Rapunzel
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Tuesday January 17, 2017 at
4:06 PM
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Hi Dad:
So tomorrow I fly out to see your first grandson graduate from boot camp for the Marines! He did it! I know that he would. I had no doubts! You sure have been around a lot lately! Loving it. Sad that it isn't for real, in person, but I feel you.
Your daughters sure could use you right about now. BIGTIME.
Your other grandbabies are getting so big. Liam is almost 3 already! Hard to believe that you never even got to meet him. Lana is in middle school and Logan is finishing his last year in Elementary! Time is a funny thing. Before you know it you are back to being a baby again, in adult diapers with no teeth! LOL I am no longer afraid to pass because I know who all will be waiting for me!!
I love and miss you more than anything! Always.
TTYL
Rapunzel 3
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Rapunzel
Friday September 23, 2016 at
3:52 PM
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I cannot believe that your 7th year anniversary of your passing just happened! What has happened to the time??
I miss you so very much, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You were my confidant. My go-to about our family issues. BOY! We sure could use you right about now!!! That is all that I am saying about that. However, since this is my way of talking to you, I will update you on things going on at the moment... Chris is working for Cadillac and loving it. Got us one! YOU sure would love her! Her name is Red and she is a 2015 ATS Luxury 2.0 Turbo. She is a beauty! I was never a fan of Cadillac because I always thought of them as old people cars... Not anymore! not ours anyway! She is F-A-S-T and SO super sporty with black rims and grill. She does get a lot of looks and compliments!
The kids are all doing great. I sure am proud of Anthony!! He graduated and is going in to the Marines!! He leaves for bootcamp next month! I cannot believe it is already here! We went to Portland for his Graduation and boy did that place blow up! It is SO crazy populated that traffic reminds me of California! NOT GOOD! So I really don't miss that at all... I just miss my boy/Man! Eeeeekkkkk!
Lana started middle school. Loves all her teachers and has all her friends from Elementary that go there too. She has been testing us lately with all her sneakiness! I just chalk it up to her age, but have been sticking to our guns on staying strict with her and hope that it turns around soon.
Logan is in his last year of Elementary! I can't believe it. They loved their school. They have only been in this district and it is great! He on the other hand has had a turn! He has not gotten into any trouble and has been so good! We are so very proud of him and make sure that he knows it!
Liam... The one you never got to know. :( Although, I am sure you are with him often. He does this thing I swear he is talking and looking at a spirit. Whether it be you or Jeremy, either way... Crazy. He really isn't talking yet, but when he does, you know I will be asking him! He is so cute and loving (they all are) and boy is he Daddy's boy! Chris said, at least I have 1 of 4!!! Ha! They really are Momma's kids! :)
Speaking of Jeremy, his anniversary is coming up next month. having both of yours back to back months REALLY sucks. It really does make those two months hard to deal with some times. These are things that we are going to have to deal with though. Tough times.
I love you so very much! I gotta go. Things to do before leaving for the weekend!
TTYL Pops! Always, Your Rapunzel, Dani
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Dani
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Thursday December 31, 2015 at
11:33 AM
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I MISS YOUR FACE AND HUGS!!!
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Rapunzel
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Monday December 28, 2015 at
11:34 AM
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Here I am, once again... wishing that I was TALKING to you, not typing to you. I cannot believe that we are at another year to close! That 2016 will be here by Friday... There are so many things that you are missing, that I know that you would be either elated about or shaking your head about! LOL :) There are times that I want to pick up the phone to call... only to remember (6 years already later) that I cannot call you. I still have your number in my phone, which I will never delete. I wish I still had your voicemail. I hate that it only lasts for so many days and then deletes :( I believe that Elishia still has yours. Not sure if Tricia does. She sure could use you right about now. To set her straight. She is having hard times about life right now... You seemed to have a way with her that others did not... Life is hard. Period. Its the choices that we make that make it what it is. Kids are doing well. They are Winter break and loving it. Liam is all over the place now! Getting into EVERYTHING! However, he is pretty good about stopping when he is told to... Gets that from me :)
Anyway, I had to stop by to say I love you, think of you daily. Wish you were here daily. Please hug Jer for me. The same goes for him. I think of him daily as well. Linda now too. Which this Christmas was left with a lot of holes... Something we are going to have to adjust to! Life as we know it now.
WITH ALL THE LOVE IN MY HEART. I LOVE YOU. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR DAD!
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Rapunzel
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Monday August 3, 2015 at
4:13 PM
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There are so many days like today, where I miss our morning conversations... The mornings seem incomplete without your voice through that phone. I still can hear you say, "Good Morrrrrnnnnniinnnggg RAAAAPPPPUUUUNNNNZZZZEEEELLLLLL" I loved that more than you know! I miss it even more. Elishia just had her 4th little boy. Wish you could see him. it's funny the traits that they all have of you in one way or another. So special. Its hard to know that you will never meet your newest grandsons (both Liam and Chance. I wish I could post a picture on here (as if you were able to see them) :)
Hard to believe that it is already approaching the 6 year mark coming up... How? Where did the time go? We miss you daily. I think of you and have pictures surrounding me both at work and home. My kids talk about you still. Miss you stil... Until next time Pops. I love you so very very much!!!
xoxo
TTYL
Rapunzel
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Danielle
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Wednesday May 13, 2015 at
3:30 PM
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“Daddy”
Memories of you overflow my mind,
It was your nature to be so kind.
My love for you will never end,
This is my love letter to send…
You were there for me when no one else was,
You always had an answer like no one else does.
The advice you gave always made sense,
Always knew if/when to make a mends.
Dad, you were such an inspiration to me,
Without you I don’t know where I would be.
So much had happened in my life,
Where, I felt so much strife.
You are a constant, even while not on this earth,
You had been there since 6 moths after my birth.
Loved me in a way like no other,
Except of course my Mother!
You took on the job of my Father since I didn’t have one,
Not only me, but you took on another man’s son.
That makes you unique in so many ways,
I wish we had lived closer; we missed so many days…
That is time we can never get back,
However, love we never did lack.
You stepped up in every way,
I appreciated you more than I can say.
You will forever be missed Dad,
Loosing you, I have never been so sad.
You died so very young; it is not fair to us,
We will never understand like God does.
He had a plan, in heaven you are at peace,
In this, it truly does bring some relief.
For life on earth had nothing but stress & pain,
I wait for the day we see each other again…
With all my love, my one & only Daddy.
By: Danielle “Rapunzel” Gurnett
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Rapunzel
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Tuesday October 14, 2014 at
4:02 PM
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Well... Hello there Pops... It has been a long time since I have written, shame on me, I know. A lot has been going on since then though!! Liam was born 6/7 7 days shy of Jer's birthday. I had a very hard time connecting this time, I am sure it was just because of being happy with the way things were, the children I already had, and just not wanting anymore kids. However, God had other plans for me, so he is here. He is great. Hard to believe that he is already 4 months old. Elishia didn't have a baby. Things went wrong. Everything happens for a reason... Trish.. Well, lets just say, she needs you. To guide her. I know that you are around... I feel both you and Jer often. I miss you both more than these words could ever express. Thankful they still have this up for me to (in a sense) talk to you... I sure wish you were here to talk to about everything going on lately. I need your sanity to help me through the craziness of this thing called life. I love you Dad. More than you will ever have known. 3
Love your Rapunzel
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Rapunzel
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Friday January 10, 2014 at
9:16 AM
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Hey Pops... The holidays are gone and back to the normal day to day... You and Jer have been heavy on my mind! I think with the fact that the holidays came and went once again without you two and the fact that we are expecting another baby and that you are not going to be here to enjoy the joy babies/grandbabies nephews bring... It's hard. It has yet to get any easier. It is SOOOOO hard to believe that this September marks 5 years for since you left us and 3 years since Jer has. I don't know if I will ever come around to the fact that I will never hear your voice, see your face or feel your embrace. That is so hard about being alive. Losing those that you love constantly. I have lost so many, and my children only 15, 8, and 7 have already learned how to cope with loss. I was 14 when Grandma left... My little ones already know. It's a terrible thing, but earthly thing... I miss and love you both so very much and wish that you were here still... Until the next time I get a moment to write, which this will never end. This is my way to cope. Love you very very much.
Danners/Rapunzel
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Dani
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Friday November 22, 2013 at
2:10 PM
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Hi Dad. It's been a few months... So I thought that I would stop by once again to just let you know, I still everyday think of you, talk to you and look at your pictures that are constantly around me. At home, at work... I miss you.
Well, your going to be a grandfather again x 2!! Once again, Elishia and I are pregnant together. This time, closer than the two times before. We are around 2 week apart. So Crazy! I never thought that I would be a mother of 4, but here I am about to be! I wish so much that you were here for this time along with so many others. I know though that now you are in a way better place than here. I will continue to post here forever. I love you Pops!
xoxo Rapunzel
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Rapunzel
Friday September 6, 2013 at
10:34 AM
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Hi there Pops... 4 years ago today, was your last full day of life. I cannot believe it at all. I miss you like it just happened yesterday! I miss you every moment of every day. Thankfully there is a game on tomorrow and we will have company over so that I am not super depressed in my bed crying as I would be with what that day brought us. I love you Dad and miss you! Please hug Jeremy for me. I miss and love him so much too!! xoxo
Rapunzel ~Dani
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Rapunzel
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Friday July 19, 2013 at
11:48 AM
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We are approaching the 4th year that you have been gone from us... I cannot express enough, just how this to this day affects my life. We are already approaching Jer's 2nd year. Time really does escape us. I still keep in touch with Jan and with Sue and Dion. Everyone misses you. Your positive attitude and happy-go-lucky self... I also just started talking with Cherie after so many years having been estranged due to distance and life. Aunt Carol is with her, doing ok. Everyone is pretty much gone already. That just means that I am getting older and as I get older! Life is short. Too Short. Everyone is going through something it seems... Never ending story of my life. Things here though are good. I really cannot complain. I don't like to complain because I can change whatever that may be. I believe that!!
I love you more than ever and miss you more than ever! I wish that Jer's memorial place had this to go to. To either write to you him or just about him... I am sure that some forget or don't write, i will continue to write here as long as they have it! You are my ROCK. I love you Daddy. Always. Always thinking of you!
xoxox Your Rapunzel
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Danielle
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Wednesday June 26, 2013 at
4:03 PM
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I MISS YOU!!!!!! :'O(
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Danielle
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Tuesday May 14, 2013 at
4:43 PM
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Well here I am again, sitting here thinking about you and missing you like crazy. There are certain times of the day where I just sit back and think back to our conversations that we would have about things going on in our lives or sports world... Or just because I want to pick up the phone and call you. It has been almost 4 years since you have left us, and that alone is JUST CRAZY to believe. Jeremy too almost 2 years already. I tear up just thinking about the fact that I will never see your face or give you a hug or hear your voice. Breaks my heart. To this day still. Always. Thinking and loving you Daddy. TTYL Rapunzel
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Rapunzel
dkgurnett@gmail.com
Thursday January 10, 2013 at
4:58 PM
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Hello there Father! How I have missed you so much... Time flies. It seems as though I was just leaving this note, but here I am into the next year already. When some actually believed that the end of the world was 12/21/12... Hummm, we are still here :) I am not scared to die anymore, knowing that you and Jeremy will be there waiting with open arms. I hate that it cannot be here, and that time escaped all of us, and we never got the time we all wanted together. That is one thing that I wish for the family that is here, time. Together. Sometimes that is easier said than done with some of the family. Turns into drama, things that I don't want my children around. I think of you and Jer so many times through out my day... I look at your pictures in my office and home often. Talking to you in my head, like you can hear me... I miss and love you Dad. So very much.
TTYL
Dani
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Danielle "Rapunzel"
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Friday November 16, 2012 at
4:03 PM
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Well here I am again, it seems like forever has passed us by... How you always use to say, and I say all the time today, "As you get older, time goes faster" I never knew, but I do now.
Everyone is doing okay. The kids talk about you often. They have very fond memories of you, and love that! I want them to continue to talk about you!! As Elishia said in her last note, Jeremy is now with you SO unexpectedly. How crazy is that? Had no idea, and lost SO much time. He was too young to go and I was not ready to lose my only older sibling. No matter how big the fight, you are family forever. The Love never leaves. Never got to say good-bye. I hate that most.
Well you have been there now for... September marked your 3rd year. Hard to believe. I miss you like it was just yesterday. Good news though, I don't cry everyday. I just miss you both everyday. For the rest of my life.
I love and Miss you more than life Pops! Forever, your Rapunzel, Dani
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Richard
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
12:20 AM
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I am totally blown away by Pat's passing. Haven't talked to Pat in years. Yes I remember the bumpkins days having been there for most of it, I used to tape the country bumpkins for them. Yes, I just found out. Bye cousin
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Elishia Cobb
Luv2bemom3@msn.com
Sunday March 4, 2012 at
8:10 PM
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Well what can I say it's been a while since I was on here last. So much has happened so much heart ache. Why does life have to be so hard? I know I know if it were easy it would be a boring world... Well your joined by Jer now I hope you have found each other and fixed everything between the two of you it's important I see it now that you should always tell the ones you love how much they mean to you even if your fighting because you never know it could be the last time you have a chance to say it.. There are SO many things I wish I could say to so many of you that are up there. Like Grandma Millie how very sorry I am that she never got to meet her great granson Taylor and how I am sorry it took me so long to mail the pictures of him that arrived the afternoon she died.. And Jer that I am so sorry for keeping Taylor from you it was Brian I wanted away from my baby. And I am sorry we didnt make up sooner so we could have huged and kisses eachother one last time. And you Dad that I didn't grow up a little faster and show you that I could be the daughter you knew I had in me. I am so much like you dad it's not even funny. I see things everyday that I do or so that reminds me of you and makes me smile knowing I have the BEST DAD a girl could ever ask for! I love you dad and really wish I could talk to you even if it were just for a min. Please tell everyone up there I Love and Miss Them All Dearly... and one day we will all have eternity together!!!!
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Dani
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Friday December 16, 2011 at
10:48 AM
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Well looky here, it has been exactly a month since the last time I wrote here... Imagine that. Mom has had me call a few people to tell them about Jeremy which still to this day does not seem real. Maybe because we hadn't been talking, which was stupid anyway, but still, it's like we are just not talking, but then I think I will never talk to him again, and I tear up. I cannot believe that he is gone. I just cannot believe it. Neither can Mom. She is heading up his memorial at the airport. It's going to be a big deal. They are closing down the airport for it. Amazing. He was a huge part of that airport and his favorite job, not really a job if you enjoy what you do right? At least that is what you use to say.
I miss you more than these words could ever say. I love you Pops, and wish that you were here to talk to about a few SERIOUS things, but I will have to deal with it on my own... I love you SO very much. xoxo
Rapunzel
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Danielle
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Wednesday November 16, 2011 at
11:38 AM
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Well, it has been a while since I have come here and spoke to you... I miss you so very much! You have a partner in crime now that Jeremy has joined forces in the sky... When the sun shines through the clouds just right, I know that is you looking down on us, and letting us know that you are okay. A lot has happened, a lot has changed, and I just wish so much that I could just call you up and tell you all about it... But I cannot. :o(
I think of you so very often through out my days and nights. I miss you so much Dad!!!
I love you so very much!!
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Elishia
Luv2bemom3@msn.com
Wednesday September 7, 2011 at
8:46 AM
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Today is the 2nd year sice I lost the best man in my life... You Daddy today is such a hard day i want to hold you and kiss you and curl in a ball and sit in your lap like I use to. You are the best FATHER anyone could ever ask for. I love and miss you dearly dad. And will forever cherish all the GREAT stuff we did as father and daughter. RIP daddy Love your daughter Elishia (Hubba Bubba)
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Danielle
Monday August 15, 2011 at
4:51 PM
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I sit here and read through the condolences often, and write when I can. I have a journal that I have been writing poetry, notes to you... It helps. It isn't a cure for sure. I miss you so very much, and I know that you are watching over all of us, and at times, your shaking your head! I can see your face and hear your voice. I never want to lose that. "GOOD MORNING RAPUNZEL!" I loved that. I loved talking to you every morning. That last time, I had a gut feeling, your words though, "You have an angelic heart and soul" I will never forget. I love you, NOW and ALWAYS xoxox TTYL Rapunzel
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Elishia
luv2bemom3@msn.com
Friday August 5, 2011 at
12:41 PM
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Wow I know it has been a while since I last wrote. it is hard going through life not having you here to tell me where I am going wrong. I have to sit and say would dad approve of this or what would dad do? I hate that I lost my daddy so soon. I wish i would have listened to you all those times you tryed to talk to me about death and your illness but i didnt want to hear it. That could never happen at least no time soon I said Boy was i wrong. I have been having such a hard time not having you to call that I find myself often listening to my voicemails from you just so I can hear you tell me that you love me... I love you so much Daddy and Miss you so bad. I hope you hear me talking to you all the time and know you are so missed by everyone. I cant wait for the day that i can see u again. I love you always and forever! Your daughter Elishia
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Rapunzel
Tuesday July 19, 2011 at
11:36 AM
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Hey there... You have been heavy on my mind!! I miss you SO very much. There are so many times that I wish that you were here, with me. To talk to about things that are important and I need advice about. You have always had the best advice. Especially when it came to our CRAZY family! Thinking back to a few of our conversations about it makes me smile :0)
There is a song that reminds me of you every time I hear it, Carrie Underwood's song: Temporary Home. I cry everytime I hear it. I love and miss you Dad. Everyday. <3
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Danielle
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Tuesday June 21, 2011 at
9:09 AM
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Hello there Pops! I cannot believe that it has already been a month since I was last here... Time flies. Boy, lately I sure could use your advice about Anthony!! He is going through some things and some I may not understand being female and him male... stupid things... Some have to do with school, friends and his behavior. I don't understand, and I have told him that he can talk to me, and he has opened up some. He is very closed off like his dad... Feels like he doesn't need to talk to anyone about anything, holds it all in. Which is what you SHOULDN'T do. Trish could really use you now too... Finding out that not just one of her son's is autistic, but now both of her boys are! What a thing to have to deal with on your own... My heart breaks for her, and the fact that she is so far away! I hate that. I wish she was here so I can be ther for her more than I am now... I miss you so much. I need you more...
I love you...
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Rapunzel
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Friday May 20, 2011 at
8:27 AM
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Hi there... I'm here again... thinking of you everyday. Lately, I have been having a hard time. I need you. Your advice, your love. Things that I would have talked to you about, I really haven't talked to anyone. I don't call anyone really... Some take it personally, when they really shouldn't. It was our thing. I would have rather had coffee every morning, but I happy that we had our mornings! I miss you so very much, and I talk to you every night before going to bed, sometimes crying... Hoping that you can hear me, and that you are with God, and he tells you how loved and missed you are! You are an amazing man Dad. I love you now & forever!!
Love,
Your Rapunzel
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Thursday March 24, 2011 at
9:05 AM
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Hello Pops! I am here again thinking of you, wishing that I could talk to you instead of talk to a computer or journal... You warned me so many times. I didn't want to hear that you were leaving me. I didn't want to believe that it would happen. I thought that if I talked about it, that it would happen. That's what happens dad, you say it, and it happens, and look what happened. Too soon. Just too soon. Thinking of the day, which seems to be like yesterday, I found out, I was about to call you too... It was a Monday, my day off because it was Labor Day... We just got home from the book store for Lana... I even told Chris, I need to call my Dad when I get home, but it turns out it was too late :(
I was beside myself devistated! Our last conversation on Friday couldn't be the last, how did they know? Could they be sure... No. It can't be! It was. The worst day of my life to date! I miss you. So very much. So many things to say, and left unsaid.
I am sorry Dad, that I wasn't there, that I felt like you knew.
I love you. Forever & Always, Your Rapunzel.
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Rapunzel
Wednesday March 9, 2011 at
11:13 AM
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Here I am again... Missing you like crazy... I think of you soooo many times a day! You are always in my heart and memories! The other night Lana was sitting with Bob and he started to do the "this little piggie went to the market" and she looked at me...I knew what she was thinking about, and that being you that one night going back and forth between Lana and Logan for AT LEAST an hour doing that same thing. I asked her, "Does that remind you of Papa Pat?!" She replied, "Yes it does" she smiled. I knew. I thought of you too, and forever will when someone does that. :)
I have so many good memories, and sad that we missed so much time together! I love and miss you Daddy!! I'll be back soon. xoxo
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Elishia
Luv2bemom3@msn.com
Tuesday March 1, 2011 at
1:41 PM
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Well.... It has been a while since I wrote last been so hard. I miss you so much daddy I still can't believe your gone I thank God every day that you were able to walk me down the isle and give me away that is something I will always cherish. I still find myself crying all the time every little thing reminds me of you. I hope and pray I can be JUST lke YOU when I grow up. Your my idle. Dad I love you so very much and will always keep you in my heart and sould 4 Ever! I miss you Elishia
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Danielle
Monday February 28, 2011 at
1:42 PM
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So... here I am again... Thinking about you as always! I talked to Elishia and Trish who are missing you just as much! We talk about you often... I was going through pictures the other night, and Lana and Logan both said, "Hey, there's Papa Pat! Do you miss your Daddy?" They are so cute! Lana had "this little piggie" done by Papa and she said it reminded her of you... That one night that you did it forever going back and forth between Lana and Logan... So many memories, and tears come to my eyes thinking of them, not because they are sad ones, but because we will no longer be able to make new ones! I love and miss you more than words could EVER say!
I love you Daddy! <3 Love your Rapunzel xoxo
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Danielle "Rapunzel"
Tuesday February 15, 2011 at
5:00 PM
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Hey there... I have been having some hard times lately... Missing you... Sometimes, it is hard to believe (still) that you are gone. There are times that I feel sooo alone, when I never felt that way before you passed. That last time we talked, I had a crazy feeling that night... the kind words you said that I will NEVER forget, the way you were... I still don't really talk to Ronnie, even though I am sure that he would love to more often than we do. I just have a hard time with him being here and you not being here, when (as bad as it sounds) it should be the other way around. But that is how life is sometimes huh?! The good ones leave us WAY too early! You are for sure one of those people. I talk to you every night still...
I love you Daddy... Always and Forever, your Daughter, Dani
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Dani
Tuesday January 18, 2011 at
12:22 PM
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Here I am again... I had my 3rd dream of you last night. I just seem to remember one thing, and it may be because I needed to hear it, that you were not scared... But I asked you... It was over the phone of course. The way we talked everyday, I think that is the reason for the way that I dreamed of you?!
I write to you often too... It helps.
I attempted to make a mense where it was needed, for you. When really I should be the one not accepting of it, but that is neither here or there... This person seems to think that his feelings are "more hurt" I guess. Whatever, is all I have to say about that. I am done trying Dad. I have done my part, and you would say, "That is all that you can do honey". I'm done with that drama and mess. I wish you were here so badly... everyday... I think of you SO much that it is almost as if, if I try hard enough, will you come? I need you... I love you Dad <3
Rapunzel
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Dani
Tuesday December 21, 2010 at
9:03 AM
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This is the hardest time of year for me, without you... Trying to concentrate on work, and things that have to be done is difficult. I am distracted and thinking of you so often. This past weekend, I have been challenged... Although, I believe that everything makes a person either stronger or weaker, and for me, I have to let this make me stronger. I love you Daddy, and miss you so very much... I just cannot express the pain that I feel... that I cannot seem to shake. My thoughts of you fill my days, and I am SO very thankful for the person that you were in my life! I will forever cherish our time, our memories <3
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Danielle
Tuesday December 7, 2010 at
11:00 AM
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Yes, I am here again... As I am so many times through the week. I think of you several times a day... Still trying to get through this HUGE loss... It's like I have lost a huge piece of my heart... Dad, you will FOREVER be in my heart and thoughts for the rest of my life. I love you!!
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Danielle
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Monday November 29, 2010 at
4:08 PM
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Here I am again... I just cannot stop coming by to see if anyone has stopped by, I think about you SOOO very much! I hate that you are never going to spend another birthday, thanksgiving, christmas, nothing with us, ever again... I cannot express enough, how hard it is to let you go. I miss and love you Dad! xo Love your Rapunzel<3
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Rapunzel
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Tuesday November 23, 2010 at
10:08 AM
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Hey Dad, Just writing again to let you know that I am finally starting to be able to pray and say goodnight to you without crying every night. Or at least not as often... Lately it has been hard though because of the holidays and you not being here... again. I don't know what is wrong with me, I think a lot has to do with denial... I don't want to believe that you are gone. You warned me on many occasions... I just didn't want to believe that you "my hero" would ever leave me/us... We all miss you like crazy. I love you Dad, Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo
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Rapunzel
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Wednesday November 3, 2010 at
9:47 AM
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Here I am again... Just wanted to say that I was thinking about you and miss you SO very much!!
Almost another year gone by... at the blink of an eye... I love you Daddy. More than words can express, I love you.
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Rapunzel
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Thursday October 7, 2010 at
9:12 AM
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Here I am again... Checking to see who has come to visit. I come here often, I don't always write. I have been keeping a journal, it helps. I STILL have yet to come to the realization that you are gone... forever! I talk to you every night... Think of you SO many times through my day, wishing that it had started with a conversation between us, about what happened the night before, games, about the kids and the silly things they say or do... How much we miss each other. I missed out on so much time with you when you were married to Deena. To be honest, I don't know how I feel about that. I don't like to hold things against people unless they truly deserve it. People say and do things SO very hurtful to the ones they say they love... Why? To realize one day that they are no longer around to mistreat, and then regret it one day... It is not worth it. Dad, I have always loved you...Will always love you... You stepped up in my life when I needed you most! In a lot of cases... "YOU" are my father. A month after you passed away, along came my biological dad... At one point in my life I really wanted to know him, who he was, and the reasons why he did the things he did, and now... I don't care. The one father that mattered most was in my life, my whole life!! I miss you so very much, and one day, we will be reunited!! I keep that with me. Always & Forever, Your Rapunzel,
Dani
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Hubba Bubba
luv2bemom3@msn.com
Monday September 13, 2010 at
2:06 PM
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Well it has been a year. What a hard year it has been. They say it gets eaiser but I still dont see how. I miss him so badly it hurts. All I know is dad your where one of a kind and NO ONE could ever replace you. I know one thing I want to be just like you. You were strong and hard headed but most of all always new the right thing to say. Dad I love you very much and always always will. Your daughter Elishia
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Rapunzel
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Thursday September 9, 2010 at
3:08 PM
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Well, it has been a year... already. I cannot believe that it has already been that long. I still cry every night just about. Talk to him every day, think of him that much more... Tomorrow would have been his birthday! I still have his last letter and last birthday card in my purse... I can't seem to put it away... yet. We are going to let his ashes go this next spring... That will be the hardest thing to do next to what we have already had to go through! However, it was his dying wish to be let go where his passion is... yes, deep sea fishing off the coast in San Diego. Details will be sent out to those who would like to join us in saying "Good Bye"
I love and I miss you soooo very much Dad! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxox
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Danielle
Tuesday September 7, 2010 at
8:23 PM
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Here we are a year later! Where has the time gone? Dad always said, the older you get the faster time flies. I miss him so much. Everyone does! So I have found something to do every year... This year has not gotten any easier... Crying at night, so much left unsaid... Was he scared, what was his last thoughts? If he knew how little time he had, what would he want most? But what I wonder the most, what was his last thought? I wish I could have been there?!?! This next spring, we take a trip to San Diego to the place his last wish to me was... To let his ashes go... No matter how hard! Anyone who wants to join... Let me know! We can say good bye together!
I love you Daddy. Love Rapunzel xoxo
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Elishia
luv2bemom3@msn.com
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
11:08 AM
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Wow it has been almost a year and it seems like it was just yesterday. I miss you so much dad. I lost my bestfriend and feel so lost. I still find myself crying all the time and know in the next weeks it will be the hardest his death aniversary andhis birthday just 3 days apart. I still just dont understand how this happened I know they say it was natural but to this day cant help but think Michigan Cancer treatment Center did it to him with all the meds. What ever it is god took one of the best men there was on this earth and I miss him so badly. I Love You Daddy and always will forever and ever..
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Rapunzel "Dani"
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Tuesday June 29, 2010 at
11:09 AM
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Just wanted to stop by and see if anyone had said anything since the last time I was here, and unfortunatley, not... I stop by this site many times, not always leaving a message, but this time I wanted to... I miss you Daddy, every day, every hour... Still having a very hard time... Here we are at the end of another month, almost a year!!! I still cannot believe it! Jan i finding out which fishing spot we are suppose to let you go at per your wishes... That I think will be the hardest part for me! However, that was what you wanted so, I will make sure it happens. I love you Pops! ALWAYS and FOREVER, your Rapunzel! xoxo
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Danielle
Tuesday March 9, 2010 at
2:51 PM
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Here I am, 5 months later... How the time does fly! I have come to terms with loosing my father, and his friends loosing one of the best friends they will ever have... I have pictures that surround me on a daily basis... However, it just isn't the same. I miss him more and more as the days go by... I still cry all the time... I loved him SO very much... he truly helped me through some of the hardest times I have ever had in my life, with sometimes hard to hear things that were simple, BUT true. He was nothing but honest, caring and down right GREAT.
I love him...not loved...LOVE!!
I miss you Daddy...Pops TTYL
Dani
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Elishia (hubba Bubba)
luv2bemom3@msn.com
Sunday December 6, 2009 at
1:12 AM
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Wow where do i start.. It has been a very rough 3 months since I lost my daddy and my best friend and I have to say I will NEVER get over it. There is not a day that goes by that I don't wish I could pick the phone up and call my dad to tell him something or to ask for his insight on something going on. I listen to all the voice mails I have from him all the time and I cant believe he is not here. Thanksgiving was so hard because I always called him to tell him how much I loved him I cant imagine how christmas is going to be. I am taking one day at a time like he taught me to but also trying to keep his name and memories alive to everyone You know I dont know if you have seen the movie the HAND with Michael Caine but my dad and his brother Randy are in that movie my dad is the drumer at the bar. He was so talented in so many things but he was the best at being a DAD!!! I will always love and miss him and so do his grand babies that talk to him on a daily basis even though hes not here with us they let him know everything thats going on in there lives as if they were on the phone with him. Again thank you everyone for loving my daddy Pat or also known as (PEW) because he loved all of you to. Elishia Renee Woods-Cobb
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Danielle
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Saturday October 3, 2009 at
9:02 PM
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You know, it has almost been a month since he passed away, and yet, I have to come to the conclusion that he is really gone... that I will never talk to him in the mornings, or sometimes on my way home, or about something that is going on that I need his insight about... It truly is going to take FOREVER for me to come to this realization. I cannot express how grateful I am for all the people that surrounded him with love and friendship. He was grateful for that. We spoke of that...Everything... I have been on here many times to read over everyones stories and thoughts about him, and everyone is so correct. He was ALL of that "and a bag of chips" :) He was a VERY loving man and SO very humble. Even thoug he was dealing with the hardest thing in his life, he had time to talk over senseless drama that really wouldn't play a serious part in life. I just don't know what I am going to do with out him...
Thank you all again for being there for him, and I truly am grateful that he no longer has to deal with the rollercoaster ride that he just wanted to get off of already. Even though...Selfishly, I want him here with us...all of us!
With loving prayers to all that are dealing with our loss....
Daniellybelly (his nickname for me) :0)
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Barb Wingfield/Fay
Tuesday September 29, 2009 at
1:08 PM
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Pat was just one of the greatest people! I miss his cheerfullness and laughter! He was one hugely courageous person. We shared many years at Flowserve. He was there when I hired on 32 years ago, and I have known him ever since. We have both gone through some sad and some fun times. One of the most fun memories I have of Pat is: About 10-12 years ago he talked me into joining the group on a fishing trip out of Oceanside, CA. As soon as the boat stopped over a school of fish, he cast out my line and handed me the pole. There was already a fighting fish on the end and I ended up sitting on the fishing pole handle and reeled the fish in. Pat had everyone on the boat cheering me on, and laughing at the same time, as I was struggling to wind this fish in. I was sure it was a whale. I just knew that the pole was going overboard and Pat would not take the pole back, to bring this fish in. He insisted on me reeling it in. I finally got it near the boat and the men netted it. It ended up being the second largest catch that day. We laughed for years over that episode! About a year ago, I joined him in several walks around the block at noontime, here in Kalamazoo. That's when I learned of his illness, and I was amazed at his positive outlook. He was still going fishing, and had brought me a filet of salmon that he had caught in Lake Michigan. The best Salmon I have ever tasted! No wonder he liked to fish! I will forever be grateful for knowing Pat, and the great friend that he was. My prayers go out to all Pat's family during this time of loss. May God give you comfort and strength through this time.
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Grace Martinez
gmartinez@flowserve.com
Monday September 28, 2009 at
2:42 PM
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Flowserve will never be the same without Pat here, nor will any of us who got to know & work with him. We shared many conversations that gave even more evidence of what a truly good and humble man Pat was. He never complained about any of the 'sutff' he was going through, he just accepted it and dealt with it with a smile and a matter-of-fact acceptance. I miss our early morning conversatons, his 'Hey, Darlin', top of the mornin' to ya!' and just cannot yet quite believe that he won't be at his desk if I go over there! So I don't go over there! My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time.
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Donna Baldwin
donnabaldwin58@gmail.com
Friday September 25, 2009 at
12:57 PM
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Hi,I am Pat's X yes X and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this MAN with A GREAT BIG HEART. Who loved ALL 4 of his children. I had 2 kids before Pat and I got married and in the 33 years HE Never ever said the words step, this was the kind of man Patrick was. I will miss my friend forever.Thanks to all of you who loved him.
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Elishia Cobb (Woods)
luv2bemom3@msn.com
Friday September 25, 2009 at
12:27 PM
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My dad was such a wonderful man he was so caring and gentle. I have so many great memories of my daddy i dont know where to start. Well lets see fishing we did alot of that him teaching me how to drive and all the LONG night at the kitchen table doing homework over and over again until it was right. My dad made his last trip to see us in april 2009 where I am so grateful He had the chance to walk me down the isle to give me away. My dad is going to be and is so missed by everyone including his 4 kids and 8 grand kids. I want to thank everyone for being so great to my dad. And let you know you ALL were so loved by him you were his families and from him family. Thank you. I will forever hold all the great memories I have of my daddy close to my heart and I hope you will all do the same. Love Elishia Woods
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Patricia Woods
lil_tricia84@hotmail.com
Friday September 25, 2009 at
12:19 PM
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In memory of my loving Father Patrick Woods. I will forever miss you, you were the best father any child could ever ask for and i will carry that on with my kids being the best mother i can be. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. I will always miss you and hurt everyday because you are no longer around. I love you Daddy!!! Jeremy is as much your son as Danielle is your daughter.
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Elishia Woods
Luv2bemom3@msn.com
Friday September 25, 2009 at
11:52 AM
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My dad Patrick was the best father anyone could ever asked for. He also was the best friend anyone could ever have. I will never forget all the good times we had all my life. Dad I Love You and miss you so much.
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Lisa Sorrell
lsorrell@flowserve.com
Monday September 21, 2009 at
3:54 PM
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I am saddened by the loss of such a happy co-worker. I had many chances to work with Pat and have him train me in my 11 years here at Flowserve and will greatly miss him.
My condolences to all the family at this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Lisa Sorrell
Customer Service Mgr-Benicia, CA
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Joe and June Adams
Friday September 18, 2009 at
10:50 AM
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I bet if we all got together we would see that Pat moved all kinds of familys with that red F150! He helped anyone and everyone. My ex-husband and I went on a deep sea fishing trip with him once and I will never forget Pat putting that big old anchovie in his mouth and it wiggling all over the place! We use to laugh about it all the time because it made my ex husband sea sick. Our entire family will miss Pat very much. He meant alot to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and he will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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Susan Layman
Friday September 18, 2009 at
10:17 AM
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I consider myself fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with Pat since I started with BW/IP in April 1990. He was one of the most kind-hearted, generous, upbeat people I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I can honestly say from the first time I spoke to him on the phone all those years ago right up to our last conversation a few weeks ago, he always managed to put a smile on my face. Even though most of our dealings were on the phone, I was lucky enough to meet him several times over the years and it was always a great experience. Over the last 19 years, we shared many of our life experiences with each other, good and bad, and I considered him a great friend. Even with everything he was dealing with, he always had a positive outlook on life which is an amazing quality and something I will strive to emulate. I will truly miss him. My deepest sympathies go out to Pat's family and my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
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Tracie Hall
Friday September 18, 2009 at
8:03 AM
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Pat was truly an inspiration to me. Because I came in before the crack of dawn like Pat I was able to share some very good conversations with him and through these conversations I was able to see what a loving spirit he had and what a truly great person he was. I will greatly miss his laugh and the smile he always had on those early mornings. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
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Bill Dentler
Thursday September 17, 2009 at
1:39 PM
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Pat will be surely missed, he always put a smile on the face of everyone. For years to come just the mention of his name will have everyone smiling.
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Dion and Sue Cooper
Wednesday September 16, 2009 at
4:59 PM
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What a wonderful neighbor! Patrick always had good things to say....Always positive, never negative. It's a shame that so many of the wonderful people in this world have to pass on so soon. Everytime we look across the street, we think of him. What a great laugh and sense of humor! When his eyesight started to go bad, we gave him a flashlight so that he could find his way home after dark. He thought that was the greatest thing. We enjoyed his company and didn't want him to go home early because of darkness. We'll never forget his gesture..."read between the lines". Go Tigers!
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Flowserve team
Wednesday September 16, 2009 at
12:28 PM
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Pat was a wonderful individual who was loved and respected by his family, friends and co-workers. As an employee of Flowserve and its predecessor company, BWIP, for more than 30 years, his long-time service will be remembered and appreciated for years to come. Pat's co-workers will especially remember him as someone who was "always smiling and willing to help." He was a hard worker, a leader whom everyone admired. This is a true loss, and Pat will be missed by the entire Flowserve team, especially those in Kalamazoo. To Pat's close family and friends, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Linda Bryan
Wednesday September 16, 2009 at
10:05 AM
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Pat always had a smile on his face and a friendly hello. He was truly a great person and carried such a heavy burden for so long. He never complained or felt sorry for himself. He will truly be missed. My sincere sympathy to his family. Hold on to the memories.
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Deb Thomas
Wednesday September 16, 2009 at
9:33 AM
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It's hard to believe that I will never hear Pat's hardy "Hey Darlin!" when he would call to ask something of me. He was such a good guy and will be missed by all his friends here at Flowserve.
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Karen Watson
kwatson@flowserve.com
Tuesday September 15, 2009 at
5:25 PM
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We will miss Pat very much. He was always a pleasure to work with. Flowserve has lost a really good employee. So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person
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Jim Matheny
Tuesday September 15, 2009 at
2:27 PM
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Pat was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He was a truly a caring individual. He enjoyed the simplier things in life. A good fishin hole an conversation was his pleasure. He was a friend to everyone. He would go out of his way to give you a kind word or acknowledge support, share in your grief or cellebrate your success.
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Marie Bateman
tootioepiper2007@yahoo.com
Tuesday September 15, 2009 at
11:31 AM
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I knew Pat for many, many years not only as a co-worker (here in Temecula) but also as a friend. Every time there was a deep sea fishing trip here at work Pat would have me bring in my reel to work so he could put new line on it. He'd clean it all up, oil it, so that it looked brand new...and I never asked him to do it...he would just come to my desk and say 'bring your reel in lady' and did it.
Pat was such a generous and helpful soul. Years back I moved from Fallbrook to Temecula and needed help moving. Pat immediatley volunteered to put all my wordly possessions on his truck. I figured it would take 2 or 3 trips to move everything out. But Pat said he could do it in one. We all laughed because there was NO way. Well we underestimated Pat's resourcefulness and there we were, a caravan down I-15 from Fallbrook to Temecula, with his truck leading the way...looking like the opening from Beverly Hillbillies. I'll bet my 'stuff' was piled up at least 6 feet above the truck bed sides...all roped in and swaying back and forth! What a laugh we had about it afterwards!
I conveyed Pat's passing to several people no longer with BWIP/Flowserve and the e-mail replies ALL had the same words...'He had such a BIG HEART'. How wonderful to be remembered with those words. He was truly a special person...one I will never forget. My prayers go out to the family.
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Dave Brookshier
Tuesday September 15, 2009 at
1:13 AM
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There is not enough room to write about all of the great qualities of this man. He was like family to me. I informed my relatives about Pat and they were also mourning the loss of Pat. They all had the privilege of going fishing with him on several fishing trips. He was always helping others fish as much as he ever got to fish himself. I have known Pat for approximately twenty years. Like many others have said, he will be missed at Flowserve. In life, it seems like there is always at least one person that may not like you, but do you know that after working with and knowing Pat for 20 years, I cannot remember anyone ever disliking Pat. Everyone liked him, how could you not? I remember a bit of advice from Pat many many years ago. He said "don't worry about the things you can't control, only the things you can control." Pat will be missed. Did I mention he was a great fisherman? :-) If people think fishing is all about luck? They didn't have the privilege of going fishing with Pat. He knew how to fish. My father-n-law and I have a fond memory of a time we took Pat fishing with us to the Colorado River. We went fishing at night for catfish. We heard a sound in the water and shined the flashlight on a snake swimming right for us. We turned around and Pat was already standing on the ice chest. We had many laughs later that night, and Pat and I laughed about that for many years.
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TAY SIEW LAY
Monday September 14, 2009 at
8:45 PM
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To Family of Pat,
Despite knowing Pat only for a short while, I am impressed by his strength and professionalism at work. He never show sign of sickness & is eager to share his knowledge. I am proud of his contribution to Leukemia Society.
My deepest condolence to his family.
From
Siew Lay & all CSRs in Singapore
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Lori Francisco
Monday September 14, 2009 at
2:32 PM
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Pat was well liked and well respected within Flowserve. He will be greatly missed. He was always ready with a "hello" and a smile, no matter how he was doing that day.
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Danielle Gurnett (Daughter)
daniellelehman@hotmail.com
Monday September 14, 2009 at
1:54 PM
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Well... Where do I start... I am his oldest daughter of 3. There are soooo many good memories; so many that I could take up all the space given! He was a man that could never be replaced!! He was my Best Friend...A Fantastic Father I never had, and he totally didn't have to take on the job, which he always corrected me that it was NEVER a "job"! We spoke every day, and I will forever be grateful for that, as well as for his "family" away from family there in Michigan... Thank you David Butler for your condolences. I can see how loved he was, and that he will be missed and NEVER forgotten - that's forsure!
Sincerely,
Dani
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Tania Sheehan
Taniam93@aol.com
Monday September 14, 2009 at
10:04 AM
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May memories help your family at this time of sorrow. Christine & Tania
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Lynda & Dave Tarne
Monday September 14, 2009 at
9:53 AM
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Pat purchased our CRV and loved that vehicle. Dave & Pat would enjoy talking about it when they would see each other. Also I got exavier the black kitten that grew into a monster cat (size wise)from Pat. Love him but what a mouthy cat. I come into work at 5:30 A.M. every day and Pat and Jan Wasko would be laughing a lot over in their cubical. I will miss that a lot. What a Great Guy with a great heart. I pray that his family will be comforted in this time of loss. I will just bet you all have wounderful memories of this great man. I sure do
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David G. Butler
Sunday September 13, 2009 at
7:15 PM
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I wish to tell all your family how sorry I am for your loss.
Pat will be missed by all of us at Flowserve.
But never forgotten.
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Age: 53
