May 16, 2022 — Our beloved Cardie Oma Hannlis woke up in heaven yesterday morning. Naomi, the daughter she never had, put it beautifully, “Hannlis never feared death. She feared no longer being able to fully live life. It was time.”

We will celebrate her 98 years and lovely legacy in stories and photos another day. Today, especially if you’re one of the incredibly kind cardies who sent her cards and little gifts on a regular basis, just know you have one very dear fan watching over you now. The simple joy your cards and kindnesses brought Hannlis cannot be overstated, but then your own heart surely knows how you touched hers.

Three of us in the seaside sisterhood that H so loved being part of sat on the shore last evening, eating her favorite shrimp and drinking her beloved 100 proof peppermint schnapps. As we watched the gorgeous full moon rise up out of the ocean and climb through the puffy pinks and blues that always made Hannlis ooh and aah, Liza raised her shot glass and called, “Thanks for the show, Hannlis!” Marianne played Carly Simon’s powerful Life is Eternal that you can hear for yourself below. We all vowed to say, “I love you” more often, as Hannlis modeled so well.

Thank you for sharing our love and admiration for this most remarkable inspiration to us all. You were much-appreciated. She will be so-missed.

Jodee Stevens
Founder & Chief Creative