Monday, May 18, 2009
Gone but never to be forgotten, Michelle bancroft 1/22/1981-05/18/2009...by Justin
Michelle passed away very peacefully this morning at 4:00am. She fought harder than anyone could have anticipated and stared this disease right in the face without once backing down. There were times that we thought she had this thing beat but our Father in Heaven had plans for her on the other side. She has touched the lives of more than can be counted throughout this ordeal and I'm sure her influence will be felt by many for years to come. I will hopefully have arrangements secured for the viewing and funeral later today and will update this as soon as I can.
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Justin and Family, I am SO sorry for your loss. Michelle was an inspiration to all her knew her and even to people who didn't know her very well. You are an extremely strong man and your family will be in my thoughts.
Justin, I am so sorry, this is heartbreaking news. My love and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for including me in the text messages.
Catherine Downing
Justin,
I am extremely sorry that Michelle will not be with you any longer in this life. She was such as beautiful person, and was a blessing to all that knew her.
She always had a smile on her face, and was always fighting in your corner. She will be missed more than words can express.
Our prayers are with you all more than ever. We love you and your incredible family.
Justin, We are here for you.
Michelle has left my life so much better. Certainly the best decision you ever made was to marry her, I think you have become a better man because of your angel wife. Thank you for letting us come see her last week, even though it was so hard on her. Had we known it was so draining for her we would have let your family be. We love you.
Gina
Justin you and your family are so amazing. All our love and prayers are with you guys. My only wish is that we could have done more.. I love you and your fam
MM
We love you all very much. We are sorry for your loss, but we know that Michelle will finally be able to rest comfortably now. Thank you for sharing you time and family with us over the years. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Weaver Family
Bancroft Family -
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how trying of a time this has been for you and your family. Please remember that there is a lot of love and prayers for you and your family.
Love,
Gallegos Family
We are very sorry to hear this news. Michelle was such a beautiful person and she has left a beautiful family. We admire both hers and your strength. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jordan and Katie Udall
We will be there for you and your family Justin just like you and Michelle have always been there for us. Troy and Chantelle Riches
We are so sorry about your loss. Your family has been an example to all of us. Your family will be in our prayers and know of our support to you at this time.
Mike and Erika Schwitzer
When I read your text this morning just after 5 I felt this calming and peaceful feeling. You guys are so lucky to have each other forever. Thank you for being an example to all of us. You have touched my life.
We are so sorry for your loss. Michelle's story touched our family in many ways. We are grateful to her and you, Justin, for sharing it. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Minster Family
Justin,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your strength has amazed me. We are here for you if you need anything. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Tracy & Tag
Dear Justin,
We can't find words to express the sorrow we feel for your family and the loss you are going through! Michelle is an extra ordinary woman, and her strength and faith is an example to us all!!! You are such a wonderful strong man, and you and your family are in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help!
We love you and your family! We will miss Michelle so much, and will always remember how she made me a better person! May our loving Heavenly Father watch over you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Justin, I'm so sorry for the great loss your family is dealing with. Michelle will be missed by all who knew her. She is such a couragious, kind, and loving person. You have been an amazing husband to Michelle, and I'm sure she will always appreciate your love and support. Thanks for giving me some great memories with Michelle over the last few weeks, it has undoubtedly changed my life, and has given me a greater realization of just how fragile life truly is. I must say the banter between you two back and fourth, was quite humerous, she laughed several times, and that is how I will remember her. Call day or night if there is anything I can do to help with the kids. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love Rico
Michelle, we love you and know you are doing great things on the other side! I am honored to have had the blessing of knowing you. Justin and family, we love you and pray for you. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be, but you are such an exaple of humility and faith. Thank you!
Justin we are sorry for your loss, whatever you need let us know, we will help in anyway possible.
God looked around his garden & found an empty Place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw her angelic face. He put his arms around her and lifted her to rest.. god's garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. It broke our hearts to loose her, but she didn't go alone for part of us went with her the day god called her home.
I am so sorry to hear about Michelle's passing. She sure was a fighter and a wonderful example of faith. Our love and thoughts are with you and all your cute kids!
Justin and family,
I am SO sorry. Michelle was truly and angel among us. She touched my life in more ways than I could ever say and I feel blessed to call her family.
You guys have been closer to me than my own. Michelle will never be forgotten and the times we had together will be some of my most treasured memories.
You are such an amazing person and my prayers are with you during these difficult days. Know that we love you very much and miss you all. I'm sad that we are so far away during this time but our prayers are with you and your family.
We love you Justin! We will be home on the 28th, and would love to come see you as soon as you are up to it.
Justin,
Know that although we haven't worked together for awhile now, I've still followed your updates on the blog and on facebook. Your experience with Michelle has touched my heart. I have prayed and will continue to pray for your family throughout this trial. I hope that you and your children can find peace. God bless!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Justin. Great love for a person means we miss them all that much more when they depart this life. I'm sure God had a hard time letting us come to this earth. He has Michelle back now and she's in good hands. He loves you and knows you will do your best and return to him one day as well. We hope you can find peace in his plan for all of us. God bless you... we love you.
Justin and kids, I can't even tell you how sad my heart is for your great loss. I know that Heavenly Father loves all of you and is rejoicing that Michelle lived such a righteous life.
We love your family and Michelle more than words can say. You will be in our prayers! Michelle was such an amazing mother and wife and I will look up to her forever.
You have been such an inspiration to me and countless others. You don't know me but you know two of my children and I have seen how their lives were blessed by knowing you-I have told my friends of your tremendous courage and faith and You've touched their lives for good-You cannot know how many people you have helped. Thank you for teaching and inspiring us. Our prayers are with your family. Carolyn Morgan
Justin,
All I can say is that we love you!!! Our prayers for your family will continue.
Thank you for sharing Michelle's story so openly and honestly. I know so many people have been changed forever because of it.
I hate that this world lost Michelle but I am so grateful that her trial is over and that forever is still yet to come.
I know this will be tough for you but Heavenly Father knows that you can make it through this. Him and Michelle are both counting on you to get those sweet babies back home with them for eternity.
Bancroft,
I think what Lisa and I wish to say has already been said by the numerous well wishes you guys have received.
I've known you for a long time, and I am honored to be able to consider you one of my best friends. I had the honor of being one of your grooms men at your wedding, and I knew the first time I met Michelle that she was the best thing that ever happened to you.
My parents still refer to you as one of their sons when we get together with them for Sunday night dinners and I want you to know that we love you guys so much!
Lisa and I want you to know that we are happy to assist you at any time. I know things are crazy right now and I just want you to know that I am here for you bro!
Love,
Bret and Lisa Peterson
Justin,
Words can't express the sadness I feel at hearing this news. I've always thought the world of Michelle and the wonderful job she did raising your adorable children. I'm amazed at the courage both of you have shown throughout this ordeal and I know that you'll continue to courageously lead your family through this difficult time.
Chris
Justin
We love you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michelle's legacy will live on and our love and appreciation for you will continue. We are here for you.
Nate and Kim Moffat
I am so sorry for your loss....I came upon your blog from a friend of mine. Michelle sounds like such a lovely woman...someone to love and to emulate. She fought with grace and courage and left behind a legacy of love and understanding. My your hearts be touched by our Savior's love at this difficult time.
Dear Justin,
My thoughts are with you and your little children at this difficult time. I have been taught great lessons at a distance from Michelle. I know she will be a constant companion to you and your children through the covenants that you have made together and with the Lord. I could feel her love for you and the kids through her words and continuous determination to hang on to her mortal obligations. I pray I take the example of Christ-like love and faith she displayed so consistently, and implement them into my own character.
You are a great man Justin. I have seen you give your loving wife great care, support, and unconditional love. What a complementing companionship you two have.
Please know there is great love for you here and beyond the veil. "Behold, I am the law and the light. Look unto me and endure to the end, and ye shall live; for unto him that endureth to the end will I give eternal life." 3 Nephi 15:9
hi Justin, this is Sophia, Lauri and Scotts daughter.i wish you and the kids weel and i wil keep you all in my prayers
Sophia Riddle
Justin--
Thank you for sharing Michelle with us. I'll miss her, and because of her example, not a day of my life will be taken for granted. The two of you created a legacy that will never die--your spirits are too powerful to dampen. Hers will always be felt from the other side, and I imagine she'll be a guardian angel to many people here on earth...especially to her beautiful family.
Gabe and Sarah Granata
dear friend, I wish to express to you the pain we feel at this time. But we know it's not our will but but our Heavenly fathers will. We know that he will confort you and your family and will never let you down. Heavenly Father loves you and your wife so much.
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