Brian Tobey Callahan

I was just looking up some of Mark Toby's art online and thought of Tobey when he was a counselor at Meany Middle School in the early 1970s. I was a new teacher, and I recall discussing students with him in his office that had artworks hanging on the wall that I didn't recognize, but should have. He was a fun fellow. I just learned about his later life and his death.

Mike: A voice from the long distant past. I'm sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I knew him when we were little kids on Capitol Hill and later when you were both at Garfield. I spent a weekend or two at his family's cabin looking out at Pilchuck, and I still have a scar on my chin from a fall I had in the Callahan living room. I'm not surprised at his bio. He was always an original. I was glad to get an overview of your lives. I loved knowing both of you. Best regards, Jack

Tobey was a very important link for our family. Although I never knew him, he inspired me to find my own roots with the wonderful people who surrounded him and who bore me. Kirsten Storch McNeil

So sorry to hear of Tobey's passing. The Storch boys were inspired to pass the Callahan legacy on to their children by Tobey's chronicle of Margaret and Kenneth's life at Robe Ranch.

I played at Robe Ranch, remembered the smells of Ken's studio and the cedar bridge over the still waters of the stream behind the house. And the trips to fish the pond at Bowers and the Tunnels where dad (Earl Storch) and Mom (Margaret Storch) took us to learn to fly fish.

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Mikell, Sean, and Claire,
I just heard of Tobey's passing, and wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts. I'll never forget taking guitar lessons from Tobey, and every time I hear "Wendy," I think of him. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with your family in Robe Valley.
Dottie Durant Simoni

Hi mikell. Jessy just cld me about tobey. So sorry. He was a great person. If there is a memorial in seattle i will be there.

Dear Mikell,
I am sad with the news of Toby's passing. He was a big presence- big voice, great laugh, big hugs! He leaves a whole in the world that won't be filled.
My heart is with yours.

Mikell, My condolences to you and your family. You are in my heart and I send you lots of healing energy. I know this is a very difficult time. The best to you, Judy Stratton

A keen mind, expansive knowledge, great eye for art, compassion, and someone I would proudly say was a friend. I always looked forward to talking with Tobey. I will miss him dearly.