seacrest Beach. They were in route from Destin to the Bahamas to meet Deborah's husband at their home there when bad weather is believed to have caused the tragic accident.
The SoWal community is already coming together and working to do whatever we can for IBD and her family during this sad time.
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FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
I thought about lil' IBD all day today. (Isn't it funny how someone you don't know can occupy your thoughts!) I hope she had a great christmas and that Santa spent a little extra time dropping off gifts for her last night! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.I have thought about them all day today too...i am sure they are all feeling the love sent out from the people on this board!
I have it on good authority that santa was extra good to lil' IBD!!!
SoWal Insider
today was a good day.
after i finished some business we went to jdargs and had funn!!!! The Dargs (and whole family), mr and mrs skunky, toots & Kurt, and my whole family te, laughed and visited with great friends. Mr. IBD is beside himself on his new found friends.....
Thanks again to everyone.....
I am going to sleep now, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOng day tommorow....
after i finished some business we went to jdargs and had funn!!!! The Dargs (and whole family), mr and mrs skunky, toots & Kurt, and my whole family te, laughed and visited with great friends. Mr. IBD is beside himself on his new found friends.....
Thanks again to everyone.....
I am going to sleep now, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOng day tommorow....
bean
IBD, glad you had a good day. Will keep you in our prayers this week too...
SoWal Expert
Yes - it was funn! IBD and Mr. IBD and Olivia made our day. Mr. IBD and Bdarg were excellent dishwashers. Bdarg is an excellent meat cooker. We will post the Henry Bain sauce (meat suace) recipe soon.
My mother LOVES Rapunzel- who chatted her up all night!!
I have a sink full of dishes, a fridge full of yummy leftovers, and I can't wait to deliver food all over SoWal tomorrow!
My mother LOVES Rapunzel- who chatted her up all night!!
I have a sink full of dishes, a fridge full of yummy leftovers, and I can't wait to deliver food all over SoWal tomorrow!
Skunky
It was great to see team IBD tonight...hang in there, we are all thinking about you guys!:clap_1:
Meow
Yes - it was funn! IBD and Mr. IBD and Olivia made our day. Mr. IBD and Bdarg were excellent dishwashers. Bdarg is an excellent meat cooker. We will post the Henry Bain sauce (meat suace) recipe soon.
My mother LOVES Rapunzel- who chatted her up all night!!
I have a sink full of dishes, a fridge full of yummy leftovers, and I can't wait to deliver food all over SoWal tomorrow!
got any pics?
today was a good day.
after i finished some business we went to jdargs and had funn!!!! The Dargs (and whole family), mr and mrs skunky, toots & Kurt, and my whole family te, laughed and visited with great friends. Mr. IBD is beside himself on his new found friends.....
Thanks again to everyone.....
I am going to sleep now, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOng day tommorow....
With that crowd how could you not have funn :funn:
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
I am so glad you were able to spend a loving evening with friends that love and care for you and your whole family!
Each day forward will begin the healing process, but you can rest assured, your SoWal friends will be with you every step of the way!
Each day forward will begin the healing process, but you can rest assured, your SoWal friends will be with you every step of the way!
SoWal Guide
thanks jdarg and bdarg for having us all over last night!!! jenay - where do you get your energy? the spread of food was incredible and delicious! thanks so much for getting us all together - it was so nice to just be with the IBDs for a while, especially on christmas day.
jenny - you never told us that Dennis Quaid was your brother! very nice to meet him!
and what a gorgeous mama you have, and a precious family. Bdarg is my new boyfriend though. ;-)
punzy - your red velvet cake is the best I've ever ever put in my mouth. it's was so delicious for breakfast this morning!!! tell stumpy, I mean skunky to drive safely!
jenny - you never told us that Dennis Quaid was your brother! very nice to meet him!
and what a gorgeous mama you have, and a precious family. Bdarg is my new boyfriend though. ;-)
punzy - your red velvet cake is the best I've ever ever put in my mouth. it's was so delicious for breakfast this morning!!! tell stumpy, I mean skunky to drive safely!
SoWal Insider
Hello all, I think the lack of sleep is now catching up to me. ((((I know Skunky I need a good 8 hours. ))))))
Today we finalized the Celebration of Deb and Mom's life that is Thursday night and I also got all the arrangements done for moms memorial service Sat.
My cousin, Dana, did a great interview with channel 13 about my sisters life. It MAY be on at 10:00 and I am guessing it will be on their website.
I was told the investigation was over today and hopfully soon I can get some sort of closure on that part.
I received some wonderful cards today, Thanks again.....
Today we finalized the Celebration of Deb and Mom's life that is Thursday night and I also got all the arrangements done for moms memorial service Sat.
My cousin, Dana, did a great interview with channel 13 about my sisters life. It MAY be on at 10:00 and I am guessing it will be on their website.
I was told the investigation was over today and hopfully soon I can get some sort of closure on that part.
I received some wonderful cards today, Thanks again.....
Meow
Thanks for the update, IBD. I was lucky enough to meet your mom in October. I remember telling her the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. She was a hoot and a half!
I am sending you another hug... Stay strong sweet IBD.
I am sending you another hug...
Stay strong sweet IBD.SoWal Expert
Dana's interview is on the WMMB Channel 13 website- you are right, IBD, it is a nice interview.
fartblossom
i just watched the interview, it was a very nice one. mr audie said tonight to be sure to let the ibd's know he is thinking of them. he was so taken with you guys when we met back in may, he feels just awful. keep your head up ibd, you have a lot of support behind you girl !
Beach Lover
What a wonderful community to live in. I have been off the board for a while with my mom. I was saddened to read of the tragic news in the community. It is so wonderful to read about the celebration of their lives. God takes us home when he is ready. We are to be thankful for the time he gives us on earth to share the love with our families and friends.
IBD, my heart goes out to you and the other families. Your loving words on the board are t tribute to your mother for giving you the strength to go forward and to recognize little IBDs needs of her mother. GOD BLESS you and your family in the coming days and weeks. His love will be there for you. When you look into the sky at night, the bright stars are your loved ones shining down upon you.
"Look Within Yourself To Find Peace"
IBD, my heart goes out to you and the other families. Your loving words on the board are t tribute to your mother for giving you the strength to go forward and to recognize little IBDs needs of her mother. GOD BLESS you and your family in the coming days and weeks. His love will be there for you. When you look into the sky at night, the bright stars are your loved ones shining down upon you.
"Look Within Yourself To Find Peace"
Beach Fanatic
I was off the board too until this morning when I read the news. I was really in shock and disbelief! There are no words except to say I'm so sorry for what you are going through, I care and will be praying for you and the whole family. God Bless.
SoWal Guide
thinking of IBD now...
SoWal Expert
thinking of IBD now...
Me too.
Sent her a hug through Miss K.
Beach Fanatic
haven't stopped here...
SoWal Guide
Me too.
haven't stopped here...
I know. big hugs from us all...
Beach Fanatic
My sister wrote me this morning that she used to work with Roxanne and Deborah at Southern Title and Escrow. She is very sad along with all who knew them.
SoWal Insider
Hello all, I think the lack of sleep is now catching up to me. ((((I know Skunky I need a good 8 hours. ))))))
Today we finalized the Celebration of Deb and Mom's life that is Thursday night and I also got all the arrangements done for moms memorial service Sat.
My cousin, Dana, did a great interview with channel 13 about my sisters life. It MAY be on at 10:00 and I am guessing it will be on their website.
I was told the investigation was over today and hopfully soon I can get some sort of closure on that part.
I received some wonderful cards today, Thanks again.....
I will be thinking of you tonight.
SoWal Insider
GTTBD and I along with, the Mer's, Jdarg, Rapunzel, and Beachmom, went to the celebration of IBD's lovely Sister and her wonderful Mom this evening. It was so good to see IBD and give her a hug. What a strong lady. She's awesome. I cannot begin to imagine how tough this is for her entire family.
The service was wonderful. It truely, conveyed the joy this family shared, and the everlasting bond that will always survive.
I cannot begin to imagine how tough this is for her entire family. The service was wonderful. It truely, conveyed the joy this family shared, and the everlasting bond that will always survive.
SoWal Guide
sorry we missed you gttbm and all. yes, the celebration of life service for Wanda and Deborah was really an inspiration - with slide show and photos of a beautiful family enjoying life to its fullest! and we enjoyed being in the presence of our IBD once again...
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Beach Fanatic
IBD I am deeply saddened by your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and peace be with you. I just want to give you a hug.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
IBD, I just went back a re-read this whole thread. Your strength amazes me, even in words. I have been worried about you and your family, but I don't think I need to worry. I can tell that you are a strong, amazing woman. I only wish I could strive to be like you in a time like this. You are an inspiration to all of us. You have shown us, that cannot be there with you, that life does go on. My heart is with you as you prepare for your goodbye's.
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