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for Kerry Sommerville
Kenny Munday/ Michael Nichols
October 7, 2008
We just found out about Kerry's passing today on Hotbytes. We used to live near Kerry and would see him around the neighborhood often. I remember wonderful Christmas parties standing around the piano and singing carols. He was a great man that always made us smile and laugh out loud. He will truly be missed.
Dave Himmel
October 6, 2008
Kerry was a great instructor and gave me a wealth of information that has helped me in so many ways...farewell my friend, you will be dearly missed. Sincerely, Dave Himmel
Terri Loftus
October 4, 2008
I just found out about Mr. Sommerville's passing yesterday at the St. James Art Festival. I was very saddened to hear about the loss of such a wonderful teacher, funny person, and just a nice man in general. I had many of his classes at Sullivan. I graduated in 2002. It was with his guidance that I made it through. He touched my life and so many others. Thanks Mr. Sommerville. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends who have suffered a great loss. May you find comfort in great memories of a great person.
Dr. Dotty Heady
September 26, 2008
I am an instructor at the Lexington campus at Sullivan University, but worked for many years at the Louisville campus with Kerry. He was the untimate instructor. He cared about his students and he was enthusiastic about his work every day he went into class. He set such a good example and will be missed.
Chef Anne Sandhu
September 24, 2008
Kerry was the ultimate professional, iwth a committment to our industry. He had a genuine interest in his students and staff, and knew how to live every day to its fullest.
As a colleague, friend and mentor.... we miss you, my friend.
Antony Osborne
September 23, 2008
I am a presently attending the online classes at Sullivan and was shocked to hear of the passing of Kerry Sommerville. He was a true gentlemen, who really made the student expereince worth while and went that extra mile to ensure this was the case. You will be sadly missed.
Susie Conner
September 21, 2008
I have been a student many times in Kerry's online and in class room classes. He was and always will be the best teacher at Sullivan. He will be missed so very much. He is an always will be my fav. teacher as well. It was such a shock to find this out today. I am sadend a great deal. I am just glad that I got to see him at the Sullivan Reuion at the track this year. Great memiores. Mr. Sommerville will alway be in my thoughts. Sullivan will NEVER be the same with out you.
Jean Hertzman
September 13, 2008
I used to teach with Kerry at Sullivan and have seen him recently during my visits home and at the FENI and CHRIE conferences. I was totally shocked at his passing. Hospitality education has lost a great and passionate teacher. We will miss him.
Judy Harl
September 12, 2008
To Frieda
Mitch,Amanda and myself wish to
offer you are sympathy on the loss
of your son Kerry
Lou Conkling
September 12, 2008
Dear Family
I was so shocked and in sorrow to read of Kerry's passing. I got to know him through Skal and always enjoyed spending time with him at our meetings. He will be missed by all our Louisville Skalleagues, and I will certainly miss his continually upbeat personality.
Anita Boyd-Kost
September 12, 2008
Hey there Cheryl, Freida, and Karen,
The Sommervilles are some of the best friends I ever had. Kerry was my first boy friend. I have many loving memories of our growing up days, and I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry I can't be with you, but I hope you can feel the love. Kerry, we'll meet again someday and I expect you will be pulling some practical joke as soon as I get there!
Love, Anita
Dr. Mick La Lopa
September 11, 2008
I teach a course online for Kerry Sommerville. He was always there for me if I needed assitance on learning how to teach an online course. He always gave me tremendous support. He was always excited about teaching and happy to share his thoughts to the benefit of others. I will miss him deeply.
Marlys Wearren
September 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sue Finley
September 11, 2008
My first thought is that Kerry was too full of life to have left us so soon. How sad for all of us who knew him and all who had yet to meet him. I'll never forget dancing with Kerry. He made me feel like I could dance while he effortlessly did all the work. What an example of graciousness and joy he was to us all.
Frances Ford
September 11, 2008
What a shock and what a loss! Kerry was great to work with, and always a willing to help in any way. Although I have been gone from Sullivan for a few years now, Kerry was always someone who's memory brought a smile, because any time I saw Kerry in the halls, I could always count on a smile, and some comment that would just brighten my day. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
J.W. ROUS
September 11, 2008
Years have passed.Friends drift apart. I'm thankful to have the fond memories of the good times spent with Kerry and friends. I miss the laughter. To Bert,Jack,family,and friends,my thoughts are with you.
love, Uncle Bill (Rous)
Bobbie Cox (Perkins)
September 11, 2008
I am in total shock. I haven't seen Kerry in years, but I always think of him when I think back on those years at Sullivan. He was always and remains to this day one of my favorites. I bet Heaven will never be more organized where hospitality is concerned. I'm sure he'll be missed. Love ya Kerry!
Monet Cabalitasan
September 10, 2008
I had Mr. Sommerville for Legal Aspects within the summer quarter of this year. He was always glad to help and I enjoyed having him as a mentor. He would be missed.
Deirdre Jacklin
September 10, 2008
Kerry was a wonderfully kind and generous person and will be sorely missed. My prayers and condolences to Jack, Bert and Kerry's family. d at The Rud
Ashley Smith
September 10, 2008
Mr. Sommerville was such a great teacher. He made class more fun and taught me so much when i was in Hospitality Management. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this unfortunate circumstance.
Sherry & Jim Klein
September 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronda Watson
September 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack as well as the Sommerville family. Ronda and Tammy
Michael Abbott
September 10, 2008
Our supporter Kerry went on his last journey and Skal International U.S.A. lost an admirable friend and member of Skal International Louisville. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Michael Abbott, Executive Director
Skal International U.S.A. (Omaha, NE)
Organization for Travel- and Tourism Professionals
Mary Kerr
September 10, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Jack Tindal and all of Kerry's family.
Mary & Ward Kerr
Jeremy Ryan
September 10, 2008
Kerry was a great friend and one of the key people who helped to guide me to the person that I am today. I will never forget my friend and mentor for the lessons and the time he spent helping me in my times of need.
Amy (Chef Amy) Deuser
September 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kerry was a wonderful friend, who had an infectious laugh. He was a tremendous co-worker, an inspirational instructor and a man with a sympathetic ear.
I will always remember the fun times we had on our Thursday afternoons at Darryl's or on the porch. The quick smoke breaks between classes and the laughter we shared.
I will miss him greatly, but I know he will always be here with me. May your light shine down upon us all.
Farewell my friend.
Tom Harris
September 10, 2008
I had Kerry for English way back in 1995. He was a great teacher and a great guy.
God Bless
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