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for Micaela Nelligan
Laurie Mecham
January 10, 2007
My very dear Maddie,
Again with the unexpected!
I was in awe of your self confidence, of how you lived on your own terms and found your bliss. I can hear your wicked, machine-gun laugh and picture character after character spilling from your endless spring of creativity. You have been an inspiration to me. You are crystal clear and alive in my heart. Love always, Syvvie.
Dina (Trapper) Maiben
January 1, 2007
My Dear Hawkeye,
How sorry I was to hear that the world has lost you and your wild ways. I have often recalled your joy in life and your passion for what you felt was just, qualities you already had when I met you in 6th grade. And I will never forget our shenanigans at Clayton Jr. High School (I'm pretty sure the staff there will not forget us any time soon, either!)
I have read all the many tributes that your colleagues have posted. Their respect for you speaks highly of your professional success, and am honored to say that I saw your stage debut when we were in 8th grade. Even then you had amazing talent, and knew exactly what you wanted to do with your life. I am glad that you got to live out your dreams, although I am also pretty sure that no one could possibly have stopped you. Once you put your mind to something, it was pretty much a fait accompli.
I am sorry that we lost touch, but that is so often the fate of childhood friends who move far apart. My mom and dad used to send me reviews of your performances and periodic updates whenever they ran into you. You were like a blazing star in the firmament of the city's most talented, destined to flame more brightly than all the others and whose flame sputtered out before the rest.
Go now in peace, old friend, "and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Sherry Murray
December 27, 2006
Just a few weeks ago I mentioned Micaela and her unparalleled performance in "A My Name is Alice". No one else could belt it out like Micaela could. She was indeed bigger than life and will be sorely missed by all who ever knew her in this life.
Nikol Parker
December 21, 2006
Ginger,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have nothing but the fondest memories of the day I met Micaela. Within the first hour of knowing her, we had plans for a sibling adoption. I was so young, yet so impacted by her beauty, purity, and laughter. She had and still has your spirit and your love for humanity. I still laugh at the Kathy and Mo show in my desperate attempts to replay her character for my family. She was a blessing to all her knew her and will be greatly missed. I love you.
Doug Fahl
December 20, 2006
Micaela was a truly unique person. A spritied individual, driven, forthright, hilariously funny and so talented. Micaela was a great friend, a caring neighbor and a kindred spirit to me. Micaela played such a huge role in my life and I was lucky to have shared so many wonderful times with her. I will remember her forever. I will miss her dearly. My condolences to Stephen and all Micaela's family and friends.
Michael Anderson
December 20, 2006
I was so saddended to hear of Micael's passing. I have such fond memories of her as a performer and as a person. She lived live to it's fullest. I can almost hear her singing "Summertime". My heart goes out to Micaela's friends and family in this loss we all share.
Donna Reister-Pyper
December 19, 2006
Our friendship began some 30 yrs ago,and continued in time. So many laughs, through so many loves. Fun was always on the menu. Our times at Lothlorien will remain in my heart for ever. In George and Fredric you took my breath away. It was in that moment I knew we would forever be a part of each other...from "trips" to the Salt Lake, our circus act with "Oh, but Hey!"and eventually your marriage to Stephen.
What a wonderful priveledge to bear witness to such a companionship. In my heart I know you are with us, and please know that until my last breath I/we
will always be there for your beloved Stephen.
Love,
P.S Ask Telmont what the hell?
Natasha McIntosh
December 18, 2006
I never pick up the obituaries ever. Ever. And then yesterday out of nowhere I turn directly to Micaela's. I know it wasn't chance. What can I say but that meeting Micaela gave me a glimpse of the kind of woman I want to be. She damn well said what was on her mind. She was gutsy, smart as all hell, balls-out funny. I was privileged to do the run of Tony N Tina's wedding every day with her for 4 months. Her obituary truly speaks so much truth about her - but words could never do justice to the force of nature that woman was. This world would have benefited in incomparable ways with another 40 years of her wonder. And now a shout out to all the ladies who know that Micaela had some pretty important things entirely figured out - ladies, it's time to take up the mantle - live fearlessly and with great love and depth to bring the violent goodness to the world that she did. Our hearts are with you in your time of loss Stephen. And I too can vouch for how much that woman adored you. A love like that is something I still dream of. Bless you for knowing her value and may the gifts she brought to your life sustain you in the important journey ahead.
Hailey Cunningham
December 18, 2006
Miceala,
You have impacted my life, thank you for your coaching, and love... you taught me much my friend.. i love you.
Hailey
Mark Anthony Taylor
December 18, 2006
Dead dear Micaela... With a heart courageous, a spirit undaunted, and an infinitely compassionate soul, you took on this life full-tilt. Heaven better be ready! The memories I hold are those of boundless joy, and that grand rolling laugh. We began to explore who we were in those early days at the U, and it was my privilege to have your help and support. Your heart was a thing of wonder, and it will be missed. My heart goes out to dear Stephen, and the family. She is a twinkling star watching over us.
Sharon Lehner
December 18, 2006
Micaela you always, always followed your big, sometimes impossibly big, heart. You made me head-back-belly-laugh scream with delight more times than I can count--wickedly irreverent--never the easy way out—uncompromising in your exploration of the margins, the taboo and the righteous—you took me with you and made me laugh all the way back home. I will miss you and send my deepest sympathy to your wonderful family. Cheers love.
Bill Ernest
December 18, 2006
Stephan,
I don't have the words. Her acting in Bar B Q still makes me laugh out loud.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Bauer
December 18, 2006
Micaela, this absolutely sucks. I hate not being able to say goodbye in the right way. Thank you for encouraging me early on when I first got into Utah's acting program and didn't know what the hell I was doing. Thank you for your wonderful smoky voice, big laugh, and lead vocal on "Goin' to the Chapel." Flights of angels take you to your rest.
love,
Nance
Bill Lawrence
December 18, 2006
Thank you, Micaela--for all of the laughs, hugs, heated debates, Xanadu parties and Lothlorian escapades. For brilliant performances and two in the morning actor heart to hearts. For spur of the moment trips to get our clocks cleaned in Wendover and whining all the way home. For forgiveness and inspiration and the chance to reclaim an old theatre buddy. Thank you for introducing me to Stephen and sharing New Years Eve. More than anything else, for your great heart and your passion for life. I love you and will never forget you.
Grant Gottschall
December 18, 2006
Cedar City, 1977. Fascinated by this fearless, ruddy-cheeked, twinkle-eyed Irishwoman. Crazy love, pink glow. Skinny dipping road trips to Pah Tempe. Breaking down in your vintage Datsun on the way to Vegas. A shared summer with Shakespeare. Callow and careless with your heart... made whole again with your forgiveness. Throughout it all, awestruck by your talent. Nothing you couldn't do, and thankfully you weren't shy about letting everyone know it. "More cocktails for my men and horses!" Fast forward to Mark Chamber's University of Utah Reunion of a few years back and there you were, swimming playing splashing laughing with the children in that pool on that perfect warm summer evening... being you, sharing your joy.
Kristen Barnes
December 17, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy Johnson
December 17, 2006
I was a friend to Joe who I worked with at Handicapped Children Services, I met the wonderful Nelligan family and Micaela and I becam friends. I love and will miss both. I was always welcome in the Nelligan home.
Peace be with you Mom Nelligan
Billy Stockholm
December 17, 2006
Micaela was an artist. Her acting was always intriging, interesting, powerful. She loved her parents, Joe and Ginger, inherited strength and courage, along with a marvelous sense of humor. She always met adversity with her wit and intelligence. The best artists, bring quality to their friendships. I think Micaela lived her life as a work of art, as all Irish girls should. I have never known her to be mean-spirited, or insincere. Whatever she had, if you were her friend, whatever you needed was yours. It is a rare and beautiful thing. Joe and Ginger raised a great person, when the chips were down, Micaela, always stood up.
Thank you, Micaela. There aren't many left like you, and I am grateful you were there when I needed you.
Billy
Siobhan Flynn
December 16, 2006
Micaela, my beautiful Irish sister, the Goddess, a force of Nature: you will live on in my heart - even when the sadness is too much.
Stephen you were her everything.I am sending you all of my love and strength.
Sue Ritz
December 16, 2006
Only Micaela could break dance at a wedding in a short silk dress. Only Micaela could get away with liberating the neighbor's animals from injustice. Only Micaela could do the Scot's Rap "Go McTavish" and make us all believe it would be given a Grammy. And only Stephen could put up with it all. Goodbye my friend.
george sullivan
December 16, 2006
After 20yr of fun and laughter,working together Sue and I miss you. George Sullivan
Tadeusz Pilat
December 15, 2006
I have met Micaela one time in my life. It was last year during Christmas party at Progenealogists. We had a wonderful time talking and jokeing and smiling. She was a very true and great person! I will miss her. Tadeusz.
Nancy Endicott
December 15, 2006
Micaela,
This is way too soon for all of us. My stage mom over and over, my other
mom, my sister, my friend forever.The memories of 25 plus years are
flooding back. I will never get over missing you. We'll look for your
spirit at Bear Lake. Stephen, Ginger and family, I'm heartbroken right
along with you.
Love, Nancy
Joy Olsen
December 15, 2006
Micaela I knew you through your mom, "(Ginger)". I believe it must have been the time I came to her house to do a massage on her, and meet you, With your smile, handshake, and then a HUG.
Micaela you left a im-pression of LUV, and very good energy.
My deepest thoughts and love go to the family.
Sally and Caitlin Meyer
December 15, 2006
Our sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of this wonderful lady. The acting world will miss her, the real world will feel her loss, greatly.
I'm sure she's directing or starring in something wonderful in Heaven.
Raymond Hoskins
December 15, 2006
Micaela, I love you so much. You are branded in my fondest memories as a genuinely first-rate human being. Your heart, soul, searing comedic wit and earthquaking laughter, all big and wonderful as life itself, will resonate within me always. Thank you for being so alive, so out loud and proud and bursting with cosmic energy and radiant joy. You were the most entertaining roommate I ever shared a life with. You are one of the best reasons I've ever had for being human or even near a stage. (Thank you for the great performance in Vapor Trails.) You are one hard-rockin' belt-poppin' mama, and the world will never be quite the same without you. May flights of Irish angels sing thee to thy rest. Cheers, baby!
Bobette Twede
December 15, 2006
What a powerful and inspiring woman! You will always be in my heart. How grateful I am that our paths have crossed.
My Heart To Yours-
Bobette
Cate P
December 15, 2006
What a treasure - Micaela's talent was always as brilliant as her smile and her heart. I am so happy to have known her - to have worked with her - to have learned from her - and counted on her - over and over again... the world's light is dimmer - but Heaven's Angels are joyous at the return of this most special person... Thanks for the memories Micaela... You will be so very missed - Love, Cate
Kimberly Cooper
December 15, 2006
Micaela, what a pleasure it was to know you. Never had to worry that you weren't giving it to me straight up! You were a breath of fresh air and you will be missed.
Amy Dasilva
December 15, 2006
I love you Micaela. You were like a mother to me.
Amy
Loretta Baca
December 15, 2006
We enjoyed her movies. God Bless.
Stephanie Scott
December 15, 2006
I first met Micaela on the set of the Huntress in 1999, and from then on we were soul sisters. I loved her dear friendship, wonderful sense of humor and passion for everything she did. She was an amazing woman and you couldn't ask for a better friend. I'm glad I got to see her a few weeks ago, and she looked great, by the way. She will be sadly missed by many, many people. Stephen, I'm so very sorry for your loss, she loved you the most.
Timothy Flynn
December 15, 2006
Micaela will be greatly missed by the entire Flynn family. She was a bright fire that ignighted our lives. Her laughter was like a smiling heard of buffalo stampeding through a china shop. I had the privledge of playing her son many years ago - what a MOM!
She will be toasted often this Holiday season by our entire family.
Much love to Stephen and family during this time,
Timothy Flynn
Jake Evans
December 15, 2006
I first met Micaela at Actors Asylum, she was my teacher, and boy what a teacher, I absolutely loved her, I also had the pleasure of acting in Baptists with her. Micaela taught me so much and was so loving and patient. I will miss her.
Dennis and Christy Zerull
December 15, 2006
Our Dear Micaela,
Although we haven't seen you for some time we have never forgotten you. We remember the great times while you were with us, your hard work and your friendship. Thank you for always lending a friendly ear when we had a gripe and support when we marched to a beat of a different drummer. Thanks for the laughs and the unconditional love. Enjoy your new adventure and save a seat for us at the big show. We love you...
Max & Teri Weiss
December 15, 2006
Max & I met Micaela a few years ago when she co-directed Rocky Point Haunted House. She had a special soul and spirit. She will be missed by those who knew her and loved her best.
Fran Pruyn
December 15, 2006
Oh you wild woman. I will so miss your big heart, your big soul, your big laugh, and your way of living big. Love, Fran
Bronwen Calver
December 15, 2006
I remember the first time I saw Micaela. She was on stage in Voyeur. I knew immediately she was someone I wanted to know. No one "bore their testimony" quite like her. I feel incredibly blessed that I got to know her that year. She was one of the bravest women I had ever met. My heart is heavy reading of her passing and while I know that I will never see her again, I know that the sound of her laughter will always resonate with me. The world is a little bit darker with her gone, but the heavens are a little bit brighter with her there.
Stephen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis and Diane Larson
December 15, 2006
Our love and prayers are with you at this time.
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