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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Cary Himes
November 8, 2022
Slim, I can't believe that it has been 14 years since your passing at the age of 55. You would have been 69 this year and I am 72. I will see you on the other sid God willing.
Love,
Cary
joseph branda md
November 5, 2022
you are remembered dr branda
Cary Himes
November 8, 2021
Steve,
13 years has gone by since your passing. I am looking forward to the time when I see you again.
Love,
Cary & Cindy
CARY HIMES
November 8, 2020
My younger brother Steve passed away 12 years ago on November 9, 2008. He was 55 years old. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.
It was one of the hardest days of my life. They say, " Time Heals all Wounds ", but I am not sure that is true.
I love and miss you little brother,
Cary
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CARY HIMES
November 5, 2019
Steve, It has been 11 years since your untimely passing from this life. I miss you and am saddened every day when my thoughts turn to you my younger brother. My only prayers are that you are at Peace in Heaven. I will see you again someday.
Love,
Cary
Cary Himes
November 10, 2016
Steve, You will always be my little brother. I miss you so much. This is the 8th anniversary of your death. You were taken way to soon at the young age of 55. I will see you again in Heaven.
Your Big Brother,
love,
Cary
ShirleyDuke Apartments 1956 Cindy Himes 7, Charles Himes 37, Cary Himes 5, Steve Himes 3 years old.
Cary Himes
November 10, 2016
Christmas 1971 Charles Himes, Cary Himes, Steve Himes
Cary Himes
November 10, 2016
William Lawhorne
February 18, 2016
My apologies for not seeing this sooner, just wanted to say that not a day goes by that I don't think about Steve! I am certain he is enjoying the fishing there!
CARY HIMES
November 13, 2015
Steve,
Another year passes. I can't believe you have been gone for 7 years. Taken at 55 years old. Way ahead of your time. It must be true, " The Good Die Young ".
Love,
Your Brother Cary
November 13, 2015
CARY HIMES
November 13, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 11, 2014
Cary,
The loss of a sibling is one of the toughest loss' one can experience. I lost my brother seven years ago who was 59 at the time. He was suffering from agent orange related illness but his death was still unexpected. I thank God for the time I had with him. I feel your pain Cary.
November 10, 2014
Steve,
I added your Guest Book to Face Book to reach out to your friends and family to help to keep your memory alive for eternity.
I am looking forward to seeing you once again.
Love,
Cary
Martin Johnson
November 9, 2014
Hey Hiker, I often think of the home for lunch days during elementary school. We would walk to your house for you to check on your dog, Bug, then we would walk to Thompson's or the Deli by the Shell and get a bag of peanuts and a soft drink. Laugh with you again on your side some day.
Cary Himes
November 9, 2014
Slim,
I can't believe that it has been 6 years to the day since you left this earthly world.
I miss you every day, but I will see you again in the after life.
Love,
Your Brother
Cary (Bud)
FISHING IN KETCHIKAN ALASKA
CARY HIMES
September 30, 2013
Steve/Slim,
Today, Monday, September 30, 2013, would have been your 60th birthday.
You were taken to soon and I know I will see you again someday. Until then I will think of you every time I see a sliver of the moon in the night sky. The reasoning behind this is one of the parents in my after school program asked about you and when I looked in the night sky I saw a sliver of the moon. I think of you every time I look in the night sky and see the moon this way.
Your Big Brother,
Cary
CARY HIMES
November 11, 2012
Slim,
I wish you could still be here with us. I am sorry we drifted apart over the years and were not a closer knit family. I just wanted you to know that I think of you often and you will always be my little brother!
Love,
Cary
CARY HIMES
September 29, 2012
Steve,
Wishing you were here to celebrate what would have been your 59th birthday, September 30, 2012.
Happy Birthday!
I miss you.
Love your bother,
Cary
CARY HIMES
November 9, 2011
Hey Slim,
I was sitting here tonight watching TV when I started to think about you.
I googled your name and low and behold it was November 9th, 2011, the 3rd anniversary of your death.
I still can't believe you left this world before me.
You will always be my little brother and I should have gone before you.
The Lord does work in mysterious ways.
I look forward to seeing you, mom, and dad again.
Love your brother,
Cary
Cary Himes
November 13, 2008
“The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live.”
--Joan Borysenko
Steve was my little brother and although we had lost touch over the years, I am comforted by the life he had built for himself–a loving wife and children, good friends and a fulfilling career. The Saturday before he died, his daughter told me he’d spent the day in the yard and doing things around the house. It was a beautiful Fall day and I’m happy he was able to enjoy it. He was taken from us much too soon–but his memory will always be with us.
We all make excuses about what we could have done, or said, thinking that there is always tomorrow. But sometimes tomorrow never comes.
As we get older, the only things in life that are important are family and health.
I never told my brother I loved him. I hope he knows that I did.
Rest easy Slim.
Love,
Cary
Joseph Branda, M.D.
November 13, 2008
To the Himes family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of unimaginable loss.
Mrs. Himes, I can't tell you how deeply moved I was to hear from you regarding Steve's passing. The depth of Steve's loss has touched my staff to a depth we cannot express. Steve kept us running in a seemless manner no matter what the nature of our situation entailed. His warm, friendly smile and his "Hey Dr. B." will be greatly missed and never forgotten. I only hope he can find a great place with tranquil waters to continue his favorite avocation, fishing!
With Love From All of Us,
Dr. Branda
CT Scan Area McGuire VAMC
November 12, 2008
It was an honor and a priviledge for us in the Radiology CT (Computerized Tomography) area at McGuire VAMC, Richmond, VA, to have worked with you for the past 10 years. Your knowledge and expertise in CT repair and maintenance always exceeded our expectations. We will always remember your smile, humor, and quick dry wit, which ALWAYS made us laugh and eased our daily stress.
Thank God you always answered our last minute beeper calls for help, and yes, lunch!!
Our nation's veterans should know what a knowledgeable and valuable asset you were to our Radiology Department and the Medical Center.Your were respected by all of the Radiologists and Technologists and you will forever be in our memories. We realize you have now answered an "On-Call Page" to a higher being, who needs you more than we do.
You were loved and will be missed...
Rest in peace...:"End-User"...
Marie, Melissa and Debbie--CT Techs and Bill--Nurse
Bill Capone
November 11, 2008
Dear Himes Family,
First, let me express my deepest condolences to your family. This was so unexpected and such a shock. I know first hand just how much Steve loved his family.
I had the privilege of being one of Steve's best friends. He was like a brother to me. We thought the same way, we liked doing the same things and at times it was uncanny how we both knew what each other was thinking. At work very rarely did you see one of us without the other. He was always willing to help me with whatever I needed. We were just so much alike. He will be missed by so many people. He was truly loved and admired at the VA. He was always fun, happy and kind to everyone he ever came in contact with. We especially enjoyed going to Redskins games and fishing together. We would talk and laugh and then wonder why the world just couldn't see things the way we did. I can't imagine not running around with him anymore. The VA will never be the same for me. Man this is one of the hardest things I have ever experienced. I will miss you good friend!
Love,
Bill Capone
Jennifer Jolley
November 11, 2008
Steve will always be remembered as a wonderful, kindhearted man. He worked on our CT machine (Dr. Branda's) for a long time. It's so sad and unfortunate to hear about his passing. The family will be in my, and everyone at Dr. Branda's, thoughts and prayers. I am blessed to have had him in my life. We love and miss you Steve, and always will!!!!!
Darlene Barham
November 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy and love.
Steve will always be remembered as the "Tall, Smiling" Engineer. He was a delight to work with, a bright and beautiful human being.
May God comfort each of you in this time of loss.
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