Rachel Marie Hodges, age 33, of Marblemount, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 30, 2011.
Rachel was born on November 15, 1977, in Auburn, Washington, to David and Victoria (Crookshank) Adams. She was married to Josh Hodges in May of 2002.
Rachel loved picking mushrooms, drawing pictures, writing poems, and fishing and camping with her kids; visiting friends and family and working with horses. Some of her nicknames are Sunshine and Tigger. She helped some people to turn their life around, provided home care and babysitting services to those who needed, providing a shoulder to cry on.
Rachel is survived by her mother, Victoria (Rody) Martin; father, David Adams; sons, Jared, Brian and Elijah Crookshank; sisters, Patricia Douglas and Crystal (Ed) Chatterton; grandparents, James E. and Sandra Crookshank, of Yuma, Arizona and Hazel Adams, of New Mexico; aunts, Sylvia and Joann; uncles, Jimmy and Steve; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Hope Martin.
A Memorial Potluck will be held at 11:00 AM, Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the Marblemount Community Center.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Aunt Rachel. It has been 5 years since you passed. I message you ever day on Facebook and am always just talking to you. I love you so much. The day you passed was a living hell for me, I was depressed, mad and very sad. I love you so much. You will always be in my heart!
Regards for all your efforts that you have put in this. Very interesting info. “Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.” by Matthew Arnold.
Honey there isn’t a day that goes by that I’m missing you my daughter. I miss your laughters with me the morning cup of coffee, Just like we used to do. And the boys running around having fun. I surely miss that. Even though you are gone. You Will always have a place in my heart. Yes i still cry to this very day. Love You MOM. .
Rachel,you were the only real true best friend i ever had,i remeber the frist time i meet you when you were still married to josh, and we went camping with you and the boys.that was one fun camping trip.you were always going out of your way to help out almost everbody you knew.I really enjoyed the time we had together the month you and the boy’s stayed at my house.i really got to know you guys better u and your boy’s were like family to me.and that day we went to you mom’s place and feed the horse’s and you made angie not be afraid to feed the horse’s.You will be looking over us and your boys .You are our personell guardian angel when when the time comes i go to the golden gates you will be there waiting for me with open arms.I miss you rachel my best friend ever.Love always .Catrina,stephen,angie,andrea, and Robert Van Dyne
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Rachel will be missed. She was a bright light on a cloudy day….alway produced smiles from us when we were near exhaustion. She was a very thoughtful and loving person, who would help anyone in any way. We will remember Rachel always. Lori & Al Goerdt Marblemount, WA
Rachel will be dearly missed and not forgotten. A good neighbor . . . a kind and caring person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this devastating time of loss.
I will miss you so much,, We had a lot of good times together. I will miss you & the boys, I did so enjoy babysiting with them when thy were younger, I know your in a better place but its still hard for us who are left behind. I know the boys will remember all the good times we had together, They are nice kids. I will see you in Heaven, always your good friend. Mary
Wishes and prayers for the boys , Rachels Mom, the rest of the Family and our Dear friend Larry, Rachel like all have said had a big heart, Got to Know her and the boys thru Larry as he was on Marks R. #77 pitcrew. Been sometime since we talked I know she loved you all dearly . Hold on to all the good you angle has done, Good Bless..( aka Bonfire Betty ) <3<3
The Hamilton family wishes to send condolences to Rachels family. She will be missed.
Psalm 40
Rachel was one of my most valued family members. she was like an anunt and best friend. I look back to immagine all of the great times we have had from,going up to illabot to just riding quads around the house
love u allways!!!!!!
tapi
I miss you alot Rachel! I feel bad for your kids and your family for the sad loss. You were always very kind and nice. I love you leelee!
Jared, Brian and Eli~~~ No words will ever be able to describe your beloved mom or/and how many peoples lives she touched. Everywhere she went or whom she encountered she left a piece of her with each. Im so sorry for your loss of a such a wonderful mom, person and friend to lots. If you boys’ need anything please let me reach out and help you as much as you will allow. I will be here and at school if you need to have a hug or just to talk. Keep up what all 3 of you boys’ are doing and smile big everyday as she would want you to do so and carry on what she has done for so many others in the community. Rachel~~~ you will be truely missed by so many and I pray strongly for peace for your family and for them to have the strength to keep going day by day knowing your watching over all of them. Im so glad I got the chance to meet you and talk to you, you have 3 wonderful boys and I will help out as much as I can for them. R.I.P Loves and many many hugs to you.
Rachel and I shared some of the very best times of my life with me. From the time you had guys over on Cederdale and fed us chocolates to keep us from telling on you, to the time we cleaned the house from top to bottom when she was 8 months pregnant with Brian at 12 am acting like goofs and laughing the whole way through to the time her family stayed new years eve at my house, and even more… There are so many years in between there. I am sorry that I took our friendship for granted and drifted away. I will never be able to make the time up now or ever.
Vicki, Rody, Patricia, Crystal and the rest of the family,
I cannot even form the words I want or need to say to any of you. I am sorry is such and understatement! I love and miss all of you!
Rachel and I had not seen each other for several years. We just went our separate ways I suppose. I remember that she had a sweet soul. She was always kind to me. She had a very calm presence. I am sorry to hear of her untimely parting. She will be missed. Warm thoughts to her friends and family at this difficult time.
To all of Racel’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. Rachel was a kind, fun loving person who always made sure that everyone around her was doing okay. She loved my mother and felt my loss when she died and she never forgot her. Last time I talked with Rachel she wanted to know if it would be okay to put an angel on my mother’s grave. Rachel loved angels and it meant a lot to me that she would do that for my mother. I will miss her talks and her laughter. Although some things did not work out in her life, I have always considered her one of my kids and her boys are my grandchildren. Pop and I will never forget you. You will always be a part of our heart. To the family, hang in there. You will remember her with love and laughter in your hearts and everytime you talk about her these are the feelings you will have. Although you are in pain now, that pain does dim with time. Believe it not, I am here for you and if you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me.
rachel you may of never met me but your text you send your cousin joe made me laugh all the time. im sorry we didnt get to meet before this tragic event. i will surly miss your humor. i know you are in heaven looking down at the family. your our angel in the sky. watch over us as the days pass by. help those greaving and ease their burden. you will be missed.
alesha longbine
Love you and will miss you dearly
I posted the following on Facebook in Honor of my distant cousin along with a picture of us together.
SHE GAVE THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER,
AND DRIED HER SHARE OF TEARS.
SHE LEFT HER MARK ON MANY LUCKY LIVES,
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.
SHE SPREAD ALOT OF LOVE AROUND,
SHE SHED A WORLD OF LIGHT.
AND IN THE MEMORIES SHE LEFT,
HER SIPRIT STILL SHINES BRIGHT!
RACHEL HODGES
R.I.P OUR ANGEL
(1977-2011)
I MISS YOU DEARLY AND AM VERY SAD THAT I WONT BE ALBE TO SEE YOU AGAIN WHEN I COME UP TO VISIT.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE FULL POSTING FRIEND
DIXIE DAWN WILLIAMS IN LOUDON, TN
Rachel, I don’t know how to say how much you will be missed by everyone. It was always a good time when you were around, my children loved seeing their aunt Rachel, and I did too. Always welcoming, always loving. There’s no more back pain where your at now, theres no more body pain, no more pain. From Xavier, Jada and I, we love you and will miss you everyday.
Kyle R. Lindsay
hey auntie tigg I will miss you so much mom and dad kyle are so very sad to hear that we lost you we all love you and know that you are in a better place now see you when i get to heaven say hi to my mom April for me and guess what you where right I did marry a guy named James just like in your dream that you told me about but I love you and miss you lots
To my beautiful sister,
May you run, jump, and ride 4Wheelers in Heaven. Now that you are in heaven you can keep an eye on all of us at once instead of random calls to see how we all are 🙂 You are SO LOVED my dearest sister. We shall see you everyday through the smiles of your 3 lil men. I promise to help with them, to keep them safe, to keep them happy. You touched everyone in a way that makes everyone love you. Kind heart and a gentle smile, and let’s not forget a helping hand. I am sad that we lost you in the flesh, but happy that you’re suffering has ended. I know God will care for you and keep you safe til we are able to be together again…. I love you SO much.
my neice rachel was a wonderful mother and a wonderful person inside and out when she walk in a room it was fill with love she was kind and fill with love and she would help anyone if you could we love you rachel and you will always be in our heart and we will miss you rest in peace sweetie see you soon
Our prayers are with you. May you be surrounded by the love and beauty of your soul without pain.
God’s arms will be wrapt around you now in his love, to heal you and give you strength. Know too that your
children will be well cared for in your absents. We Love you.
Huggs and Kisses
Aunt JoAnn and Uncle Keith
Rachel you were blessed with such a caring spirit, totally devoted to your family and extended family. Willing to help out anyone you could. You had a wonderful sense of humor, a great smile and time for everyone. I loved that fact that you called often to check in, stopped by when you could and always made us a part of your life. You loved fishing and camping and the outdoors and spending time with your boys. You were taken from this world far too soon but you have made an impact on all the lives that you touched and there are many. You leave behind a legacy in your children. I love you Rachel. You will be greatly missed. I am blessed with some great memories.
Aunt Molly
My dear dear niece. For the last few days I thought maybe all this was a dream, but alas it’s not. I have loved you from the day your mom found out she was pregnant with you. You came into our lives with a bang. It has been a wonderful life having you in it. To short. To short. Your boys will always know how much you loved them. We will ALL make sure of that. I miss you beyond all understanding. I miss your phone calls, voice, laughter, coming to me when you had a problem we needed to find an answer to…. I will see you in the faces of your boys. I know I will see you again someday and that you are watching over all of us. Our “Little Mother Hen” is what we affectionately called her because she was always concerned about family. I will never know where she found the time to check on so many family members, but she always did. She was sentimental, giving, and caring. I will forever miss you little RaeRae….. All my love “Auntie Sylvia”
Rachel had a heart of pure gold! She was always willing to help anybody in need, even if she was in pain. She touched countless lives! She will always be missed, but NEVER forgotten!
Rachel, I know you are listening, I want you to know that you have always and will always hold a very special place in my heart! Even tho life took us on seperate roads, I never stopped loving you! I don’t think I told you that and I am sorry! Just know that even tho your passing hurts very much, your memory and your spirit still lives on and helps to ease the pain! I love you Rachel! May you rest in peace!
For One of My Sweetpeas;
Though I may not be able to see or touch you, you will always be a very special person in my memories. Sleep well sweetie, you will be surlly missed. My prayers to sll of the family and especilly the kids. Love you sugar.
My sweet sister,
You were the kindest woman I have ever known. Your heart was so big that the world could see the shine. I will miss our talks, laughs, silly moments and everything about you.
I love you more than words can explain and I look forward to hugging you again.
I miss you and I promise to stay strong for you.
Forever in my heart you’ll be.
Xoxoxoxo
Your baby sister,
Crystal
I know we hadn’t spoke for a while I never stopped being your friend I will miss having your to turn to when I needed a shoulder to cry on. huggs and kisses I will always miss you
rachel you will be missed by many you made my day fun and bright and entertaining and that is why i fell for you and loved you for ever i will miss you god bless and i will see you agin in do time i will always be here for you and the famalygood by rachel i love you
Vicki, Rody and The boys,
We are so sorry for your loss, know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers, and that Rachel is in a better place, She is watching over you all and blowing you all kisses.
She is finally free of her pain, and can shine her light on each of you.
She was loved by all whose life she touched, and many will be keeping
those memories alive for her family.
Best to you all
Rachel was so full of life and spontaneous. She brightened everyone’s day. Rachel would help anyone that needed the help at anytime. She was an angel to all of the people that knew her. Rachel was always ready to jump in and do whatever she needed to do. And now she is in a place where she doesn’t hurt any more or have any problems with anything. Rachel now has wings and she is watching over all of us and keeping us safe and free from harm. Rachel will be so very missed by all of us, near and far. She will never be forgotten by anybody that knew her. And Rachel was known by many people in this world.
I LOVE YOU, RACHEL HODGES FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE GOOD TIMES THAT WE HAD OVER THE YEARS. I WILL MISS YOU, AND NEVER FORGET YOU.
Although we have only known Rachel a few years, we have come to really enjoy her presence while she was around and will always remember her as being a good, sometimes spontaneous, and spirited young woman with lots of love and joy to spread throughout this mountainous region that we call Marblemount. She sure did enjoy having fun while fishing, picking shrooms, or even splitting and stacking wood with her boys. We are real sorry to see her leave us, but I’m sure, as many of you are, that she is doing well where she is now and that we will always keep her in our mind and next to our heart, for as long as we shall live! May she rest in peace……
Our love and respects are with her family, always!
For Rachel Hodges,
Blessed how art thou Lord of mine, Make Rachel here us everyday and every night. Her Love, sparkle and kindness to us all, has come and gone with the lord above this fall. Know we love you, miss you too, for o…ur hearts will remember you and love you. Our voices reach out to you with the love from our heart, as you left to be with the lord, depart. He shall here us all cry, pray, and sing, that one of the angles is the one we ring. She is beautiful with delight all day and night, Rachel Hodges you are the delight! The delight of our eyes, ears and hearts, forever we are not apart. When we die I pray, your family and friends are together again. We love you and miss you gardian angel of mine, shine bright upon us until the end of time. Lord we know about you here, Please take care of our angel even with our tears, forever and ever amen with no fears!
Love yah baby miss you Rachel Hodges
Laurie Sanders
Rachel we will miss you so much. you have always been the light in someones eyes and a shoulder to cry on when i needed you. Gretchen too. My poem for you is of Love. Enjoy Sweetie. I love you.
For Rachel Hodges,
Blessed how art thou Lord of mine, Make Rachel here us everyday and every night. Her Love, sparkle and kindness to us all, has come and gone with the lord above this fall. Know we love you, miss you too, for our hearts will remember you and love you. Our voices reach out to you with the love from our heart, as you left to be with the lord, depart. He shall here us all cry, pray, and sing, that one of the angles is the one we ring. She is beautiful with delight all day and night, Rachel Hodges you are the delight! The delight of our eyes, ears and hearts, forever we are not apart. When we die I pray, your family and friends are together again. We love you and miss you gardian angel of mine, shine bright upon us until the end of time. Lord we know about you here, Please take care of our angel even with our tears, forever and ever amen with no fears!
Love yah baby miss you Rachel Hodges
Laurie Sanders
Vicki, Rody, and boys,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, If you need anything at all, just call.
Know that she is in a happier place now and is no longer in any type of pain.
Always remember the good things, and the blown kisses.