amy, kim fricko
showtimepits@yahoo.com
Monday December 10, 2007 at
3:36 PM
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So sad to see you pass, you will sadly be missed, we will always remember you as "Blueberry Paul" , and the farm markets... This was just a sudden shock to our family, and just remember you are in our hearts and will always be remember. love , the Fricko Family .
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Jami Curry
Wednesday November 28, 2007 at
10:05 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out today about his passing. I am still in shock. Again, I am sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Annemiek Schilder
Monday November 19, 2007 at
9:03 PM
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Dear Ashley, Katie and Renee and family,
I want to share my deepest sympathy with you in the loss of your dear father, partner, son and brother. I first met Paul in 1988 while I was taking blueberry samples on his farm and later that fall at a blueberry growers' meeting. Ashley was the cutest little girl and was helping out with running the projector. Paul has been the friendly face shining in the crowd since then, and I remember being amazed at his sports activities and his enthusiasm for growing blueberries. I could not believe it when I heard he passed away, we lost a tremendous person and valuable member of the industry. So long, dear Paul.
Annemiek Schilder
Michigan State University
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Irene Hernandez
angellire_3@yahoo.com
Tuesday November 13, 2007 at
10:50 AM
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Ashley, i am so sorry for your loss. I dont know if you remember me, i am Fidel's daughter. I worked in Paul's fields for about 9 years. I was very fun. Paul was a great boss. he always cared for our well being. He loved going to eat with all my family during our lunch. His favorite were our mexican flour tortillas. and even if the food was spicy he wouldnt stop eating it. Those were fun days. From behalf of all my family, we are all very sorry.
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PAUL
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
3:30 PM
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Good Bye My Friend Good Bye!!
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Darcy (Burnside) Snippe
dsnippe@chartermi.net
Friday November 2, 2007 at
6:52 PM
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To the Kloote family I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was such a wonderful person and my best friend for a long time. His smile and laugh will be truly missed by many people!! What a shock to open the paper and see his name. I have thought of Paul often over the years and memories have always brought a smile but this last one had me crying all night long. Paul had such a great soul God must have needed him more in Heaven now. He is in some great company there. You are all in my prayers. Darcy
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Jim Zerbi
Friday November 2, 2007 at
6:37 PM
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During the time I have lived across the street from Paul, I have enjoyed many evening talks with him, backdropped by the beautiful wooded neighborhood and lake. It was a joy to be his neighbor. Paul will be greatly missed by me.
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Joe Hardy
boxcarjoe2@hotmail.com
Friday November 2, 2007 at
1:29 PM
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Ashley, Katie, and Renee, Know that I too am there with you in spirit and greiving and smiling and remembering your Dad, your Partner, my Friend. Be strong, he will always be with us and make us smile. Spring will come and I will wake you early one morning to ski and spray water and make rainbows appear in the early morning sun, and Paul will be with us, I promise. I share your love, hugs and tears. Joe
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Lori Sutton (Kuziak)
Friday November 2, 2007 at
12:44 PM
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Barb and family, So sorry to hear
about Paul. We saw (our whole
family) Paul a lot being your old
neighbors. It seemed like he was
always in a good mood, always friendly. He will surely be missed. Hopefully time will heal
some of the pain you are feeling
now...
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Marc Faulkner
marc@creativefundingservice.com
Friday November 2, 2007 at
10:39 AM
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Paul
The Blue Berry Man!
Ride on Big Kahuna, Ride on………..
I first met Paul at about age 14. at a party he was having, that I never should have been at. I can’t repeat much of that night nor do I remember, but I do remember waking up in the back of his old truck, on a pile of frozen cow manure, in front of my friend’s house. He told us to, “wake up and go home”. My buddies and I were locked out of his house so we spent the night in our fort. In the morning I remember waking up and being thankful I didn’t have to walk the 12 or so miles from the party to my friends house and that I actually got a good night sleep in that fort and was safe and sound!
Paul was 6 years older than I and friend of my older brother. I overheard my brother discussing the party with his girlfriend and it sounded like so much fun to me that I invited all my friends. I always appreciated that Paul didn’t make me (his friend’s punk younger brother) take that long walk home on that cold night.
As a kid, I remember Paul being a good ole surfer dude on the beaches of Grand Haven and I clearly remember his picture, riding a big wave on the sports page of the Tribune. I also remember that Paul had a dream of going into blueberries and I remember thinking that he was crazy for wanting to be a farmer but, Paul was serious about it to the point he was already experimenting with crops while still in high school!!!
14 years passed until the day when I looked up from my desk and there stood Paul telling me he wanted to buy a hot little sports car for his “hot” new girl friend. Once we realized we knew each other the sale went nice and easy. Turns out we both ended up down in this neck of the woods, he a blueberry farmer and me a car salesman. We were both into water and snow skiing as well as surfing and boating. We became fast friends and confidants based on mutual backgrounds and hobbies. My oldest brother had passed away and Paul and Scott were friends in the old days. Paul was both a connection to the past and an inspiration for the future in my eyes.
I remember seeing the farm for the first time and getting a look at Paul’s real life and the admiration I suddenly gained for being a farmer and living off the land. Berries, as far as I could see, how could someone take care of all those berries? I remember being in awe of the operation and the taste of those blueberries fresh picked from the field!
I remember meeting his first daughter and how beautiful she was and is. I remember how happy Paul was when she came to live on the farm and how proud he was of how smart and talented she is.
I also remember the birth of Katie and the smile on his face being a Dad again. I remember going water skiing in the hot summer sun and your sand box on the farm. I will always remember the look in his eyes as he watched you laugh and play, live and learn…..
I remember my future wife working on the farm while she was still in college, eating blue berries by the handful and riding Coco. I remember the ski trip to Colorado that Winter I lost my job and I remember having second thoughts about spending my last couple thousand dollars to go blow off some steam in the mountains. I remember how cold it was and how much we didn’t care. How much fun we had, how rejuvenated and alive I felt when we got back home!
I remember digging potato vines out of the fields one Fall when I had nothing better to do. I remember finding something better to do, and the fact that you, Paul were happy for me! I can’t remember ever hearing about how good or bad of a potato vine digger I was but, in my heart I know I stunk. I’m glad I never heard about it.
I remember Paul’s easy smile, dancing to Elvis Costello in the living room with our ladies, and I remember waking up and doing it all over again. I remember things I shouldn’t repeat and hope never to forget them. I remember you telling me how cute Sara’s and my kids would be and that as soon as I was married that we should have them. You were the biggest guy crying at the wedding. This could only come from a man that truly loved and had fun with his own children and the experience of watching them grow. An example of a father’s love and a lost brother we all know was gone to soon. Paul I only hope someday, someone thinks of much of me as I thought and will always think of you.
To the family, loved ones and friends of Paul, we share in your pain. We will miss Paul and are proud to consider him a friend.
In loving Memory
Marc and Sara Faulkner
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Sharon (Hill) Wilson
mateo234@sbcglobal.net
Friday November 2, 2007 at
9:02 AM
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Ashley and family,my deepest sympathy to you on the sudden loss of your dad Paul.
I had the pleaseure and honor to know your dad several years ago.
His generous nature and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
love you
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Nancy Rouwhorst Peck
nancye59@comcast.net
Friday November 2, 2007 at
7:26 AM
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To the family of Paul, I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I graduated with Paul and he always made me laugh. He will be missed.
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Kim ( Osborn) Sauser
Thursday November 1, 2007 at
9:07 PM
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Barb,Josh and boys,
I am so very sorry to hear about your brother and uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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Patty Hill
pattyahill@hotmail.com
Thursday November 1, 2007 at
12:50 PM
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Kloote family, I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a friend, and at one time a brother to me. I'm quite fond of the Kloote family, and my prayers and love to all of you. Sincerely,
Patty Hill
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Janice Kalisiak
Thursday November 1, 2007 at
11:41 AM
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Ashley, I am so sorry you lost your father. I alway thought alot of you and I remember the affection you had for him.
My deepest sorrow is with you and your family.
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Pam Burnside
Thursday November 1, 2007 at
10:09 AM
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Dear Kloote family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Paul. I always wanted to sail on a hobie cat, and he was the one that gave me a ride on one. He was always good for laughs. I know the weeks and months ahead will be hard but I wanted to let you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerelly,
Pam Burnside
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Luka G. Schemenauer
luka@btc-bci.com
Wednesday October 31, 2007 at
9:19 PM
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I spent Thursday with Paul, and was shocked when I got the message today. I will miss him very much. luka
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The Poel's - Steve, Cheryl, Ron & Arlene
cpoel@hotmail.com
Wednesday October 31, 2007 at
6:17 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family & friends that Paul loved. We hope you may find comfort in the wonderful memories you have together. As dear as his heart was for farming. I'm positive that Paul will put in a good word for a perfect BLUEBERRY growing season next year.
We will miss you Paul.
The Poel's
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Steve and Barb Skendrovic
Wednesday October 31, 2007 at
3:00 PM
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Our heartfelt sympathy to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Steve and Barb Skendrovic
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Sue E. Kovach
suekovach@charter.net
Wednesday October 31, 2007 at
10:21 AM
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To the Family of Paul Kloote:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Paul. I did not have the pleasure of meeting him, but my husband and fellow blueberry farmer, Frank Kovach, spoke of him often and with much respect. In reading the condolences, words speak volumes of this humble and loving man.
Take care of yourselves and eachother.
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Joan Wills-Birch
Isis411@chartermi.net
Wednesday October 31, 2007 at
8:09 AM
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I went to High School with Paul and am proud to say he was my friend. My thoughts and prayers to his family, especially his children at this time.
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Nancy (Byl) Darga
Wednesday October 31, 2007 at
7:19 AM
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To the Kloote family. I graduated with Paul and what a fun guy he was. He would take us out in the boat and rip around Spring Lake.It was an activity he loved and shared with a lot of us. I was always met with a smile on the halls of SLHS. What a great spirit he displayed to make everybodys day. My prayers are with you all as these days will be long and tiring. He is in a better place and enjoying the skiing in Heaven. May God be right on your shoulder as you go through the next few days...Nancy (Byl) Darga
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Sydney Barrish
Tuesday October 30, 2007 at
9:24 PM
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Barb, Josh and the Kloote family, I am deeply saddened by the news of Paul's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
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Angie Hill
Tuesday October 30, 2007 at
7:38 PM
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I was very shocked to hear about my "uncle Paul", I remember him teaching me the ropes on blueberries back in the 80's and 90's when i babysat Ashley not even a year old. Had fun memories of the farm and lots of laughs back then..i will cherish those memories and my heart goes out to all the family.
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Vern and Marge Brower
Tuesday October 30, 2007 at
6:45 PM
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Our sincere condolences to the Paul Kloote family.
We can remember when Paul was so excited about starting a blueberry farm in Spring Lake and then his moving to a blueberry farm in the Paw Paw area.
I recall the many blueberry meetings at which we would see one another. Paul was always quick to greet his many friends with a pleasant smile and positive attitude.
Paul will be missed by his many farming friends.
Sincerely,
Vern and Marge Brower
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Cheryl Grove
cgrove@chartermi.net
Tuesday October 30, 2007 at
2:48 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Paul's family and friends, especially Ashley & Katie.
Paul was a special man, with a great love for life. I will always remember with great fondness his smile and his laugh.
Our deepest sympathies are with you as you face the difficult days ahead without your beloved Paul.
Fondly,
Brad & Cheryl Grove
Grand Haven MI
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Sandy Boston Morritt
Tuesday October 30, 2007 at
12:49 PM
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Deb and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Please know you are in our prayers...
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Hal Parker
naluhi@excite.com
Tuesday October 30, 2007 at
6:37 AM
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Aloha Mr. and Mrs. Kloote. I am deeply sadden by the loss of Paul. I will always treasure the memories of our surfing trips and time spent enjoying the natural fun in life, paddling and smiling in the sunsets. Aloha hp
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Barb Boyd
Monday October 29, 2007 at
10:11 PM
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Ashley and Katie,
Few people get to live their "dream life". Your Dad is one of the lucky few who did. He was proud to be a blueberry farmer. His farming was his work and passion,and he was very good at it. The best part of your Dad was that he did not pretend to be something he wasn't. In an age of "high tech" he lived happily with no cable TV, no computer,and no cell phone. He loved surfing,skiing, boating,ice fishing,riding his Harly,and most importantly your girls. He was so proud of you and loved you very much. We will all miss him very much. Love, Aunt Barb
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Jeffrey Boyd
skate3181@yahoo.com
Monday October 29, 2007 at
5:00 PM
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My favorite memory of Uncle Paul is when he was surfing behind his boat with no handle. Also, hanging out with him around the farm and delivering blueberries. He was super fun! I will always remember him. Love, Jeff
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Kay
Monday October 29, 2007 at
3:48 PM
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Ashley and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
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Cheryl Kloote
cherylkloote@comcast.net
Monday October 29, 2007 at
11:46 AM
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My heart goes out to everyone in the family. Paul has been a big part of my life and I will always remember him through our wonderful daughter, Ashley.
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