Brian & Denise Nugteren (Strand Theatre)
Monday November 16, 2009 at
6:44 PM
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Barb,We are so sorry to hear about David. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. All our love.The Nugterens
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Jack Gerstner and Phyllis Brooks
Saturday November 14, 2009 at
3:41 PM
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Dear Mrs. Hande, We extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. David was a very kind young man and a joy to be around. He will be sorely missed by his "railroad friends" next summer. I took a photo of David at White Creek in September, please call Phyllis @ 847-541-4179 if you would like me to send it to you.
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From The Family of The late Mattie (Kelly) Kellis/ Battle Creek,MI
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
10:27 PM
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We would like to extend our condolences to the Kelly Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Henry will be greatly missed.
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Dick & Darlene Mix
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
8:29 PM
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We your backyard neighbors are so sorry to read of your loss. To his Mother & grandparents are thoughts & prayers are with you. David came over to one of our garage sales and we enjoyed so much visiting with him and hearing about his love for trains. Darlene & Dick
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Sheila Caulder
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
1:53 PM
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Carolyn; I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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David Gehrke, Milwaukee Light Engineering Society, Wisconsin Group
wbjsor@execpc.com
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
12:10 PM
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Dear Barbara: We are sorry to hear about your son David. We got to know David from the railroad meets at the White Creek Railroad. He would set up it tent back by us. We invited him to join us at our dinner cookouts. He was so kind and we all enjoyed his company. He will be missed next year. I have passed the word along to all our club members who got to know him. Take care from all of us. David Gehrke. MLES. VP
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Kim Mayo
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
11:13 AM
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Dear Barb,
Although I did not know your son, I do know how very much you loved him. I am so very sorry for your loss and know that words will fall short in expressing my sorrow. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve, and hope that you find comfort in God's love for his children. God Bless you and your family in this most difficult time, Kim
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Chris Welvang
in2steam@wi.rr.com
Thursday November 12, 2009 at
8:57 AM
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I only met David this year at Russ and Mara's WCRR so I did not know him real well but I can say he made an impression on me. I am sad to hear of any live steamers passing, in particular when they are so young. He will be missed by all of the Milwaukee Light Engineers who attend WCRR and know him.
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Lynne Ramsey QWL
ramseylynne@yahoo.com
Wednesday November 11, 2009 at
7:38 PM
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Barb and family, there is nothing I can say to make your grief any less. But I will pray for you for strength to get through this and for peace and comfort in knowing you and your son were loved by many and will be thought of often.
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Michael & Marcus Mitzel- West Brooklyn, IL
mitz@thestix.net
Wednesday November 11, 2009 at
6:46 PM
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Barbara, Just heard today that David passed away last Friday and I'm in total shock.
We met you both at White Creek RR. Marcus and David got to pal around, and I will have the pain to tell Marcus tonight however, its not close to the pain your going through right now. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will miss him at White Creek next year. As parent of a teenage son into trains, I cannot possibly imagine the grief and pain you feel at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and David.
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Nicholas Bonjernoor
Wednesday November 11, 2009 at
6:36 PM
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I was a good friend of David, and he would amaze me how much he knew about trains. Its was like every time i seen him then he would see me and smile i just could not not smile back. David was a good friend to everyone. David thanks for being a good friend. we'll miss David!!
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Al Littel
Wednesday November 11, 2009 at
12:01 PM
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Dear Hande family, I was David Technology teacher for 2 years at Bangor High School. I wanted you to know that David was one of my favorite students. I enjoyed everyday I spent with him. David taught me so much about trains, sometimes more than I could understand! David was one of my top students and I greatly appreciated him and his efforts. David would often talk about his family and his trains. I remember once when we were doing a project over units that we had covered. I told the students that they could design their own project as long as the information related to information that we had gone over. David asked if he could somehow use his train set. I told him he could and the look on his face sticks with me today. I was deeply sadden by the news about David, however my sadness can not be measured to yours.
In closing, I want you to know that David was a great kid with a huge heart. You will be in my prayers.
Al Littel
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Jennie Hande
jhande1@verizon.net
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
7:45 PM
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Barb, Mom and Dad Hande, The kids and I are deeply saddened by David's passing and by the terrible loss you feel. It's obvious when reading the condolences how well-liked he was. I am sorry I did not know him better. We really wish we could have come out to Michigan, but just know we are there for you in spirit. We love you and are praying for you. Love, Jennie, Gayle, Amy and Chris
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Sara Burnaby
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
5:31 PM
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Dear Hande Family,
I only had the pleasure of knowing David for a short period of time, but I greatly enjoyed having him as a student. He was such a wonderful young man and we had some great conversations about his work and his trains. I'm going to miss not only talking to him about his weekends, his trains, and his work, but I'm going to miss David himself. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Fred Phillips
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
4:50 PM
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Barb and Family, you have my deepest sympathy. There was no one more enthusiastic about trains than David. I enjoyed his company at the hobby shop very much and will miss him.
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Deanna McNett
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
2:48 PM
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Dear Mrs. Hande,
I am very sorry for your loss. I will truly miss David. He was one of those students that you just knew he was going to be very successful. He was a very kind and gentle soal. I enjoyed his conversations, kindness, passion for trains, and dry sense of humor. I will never forget how impressed I was when I saw him sing in front of all of those people last year. He had become a strong, intelligent, and kind young man. I am proud of all of his accomplishments and will remember him always.
Sincerely,
Deanna McNett
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Lis Mellor
LisM@charter.net
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
2:21 PM
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Dear Barb,
Your Pampered Chef friends and colleagues have you in our thoughts and prayers. We can't even imagine what you are going though but look forward to being there for you.
Sincerely, Lis
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Beth Hodge
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
1:58 PM
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Dear Barb and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. David was a very special person to so many people, and he was loved. He will always hold a place in my heart.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Beth Hodge, VBISD
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Amber Johnson
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
11:25 AM
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barb I cannot express how sorry I am to you and your family. Please know you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.Please if you need anything let me know
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Theresa
Ward
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
11:04 AM
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To:Barb and Family,
I am one of his teachersand i have been with him for many years. This boy will always be in my heart. He was the most considerate,well mannered boy I know. I love to talked to him about his trains, before I knew it.... I and my family was invited to all the fuctions he was involved in. He was the one of the students that never got too big for one of his elementary teachers. That was truly a wonderful feeling.
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Carrie L. Moore/Lisa Lego
carrielmoore@gmail.com
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
10:51 AM
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Dear Barbara,
My love is with you and your family. I know you were so proud of David. Keep in mind the lord has a plan for all of us. Please call if I can be of any help, whatsoever, we are thinking of you and your family our deepest prayers are with you all.
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Matt Kaemming
mkaemming@gacsnet.org
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
10:43 AM
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Hey Barb,
Not really sure what I can possibly say other than David was great to have in the classroom. I enjoyed his sense of humor. He was a student that kept you on your toes since he didn't miss anything:) I think that I would not be able to look at a train without thinking about him.
Matt
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Raymond and Margaret Lyon
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
9:28 AM
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Thoughts and prayers for all of you - We loved David - Wish we could be with you. With all our love. Raymond and Margaret Lyon
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Becky VanHeukelum
beckyvanh@verizon.net
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
8:03 AM
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Dear Barb,
You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your son. The memories I have of when you and your son would come over with your Border Collie and let him romp with my dogs and how much David enjoyed talking about his dob. And most of all the day David and I spent several hours together, walking the Hartford Fair grounds and how he talked about what he was going to do when he got older. I really enjoyed that day with him and will always remember it.
May God give you the strength to
bare your loss.
Grant, Becky and Abbie VanHeukelum
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Carl Brott
cebrott@comcast.net
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
8:01 AM
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Barb, when I heard that David had passed, I was shocked and then had, have such a great hurt for you. You are in my prayers especially during this very difficult time. Please know that if there is anything (I mean it too) I can do for you please call anytime (231-250-2359).
With very deep heartache and love,
Carl
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Robbyn Candelaria
rcandelaria@vbisd.org
Monday November 9, 2009 at
10:28 PM
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Dear Hande Family,
David holds a very special place in my heart. He found a million ways to do good for others. I will greatly miss his helpful and kind spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robbyn Candelaria
School Counselor, Van Buren Technology Center
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John Gagen
Monday November 9, 2009 at
7:38 PM
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I spent many hours working with David at the Mid Michigan Railroad club and I thought the world of him. He was a great kid and I am very sorry for your lose. He will be missed by many.
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Dave Moritti
Monday November 9, 2009 at
7:29 PM
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Barb, So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We had a lot of fun talking trains. We talked for an hour at the flywheelers. he was so excited about taking part in the Heston show and building an engine. I bet him and Lenny are in Heaven talking trains. My prayers are with you. Take Care, Dave
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Danyell Wallace
dmow001@gmail.com
Monday November 9, 2009 at
6:28 PM
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I am sorry to hear of your loss. My son also attends the BEC and when we were notified of your sons passing my heart broke for your family. If there is anything we can do Please do not hesitate to let me know. Your family will be in our prayers.
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Russ and Mara Eldred White Creek RR
rmeldred@charter.net
Monday November 9, 2009 at
5:42 PM
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Barbara: Just heard today that David passed away last Friday. We were shocked to hear the news. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We enjoyed having David here at WCRR with his train several times in the past few years. We will let all the "local railroaders" here that knew him about his untimely passing. We will miss him next year.
As parents, we cannot possibly imagine the grief you feel at this time. We pray that the God of creation will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. Unfortunately, we are unable to come to the visitation because of previous commitments.
Russ & Mara Eldred
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Betsy Palasinski
Monday November 9, 2009 at
5:17 PM
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My fondest memory of David would be the time at one of the annnual Freer Reunions. It was being held at Aunt Rosemary's house and a Tresure Hunt was next on the agenda. David and I were partners. Being that I was several years older then David he took charge and away we went. He rushed aorund the yard with me trailing behind. Sometimes both of us deciding where we needed to go next. We made it through the challenge to the hidden treasure. I believe a bag of candy was the treat. David was thrilled.
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Margaret and Raymond Lyon
ms_rcl@bellsouth.net
Monday November 9, 2009 at
5:00 PM
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To Barbara and all the Hande family. We share your grief and pray for you. Our love always
Margaret and Raymond
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Angelina Szotek
Monday November 9, 2009 at
4:17 PM
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Barb I am so sorry!! Deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am here for you if you need anything.
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Beth Miller
Monday November 9, 2009 at
2:05 PM
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The Hande family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please let me know if you need anything....Much love.
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Mrs Johnson
Monday November 9, 2009 at
12:40 PM
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David you are so missed, We can't express how much. Barbara, and Grandparents, I pray for you and your family.
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pete probst jr (petey)
Monday November 9, 2009 at
11:41 AM
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Barb,
David was an amazing kid, he always left me in aww at hesston when he would tell me about different trains, i thought i knew allot but wow, he was awesome. he is so going to be missed, i enjoy last summer working with him. Just remember that he will always be with you no matter what. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Pete (conductor)
Hesston Steam Museum.
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Barbara Johnson
Monday November 9, 2009 at
10:54 AM
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I was David's bus driver for the last few months and enjoyed having him on the bus. I know at this time words will not ease your pain, only time can do that. But just know that you are in are thoughts and prayers. We will miss him greatly every day
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Jennifer Owen (Hall)
Monday November 9, 2009 at
9:49 AM
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When I first started working for Paw Paw Schools in 2000, my very first job was working with David. I will always remember his bright smile and his love of trains. He used to talk to me quite a bit about trains. David also had a great sense of humor, and on numerous occasions he would have me laughing pretty hard. We were both pretty stubborn too, which is why I think we worked so well together. You would think it would be the opposite, but it wasn't. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Hande family.
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Kathy
Monday November 9, 2009 at
9:06 AM
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I knew David out at Hesston, he was a very fine young man always willing to give a hand to anyone. He helped me many times with projects I had. He will be greatly missed. God bless his family.
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