so sad, so young... such a giving person. she was a person that spoke from the heart which was refreshing.

she will truly be missed here at the KT and the Laundry forum.. sincere condolences to her family.

I am so sorry. Prayers for peace, healing and strength for her family.

So sorry, I just joined due to a new machine purchase and I have been reading back posts and old threads for the past week and teared up reading that the woman who has essential taught me to do laundry properly and inspired a lot of purchases [phosphates!] has passed. Condolences to all who knew her.

I just had this reply from one of the funeral home staffers, asking if there were options other than a check, because I'm in Canada and don't have a US $ chequing account,

I apologize but I don't know how you could donate money towards the Ickes funeral. We currently don't take credit cards. If you really want to donate, you would send cash, even though it isn't recommended to send cash through the mail. Sorry I wouldn't help more. Here is our address if you are interested.

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Beckysharp, you should be able to send a Canadian cheque. I've deposited American cheques into Canadian bank accounts no problem, although there's always a currency exchange fee associated with it. Did they specifically tell you they wouldn't accept a Canadian cheque?

If they don't take credit cards, I'm guessing e-transfers aren't an option? :/ But yes, American accounts should be able to accept a Cdn cheque. The bank will convert the currency.

I didn't ask if they'll take a Canadian cheque because so much gets lost in the exchange from Can > US, unlike the reverse, and then the exchange fee on top of that.

(And I'm a Luddite, so I don't do e-transfers...)

I have a sil in Toronto with a US account, so I'm thinking of trading her some farm-raised beef as an exchange : ) .

They don't take credit cards? That's just weird.

This was such a shock to me. I always enjoyed reading message from Mama Pinky. What a loss to her family and to us all. I am still trying to absorb this news.

So sorry to hear this.

It's very suspect that they ask for cash..... no way to know if mamaps family benefits from it.

I tried to go to her daughter's page to message her (babypinky) but she doesn't have messages enabled. Was hoping SHE would set up a GFM or provide an address to send money to.

I'm not on Facebook but if anyone is and wants to try messaging Amiee, here is her profile.

http://facebook.com/BabyPinky120?pn_ref=ec_friends_card

I am not a fan of GFM but like the idea of the family receiving some money directly. I know several people have mailed items in the past, so perhaps someone who has the address could come up with a way to get our donations to the family as opposed to the funeral home. Thoughts?

I have MamaP's address. If you want message me and I will pass the address on. You can send a check to them directly. If you Google her the address and phone number is easily found.

My heartfelt condolences to MamaP's family. Her love for you and her kindness defined who she was—such a good soul. May you take solace in that love, and find peace and inspiration in the memories of your time together. Her legacy will live on through you, and I wish you every comfort during this difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She always seemed like such a caring person. I am not on here much as I am busy all the time it seems and I just read this.

Sue in Central Indiana

OMG, how did I miss this, I checked in just the other day. RIP Cheryl. I am so sorry for her loss.

I am sorry that MamaPinky passed. She was very knowledgeable about laundry and very helpful to share that knowledge with others.

So very sorry to read this.... she will certainly be missed. Sending prayers and condolences to her family & friends.

I have not been on this page for a while, but I do remember MamaPinky very well. So very sad for this loss. I hate that anyone ever has to deal with a loss due to cancer. It is such a horrible evil disease. RIP MamaP you are gone but not forgotten.

She has been in my thoughts lately. I often think of her dear family and hope they are coping. Wish there was something I could do for them.

I have been wondering if anyone on the KT has been in contact with her family?

After the shock has worn off, I've just been thinking about how crazy fast the cancer took over her and then she was gone. Such a horrible disease.

I have a friend that had lung cancer but she fought it for over a year. She was not even 50 yet when she was taken by cancer. Before, she was a very active and vibrant lady living life to the fullest then BAM! One day she coughed up some blood and then it was all down hill from there.

Arkansas, unfortunately I think MamaP ignored symptoms for a very long time.

Some lung cancers are very, very aggressive and do not response well to treatment, even if caught early. Certain types often have a 3-6 month expected survival, with or without treatment. Sorry to be such a "Debbie Downer", but it just shows how much more work there is to do in finding cures for all the cancers of the world.

She posted that in September (when she was dealing with pneumonia) she had a lung scan that was clear which just goes to show how quickly some cancers progress. I hope her family is coping ok - she was their rock and I can't imagine what a shock losing her must be.

I'm really sorry to hear this, Mamapinky was one of a kind. I hope her family and her puppies are coping. They have been through so much, my heart bleeds for them.

My stepmother had small cell carcinoma that started in her lungs. She was a 40 year smoker though. She also had a lung scan in October 2010 that was clear, was diagnosed with the cancer on Feb. 28th and died on April 20th 2011. By the time she was diagnosed, it had already spread to her brain and pancreas and the doctors said there was no hope. We were all shocked at how fast it happened.

Dog the Bounty hunter's wife died today from lung and throat cancer and she supposedly didn't smoke, but was around him, and he smoked all the time.

Very sad to hear this. The family has had more than their share of set backs. Does anyone know if they at least got a new furnace?

She did not get a new furnace. The Go Fund Me site is still up last time I looked. She was wonderful and lived a very difficult life, but was always kind, helpful and positive. I miss her.

As far as the GFM site, I just checked and two that were set up for other members at about the same time and exceeded goals are also still up.

So saddened to hear this about such a wonderful and knowledgeable person who was generous in sharing that knowledge. I enjoyed her posts and our conversations. RIP my friend!

I’m so sad to read this, sending love and light to her family.

Oh Gosh ... so sad :(

I just decided to browse the laundry room . I haven't been here in a while. As soon as I thought of the laundry room I immediately thought of Mamapinky. She really is missed.

I remember her from the KT, but also remember her love of everything laundry.

She shared all aspects of her life, and in many ways things not easy for her. Yet, she always managed to see the good in things.

Can't separate MamaPinky from her family ... I hope they are doing well, and continuing to feel her love.

I didn't realize that this also posted to Kitchen Table. I can see even more people enjoyed her input. I too think about her family.

I wonder how they are doing too. Her grandchildren had medical problems and she was trying to get money for a furnace on Go fund me. So sad as she was such a good person and such a wonderful caregiver.

My heart is heavy from hearing she's gone but, I treasure her life and how she lead it.

I think of her and her family often (usually while reaching for the laundry detergent!). The fact that she reached so many people with warmth and goodheartedness via this impersonal medium says a lot about her, and I hope her family continues to feel that.

I am very sorry to learn of her passing. What a sweet soul. I have questions I want to ask of her. My condolences to her family and friends,

AvatarWait, I think you have installed a signal in my brain that I too will now think of her while reaching for the detergent and will hear the words ’boil wash’. i’m sure everything is bright white for MP now.

@sal 60 Hanzlik...She took the landlords to the housing authority and WON! She was given the house, free of charge...with a non-working furnace! Then she still couldn't afford to put one in. I remember that. As I recall it was a boiler.

I can't believe it's been three years. Mama Pinky was one of a kind. She seemed like a joyful person up to the end.

I thought the house was he granddaughters?

@sal 60 Hanzlik..I remember the granddaughter "little pinky", she had a condition where her skin was pink. She was young, had a boy friend that she broke up with, then got back together. Mama used to put on crazy makeup & wigs to make her laugh. She was sickly, in bed most days, maybe 20 years old when mama passed.

I seem to remember the house belinged to “A” . I don’t want to use her real name. I don't remember circumstances.

Yes she has a skin condition that looked like port wine stains and it could painful.

I happpened to visit the Laundry Forum the other day and Mamapinky came to mind. Her passing was so sad. She was remarkable and left a lasting impression on so many. She was the backbone of her family; I hope they are doing well