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Theresa Tonner
October 24, 2023
Dear Hellstrom family, I didn't know your dad, but he sounds like he was a wonderful man. I'm so sorry for your sudden loss; may wonderful memories sustain you. Sincerely, your classmate, Theresa ( McKoy) Tonner.
John Neller
December 3, 2012
Hellstrom Family - I don't quite have the words that I wish I could write to comfort you, but I know you will understand. My thoughts are with all of you and wish you great peace and a multitude of comforting memories.
My deepest sympathies to you all,
God Bless
W. Rainer Kroll
December 1, 2012
I remember Dr. Hellstrom well as my instructor in Freshman English (UF-1962). He had a great influence on my future career, and I am forever grateful for his tough but always correct evaluations of my essays. I will miss him.
Prof. W. Rainer Kroll, PhD, JD
Cole Childers
November 8, 2012
Dear Hellstrom Family:
My family and The Hellstrom family met at UF as students and faculty members in the 1950's. We went to movies, played and ate together, swam at Lake Wauberg and Crescent Beach and hung around Gville when it was easy to get around town. I often ate lunch with Professor Hellstom when I was a UF student in the late 1970's. He always had kind words, eloquent and soft spoken. You had to listen when he talked. I remember watching him coach little league basketball with a calm demeanor and passion that he passed on to his players. At 6'8 he was a gentle giant with a warm smile and a student of the game. My Dad and him were close colleagues and friends in the English Dept. at UF for well over 30 years. I believe they helped pave the way to the standard of excellence the English Dept. now carries. I know the many wonderful memories will always be there for all of his many friends and family members as well as mine.
Lori Stevens
November 7, 2012
Lory and family,
I was saddened to hear about your Dad and so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 3, 2012
Dear Louise, We were shocked and saddened when we got the news from WKU friends. We are so sorry and assure you that you are in our hearts. We have so many happy memories of you and Ward in Bowling Green.
Ron and Bev Veenker (Holden Beach, NC)
Sarah Edwardson
November 3, 2012
Josh, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Josh Robinson
November 3, 2012
Aunt Louise, Tammi, Zach, Nat, Josh and families, I know your hearts are breaking and so is mine. Peace to all of you.
Mary Ring
November 2, 2012
Josh,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know he will be missed deeply. In time, wonderful memories will prevail. I wish you and your family a sure and steady pace in that direction. God bless.
Julia (Lee) O'Connell
November 1, 2012
My sisters and I were very sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Hellstrom. Our Father, Robert Charles Lee, taught English with Dr. Hellstrom at the University of Florida. Many years ago Daddy told us about Dr. Hellstrom and his great height. Daddy said that someone had stood on a chair to write above the door in the men's restroom in the C-3 Department..."If you can read this you are Ward Hellstrom." My family all got a good laugh out of that. I'm sure you will miss him as much as we miss our Dad.
October 31, 2012
Dear Louise, I was so sorry and saddened to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please contact me. Carolyn Meyer
betsy morgan
October 31, 2012
So sorry to hear your Dad has died. He sure was a great part of my childhood, as were you all. I'll always remember him as the gentle giant, trying in vain to watch (football?) on TV with all us kids running back and forth! Wishing you peace and comfort.
Betsy Morgan
Lisa Hickson
October 31, 2012
Condolences to the family and friends of this beloved soul. I didn't know him, but he made the world a better place, and there is no better legacy than that.
Blessings of peace and love to you.
Claudia Smith
October 30, 2012
Dear Hellstrom Family,
Am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you.
Michele & Rob Stumbaugh
October 30, 2012
My heart is aching for your loss. May fond and loving memories of your special dad bring you peace.
Barbara Jackson-Williamson
October 30, 2012
Zach I'm sorry to here about your father. God bless you and your family.
Randall Leath
October 30, 2012
Zach, Josh, and Nat and family, I am so sorry to hear Coach has passed. The family is in my prayers. You guys know how much he meant to me. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Charlie Haupt
October 30, 2012
I remember him walking home from work through the neighborhood. I remember him when we were all watching football together in your living room. I remember him kicking us out of the house when we're making too much noise. All these are good memories. Bless him and your family.
Delano Filer
October 30, 2012
In honor of a man that gave us a great family through his children. My family mourns your loss with you.
The Filer's
Tanya Hayes
October 30, 2012
My condolences to Josh and Zach.
Alonzo Perkins
October 30, 2012
Josh, Zach and everyone I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers go with you on this long and trying journey. God bless you.
Theresa Tonner
October 30, 2012
Dear Nat, and all of the Hellstrom family, as I read about your Dad, I now fully understand why you guys that I went to school with are such fine, upstanding, and kind men. What a role model you had. I can also tell your Dad had a wonderfully productive life, with lots of love surrounding him. I hope his last days were peaceful and comfortable. I imagine he's somewhere golden right now either fishing or reading a book. Thinking of you...Theresa (McKoy)Tonner
Viva and Chuck Brown
October 30, 2012
Zach, May your father rest in peace and may you find comfort in knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of your friends. God Bless!
Steve Morgan and family
October 30, 2012
So sorry for your loss Hellstrom family, he touched so many lives, the good memories live on
October 30, 2012
Hellstrom Family
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and yours.
Millsaps Family
Richard Greer M.D.
October 30, 2012
Josh, My thoughts are with you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss. I remember your father as a good and kind man.
Janet Hayes
October 30, 2012
My deepest sympathies to you all at your loss. I know well the pain of saying goodbye to Dad. The sting will slowly ebb, but your Dad will still be in your hearts. love to all
Jeannette Aslanian
October 30, 2012
Zach, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace and comforting memories as you go through this tough time. Take care.
October 30, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The fond memories of him towering in PKY gym are indelible as are the memories of all you. God bless and take care!
Tom & Rob Childers & Family
Glenda A
October 30, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the family. I hope that you draw some comfort in knowing that God is near to all those calling upon his name; and is always ready to show his strength in behalf of those whose heart is complete toward him. (Psalm 145:18; 2 Chron. 16:9)
Marya Callahan
October 30, 2012
Deep peace to the Hellstrom family. I am thinking of you all at this sad time and holding you up in my prayers.
Anna Bodine
October 30, 2012
Willis and I were so sorry to read this news. Sending condolences to all as we recall happy memories about this great man.
Dennis Clayton
October 30, 2012
What a wonderful life lived by a wonderful man. My prayers go out to Josh and the entire family...may Ward's memory bring fond thoughts and everlasting comfort. May God bless him and keep him.
Doug Cooper
October 30, 2012
Character has to come from somewhere and the character three of my best friends since childhood possessed was living proof.Josh,Nat,and Zach,my heart and prayers go out to you and your families during these trying times,God Bless
Susan Elliott Muchow
October 30, 2012
Josh, Nat, Zach, Lory and families, I was saddened to read of the death of Big Ward. He was always such a fixture during our years at PK and suffered us all so well. Missing my dad as I still do after three years, my heart goes out to you all.
Melissa, Kaitlyn and Calista Headrick
October 30, 2012
Josh, Leslie and the girls so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Kemmerer
October 30, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Leslie, Josh, and girls, my heart and prayers go out to you.
Bruce Jones
October 30, 2012
Nat, We are so sorry for your and your families loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!
October 30, 2012
Josh and Leslie know that you are in our hearts in this time of grief, prayers to you and your family. Mark and Michelle Van Leer
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