In Memoriam

Unfortunately, Pulmonary Fibrosis claims as many as 40,000 lives in the U.S. each year (same number as breast cancer). If you have lost someone you love to Pulmonary Fibrosis and would like to light a candle on our page in their honor, please click the link below to submit your request. Your remembrance will be added to the page shortly, usually within 24 hours.

Please see the attached letter from our former Chairman and President, Jan Orndorff.

In Memoriam Request

	August 2021	Memery Hughes	We are all saddened by Memery’s passing. We continue the fight for relief and cures. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bryan and all the family. Ed & Kathy Skeeters
	June 2021	Alice Clark Brown	Concerning the loss — by pulmonary fibrosis — of former Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus aerial acrobat ALICE CLARK BROWN, I extend deepest sympathy to her cherished daughter, Christina Brown, & will mail a check in memory of Alice to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Association @ 1525 Lakeville Dr., Suite 101, Kingwood, TX 77339. /signed/ Mary Dease
	May 2016	Eddie Watkins	My uncle, Eddie Watkins was a brave and valiant man in life and in death. He was loved by not only family, but everyone who knew him. I donate in his memory and pray for a cure.
	February 2021	Robert J. Naughton	Bob, just a prayer from those who love you, just a memory ever true in our hearts and minds, you will live forever. We thought the world of you and will never forget our times together.
	February 2021	Robert J. Naughton	Bob was the Ultimate Gentlemen with a kind heart, great intelligence and a true believer in Jesus Christ. He will continue to be a mentor to all who knew him and never forgotten. May he Rest in Peace.
	February 2021	Robert J. Naughton	Bob was an amazing man who allowed the light of Jesus Christ to shine though him into the world. It has been an honor to allow him to influence my life through his example. He will be missed but always remembered.
	February 2019	Harold W. Fraley	On February 24th 2019 my daddy took his last breath. He had fought for so long 10+ years. He was the absolute strongest person I know, he will always be my hero and we all miss and love him very very much! I just hope that they can find a cure for pulmonary fibrosis so that another family don’t go thru the same thing I did.
	February 2020	Dorothy D’Epiro	‘Dottie’ was a long time friend. She was upbeat and friendly to all that she came in contact with. She will be sorely missed by her husband, daughters and their families. Dottie was a ray of hope and dignity to all that she came in contact with. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother always cherishing the time spent with family. Rest in peace in Christ’s abiding love. Ann Byerman
	August 2019	Marsha Cooper	Marsha, your courage & strength will be missed by all who knew you-especially those in the Houston Area PF Support Group. Your candor & determined spirit will be remembered as a breath of fresh air when the cumulative stories of pain caused by this disease might start to weigh the spirit down.
	July 2016	Jan K. Orndorff	It’s been over 2 1/2 years since we’ve lost Jan, but her memory is still as close as today- for her husband/’partner’, family & friends, especially for her grandchildren that she loved so dearly. But her spirit also lives on in the continuing charity & support group she set up for caring for her fellow PF patients that still need the understanding, empathy for shared anxieties & challenges, & sometimes a little help with getting the O2 equipment they need for one less stress in their in their lives. She said it so well: “We can’t add years to their lives, but we hope to add some life to their years”. Jan- Your candle did not flicker & go out; It still glows in so many hearts.
	October 2018	Gustavo Rodriguez	I miss you daddy. This disease took you too soon. You were an amazing father, husband, grandfather and friend to many. Your spirit lives with us and we will never forget your sense of humor and caring personality.
	September 2018	James Angier Martin, Jr.	Jim was more than our brother-in-law, he was more like our brother. Not only was he always happy but brought much joy and happiness to our family. We all loved him dearly and was very blessed to have him become a part of our lives. He was a wonderful man, husband to my sister, Gloria, and a good father. He will be missed for the rest of our lives. Philip and Phyllis Charles
	September 2018	James Martin	Jim, I feel lucky to have known you as a good friend. Yours & Gloria’s friendship was so important to me when IPF took the one that made my life whole, and when each of our other mutual friends have been lost to PF over the time I’ve known you-we propped each other up. You were a good man & your sense of humor will always be remembered, as will your caring for other PF patients. You were a symbol to them that ‘the numbers’ often quoted mean nothing-you had a good life in spite of the disease! You are remembered with respect.
	September 2018	James A. Martin	Jim was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2009. He had double lung transplant in November 2009. It was like the Good Lord gave him a second chance at life. It gave him several good years with his families and friends. We are very thankful for the PFA, support groups, families and friends for being there for Jim and all of us, most of all the donor. Thank you PFA
	April 2018	David Dean Chaffee	My dad was diagnosed with IPF 12 years ago. He received a single lung transplant in June of 2012. He went on hospice in March of this year (2018) and passed away a month later, two months after his 65th birthday. We are grateful for the extra years and memories the transplant gave us. He was a wonderful man full of love and an adventurous spirit. I have learned many things from him and will chase after those adventures he taught me to desire!
	July 2016	Jan Orndorff	It has been almost 2 years since she passed and she will be remembered and her legacy will continue on even though she isn’t here. When I heard of her passing, it was the toughest thing I had gone through, but she shines in all of us.
	March 2018	George Wallace	Such a wonderful person, such an awful disease. You will be forever missed by so many. We all love you dearly and know that you’re at peace. I will always cherish the times we had, family is everything. We know you will be looking down on all of us.
	June 2017	Gil “Poppy” Gilliam	Gil fought this disease with dignity & grace. He was grateful for every breath & used each day to serve others & live life to the fullest. His bravery, love of life & family and zest for making the most of every moment inspires our family to see each day as an adventure that we can continue to take him with us on in our hearts. His faith in the Lord, compassion, integrity & love of family were immeasurable. Love you Daddy & miss you every minute of every day.
	July 2016	Jan Orndorff	Jan touched everyone she met & forever changed our family by her love & dedication. There was no one like her & she is so missed. Her strength, bravery, compassion & kindness continues to inspires me to be a better person & is a role model for our family. Love you Jan & John.
	July 2016	Jan Orndorff	It is August 2017 and Jan has been gone from our lives for a year now, but her spirit of caring for PF Patients and her family & friends is still present and continues on through her Support Group and this charity, the PF Association. PF patients continue to receive emotional & informational support, and those in need still receive the equipment and oxygen supplies they need to battle this disease. This is what she wanted; but you are missed Jan.
	July 2017	Hank Scanlan	Hank fought this disease for 12-14 years, handled a transplant with several complications, including cancer-all with courage & dignity. He also helped other PF patients through the support group and personally. He loved his family & friends. Hank-you will be remembered by many.
	June 2017	Gil Gilliam	Gil will be remembered by many in the Support Group that he helped, and those that became his friends, and by nurses and doctors in the medical center where he received his lung transplant. It gave him 5 more years to love and enjoy his family and to continue helping PF patients through the Group and his work & participation in the PF Association. Gil was another that was taken too soon, but who will be remembered.
	February 2017	Katherine M. Roche	My mom fought a long, hard and often mysterious illness. Why? Where did it come from? So many questions and no answers. She passed yesterday (February 3) and hopefully she was happy we were with her and she is no longer in pain. RIP….see you on the other side.
	July 2016	Jan K. Orndorff	In memory of her undying efforts against this disease.
	July 2016	Jan K. Orndorff	Jan survived an IPF diagnosis for 14 YEARS which included a single lung transplant lasting 5 years and 5 months. Despite transplant complications and the ultimately life ending effects of her transplant drugs, Jan created & ran a successful PF Support Group plus the national charity on this site to help PF patients. Her courage touched many lives.
	May 2016	Eddie Watkins	In loving memory of my uncle, Eddie Watkins who valiantly fought pulmonary fibrosis for 7 years. Remembering you always with love, Lesa
	May 2016	Eddie Watkins	Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept our donation in the fight to cure pulmonary fibrosis. The Andrew & Zelma Glenn family: Evelyn Wagner, Eldon Glenn, Harold Glenn, Sherman Glenn, and Sharon Glenn; also, Etta Glenn, daughter of Henry & Ruby Glenn.
	May 2016	Eddie Watkins	Rhonda, We know you and Eddie fought a long battle with determination and strength. We are deeply saddened to know that Eddie has lost his fight but his legacy will remain with everyone that you both have touched. We wish you strength and peace while you move through the days ahead. Thank you for sharing Eddie’s life with all of us. Work Family
	May 2016	Eddie Watkins	Eddie Ray Watkins went home to be with our Lord on May 20, 2016 after a long battle fought with strength and dignity against complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He encouraged others suffering from this disease to be positive providing hope for the future. He was forgiving and he loved with his whole heart and a big smile. He never once gave up.
	May 2016	Eddie Watkins	Eddie will be missed by his family, COHS friends, Marine comrades, and FAA friends & co-workers. Eddie always faced life with his big smile. He had a positive impact on many people. Rest in peace my dear friend. Semper Fi.
	May 2016	Eddie Watkins	You were taken too soon and will be sorely missed.
	April 2015	SanJuanita Land, Guadalupe Hidalgo, Rodolfo Munoz	I have lost an Aunt, an Uncle and a Mother to Pulmonary Fibrosis and one Uncle is currently living with this disease.Life without Air, I never knew laughter could be torture Yet life with a Smile, makes your Heart miss them more Life without Air, so many stories left to be shared A life now gone, with that last breath of Air ~Julie Gomez
	January 2013	Peggy Cabell	3 years ago when my mom was diagnosed with this terrible disease, I had never heard of it. Within a year my mom went from an independent woman to not even being able to stand on her own. Taking care of her I saw how quickly and devastating it is. I pray for a cure for everyone living with this…..I miss my mom so much…
	Every Month of every year…..	There are too many to list on given site	I have personally known 45 people who have died from this diagnosis. I know many, many more still fighting the battle and accepting their diagnosis graciously still to this day. Almost all have a great sense of humility, work hard to raise awareness where they are and do all they can to bring a sense of enlightenment and hope for a better tomorrow.
	March 2011	Gary Schueler	Gary served our country in the US Army & survived the war in Viet Nam. More than 40 years later he had to fight another deadly enemy: Pulmonary Fibrosis. He didn’t give up or lose hope-he got a lung transplant, joined the PF Support Group of Houston & inspired others with his wit & strong will to survive. We lost Gary 5 yrs later-We remember. TAPS
	September 2009	Beverly Hart	Beverly was dx in 2003, after a misdiagnosis of COPD. Given 2 years to live, she lived 6 amazing years! She said “If I have 2 years to live, I am going to make it the best 2 years of my life.” She smiled every day & shared her smile with everyone. Her cup was always half full & her cloud always had a silver lining. Breathe freely mom/grandma.
	December 2000	Bill Buck	Not a day passes without remembering my wonderful dad who lost his life to this terrible disease. Since his death I have learned of other family members who have died and some who are currently fighting the battle with IPF. They are my father’s sister Margaret Speer and his brother Garry Buck. I pray that a cure will be found soon!