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Goodbye, Uncle Mike

June 09, 2005 | Category: Family, It's a Trip



My beloved Uncle passed away this morning.

The world is a little dim today, for he was a bright light. Survived by his amazing wife and daughter, family and friends who delighted in his humor and his gentle intelligence, and the thousands of students who considered him a blessing and who worked diligently to be among those he would lead into graduation each year.

He loved life. He loved people. And we loved him.

Farewell to thee! but not farewell
To all my fondest thoughts of thee:
Within my heart they still shall dwell;
And they shall cheer and comfort me.

-Anne Bronte


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Comments


I'm sorry for your loss.

Posted by: A.K. on June 13, 2005 09:52 AM


Oh Elizabeth. I'm so sorry about your news. That's so sad.

My warmest and kindest thoughts are with you and your family today...

Posted by: Eyes for Lies on June 10, 2005 11:28 AM


So sorry to hear that, Elizabeth. My condolences to you and your family.

Posted by: Jim on June 10, 2005 08:33 AM


I'm so sorry for your loss. May you be surrounded by those that love you at this time.

Posted by: Missy on June 9, 2005 04:52 PM


You have my sympathies.

Posted by: Chris on June 9, 2005 01:50 PM


Elizabeth, I am so sorry for your loss of Uncle Mike. He sounds like a terrific man that lived a great life.

How sweet of CD to try to get you to crack a smile. You are surrounded by terrific men.

Posted by: ieatcrayonz on June 9, 2005 12:45 PM


Petal, i am so sorry to hear of your loss

best wishes,

abs x

Posted by: abs on June 9, 2005 12:43 PM


Thank you sweetie. And thank you RP and Cheryl. I'm all to pieces at the moment. Thank you for such kind thoughts.

Posted by: Elizabeth on June 9, 2005 11:51 AM


How does an electrical engineer make a electric motor turn the other way?

He re-engineers the specs!

Joke told by Uncle Mike after Bear's christening party

Mike was an engineering teacher here

It’s funny because you make an electric motor turn the other way by reversing the polarity of the current.

Goodbye Mike, you will be missed

CD

Posted by: CD on June 9, 2005 10:50 AM


So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you...

Posted by: Cheryl on June 9, 2005 10:29 AM


My condolences.

Posted by: RP on June 9, 2005 10:27 AM