Opinion : To the Editor: Funeral home thanks community for response after tragic accident

Thank you to all the people who came forward to offer prayers, assistance and support to the families of the victims, and to us, following the recent tragic accident.  The Center Point-Urbana and Vinton-Shellsburg School districts' show of support was indeed touching. The setting may have been unusual, but the funeral service for Quentin, Triston, Hunter and Zoey was a loving,  fitting and dignified tribute.   It was a testament to the accident victims, their families, the racing community and our communities as a whole. 

 

We could not possibly list everyone who helped with this tribute.  However, we do want to mention some of the people who so generously offered assistance: 

The Vinton and Garrison Fire Departments

Dan Engledow and IMCA

Don Burkey, Ryan Clark and the Benton County Speedway

Benton County Fair Board

Pastor Jessica Crane-Munoz, Susie Hansen, Edwon Yedlik, Judy Reams, Nancy Baldwin, Carrie Boddicker and others from the Vinton Presbyterian Church

Pastor David Arnold and members of Prairie Creek Christian Church

The people who helped move flowers, receive food and usher: Maria Davis, Mark Phippen, the Chad and Jenna Scott Family, Wendy Dunkelberger and Dawn Markland

Iowa Donor Network

Our funeral service colleagues who called to offer assistance: Kloster Funeral Home, Papich-Kuba Funeral Home and Stewart Baxter Funeral Home

 

Thank you all. 

 

Frank Van Steenhuyse and Gail Wood

Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home