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William Muir Obituary
Loved dearly by his family and friends and an inspiration to many, he was forever the optimist. He saw the strengths in everyone he met and believed each of us had the ability to make the world a better place. He will be truly missed.
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meg kellogg
March 8, 2015
Pauli, Kerry and Hattie: what a wonderful service. I will miss Sandy greatly and hope to keep his optimism in my heart.
Pam Atkinson
March 7, 2015
I consider the years I knew Sandy Muir to
be among the richest and most inspirational
of my entire life. He was loved by everyone, and
the outpouring of that love from friends and family at his memorial service today was palpable. He was remarkable in that he saw only
the goodness and the generosity of spirit in everyone, and I think he was witnessing his
own lovely soul and spirit being reflected back.
The joy he shared with everyone he met was
a glorious thing, and it never wavered. He will
truly be missed and lovingly remembered forever. Rest easy and peacefully, dear friend, and if the Heavenly Hosts feel the need for a bit of recreation, I am sure you will be willing to lead the crowd in a hearty " Play Ball"! ( The family's decision to have the congregation of friends sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as
the service closed was a real gift, because we left
with smiles on our faces, remembering all the good times. Thank you for that, dearest Pauli
and family ...
Jim Holmes
March 6, 2015
Probably the strongest human being I've ever known. Optimism, compassion, dignity--deep and unfailing.
Kathy Uradnik
March 6, 2015
Everyone knows that Sandy was an angel on Earth; now he is an angel in Heaven. Those of us who knew him are poorer because of his passing. But those who never met him will continue to be enriched, as his lessons on generosity, kindness, optimism, and devotion remain for us to teach. I have never known a finer man. He loved his family; he loved his students; he loved his country. He never had a bad word to say about anyone, and he saw the potential in everyone. Sandy was simply inspiring in all of his roles. My heart is heavy, but I know that Sandy wouldn't stand for that. There's too much left to be done to make this world a better place, starting with those closest to us, and continuing to all we have yet to meet. Isn't that the way the world is supposed to work? Yes, Sandy, it is.
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