Jon Tuttle obit

John Charles Tuttle

A very good man!

Ken Thompson obituary

Ken Thompson obituary

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Kenneth Thompson, 95, of Freeport went home to be with his Lord on Dec. 2, 2021. He was born in Freeport March 31, 1926, to Floyd & Mabel (Blough) Thompson. Ken graduated from Freeport High School in 1943 and married Charleen Cappon on May 25, 1947.

 

Ken worked on the family farm his entire working years as well as on the road sod crew for several summers in the late 1950s. On March 27th a celebration was held for the Thompson Farms' Centennial milestone and Ken's 95th birthday. Ken was very proud of the farm's centennial designation.

 

Ken lived a life of service to his church and community. He served on committees in his local congregation, Hope Church of the Brethren, and cooked for the Mich. District conference for a number of years. He was a dedicated member of the Farm Bureau and served on the Ionia County Road Commission from 1978 -1990. Together, Ken and Charleen were involved with Habitat for Humanity on a local and national level. 

 

In addition to volunteering, Ken enjoyed antiquing, refinishing antique furniture, playing cards, camping and traveling. Ken and Charleen traveled with their motorhome for many years and made friends from all over the country. The couple spent the winter months in Florida or Texas for 25 years.

 

The couple's home in Freeport—and their home on wheels--were always open for gatherings for family and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 70 years, his parents, grandson Sean Wilcox, sister Evelyn (Thompson) Walton, brother-in laws Don Walton & Ray Wieland, special family friend Pam Burson, in laws Clarence & Doris (Hayward) Cappon in addition to other family members and friends. He is survived by sisters Marge (Thompson) Wieland, Carolyn (Thompson) Walton, children Dianne Thompson (Ann Fiorini), Donna (Lee) Wilcox, Lynette (Wayne) Guyer, Brian (Carole Stowell) Thompson, Melanie (Bobby Bouchard) Basler, 5 grandchildren, one great grandchild and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. As per Ken's wishes, a private family memorial will be held at a later date. In honor of Ken's life, contributions can be made to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, 1215 North Broadway St. A; Hastings, MI 49058 or a charity of your choice.

Comment:

Obit and grave of Shirley Ann (Grunkemeyer) Cowles

Shirley A. Cowles, 68 - Gravesite

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Shirley Ann (Grunkemeyer) Cowles, 68, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Cowles was born on Oct. 7, 1949, in Cincinnati, and was a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Jane (Aubrey) Grunkemeyer. She was a member of the Park View Mennonite Church and participated widely in several Bible study groups in Harrisonburg. Shirley worked for Warfel’s Sweet Shoppe in the Dayton Farmers Market and also enjoyed quilting, sewing and reading. She volunteered at Ten Thousand Villages and Eastern Mennonite High School. Her life was filled with a spirit of beauty, grace and peace. On June 1, 1974, she married Spencer L. Cowles, who survives. In addition to her husband, Shirley is survived by three children, Saran Ann Cowles of Harrisonburg, William Walker Cowles II of New York City, and Emily Elizabeth Cowles of New York City, and a brother, Joe Grunkemeyer of North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Grunkemeyer. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. at Park Mennonite Church with Rev. Phil Kniss officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be held privately. Her casket will remain closed. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.

Comment: We dated briefly after college graduation. She was lovely. Now with the Lord

Jim Salomon obituary

Jim Salomon obituary

Jim Salomon, 84, of The Villages, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 8th at his residence. Born on December 27, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to Erwin K. and Frida (Huonker) Salomon, Jim was a child of God and a faithful servant of Christ. He was a retired electrical designer and engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Pittsburgh and a U.S. Army veteran. Before moving to The Villages in 1993, he was a season ticket holder for over 20 years with the best team in football, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most importantly, Jim was known to be a “soul winner,” someone who loved to reach out to people and spread the Word of God. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mildred Fewless Salomon; his son, Jeffrey (Ginny) Salomon; his daughters: Janice (Bruce) Snyder and Jane (Dean) Cathcart; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; a younger brother and sister: Ronald (Barbara) Salomon and Sandra Salomon; along with his stepsons: Robert (Carol) Fewless, Terry (Amy) Fewless, Michael (Laurie) Fewless, Timothy (Angela) Fewless; his stepdaughters: Nancy (Jon) Fitzgerald and Kathy (John) Tytla; along with 18 step grandchildren, 23 great step grandchildren and 1 great great step granddaughter. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 46 years, Hermine (Miller) Salomon (2002), an older brother and sister, Milton Salomon and Elsie Collum.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 11:00 am at Tri County Baptist Church, 38405 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s honor to Cornerstone Hospice @ cshospice.org. or Tri County Baptist Church, 38405 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake FL 32159.

Acts 16:31 – “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved,” was Jim’s life verse. He would ask each of you reading this “If you died today, are you certain you would go to Heaven?”

Comment: A friend. He loved the Lord. And he loved the Steelers!

Marnie - an amazing woman

Marguerite Ella 'Marnie' (Jencks) Hoeger

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Hoeger, Marguerite "Marnie" Ella (Jencks) formerly of Medicine Lake, died peacefully in New Brighton, MN on June 3, 2018 at the age of 106. Preceded in death by husbands, John Nelson and Frank Hoeger; son, Robert E. Nelson; parents, Louis LeRoy Jencks and Bertha May Gass; siblings, Ardith Anderson, Burdette "Bud" Jencks, and Everyl Nelson Hulet. Survived by daughter-in-law, Betty Nelson; granddaughters, Charleen (Darrel) Antilla and Yvonne (Bruce) Zimmerman; 4 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren, and many other cherished relatives and friends. She was a dedicated individual who loved Jesus with all her heart. She was passionate about living each day God gave her with a positive attitude. She was a friend to everyone she met.

Comment: Lovely. Always hugged me at church. Now with Christ, our Hope!

Jane Eidson: A Remarkable Life

Jane Eidson, who got a college degree at 56, dies at 98

From the Star Tribune:

As the middle child, it always chafed Jane Eidson that her two brothers finished college and she never did.

The boys joined the Navy during World War II, came home and went to school on the GI Bill. She started college right after high school, but she then got diverted — by the war, a marriage, various jobs and five kids.

But persevere she did. Starting in 1964, Eidson plugged away for 11 years on a degree in English and art history at the University of Minnesota. At the age of 56, she finally donned a cap and gown, the same year her youngest child graduated from high school.

The experience solidified Eidson’s belief in the power of education, and propelled her to become an active volunteer for the American Association of University Women, a group that advocates for economic and educational equity for women.

Eidson died July 31, shortly after a stroke, at the age of 98. She had lived with dementia for several years.

Born and raised in Chicago, Eidson enjoyed working in her parents’ vegetable garden and often roller skated to various summer activities in city parks. As a mother, she made sure her children joined outdoor activities, and built a box for the station wagon that stayed loaded with camping gear so the family could take off at a moment’s notice.

She met her future husband, Bill Eidson, when he came to Chicago for officer training. Through the war years, they got to know each other mostly through letters.

Bill, who was raised in a speck of a town in South Carolina, became a lieutenant commander in the Navy and sat atop the crow’s nest on the USS Texas. He took part in the battles of the Atlantic, Iwo Jima, Normandy, North Africa and Okinawa. In 1944, the battleship was damaged by artillery, and the ship came to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs. Seizing the moment, the couple quickly staged a wedding at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

After the war, the two moved around, with stops in Tennessee and Illinois, and Jane tried to pick up night classes while starting a family. Bill eventually landed a job as a sales manager in Minnesota, and the couple settled down in St. Louis Park, where they lived for nearly 60 years. Bill died of a stroke in 2010.

Eidson believed her body held her soul and never took her good health for granted — sometimes to the dismay of her brood, who craved a little junk food every now and then. She started practicing yoga in the 1960s, and she was a health-food nut decades before it became fashionable. She pushed fruits, vegetables, plenty of water and whole grains.

“We hated that as kids,” said Karen English, her oldest child. “No white sugar, no white flour. We never saw Wonder Bread.” Eidson inherited her father’s artistic flair and seemed to have a bottomless well of creative energy packed into her 5-foot, 4-inch frame. She painted flowers and landscapes in oil and watercolor, and often embellished plain sewing patterns with piping.

“She loved color and texture,” English said. “Her favorite thing was to go to the fabric stores, just to look and touch and think about what she’d make next.”

Eidson took flying lessons, joined ballet classes, and took up clogging and Scottish dancing. When she was in her 60s, she traveled Europe on a Eurail pass with her youngest daughter, Rita, and stayed in youth hostels.

“She was energetic and always ready for adventure,” said Nancy Arguedas, her second-born. “That was her thing: Let’s go!”

But in many ways, it all came back to education. Eventually, every one of her children earned a graduate degree.

“We were always supported,” Arguedas said. “She raised us to believe we could do anything.”

The family is planning a private service.

Comment: Nancy in the above article is our best friend.  Here is the obituary for Bill. Photos below of Nancy and Mariano on my birthday this past Saturday.

Lila Lee Grummet: In Memory of my Cousin

Lila Lee Grummet

Lila Lee Grummet, age 80 of Alto, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and brother, Steven Green. She is survived by her children, Bob (Becky) Grummet, Bill (Carol) Grummet, Marilee (Mark) Trierweiler, Joe (Laurie Wenzel) Grummet; sister Linda (Denny) Hawk; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and good friend, Pat Thomet. Lila Lee loved spending time with family and traveling. She was also an avid sportswoman, enjoying hunting and fishing. She was active in the Alto community as a member of the Alto Development Association, Head of the Alto United Methodist Church Administrative Board, and President of the United Methodist Women. The family will greet friends and family Thursday, May 25, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Alto United Methodist Church, 11365 64th St. SE, Alto, MI 49302. Memorial Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Robert Wright officiating. Interment Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Alto United Methodist Church; Shriner’s Hospitals for Children Burn Care Clinic, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229; or Kent District Library Alto Branch; c/o Sandy Graham, 6071 Linfield Ave., Alto, MI 49302.

Comment: She was diagnosed with cancer on April 30th and died in just over 3 weeks. We spent 3 days with her a year ago. Lovely and will be missed. Obit for her husband (preceded her by 10 years). Obit for her brother Steve who died 2 years ago.

We had hoped to go to the funeral but she died last night at 10 pm and the Thursday funeral doesn't enable enough time to wrap things up here and get there.

My sister provides this interesting photo from what she believes is Mothers Day 1949

This was taken in Alto, MI (that's the old Methodist church in the background); My grandmother (Beulah Hayward) is in the front row center. Her husband Basil is standing behind her. Basil died December 1949 when I was 4 months old (not yet born in May of '49).  The boy next to granddad is my cousin Steve. The girl on the other side of grandpa is Lila (age 12). In front of Lila is my cousin Linda (my only surviving cousin). In front of Steve is my sister Nancy (age 3).

Update: Photo from my brother. Date Mother's day 1971

Left to right: Aunt Eleanor, My Mother, My Dad

From a church in my Aunt's house to a church in a building over multiple generationshttps://t.co/LhbNXefSza pic.twitter.com/N14zZ8Xt3x

— 𝓙𝓲𝓶 𝓟𝓮𝓮𝓽 (@jrpeet) July 20, 2019

Dad, Mom & Sister Nancy in Alto MI.

Summer 1947

Location: https://t.co/Ug1j5GCU30

.@Ill_Mindst8 pic.twitter.com/3OS3J3QTbP

— 𝓙𝓲𝓶 𝓟𝓮𝓮𝓽 (@jrpeet) September 26, 2019

Home-going of Charleen Thompson

Charleen Thompson, 89, of Freeport went home to be with her Lord surrounded by loving family on April 20th, 2017.  She was born in Hastings December 17, 1927 to Clarence & Doris (Hayward) Cappon.

Charleen graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. She started her first job in the office at Consumers Power Company while still a senior in high school and continued there until 1949. Charleen married Kenneth Thompson on May 25, 1947.

An accomplished bookkeeper, Charleen managed the finances for Ken’s family farm, while also working as an office manager, accountant & secretary for Chenoweth Machine Company in Hastings from 1955-1971.  The company was sold to Ketchum Machine Company and relocated to Freeport, where she worked from 1971-82.

Charleen lived a life of service to her church and her community. She served on committees in her local congregation, Hope Church of the Brethren, and on the Michigan District Board. She was a co-leader for the annual Citizenship Seminar to Wash. D.C. for several years. As a dedicated member of the Farm Bureau, she went to Washington D.C. to promote agriculture policy and served on the state Policy Development Committee. She chaired the Women’s Committee of Ionia County Farm Bureau, and served on the County Board of Directors and the State F.B. Women's Committee (1979-85). She eventually became District IV Director of the Mich. F.B. Board (86-88).  

Together, Charleen and Ken were involved with Habitat for Humanity on a local and national level. In addition to volunteering, Charleen enjoyed antiquing, knitting, quilting, caning, baking, reading novels, camping and traveling.  

Charleen and Ken traveled with their motor home for many years and made friends from all over the country. The couple spent the winter months in Florida or Texas for 25 years. The couple’s home in Freeport--and their home on wheels--were always open for gatherings for family and friends.

Charleen was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Sean Wilcox, sister-in law Connie Cappon, special family friend Pam Burson, in laws Floyd & Mabel Thompson, sister-in law Evelyn (Thompson) Walton in addition to other family members and friends.  She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 70 years, brother Ron Cappon, children Dianne Thompson (Ann Fiorini), Donna (Lee) Wilcox, Lynette (Wayne) Guyer, Brian (Carole Stowell) Thompson, Melanie Basler, 5 grandchildren, one great grandchild and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews & friends.  

Comment: Charleen was my 1st cousin, once removed. Photo above: Ken and Charlene and two of my 2nd cousins, and one 2nd cousin once removed. Charleen was like an Aunt to me.

In Memory Of 2nd Lt. Adam B. Larson

In Memory Of 2nd Lt. Adam B. Larson

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Second Lieutenant Adam B. Larson died January 16, 2017, while training at Ft. Benning, GA. Adam was born May 14, 1988 in Rapid City, SD, to Aaron and Sheryl (Schultz) Larson. The family moved to Chamberlain, SD when he was a young child. While at Chamberlain High School, Adam was active in drama, vocal, and instrumental music. He also loved rock climbing, adventuring, traveling, and reading. Adam attended USD, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theater. There he met his future wife Ashley Christine Harvey. They were married on October 8th, 2011 and were blessed with a son, Allen, on November 1st, 2013. Also in 2011, Adam enlisted in the Army and become a member of the Airborne. He was stationed in Vicenza, Italy, and did one tour in Afghanistan. On their return from Italy they settled in the Remsen/Kingsley area. In 2014, Adam joined the Iowa National Guard, and was commissioned as an officer during 2016. Adam B. Larson is survived by his wife Ashley and son Allen (Kingsley, IA), mother Sheryl Larson (Chamberlain, SD), sister Audra Larson (Lincoln, NE), Grandfather Dwight Schultz (Cedar Park, TX), Uncle Jeffrey Schultz and wife Preyachat (Cedar Park, TX), father-in-law Frank & Lynette Harvey (Remsen, IA), mother-in-law Deb Buckman (Mitchell, SD). He was preceded in death by his father Aaron B. Larson, grandparents Arne and Jeanne Larson, and grandmother Ruth Von Seggern.

Comment: Top image from obituary link. Bottom image from Facebook. 2nd Lt Larson died while away at training at Fort Benning with my son.

Elizabeth Layhew-Kyle obituary

Elizabeth Layhew-Kyle, Walworth County, WI

November 20, 1944 - October 27, 2016

Elizabeth (Reynolds) Layhew-Kyle, age 71, of the Walworth County area, went Home to be with her Lord on October 27, 2016. She was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, on November 20, 1944. At age three her parents brought her to the Hobart, IN, area where she grew up. She graduated from Hobart High School, and attended Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Baptist Bible College of Scranton, PA, and Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn. She was married to David E. Layhew for 30 years, and to Brian L. Kyle for 17 years. She worked as a Secretary for 28 years; after which she studied to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. She lived in Wisconsin since 1989, and was a member of Geneva Lakes Church. Her greatest joys were her Lord, her children, and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Denise (James) Vietti of MI, and David (Liane) Layhew II of Williams Bay; her grandchildren: Jacob, Sophia, and Ethan Vietti, Terrance, Tristan, Tirzah, Magdeliene, Truth, Matthew, Theodore, Mercy, Trust, Treasure, Trinity, and another grandbaby due in May of 2017; her sisters, Eva (Harry) Bradley, and Debbie Reynolds; and her brother, Jim (Margaret) Ludington.

Predeceasing her were parents, David and Felicita Reynolds; their infant son, Gary Lee Reynolds; and her first husband, David E. Layhew.

A Memorial Service is to be held at East Delavan Baptist Church on October 31, 2016. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., followed by the Memorial Service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the family are greatly appreciated to offset the funeral expenses and to make charitable contributions as requested by Elizabeth. Thank you to Steinke Funeral Home for all their assistance.

Comment: Obit of her first husband Dave who passed in 2007. She was a dear friend of ours - we've known her for almost 40 years

Cliff Ide, TRS-DOS hacker, passes

NEWDOS 2.1 History

Excerpt:

In mid-1978 when Radio Shack introduced TRSDOS 2.0, their first disk operating system for the Model I, it contained many bugs. Some were fixed by TRSDOS 2.1 later that year, but many bugs remained, some quite severe. One of the earliest people to attempt to fix these bugs was Clifford Ide. He analyzed Model I TRSDOS in great detail and developed a set of patches to fix the bugs, increase performance, and add new features. This set of patches, originally known as APRDOS, was not a commercial product but was only available to those who knew someone who already had a copy. ... For whatever reason, Clifford Ide’s name was never used in connection with NEWDOS. The NEWDOS author was identified only as "Sam Jones," a pseudonym used to "keep his privacy and avoid being swamped by phone calls," according to an 80 Micro article. In Harvard Pennington’s book TRS‑80 Disk and Other Mysteries, the NEWDOS principals (Lauletta and Ide) are described not by name but as “two guys in Denver.” In the acknowledgements to the book, Jim Lauletta’s name is listed in full (although not identified with Apparat) but Clifford Ide’s name is abbreviated as C.I. The true identity of “Sam Jones” remained a mystery until 1987, when Apparat finally revealed his real name after a false attribution.

Comment:  Cliff worked for Norwest. The man was a genius!

Life: "even a vapor" indeed!

'I was born; I blinked; and it was over,' Orange Park woman writes in own obituary

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It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day but that's simply not something I wanted to hear, much less experience. Once again I didn't get things my way! That's been the story of my life all my life. And while on that subject (the story of my life)…on February 9, 1946 my parents and older sister celebrated my birth and I was introduced to all as Emily DeBrayda Fisher, the daughter of Clyde and Mary Fisher from Hazelwood. I can't believe that happened in the first half of the last century but there are records on file in the Court House which can corroborate this claim. Just two years later when another baby girl was born, I became known as the middle sister of the infamous three Fisher Girls, and the world was changed forever. As a child I walked to the old Hazelwood Elementary School where teachers like Mrs. McCracken, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Moody planted the seed that eventually led me to becoming a teacher. I proudly started my teaching career at that same elementary school in January 1968, and from there I went on to teach young children in the neighboring states of Virginia, Georgia, as well as Florida where I retired after 25 years. So many things in my life seemed of little significance at the time they happened but then took on a greater importance as I got older. The memories I'm taking with me now are so precious and have more value than all the gold and silver in my jewelry box. Memories…where do I begin? Well, I remember Mother wearing an apron; I remember Daddy calling Square Dances; I remember my older sister pushing me off my tricycle (on the cinder driveway); I remember my younger sister sleep walking out of the house; I remember grandmother Nonnie who sewed exquisite dresses for me when I was little; I remember grandmother Mamateate wringing a chicken's neck so we could have Sunday dinner. I remember being the bride in our Tom Thumb Wedding in first grade and performing skits for the 4-H Club later in grade five. I remember cutting small rosebuds still wet with dew to wear to school on spring mornings, and I remember the smell of newly mowed grass. I remember the thrill of leading our high school band down King Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras (I was head majorette). I remember representing Waynesville in the Miss North Carolina Pageant, and yes, I twirled my baton to the tune of ""Dixie"". It could have been no other way. I married the man of my dreams (tall, dark, and handsome) on December 16, 1967 and from that day on I was proud to be Mrs. Charlie Phillips, Grand Diva Of All Things Domestic. Our plan was to have two children, a girl and a boy. Inexplicably we were successful in doing exactly that when we were blessed with our daughter Bonnie and then later our son Scott. Seeing these two grow into who they were supposed to be brought a wonderful sense of meaning to our lives. This might be a good time to mend fences. I apologize for making sweet Bonnie wear No Frills jeans when she was little and for ""red-shirting"" Scott in kindergarten. Apparently each of these things was humiliating to them but both were able to rise above their shame and become very successful adults. I'd also like to apologize to Mary Ann for tearing up her paper dolls and to Betsy for dating a guy she had a crush on. Just when I thought I was too old to fall in love again, I became a grandmother, and my five grand-angels stole not only my heart, but also spent most of my money. Sydney Elizabeth, Jacob McKay, and Emma Grace (all Uprights) have enriched my life more than words can say. Sydney's ""one more, no more"" when she asked for a cookie; Jake saying he was ""sick as a cat"" when I'd said that someone else was sick as a dog; and Emma cutting her beautiful long hair and then proceeding to shave off one of her eyebrows…Yes, these are a few of my favorite things. They're treasures that are irreplaceable and will go with me wherever my journey takes me. I've always maintained that my greatest treasures call me Nana. That's not exactly true. You see, the youngest of my grand-angels, William Fisher Phillips and Charlie Jackson Phillips call me ""Nana Banana"". (Thank you Chris and Scott for having such spunky children.) These two are also apt to insist that I ""get their hiney"" whenever I visit, and since I'm quite skilled in that area , I've always been able to oblige. (I actually hold the World's Record for ""Hiney Getting,"" a title that I wear with pride.) Speaking of titles…I've held a few in my day. I've been a devoted daughter, an energetic teenager, a WCU graduate (summa cum laude), a loving wife, a comforting mother, a dedicated teacher, a true and loyal friend, and a spoiling grandmother. And if you don't believe it, just ask me. Oh wait, I'm afraid it's too late for questions. Sorry. So…I was born; I blinked; and it was over. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honor. But I DID have the chance to know and love each and every friend as well as all my family members. How much more blessed can a person be? So in the end, remember…do your best, follow your arrow, and make something amazing out of your life. Oh, and never stop smiling. If you want to, you can look for me in the evening sunset or with the earliest spring daffodils or amongst the flitting and fluttering butterflies. You know I'll be there in one form or another. Of course that will probably comfort some while antagonizing others, but you know me…it's what I do. I'll leave you with this…please don't cry because I'm gone; instead be happy that I was here. (Or maybe you can cry a little bit. After all, I have passed away). Today I am happy and I am dancing. Probably naked. Love you forever. Emily

Comment: Link for Obit. On this Good Friday, Christians remember the atoning sacrifice of our Lord and Savior and the hope of eternal life. This life ... a vapor ... heaven ... forever!

Steven James Green - My cousin

Steven James Green - My cousin

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Steven James Green, age76, of Mena passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 in his home in Board Camp. He was born on April 25, 1938 to the late James Green and Eleanor Hayward Green in Lowell, Michigan.

He was married to Carol Bender Green on September 17, 1972 and have been happily married for the last 43 years. Steven and Carol have resided in Board Camp, a home of love and care, for 27 years.

As a young man Steven was a carry out boy at Alto Grocery in Alto, Michigan. In July 13, 1956 he joined the United States Air Force where he learned Radar and Communications and was later stationed in Japan. Mr. Green was later honorably discharged in 1962. Following his enlistment in the military, he worked for North American Aviation for a period of 3 years. Soon following, Mr. Green worked for General Electric/Honeywell for 27 years as an Electronic Technician and Multi-System Card Reader.

Mr. Steven Green greatly enjoyed motorcycles, guns, hunting, camping, computers and reading. He also enjoyed taking care of the 20 acres that he considered God had blessed him with to watch over.

He is survived by: Wife: Carol Green of Board Camp, Arkansas Son: Scott Allan Green of California Daughter: Kitti Green Taylor of Mississippi Grand-Children: Kiera, Christian and Maddyson Sisters: Lila Lee Green Grummet and her deceased husband Robert of Alto, Michigan Linda Lou Green Hawk and husband Dennis of Alto, Michigan 1 Great Grand-daughter and Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Steve J. Green Mr. Green was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. 

There will be a Family Memorial Service at a later date. In lieu of flowers send memorials to either Alto United Methodist Church, 11365 64th Street S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 or to the Polk County Library.

Comment: Missed. We visited him in 2007 (photo above). When I was a kid, Steve had a bear's head mounted on his wall and a Cushman scooter (like below):

Norman Johncock - 1st Cousin once removed

Norman Johncock - Obituary
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Norman passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home. He was born in Orangeville Township on April 2, 1929. Norman is the son of Russell and Nina (Hayward) Johncock, and he served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Norman and his family owned and operated Country Maid Bakery for over 32 years. He was a member of Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, and in his spare time he enjoyed golf, bowling, wood working, and spending winters in Florida. On April 20, 1950 he married Donna Nieboer, who survives. Also surviving are their children, N. Lee (Barbara) Johncock of Portage, Sharon (John) Weaver of Scotts, Wayne (Kathy) Johncock of Schoolcraft, and Warren (Teresa) Johncock of Three Rivers; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Keith (Betty) Johncock of Belleview, MI and Glenn Johncock (deceased). Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 11:00 AM at Prairie Edge Christian Reformed Church, 9316 Oakland Dr., with Pastor Philip Kok, officiating. Family interment will take place at Prairieville Cemetery.

Comment: My Mother was one of 15 1st cousins. (She is # 3 in age and the oldest survivor). Norman was her first cousin. My relationship to him = First cousins once removed. I remember him well. He and my Dad were close.

Dr. Val Patterson, Ph.D.: Mottos, Confessions, Regrets

Man writes his own obituary, comes clean about not really having Ph.D., stealing safe

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Dr. Val Patterson, Ph.D., used his self-penned obituary as an opportunity to tell the world some surprising facts about himself, including ...

Comment: Link to his Obit here. I expect this link will not last a long time but I've screen grabbed a couple of key parts. Click image for larger.

His PhD:

His life motto:

His regret:

He stole the safe:

Friend and co-worker passes

Identity released of man killed when ATV rolls over

LADYSMITH - Officials have released the name of the 47-year-old man found dead Monday afternoon in Rusk County after an ATV rolled on top of him.

John Wolf, Dayton, Minn., died in the accident on property he owns in Rusk County.

According to the Rusk County Sheriff's Department, Wolf was dead when emergency responders arrived at a property in the town of Rusk in response to a 4:10 p.m. report of a person trapped under an ATV.

A preliminary investigation by the department found that Wolf was removing brush from a hillside on his property when the ATV tipped over, ejecting the victim and rolling on top of him.

Comment: We used to be in the same building and floor. I saw John twice last week. Very sad!

Charles Gilbert passes

Comment: My dear Brother in Law's brother. Charles was my peer at the University of Cincinnati. I think he was nearly exactly my age ... perhaps 2 months older.

Faithful servant promoted to glory

June Yoder obituary

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YODER, June On Nov. 6, 2010 (nee Smith) Age 82 years. Beloved wife of Edwin A. of Audubon. Devoted mother of E. Allen Yoder (Kimberly) of Amazon, Brazil, and Rebecca A. Colby (Robert) of Audubon. Beloved grandmother of Nichole Yoder, Danielle Yoder, Renee Skibinski, Peter Yoder, Regena Bell, Jonny Yoder, Deborah Yoder, Stephanie Maines, Robert Colby, and Kathryn Krube. Cherished great grandmother of James Ward Pacana, Juliette Pacana, Cainan, Elijah, and Aaron Skibinski. Also survived by a bother Clyde Smith, and a sister Darlene Hancock both of CA. Pre-deceased by her late daughter Ruth and her late son Timothy. Mrs. Yoder was a missionary to Guatemala for over twelve years. She was a High School teacher at Baptist Regional School for over thirty five years, where she taught both Music and Spanish. She was very active in many women's ministries, and her home was always open to everyone. She is now in Heaven with her Lord having received the prize of her high calling. Phillipians 3:14. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Locustwood Memorial Park, 1550 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Contributions in her memory may be made to Haddon Heights Baptist Church, 3rd & Station Aves., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 or to Baptist Regional School at the same address. Funeral arrangements by the DuBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 700 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon. Condolences may be sent to www. duboisfuneralhome.net

Comment: A friend from my first ministry

Obituary: Wilbur L. “Bill” Eidson

Wilbur L. “Bill” Eidson age 91 of St. Louis Park, passed away Oct. 26, 2010. Bill was a warm and engaging gentleman with a ready smile who made friends easily and was dedicated to his family. Bill was born July 23, 1919 in Ward, South Carolina to Arthur and Julia Eidson. He graduated from Clemson University and was commissioned as a Navy officer in the opening days of World Way Two. He served on the USS Texas throughout the war; participating in the Battle of the Atlantic, Iwo Jima, Normandy, North Africa and Okinawa. In 1944 he married Jane Wagener. As the president of Eidson Associates, Bill was involved in a variety of marketing ventures, including developing patents and designing private label veterinary applications for major pharmaceutical houses. He is survived by wife, Jane, children, Karen English (Ted), Nancy Arguedas (Mariano), Rita DeBoer (Larry), Tom Eidson (Janet) and Gary Eidson (Ann); 16 grandchildren; sister, Mary Kelly; other relatives and friends. Funeral 10:30 AM Friday at Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 519 Oak Grove St., MPLS. Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Park Chapel, 3960 Wooddale Ave. S., St. Louis Park and 1 hour prior to service at church. Private interment Fort Snelling.

Comment: Wilbur L. “Bill” Eidson was the Father of my co-worker Nancy Arguedas. Our prayers are with the family.

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Obit for co-worker

David E. Koopmeiners

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David was born on February 1, 1957 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Norbert and Ann (Poepping) Koopmeiners. David was a St. Cloud native who graduated from Cathedral High School in 1975 and he received his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Cloud State University in 1982. Immediately following graduation from SCSU, he was employed by Norwest Bank (currently Wells Fargo) for 28 years as a Quality Assurance Analyst and an Information Systems Data Security Manager.

Comment: Dave and I were on the same team for a couple of years. Praying for his wife.