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Pam Marks:
My father described himself as an "agnostic" (he told me that he would have said atheist but if he didn't have proof one way or another, and he wouldn't take a definitive stand). He only set foot in a church for weddings or when his daughters sang in the choir. He also attended the funeral of his "Big Aunt Norma."
Pam's note: several years before he passed away, my father and I were discussing death. He told me he was an atheist and I asked him why. He mentioned his years as a philosophy major, studying all the different religions and belief systems. His belief was that upon his death, he would return to the earth and become part of the universe, and he said he was happy with that.
I spread some of his ashes in Sacred Wind, KY where his maternal grandparents had lived, and we had traveled there in 1998. He was thrilled to be there.
I know that would have made him quite happy!
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."
Matt Von Striver:
Beverly Norene Von Striver was a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 13, 2022 at the age of eighty six.
Beverly was born on February 11, 1936 to Alexander and Esther Montague. Immediately upon her high school graduation, at age 17, she married Ronald Von Striver. Together, they had four children: Mark (1954-2016), Beth (Michael), Wayde (Elizabeth) and Bradley.
She delighted in each of her grandchildren (Justin, Alison, Alex, Taylor, Jenna and Matthew) and was very proud of her great-grandchildren (Nicholas, Bodhi, Maximus, Hazel, Adelind and Ridley). Beverly also leaves behind extended family and numerous dear friends.
In her early years, Beverly was primarily a stay at home parent. She did, however, work as a representative for Avon and Tupperware, and thoroughly enjoyed the imbedded social opportunities.
Beverly would later work for Laurel Hills Development Center, and San Juan Unified School District. In both positions, she fully and wholeheartedly supported individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Beverly was a woman of faith who deeply loved her family and friends, the ocean, robust conversations, singing, word games, quality food, and being the center of attention. Most recently, she renewed her love of reading and enjoyed watching tv; specifically Pit Bulls and Parolees, The Curse of Oak Island and Survivor.
Her sense of humor stands out as a predominant trait, as well as her generosity, candidness, honesty and integrity.
Jessica Christensen:
Nola was my Great Grandmother. She had a very sweet soul. We all miss her very much. In her older years when she had to move from Picayune to Gulfport to live with her son and daughter, she gifted me with her daylillies and amaryllis' from her flower garden. I still have to this day.
Angela Scott:
My baby brother - My baby brother transition at the age of 2 , it was a couple of days to a week before he was to turn 3 and have a party. I was only 8 years old but I remember my brother and his smile like it was yesterday. He was unable to talk but he would look at me with so much love in his eyes . He was born with hypoxia to the point it left him paralyzed from the neck down , dr said he was not going to live long after he was born but Eric proved them wrong, we had 2 beautiful years with him but he grew weak and tired with all the seizures that consumed his little body , he eventually found his way back into Gods hands . I miss you little brother, you were my hero and you loved me the most
Richard Domagalski:
Richard Beyer - Educator in St. Mary's College, Moraga, Ca. Master's Program in Confluent Education. - Brillant man always stretching his thirst for knowledge and his students. He had a Fullbright Scholarship to study in India and was a Trainer for Werner Erhart in EST called the Training for many years. His wife Carol also an Educator together had two sons Neil who was one of my students at Synergy Independent Studies School in Walnut Creek, Ca. The first of its kind in California with many schools to follow and still educating children by building a curriculum around the student. Neil while still in school at age 12 got Cancer and was gone in 3 weeks. Neil was focused on time left and organized his favorite things in life and gave them to his friends while still here. His parents Carol & Richard organized a Celebration of Life for Neal and his follow students & parents lead the way to acknowledge the incredible life and contributions Neal had made and the Difference his life made. This event left an indelible mark on me as an educator and not yet parent in life. Jeff the other son was not interested in education per se but life experiences tugged on him. After Neil passed Jeff took the family BMW 320i car apart in the garage and rebuilt it bolt by bolt. His sense of sound was remarkable as upon completion of rebuilding the entire car. He drove it too Concord BMW Dealership and met with the service manager and owner for several hours and was hired on the spot. Afterwards they paid for him to attend BMW School and graduated top of class and was soon head mechanic for many years to come.
Richard & Carol parted as unfortunately lots of couples do even brilliant conscious one's struggle with loss of a child so deeply loved.
Richard Beyer was drawn to more self-discovery looking for support of losing Neil. He decided living on the land was drawing on him and soon was living on 125 ac in Alder Point, Ca. he bought with partner Richard Evans. A very talented artist who he met and was looking to commune with the land also. In the past I would take my younger son Joel - who I took into the wilderness most of his young life - to visit and he would walk downhill through the very wooded forest about a mile to fish in the Eel River. Of course, coming back was another story.
This man was my Master Teacher when I was getting my Teaching Credential in Secondary Education and afterwards my Master's in Confluent Education. I learned more about life/passion/forgiveness from this exceptional human being. He would always say... Know You Are Loved.
Thank you - Friend
Rita Campbell:
Adelina was my mother - Her preferred name, and stage name while she worked much of her life as a dancer, was Lili. She didn’t like her given name and liked her middle name even less. She was very quiet, modest, and elegant.
She loved to read, garden, discuss books with my father, and she wanted the best in the world for her children. She had a pet canary. When she was a child she lived on a ranch in Arizona with an aunt and had a pet rooster.
She was trained in classical ballet, and was a professional dance team with my God father through the Great Depression era. They called themselves Tavo and Lili. They worked a lot for community events and parties for the very rich, and also regularly as extras for MGM studios. She was a stand-in for Delores del Rio the famous crossover Mexican actress.
Mom had extremely high standards. She always had excellent posture and was very graceful and charming. She was a dancer and my dad was a musician, and so they met in the entertainment field.
He decided to court her, and they got married and she gave birth to my brother, Louis Anthony. My dad went to serve in WWII, did his duty to country, was honorably discharged and after he returned, I came along. She had a bad heart and later in life, dad nursed her with great care and devotion until she passed. He died nine years after her.
Sabrina Lane:
My grandfather's aunt - My papa told me stories about his Aunt Clara babysitting him when he was a young boy. Aunt Clara was blind and the family checked on her, but she was very independent. Her walls had the wallpaper worn down in a line from walking with her hands along them, and when her groceries were put away everything was in the same place so she could find exactly what she needed. She was loving and gentle with my papa when she watched him.
Viara Palazova-Radeva:
Hello everyone! My name is Viara. I’m from Bulgaria 🇧🇬. I’m trying to find people, who lived with my uncle Neal Koleshkoff, before his death in 1999…
He was born in Bulgaria in rich family, but he lived and he was a hospital architect in Dearborn Michigan. I hope if someone can help me to find more information about his life and people around him. Thank you 🙏
Eugenie Nable:
Mrgaret Miriam Bengel-Reagan Nable's Unique Voice - Margaret possessed a voice that lilted, crackled, and sometimes made a laughing rasp. Her son Jesse inherited that genetic trait, and his son Mark also has that wonderful and memorable voice. Jesse's sons Greg and Timothy may have a similar timbre and their children may have inherited that unique voice from their paternal great grandmother.
Anita LeNorman:
Glenda was an angel - Glenda was my stepmom. She was one of the sweetest people you could ever know. She was kind, sweet and loving.
I did manage to see her later in life but later lost touch due to my cancer diagnosis. I hoped she knew that I loved her dearly and still think about her and miss her so much.
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Joseph Smiley to Joseph Franklin Smiley.