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Our Last Time Together
Tawn Hauptli
March 31, 2020
I think of Mr. O often. He was such a positive influence in my life. I was so happy to have spent a sunny afternoon with him before he passed. It was just me and him, drinking screwdrivers on his porch, and reminiscing.
David Bertrand
April 28, 2013
Just an incredible man.
Bonnie Finkbohner
April 23, 2013
Mr. O'Connor was a wonderful teacher and a very positive person. My mother Bettie Finkbohner worked at LaTercera for as many years as Mr. O taught... I can hear his voice and his laugh as I type this... He will be missed.
Mark Neff
April 16, 2013
If you lived in Petaluma and went to LT you knew what Mr O was all about. Being in his class in 5th and 6th grade I have several great memories. What struck me then and now, is they don't make Americans like him anymore. I remember one of his lessons or principles: "If you are going to write on the bathroom wall at least have the guts to sign your name after it."
John Quinn
April 16, 2013
Mike was our neighbor and friend for years. Without him the whole neighborhood has changed. At least, it has changed for us. Michael was a big guy, but he was larger than himself, and his presence made life a little better for everyone around him. It made it better for Paula and I and I miss him.
Barbara Skanderson
April 12, 2013
Mr. O was a great teacher to all four of my children. He had my deepest admiration and respect.
Mandy Bellovich
April 12, 2013
Mr. O remains one of the most influential positive male role models in my life. I often think of him, and refer to his guidnace and teaching. Love you Mr. O.
Tami Brumley (Rounds)
April 12, 2013
Mr. O !!! What a GREAT man - I have amazing and wonderful memories of my 6th grade teachers (1976) - I am sure he and Mr. B will have the angels spelling "Chrysanthemum" 100 times - Praying comfort for his family - he was loved by so many
kim sosa-venegas
April 12, 2013
Rip Mr O'Connor
Kirsten (Conroy) Johnson
April 12, 2013
One of my favorite teachers - ever! He was a wonderful man. I am happy to read about his very full life. RIP Mr. O.
April 12, 2013
Mr. O was such an amazing teacher. I learned so many life skills at camp that you wouldn't ordinarily be taught in "school."
Karla Laliberty (Saltzman)
April 10, 2013
You will be missed Mr. O...Great memories of you at 6th Grade camp although I went to Miwok....
Alycia Price
April 10, 2013
Mr. O you were an amazing teacher and person. I will never forget you! Rest in Peace
Layne & Janelle Prince
April 9, 2013
Sorry for your loss Tim and Sue. He must have been an incredible man.
Nicole Jensen (DeMelo)
April 9, 2013
Mr. O, you were an amazing teacher. You have a special place in my heart always...
April 9, 2013
I had Mr. O for 6th grade 40 years ago. I remember Camp Cazadero as a wonderful time and I will never forget what a wonderful man he was. Mr. O'Connor was meant to be a teacher.
Pete Van Dyke
April 8, 2013
I had Mr. O'Connor his first year at LT. I can still remember the fun we had at Camp Cazadero or so we thought. You see Mike came up with the fun of rolling a tire down the hill behind there cabins. That was fun but, once we let the tire go he said now go get it and bring it back up! Rest in Peace Mr.O'Connor.
Nanci and Don Streutker
April 8, 2013
Dearest Casey and Tim,
We shared a wonderful family friendship and great memories with the O'Connor family over the years. Mike will truly be missed by all of us who knew him.Sympathy and love,
Nanci and Don Streutker Santa Rosa
James Busse
April 8, 2013
My husband's sixth grade teacher. He and his fellow sixth grade teachers had a great and lasting impact on him for his future. He also attended his stepfather's funeral as well. My husband says "He was a man of great passion in whatever he did."
Lyn Carpenter-Engelkes
April 8, 2013
There are no words to describe how great Mr. O'Connor was. What a great man. The world is less because you are gone.
Thank you for teaching me to be brave and to be myself.
April 8, 2013
One of my most memorable teachers, Great man....Rest well
Bart Garihan
Johnnie DeWarns Malerbi
April 8, 2013
I was so blessed to have had Mr. O as my teacher at La Tercera. A great man that influenced me in so many ways. May you RIP and give a big hello to Mr. B when you see him up there...............All my love
Kevin Strong
April 7, 2013
Rest in peace, Mike. You were and still are a positive influence to many people who have learned from you. It was certainly a pleasure to have you as a teacher.
You were a blessing, although in disguise to some. Thank you.
Juana Moore
April 7, 2013
I was one of Mr. O'connor's many students, he taught me life lessons that remain with me 40 years later. I'm so glad I had the chance to visit him a couple years ago. Rest in Peace, dear friend.
Tawn Wims (Hauptli)
April 7, 2013
Mr. O's lessons extended far beyond the classroom. He was truly a great man who touched soooo many lives. I loved him deeply and I am blessed to have called him my friend.
Liz Vella
April 7, 2013
I was blessed by having Mr. O for two yrs of grade school. Mr. O was a very positive force during my parents' divorce. He was a part of the holy trinity instruction for 5th-6th grade cluster at La Tercera: Mr. T, Mr. O, and Mr. B.
April 7, 2013
A great friend and doubles partner
Bob Baron
Theresa Haviland
April 7, 2013
Tim and Casey,
I was so very sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man and will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Deborah Tillett
April 7, 2013
Mr. O'Connor was my sixth grade teacher at La Tecera also. I will always remember Camp Cazadero in 6th grade as one of the best times in grade school.
Tony & Kay Russo
April 6, 2013
RIP Mr. "O". Our sons were fortunate to have been a students @ LaTercera in the 70s. Our youngest was a camp counselor throughout high school and during his freshman year @ SSU. You and Mr. "B" were a positive influence on our boys. Our youngest has been a teacher @ Kenilworth for many years. Great teachers inspire greatness in their students. Count yourself among the great ones Mr. "O".
Kelli Thompson
April 6, 2013
Mr O was the kind of educator that every teacher should strive to imitate. His legacy will live forever in the lives of the children who he influenced and encouraged to be their best self. Thank you Mr O'Connor, you will never be forgotten.
Joyce Jones
April 6, 2013
Mike was a friend, as well as a colleague, and I have great memories at camp, with all our kids. My best to Mike's family--he will be missed!
Katie Tarantino
April 6, 2013
Mr. O- you left a lasting impression on my life!! I still expect you to crash my wedding, in spirit!! Thank you for everything!! All my love!
April 6, 2013
Michael: you were one in a million I will never forget the Plum Ranch fence project and many other times we shared.
Doug Del Fava
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