Page 6 - Eloise Funeral Bulletin-Precious Memories & Tributes

Tribute by Coleen Vickers Her Favorite Colors
Family & friend who shared her Ministry, Life, & Christian Fellowship
It is with love, gratitude, and deep respect that I recall the valuable times
spent with Eloise Dean, affectionately called Aunt Lois and mom by so
many. She has been a source of spiritual inspiration and support for so
many whom she calls her children. I have been blessed to have had the
privilege of spending time in Aunt Lois’ home and then after to maintain
a close relationship with her. Aunt Lois would start and end each day with
The Lord, and many hours in between were spent in prayer and in-depth
study from the Bible, Sabbath School quarterlies, E. G. White books and
others which would be strewn all over her bed as we study. I have never
seen another person spend so much time in studies and prayers. Whenever
she calls me, she would always ask ‘how is your faith baby’? Her
conversations were encouraging and spiritually uplifting. She praises the
Lord in everything - small and great, whether for a good parking space or
major event. Truly Aunt Lois is a godly woman of faith and of a Christlike
character, and a confidant, who has certainly helped in my spiritual growth.
I thank God for her influence on my life and pray He rewards her when He
comes for all she has done and been to me.
Tribute by Donna Charles
Mentee who shared her Ministry & Christian Fellowship
I will be forever grateful to God for the time from my mid-teens when I
met Mrs Dean, and all of the Encouragement, Love, and Ongoing
Inspiration, Support and Empathy that she has extended to me over the
years. I know that I’m among many who wished that her time with us was
longer. My experiences with Mrs Dean, have led me to believe that only
the books of Heaven can adequately reveal the impact that she has made
on others. I take solace in believing, with all my heart, that the spot where
this beloved lady will be laid to rest, will be well-marked until Jesus comes
to take the faithful home!
White, Red, & Blue
WHITE, the essence of light, is produced by the union of all the colors, except
black. In Scripture it depicts virtue and righteousness, and proclaims the perfect
character of Jesus, the Son of Righteousness, who taught: “Let your light so
shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father
which is in Heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
RED, the symbol of blood, is the very foundation of the processes of
forgiveness and cleansing. For “without the shedding of blood is no remission”
of sin, and “In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of
sins, according to the riches of His grace (Hebrews 9:22; Ephesians 1:7). These
steps she taught in bringing souls to Christ. For the Lord has promised:
…though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they
be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isaiah 1:18).
BLUE, the color of fidelity and obedience, is depicted by the sapphire platform
of God’s throne and the Ten Commandments {cf. Exodus 24:10}. It was
embroidered in the border of the children of Israel’s garment reminding them
of their duty to love God supremely, and their neighbor as themselves. {cf.
Numbers 15:37-41}.
Covered in Christ’s white robe of righteousness, plunged in the scarlet,
crimson, red, redemptive blood of the Lamb, through Christ’s imputed
obedience and in the power of the Spirit, Eloise went forth in perfect obedience
to do what her Heavenly Father commanded. “Go ye therefore, and teach all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have
commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of world.
Amen” Matthew 28:19, 20.