LOVING MEMORY OF ALICE TRNKA, 2/28/1925 - 12/27/2018
Location: Dayton, Ohio
This memorial was created in honor of Alice Hehl Trnka of Dayton, Ohio. Alice was born on February 28, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH and passed on December 27, 2018 in Dayton Ohio. Her husband, Jim, died 63 years earlier on December 28, 1955 at the young age of 33 from a ruptured aortic anurysm. Alice was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all friends and family.
A Memorial Service will be held for Alice on January 25, 2019, 4 to 6 pm, Fairhaven Church, 637 E Whipp Road, Centerville, OH. 45459.
Afterwards, please join the family at Marians Plazza, 241 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohia
A KNOT- IN TRIBUTE
As a tribute to Alice, her California daughters are arranging a "knot-in" for quilts for the teachers of Paradise, California, who lost their homes in the wildfire. Alice loved working on the quilts for kids, and we felt this would be a fitting memorial for our Mom (the Quilts for Kids Group has already provided quilts for the kids at Paradise).
Anyone who would like to make a quilt top - no matter how simple- or wish to contribute funds may do so by contacting us. Quilts will be finished, and sent to the teachers. Supplies will be purchased in cooperation with the Paradise United School District.
UN-KNOTTING
(A shared story from her children)
While making quilts for kids, Alice would tell about the time she and her brother, Jack, spent the night at their Grandma Price's.
It was still daylight when they had to go to bed, so she and Jack spent their time untying knots in the bed quilt. Their Grandma Price was not pleased....
This is one of the reasons we thought a "knot-in" for the teachers of Paradise would be an appropriate tribute for our Mom.
THE LIFE OF ALICE HEHL TRNKA
Alice Hehl was the fourth child of Winifred and Arthur Hehl, born February 28, 1925, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She loved being part of a large family with 10 siblings: Bill, Ralph, Poke, Jean, Pat, Jack, Lou, Sue, Jimmy, and Jerry.
Growing up during the Depression, Alice started working as a shop clerk at 16 to help her family. When World War II began, she was anxious to sign up and do her part, becoming a Wave. Ultimately, the Navy realized she was too young and gave her an honorable discharge.
She started working at Wright Field (later Wright-Patterson AFB), where she met the love of her life, James Ernest "Jim" Trinka. They married on December 5, 1944.
Alice and Jim welcomed their first child, Agnes Louise (Jaymie), on September 28, 1946 after the war ended. Alice was happy her first child was born in peace time. Sandra Kay, Kathleen, Sharon Lee, Terry Rose, Janet Marie, and Lisa Joye all added to the family.
Shortly after Jim's death in 1955, Alice worked for Antioch College where she met many interesting authors and artists. She especially enjoyed meeting Dr. Benjamin Spock because she swore by his innovative child rearing advice.
In February, 1968, Alice lost her oldest daughter, Jaymie, and two grandsons in a devastating house fire. They were loved and are still greatly missed.
For most of her career, Alice worked for the Air Force's Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, during the exciting times of the space race and moon landings. She worked with many of the astronauts and scientists. She counted the aerospace nursing pioneer, Pearl Tucker, as a very dear friend.
Alice love sewing, bargain hunting, solving crossword puzzles, and traveling. She never passed a garage sale without checking for treasures. She enjoyed having a small antique and vintage goods kiosk after retirement. Having a bi-coastal family, Alice often traveled along the West Coast, counting her cruise to Alaska as a highlight of her retirement. The cruise was an 80th Birthday gift from her California daughters. This was the first and only time for Alice to travel outside the USA.
Alice will live on through her 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. And through the many friends who called her Mom or Grandma because they loved her, too.
Alice had a special place in her heart for her in-laws: brothers, sisters, and son-in-laws, and loved her many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being part of a huge family and celebrating births, graduations, weddings, and enormous family reunions.
Through bad times and good times, Alice lived a full life right to the end. She will long be remembered and loved.
ALICE CARRIRD A SECRET FOR OVER 57 YEARS
LONG LONG LOST FAMILY PROGRAM AIRED ON TLC TV OCT, 8. 2018 - BABY IN A SHOEBOX
Alice had a secret she carried alone for over 57 years. On September 5 , 1960. Alice gave birth to.a baby girl while she was home alone. It was Labor Day week-end, and her daughters were not at home. She felt her only option was to give the baby up for adoption. How could she explain an illegitimate baby to her six daughters. She was also thinking about the baby, and prayed a nice loving couple would adopt her. According to Alice, she placed the baby in an expensive dress box (given to her) by a friend. She placed the baby in the shoebox (newspaper called it) on the steps of a nearby gas station on September 6, 1960 when she was about 12 hours old. She had tied her umbilical cord with a shoelace. There was too much congestion at the hospital where she drove to first. She knew the gas station would soon be opening at 7 am, and they would call the Police. After placing the box on the steps of the gas station, She parked down the street watching to be sure the police were called.
Lisa did get adopted. and had a wonderful life. She did want to know her story, though. Somehow, she felt her birth mother was watching , and she was not abandoned as newspaper articles said. She also believed she probably had been a secret. She wanted to thank her birth mother, and let her know she had a good life. She was age 57 in 2017 when Long Lost Family on TLC agreed to help her search for her birth mother. Lisa took a DNA test with Ancestry. One of Alice' s daughter's also took a DNA test during the time searching was going on. This opened a window for Long Lost Family through Ancestry for Lisa to find her birth mother. Alice was 92 years and 10 months in December, 2017 when Chris on Long Lost Family first spoke with Alice, and she shared her story. Her family also llearned the story that Alice had never shared. It was Mother's Day, 2018 when the sweet reunion took place. Alice ask Lisa to forgive her. Lisa told her there was nothing to forgive. One daughter told Alice this was the reason God had allowed her to live as long as she had. It was bittersweet for her family to.learn she had carried this secret all.alone for this many years. They could only imagine what she had endured during the many years. The Long Lost Family show aired on TLC October 8, 2018. Alice died December 27, 2018. She was 93 years plus 10 months. She left this life with peace in her heart. Lisa had also become part of her family.
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Location: Dayton, Ohio
This memorial was created in honor of Alice Hehl Trnka of Dayton, Ohio. Alice was born on February 28, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH and passed on December 27, 2018 in Dayton Ohio. Her husband, Jim, died 63 years earlier on December 28, 1955 at the young age of 33 from a ruptured aortic anurysm. Alice was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all friends and family.
A Memorial Service will be held for Alice on January 25, 2019, 4 to 6 pm, Fairhaven Church, 637 E Whipp Road, Centerville, OH. 45459.
Afterwards, please join the family at Marians Plazza, 241 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohia
A KNOT- IN TRIBUTE
As a tribute to Alice, her California daughters are arranging a "knot-in" for quilts for the teachers of Paradise, California, who lost their homes in the wildfire. Alice loved working on the quilts for kids, and we felt this would be a fitting memorial for our Mom (the Quilts for Kids Group has already provided quilts for the kids at Paradise).
Anyone who would like to make a quilt top - no matter how simple- or wish to contribute funds may do so by contacting us. Quilts will be finished, and sent to the teachers. Supplies will be purchased in cooperation with the Paradise United School District.
UN-KNOTTING
(A shared story from her children)
While making quilts for kids, Alice would tell about the time she and her brother, Jack, spent the night at their Grandma Price's.
It was still daylight when they had to go to bed, so she and Jack spent their time untying knots in the bed quilt. Their Grandma Price was not pleased....
This is one of the reasons we thought a "knot-in" for the teachers of Paradise would be an appropriate tribute for our Mom.
THE LIFE OF ALICE HEHL TRNKA
Alice Hehl was the fourth child of Winifred and Arthur Hehl, born February 28, 1925, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She loved being part of a large family with 10 siblings: Bill, Ralph, Poke, Jean, Pat, Jack, Lou, Sue, Jimmy, and Jerry.
Growing up during the Depression, Alice started working as a shop clerk at 16 to help her family. When World War II began, she was anxious to sign up and do her part, becoming a Wave. Ultimately, the Navy realized she was too young and gave her an honorable discharge.
She started working at Wright Field (later Wright-Patterson AFB), where she met the love of her life, James Ernest "Jim" Trinka. They married on December 5, 1944.
Alice and Jim welcomed their first child, Agnes Louise (Jaymie), on September 28, 1946 after the war ended. Alice was happy her first child was born in peace time. Sandra Kay, Kathleen, Sharon Lee, Terry Rose, Janet Marie, and Lisa Joye all added to the family.
Shortly after Jim's death in 1955, Alice worked for Antioch College where she met many interesting authors and artists. She especially enjoyed meeting Dr. Benjamin Spock because she swore by his innovative child rearing advice.
In February, 1968, Alice lost her oldest daughter, Jaymie, and two grandsons in a devastating house fire. They were loved and are still greatly missed.
For most of her career, Alice worked for the Air Force's Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, during the exciting times of the space race and moon landings. She worked with many of the astronauts and scientists. She counted the aerospace nursing pioneer, Pearl Tucker, as a very dear friend.
Alice love sewing, bargain hunting, solving crossword puzzles, and traveling. She never passed a garage sale without checking for treasures. She enjoyed having a small antique and vintage goods kiosk after retirement. Having a bi-coastal family, Alice often traveled along the West Coast, counting her cruise to Alaska as a highlight of her retirement. The cruise was an 80th Birthday gift from her California daughters. This was the first and only time for Alice to travel outside the USA.
Alice will live on through her 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. And through the many friends who called her Mom or Grandma because they loved her, too.
Alice had a special place in her heart for her in-laws: brothers, sisters, and son-in-laws, and loved her many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being part of a huge family and celebrating births, graduations, weddings, and enormous family reunions.
Through bad times and good times, Alice lived a full life right to the end. She will long be remembered and loved.
ALICE CARRIRD A SECRET FOR OVER 57 YEARS
LONG LONG LOST FAMILY PROGRAM AIRED ON TLC TV OCT, 8. 2018 - BABY IN A SHOEBOX
Alice had a secret she carried alone for over 57 years. On September 5 , 1960. Alice gave birth to.a baby girl while she was home alone. It was Labor Day week-end, and her daughters were not at home. She felt her only option was to give the baby up for adoption. How could she explain an illegitimate baby to her six daughters. She was also thinking about the baby, and prayed a nice loving couple would adopt her. According to Alice, she placed the baby in an expensive dress box (given to her) by a friend. She placed the baby in the shoebox (newspaper called it) on the steps of a nearby gas station on September 6, 1960 when she was about 12 hours old. She had tied her umbilical cord with a shoelace. There was too much congestion at the hospital where she drove to first. She knew the gas station would soon be opening at 7 am, and they would call the Police. After placing the box on the steps of the gas station, She parked down the street watching to be sure the police were called.
Lisa did get adopted. and had a wonderful life. She did want to know her story, though. Somehow, she felt her birth mother was watching , and she was not abandoned as newspaper articles said. She also believed she probably had been a secret. She wanted to thank her birth mother, and let her know she had a good life. She was age 57 in 2017 when Long Lost Family on TLC agreed to help her search for her birth mother. Lisa took a DNA test with Ancestry. One of Alice' s daughter's also took a DNA test during the time searching was going on. This opened a window for Long Lost Family through Ancestry for Lisa to find her birth mother. Alice was 92 years and 10 months in December, 2017 when Chris on Long Lost Family first spoke with Alice, and she shared her story. Her family also llearned the story that Alice had never shared. It was Mother's Day, 2018 when the sweet reunion took place. Alice ask Lisa to forgive her. Lisa told her there was nothing to forgive. One daughter told Alice this was the reason God had allowed her to live as long as she had. It was bittersweet for her family to.learn she had carried this secret all.alone for this many years. They could only imagine what she had endured during the many years. The Long Lost Family show aired on TLC October 8, 2018. Alice died December 27, 2018. She was 93 years plus 10 months. She left this life with peace in her heart. Lisa had also become part of her family.
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LOVING MEMORY OF ALICE TRNKA, 2/28/1925 - 12/27/2018
Location: Dayton, Ohio
This memorial was created in honor of Alice Hehl Trnka of Dayton, Ohio. Alice was born on February 28, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH and passed on December 27, 2018 in Dayton Ohio. Her husband, Jim, died 63 years earlier on December 28, 1955 at the young age of 33 from a ruptured aortic anurysm. Alice was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all friends and family.
A Memorial Service will be held for Alice on January 25, 2019, 4 to 6 pm, Fairhaven Church, 637 E Whipp Road, Centerville, OH. 45459.
Afterwards, please join the family at Marians Plazza, 241 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohia
A KNOT- IN TRIBUTE
As a tribute to Alice, her California daughters are arranging a "knot-in" for quilts for the teachers of Paradise, California, who lost their homes in the wildfire. Alice loved working on the quilts for kids, and we felt this would be a fitting memorial for our Mom (the Quilts for Kids Group has already provided quilts for the kids at Paradise).
Anyone who would like to make a quilt top - no matter how simple- or wish to contribute funds may do so by contacting us. Quilts will be finished, and sent to the teachers. Supplies will be purchased in cooperation with the Paradise United School District.
UN-KNOTTING
(A shared story from her children)
While making quilts for kids, Alice would tell about the time she and her brother, Jack, spent the night at their Grandma Price's.
It was still daylight when they had to go to bed, so she and Jack spent their time untying knots in the bed quilt. Their Grandma Price was not pleased....
This is one of the reasons we thought a "knot-in" for the teachers of Paradise would be an appropriate tribute for our Mom.
THE LIFE OF ALICE HEHL TRNKA
Alice Hehl was the fourth child of Winifred and Arthur Hehl, born February 28, 1925, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She loved being part of a large family with 10 siblings: Bill, Ralph, Poke, Jean, Pat, Jack, Lou, Sue, Jimmy, and Jerry.
Growing up during the Depression, Alice started working as a shop clerk at 16 to help her family. When World War II began, she was anxious to sign up and do her part, becoming a Wave. Ultimately, the Navy realized she was too young and gave her an honorable discharge.
She started working at Wright Field (later Wright-Patterson AFB), where she met the love of her life, James Ernest "Jim" Trinka. They married on December 5, 1944.
Alice and Jim welcomed their first child, Agnes Louise (Jaymie), on September 28, 1946 after the war ended. Alice was happy her first child was born in peace time. Sandra Kay, Kathleen, Sharon Lee, Terry Rose, Janet Marie, and Lisa Joye all added to the family.
Shortly after Jim's death in 1955, Alice worked for Antioch College where she met many interesting authors and artists. She especially enjoyed meeting Dr. Benjamin Spock because she swore by his innovative child rearing advice.
In February, 1968, Alice lost her oldest daughter, Jaymie, and two grandsons in a devastating house fire. They were loved and are still greatly missed.
For most of her career, Alice worked for the Air Force's Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, during the exciting times of the space race and moon landings. She worked with many of the astronauts and scientists. She counted the aerospace nursing pioneer, Pearl Tucker, as a very dear friend.
Alice love sewing, bargain hunting, solving crossword puzzles, and traveling. She never passed a garage sale without checking for treasures. She enjoyed having a small antique and vintage goods kiosk after retirement. Having a bi-coastal family, Alice often traveled along the West Coast, counting her cruise to Alaska as a highlight of her retirement. The cruise was an 80th Birthday gift from her California daughters. This was the first and only time for Alice to travel outside the USA.
Alice will live on through her 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. And through the many friends who called her Mom or Grandma because they loved her, too.
Alice had a special place in her heart for her in-laws: brothers, sisters, and son-in-laws, and loved her many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being part of a huge family and celebrating births, graduations, weddings, and enormous family reunions.
Through bad times and good times, Alice lived a full life right to the end. She will long be remembered and loved.
ALICE CARRIRD A SECRET FOR OVER 57 YEARS
LONG LONG LOST FAMILY PROGRAM AIRED ON TLC TV OCT, 8. 2018 - BABY IN A SHOEBOX
Alice had a secret she carried alone for over 57 years. On September 5 , 1960. Alice gave birth to.a baby girl while she was home alone. It was Labor Day week-end, and her daughters were not at home. She felt her only option was to give the baby up for adoption. How could she explain an illegitimate baby to her six daughters. She was also thinking about the baby, and prayed a nice loving couple would adopt her. According to Alice, she placed the baby in an expensive dress box (given to her) by a friend. She placed the baby in the shoebox (newspaper called it) on the steps of a nearby gas station on September 6, 1960 when she was about 12 hours old. She had tied her umbilical cord with a shoelace. There was too much congestion at the hospital where she drove to first. She knew the gas station would soon be opening at 7 am, and they would call the Police. After placing the box on the steps of the gas station, She parked down the street watching to be sure the police were called.
Lisa did get adopted. and had a wonderful life. She did want to know her story, though. Somehow, she felt her birth mother was watching , and she was not abandoned as newspaper articles said. She also believed she probably had been a secret. She wanted to thank her birth mother, and let her know she had a good life. She was age 57 in 2017 when Long Lost Family on TLC agreed to help her search for her birth mother. Lisa took a DNA test with Ancestry. One of Alice' s daughter's also took a DNA test during the time searching was going on. This opened a window for Long Lost Family through Ancestry for Lisa to find her birth mother. Alice was 92 years and 10 months in December, 2017 when Chris on Long Lost Family first spoke with Alice, and she shared her story. Her family also llearned the story that Alice had never shared. It was Mother's Day, 2018 when the sweet reunion took place. Alice ask Lisa to forgive her. Lisa told her there was nothing to forgive. One daughter told Alice this was the reason God had allowed her to live as long as she had. It was bittersweet for her family to.learn she had carried this secret all.alone for this many years. They could only imagine what she had endured during the many years. The Long Lost Family show aired on TLC October 8, 2018. Alice died December 27, 2018. She was 93 years plus 10 months. She left this life with peace in her heart. Lisa had also become part of her family.
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Location: Dayton, Ohio
This memorial was created in honor of Alice Hehl Trnka of Dayton, Ohio. Alice was born on February 28, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH and passed on December 27, 2018 in Dayton Ohio. Her husband, Jim, died 63 years earlier on December 28, 1955 at the young age of 33 from a ruptured aortic anurysm. Alice was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all friends and family.
A Memorial Service will be held for Alice on January 25, 2019, 4 to 6 pm, Fairhaven Church, 637 E Whipp Road, Centerville, OH. 45459.
Afterwards, please join the family at Marians Plazza, 241 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohia
A KNOT- IN TRIBUTE
As a tribute to Alice, her California daughters are arranging a "knot-in" for quilts for the teachers of Paradise, California, who lost their homes in the wildfire. Alice loved working on the quilts for kids, and we felt this would be a fitting memorial for our Mom (the Quilts for Kids Group has already provided quilts for the kids at Paradise).
Anyone who would like to make a quilt top - no matter how simple- or wish to contribute funds may do so by contacting us. Quilts will be finished, and sent to the teachers. Supplies will be purchased in cooperation with the Paradise United School District.
UN-KNOTTING
(A shared story from her children)
While making quilts for kids, Alice would tell about the time she and her brother, Jack, spent the night at their Grandma Price's.
It was still daylight when they had to go to bed, so she and Jack spent their time untying knots in the bed quilt. Their Grandma Price was not pleased....
This is one of the reasons we thought a "knot-in" for the teachers of Paradise would be an appropriate tribute for our Mom.
THE LIFE OF ALICE HEHL TRNKA
Alice Hehl was the fourth child of Winifred and Arthur Hehl, born February 28, 1925, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She loved being part of a large family with 10 siblings: Bill, Ralph, Poke, Jean, Pat, Jack, Lou, Sue, Jimmy, and Jerry.
Growing up during the Depression, Alice started working as a shop clerk at 16 to help her family. When World War II began, she was anxious to sign up and do her part, becoming a Wave. Ultimately, the Navy realized she was too young and gave her an honorable discharge.
She started working at Wright Field (later Wright-Patterson AFB), where she met the love of her life, James Ernest "Jim" Trinka. They married on December 5, 1944.
Alice and Jim welcomed their first child, Agnes Louise (Jaymie), on September 28, 1946 after the war ended. Alice was happy her first child was born in peace time. Sandra Kay, Kathleen, Sharon Lee, Terry Rose, Janet Marie, and Lisa Joye all added to the family.
Shortly after Jim's death in 1955, Alice worked for Antioch College where she met many interesting authors and artists. She especially enjoyed meeting Dr. Benjamin Spock because she swore by his innovative child rearing advice.
In February, 1968, Alice lost her oldest daughter, Jaymie, and two grandsons in a devastating house fire. They were loved and are still greatly missed.
For most of her career, Alice worked for the Air Force's Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, during the exciting times of the space race and moon landings. She worked with many of the astronauts and scientists. She counted the aerospace nursing pioneer, Pearl Tucker, as a very dear friend.
Alice love sewing, bargain hunting, solving crossword puzzles, and traveling. She never passed a garage sale without checking for treasures. She enjoyed having a small antique and vintage goods kiosk after retirement. Having a bi-coastal family, Alice often traveled along the West Coast, counting her cruise to Alaska as a highlight of her retirement. The cruise was an 80th Birthday gift from her California daughters. This was the first and only time for Alice to travel outside the USA.
Alice will live on through her 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. And through the many friends who called her Mom or Grandma because they loved her, too.
Alice had a special place in her heart for her in-laws: brothers, sisters, and son-in-laws, and loved her many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed being part of a huge family and celebrating births, graduations, weddings, and enormous family reunions.
Through bad times and good times, Alice lived a full life right to the end. She will long be remembered and loved.
ALICE CARRIRD A SECRET FOR OVER 57 YEARS
LONG LONG LOST FAMILY PROGRAM AIRED ON TLC TV OCT, 8. 2018 - BABY IN A SHOEBOX
Alice had a secret she carried alone for over 57 years. On September 5 , 1960. Alice gave birth to.a baby girl while she was home alone. It was Labor Day week-end, and her daughters were not at home. She felt her only option was to give the baby up for adoption. How could she explain an illegitimate baby to her six daughters. She was also thinking about the baby, and prayed a nice loving couple would adopt her. According to Alice, she placed the baby in an expensive dress box (given to her) by a friend. She placed the baby in the shoebox (newspaper called it) on the steps of a nearby gas station on September 6, 1960 when she was about 12 hours old. She had tied her umbilical cord with a shoelace. There was too much congestion at the hospital where she drove to first. She knew the gas station would soon be opening at 7 am, and they would call the Police. After placing the box on the steps of the gas station, She parked down the street watching to be sure the police were called.
Lisa did get adopted. and had a wonderful life. She did want to know her story, though. Somehow, she felt her birth mother was watching , and she was not abandoned as newspaper articles said. She also believed she probably had been a secret. She wanted to thank her birth mother, and let her know she had a good life. She was age 57 in 2017 when Long Lost Family on TLC agreed to help her search for her birth mother. Lisa took a DNA test with Ancestry. One of Alice' s daughter's also took a DNA test during the time searching was going on. This opened a window for Long Lost Family through Ancestry for Lisa to find her birth mother. Alice was 92 years and 10 months in December, 2017 when Chris on Long Lost Family first spoke with Alice, and she shared her story. Her family also llearned the story that Alice had never shared. It was Mother's Day, 2018 when the sweet reunion took place. Alice ask Lisa to forgive her. Lisa told her there was nothing to forgive. One daughter told Alice this was the reason God had allowed her to live as long as she had. It was bittersweet for her family to.learn she had carried this secret all.alone for this many years. They could only imagine what she had endured during the many years. The Long Lost Family show aired on TLC October 8, 2018. Alice died December 27, 2018. She was 93 years plus 10 months. She left this life with peace in her heart. Lisa had also become part of her family.
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