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for Philip Thunen
Hannah B
November 26, 2024
Mr. Thunen,
They finally taught me the "Basket Weave"
I don't think I can do it underwater.
Jamie W
October 29, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jasmen Miranda
November 10, 2023
Mr.Thunen ! 13 years later and still missing you! Remembering your awesome personality and funny jokes! Hope heaven has treated you well. Rest in Love
Jamie W.
October 27, 2022
I just happened to check my email, and this reminder showed up. I can´t believe that´s it´s been 12 years since one of my favorite teachers has passed. My condolences to his family members.
Leonard e Reynolds
October 27, 2022
Thinking of all of the Thunen family at this time
Leonard and Judy Reynolds
Jamie Welch
October 28, 2020
Mr. Thunen made school enjoyable. loved his quirky attitude. I can't believe it's been 10 years. 10 years later, & I still remember what a great teacher he was.
Susan Handy
October 27, 2019
You are never forgotten.
Raymond Smith
March 16, 2011
Mr Thunen was an outstanding teacher. I remember back in 99 being in his class and he was the only teacher that made science a fun class. A man that had many words of wise wisdom that helped many students like myself along the way. rest in peace.
kadeishia henderson
March 3, 2011
i loved mr.thunen very much he always gave meah chances i shouldnt have passed his class but he made that happen. i remember that spider bite omg was he so caring he was the one who actually cared. i used to love the storys that he would always tell us wen we came back from the weekend or whatever. his storys was always amazing and interesting. mr. always had a place in my heart i wanted him to be there when i graduated. but now i know for sure that he will watch over meah and the family mr. thunen. but i also know that your family is going through the pain worse than i am i found out the news today and thought i wasnt even funney wen i thought it was all an joke. i love you mr thunen may you rest in peace .. always your favorite student kadeishia henderson.
Terry Burke
December 24, 2010
Christmas won't be the same without you.
RIP
TB
Angelina Pinelli (Johnson)
December 22, 2010
Mr Thunen was my science teacher in 98 he was my favorite He was the teacher that made science fun was his TA in 12 th grade I thought about you after school wish I would have gone back RIP Thunen class 2002
Jayleene Raynor
December 22, 2010
wow im so floored by this Mr.THUNEN was great and so funny he made science so much fun
he will be missed. I loved being his student not alot of teachers cared like him if you missed one day the next day you came back he was asking questions and he didnt leave any one behind he always made sure you had a passing grade
ashley martin
December 8, 2010
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH MR.THUNEN ALL OF US LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE
-your student
ashley martin
Stacy thunen
December 3, 2010
i love you sooooooooo much Dad.
Stacy
Dad, you sent this picture to me me while in Alaska this summer. I love you, Stacy
stacy thunen
December 3, 2010
-Dad, here is one of the pictures you sent me while your were in Alaska. ILOVE YOU SOM MUCH. - STACY
STACY THUNEN
December 3, 2010
Stacy THUNEN
December 3, 2010
I LOVE YOU DAD!
-YOUR DAUGHTER
STACY
darren stumpf
December 1, 2010
Mr. Thunen! "TuneDogg" I cant believe you are gone! I always thought I'd see you in person again, shake your hand and thank you for being such a pivotal person in my life. I would love to speak with you again and hope to be able to do so somewhere,sometime in whatever the next level is that you are experiencing right now, Heaven I'm sure. This so saddens me. You were the best teacher ever, one who cared, listened, understood, reached us, made us care, taught us, made us laugh, think, and become better people. Thank You Always, for everything!
Jessica Morrow
November 27, 2010
Mr. Thunen could set me straight without embarassing me. He knew how to get through to us students, keep us straight and teach us at the same time. I remember most about him was his animation of this deer leg he had in his classroom fridge. He pulled on the tendon that stuck out the top; so gross! He really knew how to make us laugh. I'm so very sorry to hear of his death. Mr. Thunen, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Jasmin (Garcia) Castelle
November 20, 2010
To his family - Mr. Thunen was a great teacher. He was my teacher for two years, one of those I had a pleasure of being his aid. He made it so much fun, but made me love biology more. Although it has been almost a decade since I've seen him in high school, I will never forget him. He was the funniest, most honest people I have ever met. My deepest condolences to his girls, he will be truly missed.
Rosa Razo
November 7, 2010
I can say too many things about him. He was a wonderful man. He helped me in my most difficult times and I still can't believe he is gone! It was really hard for me, but my sincerest condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Don Del Mundo, You were the best!!
R.I.P. Mr. Thunen
Alaska
Tommie & Heather Turner
November 6, 2010
To the Thunen family, we are deeply saddend about the loss of our good friend Phil. Please know that he was at peace fishing on the Kenai river this summer. He could fish and fish and forget...we loved him and he will be missed.
Terry, Terri, Krystal and Cameron Brownfield
November 6, 2010
Sarah and Sally -- your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Remember you have many people that love you and if you ever need anything, just ask. Also - don't ever forget that God is always there for you when you ask for his help.
jamie welch
November 6, 2010
Mr. Thunen was the best science teacher. I hated science, but he made it very enjoyable & i ended up enjoying science. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
My condolences,
Jamie
Rob Alloway
November 5, 2010
To the Thunen Family~My remembrances of Phil were great. Always there to help and always with out anything asked in return. Phil was a man with so much to offer and he did offer to people in so many wonderful ways to his students, colleagues, family and many others. I will miss hearing his daily saying. For the rest of us now..it is just another day in the hood. You will be missed Phil.
God Bless
Lynnette Schoorl
November 5, 2010
To Amy and the girls and the Thunens,
I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was loved by many people and he will be missed by all.
I grew up on Celestial Way and remember Phil running around the neighborhood- he was about 6 years younger than me.
When we reconnected at Hiram Johnson 10 years ago we talked about Yuba City, my brothers, his family and other stories that only Phil could tell so well. Every fall I eagerly anticipated the bountiful walnut harvest that Phil would share with his friends at Hiram Johnson
I love you and miss you Phil,
Lynnette ( Western) Schoorl
Ken and Cathy Schlim
November 5, 2010
To Phil's family, So sorry to hear the news.... We remember when Phil began teaching at HJ and his room filled with animals for the students to study and enjoy. We appreciated Phil taking our daughter to the mountains with his students after graduation in 1993. He was a great teacher and caring father. He will be missed. Ken and Cathy Schlim
Gayle Maxon
November 5, 2010
Liz and family...I am so saddened by the loss of your brother, Phil. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, not only at this difficult time, but always.
Leonard Reynolds
November 5, 2010
So very sorry for you loss...I will miss Phil,,,he would come over and pick persimmons every year with the kids. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Leonard Reynolds
Judy Trutna
November 5, 2010
To Phil's family,
Phil was a great man and a super dad. He always showed such pride and happiness when he talked about his daughters. He will be missed.
You are all in my prayers.
Rebecca Buesgen
November 5, 2010
Phil, How I will miss your smile and the wonderful fishing stories. You are forever in my heart, and will be lovingly remembered. Tight lines my friend. 'becca
MIKE TUPPER
November 4, 2010
PHIL, LIZ, DAN, AND FAMILY.... WITH FOND MEMORIES AND HEAVY HEART, I SEND MY CONDOLENSES TO YOU ALL...
GOD BLESS
November 4, 2010
Lizzie - I'm so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Geno and Trish Doyle.
Terence Burke
November 4, 2010
I will miss you Phil. My prayers are with you and your family.
I have known you since 1998.
May God Bless you and give you comfort.
Terence Burke
November 4, 2010
Phil,
You were a good friend. You always had a kind word for a co-worker. I will miss you.
Judy Bair
November 4, 2010
Liz and family - My thoughts and lots of prayers are with all of you - God Bless and Keep you and comfort you -
Cheree Williams
November 4, 2010
Thunen family- My prayers are with you. Your family has meant so much to us through the years, and my heart is breaking for you. We pray that God's peace will come to you and that He will send his angels to comfort you.
The Williams Family- Bryan, Cheree, Drew and Josh
Wayland Lee
November 3, 2010
Mr. Thunen - you taught me everything I know about teaching. Although we didn't exactly see eye-to-eye on teaching methods, I'm glad that you were there for me. I'll keep on teaching and inspiring the next generation, just like you did for 20 years. Rest in peace.
Candace Ferrick
November 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Phil was a caring, loving and devoted father, son, teacher, friend and colleague. My memories of him will always include his pride and love of his four beautiful daughters. I know that his spirit will always be here with us all. May God be with you and comfort all of you.
Omar Barron
November 3, 2010
RIP Thuendog one of the greatest teacher i had at Johnson RIP
TTT
November 3, 2010
Mr. Thunen was a friend/ collegue of mine and "many many moons" ago was also my teacher. I know the recent events in his life and know his four daughters meant everything to him. I wish Sarah, Sally, Stacey and Susan all the love and prayers in the world. I know you will be watched over by your dad.
"Don del Mundo" was one of the greatest people I have ever met. My life will forever be enriched because he crossed my path.
To his family, friends and students (former and current) remember the little things he brought into your life. Whether a small joke a funny story or some of is infinate wisdom. REMEMBER HIM!
Phil, I love you and will miss you terribly. I wish I had that chance to say goodbye.
TTT
Lynn Hutchinson "Coach"
November 3, 2010
Sally & Sarah,
I’m so sorry for the tragic loss of your Dad! May you girls always hold dear to your hearts, the precious memories that you have of your time spent with your Dad. As your little sisters grow older; please keep your Dad’s memory alive for them, so they will grow-up knowing the man he was and how much he loved the four of you. Please stay strong in your faith, grow closer to God and remember He is always with you! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Mark & Shari Shinn
November 3, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.We had the pleasure of his company when he came up an fished the Kenai river an needless to say he landed a beautiful king salmon . his feet never touched the ground the rest of his stay. We will be missed...
Tonya English
November 3, 2010
Liz and family -
I'm so very sorry for your loss. May the thoughts and prayers from others help you during this difficult time.
Always,
Tonya (Johnson) English
Sharon Childers
November 3, 2010
Dr. Thunen, My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family,in this time of great sadness. I am so sorry for the loss of your son...PHILIP E. THUNEN. My condolences, Sharon Childers
Madison Lattimore
November 3, 2010
Phil,
I can remember being a tiny girl & you coming to Oklahoma to visit Gran Gran. She loved you so much just like the rest of us did. I wish we would have got the chance to see you more than we did. But I know you and her have been reunited just like we all will be one day. My prayers are with my precious cousins who grieving the death of one of the BEST dads in the world. We love you!
Lisa Staub
November 3, 2010
Liz, I'm so sorry to hear your brother passed, he was far to young. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
Sherry Hoon
November 3, 2010
Phil, Gary and I are so saddened to hear this terrible news. We are thinking of you, your daughter, and Phil Jr.'s wife and children. Please accept our deepest sympathy for this devastating loss.
Cherie Spiess and Family
November 3, 2010
Phil,
You will always live in our heart and in our prayers. We are praying for all of the family during this tragic loss and we are grieving with you!! Phil will be deeply missed! Please know we are here for your family and my kids do not let a day go by without praying for you all nor do I!!
Lori Corbella
November 2, 2010
Dr. Thunen..My mother and I would like to express our deepest sympathies during this time of loss. We miss you and want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Lori Corbella and Patty Dickerson
Connie Olcott
November 2, 2010
My favorite cousin Phil, your Oklahoma family has always loved you and Liz like brothers annd sisters, I will miss our long talks and your man wisdom.
Knowing that my Mother's arms are around you makes me smile a little, how she loved you so! My you rest in peace my FRIEND.
Don Parkhurst
November 2, 2010
Liz...............I am so sorry for your loss!....May your heart heal with time! I only met your brother one time, but wanted to give my condolences to you and your family. Your Friend, Don
Rare picture of Phil at work
November 2, 2010
Lakita Garcia
November 2, 2010
Mr.Thunen was an awesome teacher and made a scary subject look fun. He always had a great rapport with us students and I never heard anything bad about him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his daughters and family members. I was in his 10th grade class when he welcomed his twin daughters into this world and you could tell the way he glowed and talked about them that his daughters were the love of his life. God bless them all.
Tony Servin
November 2, 2010
I knew Phil mostly as a YC Honker. He was a master with the rod and reel. God bless his family.
Phil, Vaya con Dios.
Dan Perling
November 2, 2010
You left us too soon my friend. In your memory, I will use Barbelus when I teach evolution every year from now until we meet again.
Shawn Prentiss
November 2, 2010
Lizzie - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My love and prayers are with you. Shawn
Debbie Aldama
November 2, 2010
To the daughter's of a great science teacher. Your father was a wonderful man that I have worked with for the past 12 years. He has not only touched my life but he has also touched the lives of my daughters who had him as a teacher and friend. Your dad will always be remembered and our prayers go out to you and your family.
Lynn and Rodney Robbins
November 2, 2010
To the Thunen and Brewer families, as well as Phil’s daughters. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the loss of your son, brother and father. We did not know him personally, but what a very special man he must have been. He is now at home amongst loved ones and with none of the pain or hardships that life can sometimes bring. God Bless you all and may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort and strength during this very difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and Chris Huber
November 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughters and father and sister in this most difficult time.
Patricia Curtin
November 2, 2010
Dear Phils daughters,
I worked with your father at Hiram Johnson and wanted you to know what a very special person and teacher he was. He has touched the lives of many student and will always be remembered.
God bless you and yours, and I will be praying for him.
RONEY JOHNSON
November 2, 2010
REST IN PARADISE MR. T SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD.
Garry Sheppard
November 2, 2010
Dear Amy and Family,
A fellow teacher, I only knew Phil from school meetings. However, I can say with confidence that he was a pleasure to be around, and I would have liked to have been his friend. He will be missed dearly.
Bob, Dianne and Norene Heryford
November 2, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
November 2, 2010
Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.
The Appeal-Democrat Family
Shawnie Bushnell
November 2, 2010
Stacey and Susan,
You and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Emilie and Carson have included you both in their prayers. May happy memories give you comfort and may the lessons that your father taught you give you strength and hope for the future that he would have wanted for you both.
Marilyn Kuykendall Schneider
November 2, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. Phil spent lots of time at my house with Kirk and the memories are so good. He must have been an amazing teacher. Marilyn Kuykendall Schneider and family.
Susan Handy
November 2, 2010
Liz, Mr.T, and of course the girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will remember the good times I had with your family and of course your son. He has always been a very special person to me. We could always pick up where we left off. We had some fun times and he was always a good sport about a good prank. I know he is in a good place teaching all the others how to fish and hunt.
November 2, 2010
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Phil will not be forgotten.
-Dillree Family
Pat Dilling
November 2, 2010
Phil, I enjoyed the time we spent on the boat fishing and all the lessons you taught me. To all the family, you are in my prayers.
vickie drake (Toon)
November 2, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My love & prayers are with his family in yr time of need. God Bless you..
Vickie Drake (Toon)
November 2, 2010
Our deepest love and condolence. The Randy Evans Family
Alma Lozano
November 2, 2010
Dear Mr. Thunen ,
I know your up in heaven reading this, just thought i'd let you know that not only were you a teacher to me but you were a friend. I thank you for all the knowledge you passed on to me and taught me my sophmore year. I still can't believe your gone its like a nightmare. You will be dearly missed and will be forever in my heart.
My prayers go out to your loved ones ! Be strong I know that he wouldn't want anyone crying . He still with us.
Alma
Gary & Irene Tindel
November 1, 2010
Doc and Betty: We were saddened to read of your son's death tonight. We know this is a very difficult time for you and all the Thunen family. Our prayers go out to you and all of your son's family.
B Spiess
November 1, 2010
Phil, my family and I will miss you dearly!
B Spiess
November 1, 2010
Phil, myself and family will miss you dearly.
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