Ernst E. BOTH

I miss you and mom, Erik, Heidi and Ingrid so much, every single day. I'm just glad you are together in eternity. I'll be there when the time is right.

Just found this obit for my friend Ernie. We were in the astronomy club at the Mof Sc in Buffalo in the fifties, I think. It was long ago & I can't think of any thing to say, except that we had great conversations together & I'm sorry he's gone. I'll soon be following. I just remembered, I think he followed George Davis.

I was supposed to be where Ernst was a couple of times, sadly his and his wife's health prevented that. I talked with him on the phone a time or two back in the aughts. He was very helpful and kind then. He is still very much missed in the mycology community. Much love to his family for sharing this wonderful man with us.

It's been eight years -- I miss Ernst every day. My mentor, my friend, my inspiration.

Seven years later, Jeannie and continue to miss unser"Lieber Ernst," Our long, close friendship shall endure. MEMORY ETERNAL, dear friend!!

I am sad that I cannot say I know Mr. Both, or any of his family, well, but my 10 year old son and I had a wonderful encounter with Mr. Both this past March in Eden,NY. Mr. Both noticed my son studying a book about tanks that my son almost always has with him. Mr. Both and my son Louie talked for a while about tanks and a little of Mr. Both's life as a young man. I had the privilege to speak with Mr. Both a few moments myself. He didn't brag on anything or tell us any of the wonderful things...

My favorite professor in college. Mr. Both taught me Astronomy at D'Youville College many years ago. I always felt so fortunate to have him as my teacher. He made the subject come alive every single class. I will never forget him.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Ernst was the BEST Director the Museum ever had. There was an honest mutual repect that he had for everyone that worked for him. When I think of the Buffalo Museum of Science, I think of Ernst. Words don't serve me well here, God Bless Ernst and God Bless you in your loss.