We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Bibian. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here and to receive email updates. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
I only met your mum once or twice too Ton, but I know how loved she was by you and the rest of the family. You spoke about your mum often and the love and respect you had for her was immense. From talking to you over the years, I know your mum was... moreI only met your mum once or twice too Ton, but I know how loved she was by you and the rest of the family. You spoke about your mum often and the love and respect you had for her was immense. From talking to you over the years, I know your mum was strong, brave, hardworking and loving. Your mum was a blessing, as you all were to her. Sending a lot of love to all Bibian's much loved family 💛 💛 💛 less
Once. Bibian, I met you just the once, which is so ironic considering I feel I'd known you for years. That was Tonderai's doing. He talked about you all the time; constantly, truly. You were his mum and his bestie, which made us other besties stop and... moreOnce. Bibian, I met you just the once, which is so ironic considering I feel I'd known you for years. That was Tonderai's doing. He talked about you all the time; constantly, truly. You were his mum and his bestie, which made us other besties stop and think. But not for too long, because there was no replacing you in his heart, then, now or ever. I met you just the once, but I miss you dearly. And now that you've moved on, us other besties will do our very best to continue to be here for those you've given life and taught how to live. Thank you for your energy, your spirit and your legacy. With so much love... less
This is an angel I gave my grandmother. When she died the angel made it's way back to my bedside. It reminds me of a prayer she would speak with me at bedtime when I was a child (linked below). My grandmother, like Bibian, was an ambitious, intelligent,... moreThis is an angel I gave my grandmother. When she died the angel made it's way back to my bedside. It reminds me of a prayer she would speak with me at bedtime when I was a child (linked below). My grandmother, like Bibian, was an ambitious, intelligent, hard working and large-spirited woman (and single mom!) whose love embraces me even now. And her generosity of spirit I also see in Bibian.
May Bibian rest in peace, lifted to heaven by the love of those she leaves behind.
Abends, will ich schlafen gehn,
vierzehn Engel um mich stehn:
zwei zu meinen Häupten,
zwei zbu meinen Füßen,
zwei zu meiner Rechten,
zwei zu meiner Linken,
zweie die mich decken,
zweie die wecken,
zweie die mich weisen
zu Himmels Paradeisen.
In the evening, I want to go to sleep,
Fourteen angels stand around me:
Two at my head,
Two at my feet,
Two at my right,
Two at my left,
Two who cover me,
Two who awaken me,
Two who guide me
Towards heaven’s paradise. less
Thinking of you Tonderai — I never met your mum but I heard you speak of her & what she meant & will continue to mean to you — so I also know something of the great love you felt & shared & inevitably the loss you’re feeling now. You’re strong &... moreThinking of you Tonderai — I never met your mum but I heard you speak of her & what she meant & will continue to mean to you — so I also know something of the great love you felt & shared & inevitably the loss you’re feeling now. You’re strong & she will have been very proud of you. With you in spirit — big hugs less
I’m remembering seeing your photos from the trip to Italy with Bibian and the radiant love and joy in them. I am so, so sorry for your loss darling Tonde and family. And so glad you shared such beautiful times. It is a great loss and a great gap and... moreI’m remembering seeing your photos from the trip to Italy with Bibian and the radiant love and joy in them. I am so, so sorry for your loss darling Tonde and family. And so glad you shared such beautiful times. It is a great loss and a great gap and hole in the world and navigating it may seem impossible and unthinkable now., I wanted to say how much I love you and will be there for you, for the sadness & hurt and for the celebration & memories. Always, Pen less