Kalamazoo, Michigan
WORK, JOSEPH THERON Portage
Age 82, died February 7 in Kalamazoo, MI. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Eastman School of Music. He joined the Army and was in the 7th Army Symphony and toured extensively in Europe. When he returned to the US he attained his...Read More
We'll miss Joe at the Adult Chamber Music Camp at Interlochen. I always looked forward to playing Haydn string quartets with him. Mozelle Sawyer Bell
Mozelle Bell
June 14, 2014 | St. Petersburg, FL
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Dr. Work taught me the Beethoven violin concerto in 1971 when I was a grad student at Western. Wonderful memories.
Wonderful man - I miss him, R. Caldwell
richard caldwell
March 14, 2014 | Edmonton, AB
We are sorry to hear of Joe's death. Not only did we share as neighbors in Kirkshire back in the 60's; but also remember when Joe and his string quartet played for us at the rented big home on Angling Road. We now live in NC. Don is Joe's age.
All the best to you and your family,
Don & Sandy Burns
Don Burns
February 18, 2014 | Hendersonville, NC
Sheila and Family,
Judy and I are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We send our most sincere condolences. I have fond memories of my rehearsals with Joe and our evenings after rehearsals of the KSO sharing ice cream at the Howard Johnson's restaurant.
Joe was a wonderful colleague with whom I shared many an enjoyable conversation about music, life, and families. He certainly will be missed. Judy and I hope that the family has many fond memories that help to mitigate your...
Robert Whaley
February 13, 2014 | Kalamazoo, MI
Joe was always kind to me, Sheila, and most gracious about teaching summer after summer at SEMINAR. He always smiled when we talked about him being a TUBA player in the first Eastman Wind Ensemble. Blessings and Peace to you.
Carl Doubleday
February 12, 2014 | Kalamazoo, MI
Dear Sheila, I just saw this tonight, and I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in the thoughts and prayers of all the Trotter family. May God bless you during this very difficult time.
Nancy Trotter
February 11, 2014 | Kalamazoo, MI
Dear Mrs. Work, I am so sorry--I very much enjoyed getting to know Joe during our weeks together at Interlochen. Love, Anne Sherfield
February 11, 2014
Sheila,
Joe was my string class professor and chamber music coach as well as my colleague in Kalamazoo Symphony. I appreciate his sincere dedication to his students and long years of service. I am thinking of you and Tim. Hoping you find comfort and hope in the love of your many friends and family.
Nola Matthews Thole
February 11, 2014 | Kalamazoo, MI
Joe was a kind and warm musician with whom to collaborate and a wonderfully supportive colleague at WMU. My sincere condolences to the family.
Silvia Roederer
February 11, 2014
