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Biographies are where we share about family & friends to connect with others who remember them.
Bellamy Larose:
"Thuy, you were such a great friend to hang out with. It was so shocking to hear that you've died suddenly from a vehicular accident. I've always wanted to ask you if you wanted to be best friends with me but I've obviously missed that chance. So, I hope you'll rest in peace and I miss you, friend."
Dianna Self:
Best Mother Ever - Mom was the most Amazing person I have Ever met in my entire life. She could draw, paint, sculpt, build, knit, crochet, needle point, stitch and create the most Beautiful and Amazing works of art I've seen. She built scale models of places like the Denver Zoo (2 of which were donated to the Denver Public School System) out of nothing more than Flour, paint, pop cycle sticks and plastic animals. She embroidered the most Amazing clothing for her children and grandchildren. She Taylor made matching pajama sets for her kids every year for Christmas for Many years. Even her coloring book pictures were stunning works of art. She was the most generous person I know. She once brought in an entire family who'd been evicted from their home at Christmas. She could locate Anyone in just a few phone calls (she was a prototype for Google LOL). Once, before her youngest daughter went for a photo shoot, she was able to the obtain a Full FBI report for the "photographer" stopping that particular meeting. The love for her family knew no bounds. We miss you Every Single day Mom. The time you spent with your grandsons is treasured to this day. All of them speak lovingly of your crafts with them. We still have all the treasures you made with each of them. Thank you Mom. I wish I could be Half of what you were. I hope the other side is all you dreamed it would be. Good bye for now. Thank you for Everything.
Michael Terredanio:
John was my father's brother I only stayed with him for a little while in his home and Pearl City but I never forgot him he's one of the kindest people I've ever met in my life can you remind me of my father - He had the coolest smile just always laid back never to worry about nothing a good beautiful wife that cherish them in his later days I was fortunate enough to call him family never forget your it was a pleasure knowing you
Wendy Parker Lang:
I’m his grand daughter - Pa died on my wedding day. Nan told me it was the only way he could be with us on the day as he was very sick and was in hospital.
When I was little, I remember going for walks along the beach every morning to get the paper. He walked so fast I had to run to keep up.
He was a very house proud, it was always perfectly clean and tidy. He loved his cars.
He always spoiled his cat Puff with home cooked roast dinners with gravy.
He valued hard work and was very proud of all us grand kids.
Anita LeNorman:
My grandpa was the best ever! He was sweet, kind and soft spoken, at least until you got him mad. He used to sit with me and tell me stories and would take me hunting with him. I remember him standing outside of the little Baptist church preaching to everyone about smoking and how it would kill you. He died of lung cancer.
What a lovely human being.
Dale Parsons:
Friend of the family and ministering brother - Bingham was a delightful young man. He was an exceptional volleyball player who had a great future as a collegiate player. He had great athleticism and leaping ability and could reach high above the net to spike the ball. He also performed Polynesian dancing and singing and could play the ukulele. He had myriads of friends and was constantly out and about and active. He was a faithful young man in his church. Well before taking ill and passing away, he was asked what he felt about dying. He calmly responded, "If I go, I go." The cause of his death was Valley Fever. He battled it in ICU for 3 months. He would get better, then worse, then better again. His family finally decided they needed to seek God's will and not just theirs in regards to a hopeful recovery. Three days later, he passed away. The large church that hosted his funeral was packed full. More than 200 copies of the Book of Mormon with his family picture and his personal testimony were given away at the services. As in life, Bingham was all over the place in death. His brother felt his presence on his mission in Washington, his best friend had multiple experiences with him in Guatemala, and his cousin felt his presence and influence on his mission in the Virginia-DC area. Recently, I randomly crossed paths with a young man from his volleyball team more than 15 years since he left us. I have happy and grateful memories for my time with Bingham and his family.
Frank Willson:
Milan B obrenovitch - Milan was my biological father he and my mother met back in the 70s I entered the world in 73 I have found my half sister melissa who was born in 74 I never got to meet Milan if any of you know Milan or have a Pic or?? I would be forever gratefull thank you sincerely Frank willson
Stephen West:
Stephen’s memories - I was barely 6 years old when he passed away. There are only a handful of memories I can recall:
Getting to sit in his trainer jet seat when we took him to the Homestead, FL air base one morning.
Him killing a cottonmouth snake by the house, and playing badminton with the neighbors.
Studying at night on the couch of our trailer house.
Him giving me my first taste of coffee with sugar and cream, along with scrambled eggs and a little salt and black pepper. I wanted extra pepper.
He lit off a bunch of fireworks behind the big building across the driveway in front of our trailer.
When we traded in out ‘58 Chevy station wagon for a ‘63 Plymouth Valiant station wagon, which was given to my mother by the dealership after only one payment, when Dad passed away.
Lee Conover:
My Father - My Father was a wonderful Man, he served in three wars and the Bay of Pigs Conflict. He ran the International Hotel and Casino in Saigon during the Viet Nam Conflict. Ten years as a Sheriff in Freehold N.J.. His job was designing Galleys for the U.S. Navy, he was proud of his work, especially his design used on the US Wichita. I remember his stories about crossing the Equator, his youth with his brothers all piling on his old Indian Motorcycle heading to the "Shore", he called every Harley I owned junk and would say find an Old Indian and you'll never break down on the road. I miss him and Mom everyday
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Sebastian WILLACKER which was taken at the Pennington Studio in New Washington, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Sebastian likely in his 60's at the time it was taken. He is also identified as "Cousin to Great Grandma WIETHMANS". Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Sebastian and his family:
Sebastian WILLACKER was b. 17 or 19 or 26 Mar 1830 in Nuremberg or Vasbuhl, Germany to parents Adam WILLACKER (1799-1874) and Elizabeth “Elise” or “Elsie” SCHMUCK (1803-1870) who were married 19 Aug 1823 in Vasbuhl, Germany. Sebastian was one of 19 children born to this couple including Eva; Anton; Adam; Adam; Anton; Jonas; Sebastian; Barbara; Andrew; Andrew; Eva; Eva; Kasper Boniface; Anna Elizabeth; A. M. Franzika; Anonyma; Margaret Antonia; Franz Ludwig; and George Severin WILLACKER, all born between 1824 and 1852.
Sebastian married Mary Magdalena or Madaline “Lena” KELLER (1834-1902) on 3 Sept 1854 in Vasbuhl, Germany and they had 10 children including Magdalena Philomena “Minnie”; Elizabeth “Lizzie”; Victoria Barbara; George B. or P.; Charles Sebastian; Joseph Anthony; John Henry; Mary Sheridan; Peter Alphonse; and Michael WILLACKER all born between 1855 and 1875. Sebastian died 7 or 14 or 16 or 17 Dec 1911 in Mayfield or Traverse City, MI and he is buried in the Saint Mary of Hannah Catholic Church Cemetery in Hannah, MI.
I would love to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Sebastian Willacker in this photo.
