In Memoriam

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and trusted LRG Board Member, Bob Book passes away at 82

Bob Book, 82, of Carmel, Ind. passed away the morning of December 9, 2012. He was born on December 31, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to Wm. H. and Margaret V. Book. A 1948 graduate of [...]

By |2019-09-20T13:06:36-04:00February 1st, 2013|In Memoriam, News|

Cesarini’s ten year GIST battle ends with family by her side

Maura Cesarini passed away on the fifth of January after a 10 year battle with GIST cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her husband and siblings. Maura was the daughter of Irish immigrants, Humphrey Moynihan [...]

By |2019-09-20T13:07:04-04:00February 1st, 2013|In Memoriam, News|

Lee Emerson – In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that another could not slay the dragon called GIST. Lee fought hard, he was calm and steady during the entire battle. He lived with the dragon since July of 2001. He was an athlete; lean and ready, with perseverance and endurance. He tried all the medicines plus radiation but could not hold it at bay.

By |2019-09-20T13:36:54-04:00September 25th, 2012|In Memoriam|

Spunky Texan fought GIST bravely

Betty Hayes Arnett went to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 at age 64, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 23, 1947 to Ruel and Mattie Hayes in Corsicana, Calif. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and wife. She was a longtime member of Missionary Baptist Church of Corsicana.

By |2019-09-20T14:51:42-04:00April 1st, 2012|In Memoriam, News|

LRG mourns the loss of a great friend, Jeroen Pit

Jeroen Pit, who passed away on February 6, was not a man to sit idly by and he certainly did not lose his battle with GIST without a terrible fight. After diagnosis, Jeroen and his devoted wife Emilie, immediately sought after cutting-edge GIST research and came across the Life Raft Group.

By |2019-09-20T16:05:55-04:00April 1st, 2012|In Memoriam, News|

Rita Patient – In Memoriam

A beautiful spirit & consummate caregiver, Rita Catherine Joyce Patient touched the lives of all she knew. Proud wife, mother & grandmother, she passionately supported her family in all of their endeavors. She enjoyed & treasured the blessings of many lifelong friends in Minnesota & Texas & her travels to points beyond.

By |2012-10-02T13:12:36-04:00November 29th, 2009|In Memoriam|
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