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for Brian Yager
Georgia Rivera
November 25, 2023
Brian, you really did so much for our family business. I am not sure how so many years slipped by since your passing. I hope you are having a rocking time there in heaven!
~ Georgia Rivera, Surface Buff
Jim and Debbie Whitt
December 31, 2008
Dear Sandy,
We express our sympathy to you and your family. We have many fond memories of you and Brian. I'll always remember how Brian and I joked with each other. I would tell him he needs an "I love Jesus" tattoo and that would start it. We'll miss him deeply and we pray that God will bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Scott Aken
December 2, 2008
Brian,
We been friends since 89. I consider you my brother, and will miss you like one. You were a good influence in my life. I will always be thankful for having met you and Sandy. Your absence in my life can never be filled...
Your Bud,
Scott
p.s. Sandy, one door has closed...another opens...don't be afraid to walk through it...love you
David Plantenga
November 28, 2008
Sandy,
It has been great to see you this week and awesome to see how the Lord is working in your life to heal you and restore you in your grieving process. I am so proud of you in so many ways! Brian was a great brother in law and I was glad to know of how much he loved you and cared for you. I will continue to support you in my thougths and prayers. Please keep these things in mind as you move forward in life, this is from Psalm 27: "The Lord is my light and salvation-whom should I fear?...for in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock...wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord"
Take hope in the Lord and continue to embrace His grace and His blessings every day..."from the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another" (John 1:16)
love,
Dave
Angie Yager Schornack
November 27, 2008
Today is Thanksgiving and it is a day to give thanks to God for giving me such a wonderful Dad. Each day, I think about him and I miss him. I have so many memories of him. I know he is in a better place and that one day, I will see him again. He was the best Papa and for the short time he was a part of all of our lives and that we truly were blessed with the best Papa. I know he is looking down and has seen how far I have come in the last year and he is proud of me and I know he is proud of my mom too. It's taken me a year to write in this guest book. If this had been just a dream, I would've woken up by now, so I know this is all real. People come into our lives for a reason, even if it's for just a season or a lifetime. I will never forget when I was working with him and he went to Jack in the Crack (as we called it) and he asked me what I wanted and I got just a diet coke, but the next day I was brave and got an ultimate cheeseburger too. He thought that was so funny. I'll never forget when he'd come over to "fix" stuff or when he drove me to pick up my car at the Honda dealer. It meant a lot to me because I got some bonding time with him. So, this really isn't good bye to my Dad...it's until we meet again. I love you.
Sandy Yager
November 27, 2008
My darling, Brian
A year ago we left to go to yoga; a year ago you died. I have turned my life over to God to help me thru this new journey without you. I miss you every day! Every day is a new day and a new day to live with out you. God told me to be a "breath of fresh air" to everyone I meet or know; and, to always be positive.
Soon, we will be reunited and we will be altogether again. The kids love and miss u too.
I love you Boss
Tom Plantenga
November 27, 2008
Sandy, on this one year anniversary of Brians passing, we wanted to encourage you on this new leg of your journey. We have so many good memories of you and Brian, every time I look out our kitchen window I remember that july 4th Brian wired the lamp and fountain on the side of our house. You and Brian have always been great examples of selfless love and giving. We miss Brian tremendously as we know you and Angie and the kids do. We are so greatful to our God on this thanksgiving day for his faithfulness to you this year as you haved grieved and grown so much in your faith and walk with him. You are always in our thoughts and prayers and we are glad to be close by to be available for you. We love you, Tom and Elizabeth
Delores Petersen
November 10, 2008
Brian was a great guy , love to hear his ragay music when he & Sandy cleaned the church.Him & Norm are watching down from heaven .You are missed. love, Delores
Barb Clark
November 7, 2008
Dear Sandy,
To my dutch sister I praise God our father, he continues to be faithful. Through the past yea I have seen you come a long way. In a difficult situation you have been able to move along and learn a lot. Brian would be proud of you. We miss Brian, he for sure had to best electrical equipment and the largest movie collection. He was a good friend.
Sandy, continue daily with determination and the Holy Spirit's friendship to grow in the likeness of our Savior Jesus Christ.
I hope that we can walk the beach on Lake Michigan and the pier at Grand Haven together sometime sharing all the memories from way back. Being CRC kids and growing up with all the old dutch rules we have a lot in common.
Love you Barb
Michelle Schroeder
November 3, 2008
It has been almost a year since you left Brian. I have't written because I don't know what to say. I was there that night at yoga and brought Sandy to the hospital. When I left that night I thought you were going to be okay. I still miss our little chats before class. You always had a smile on your face or something funny to say. I look at Sandy during class, and I know she is thinking of you. Sandy you are stronger than you give yourself credit for, but I am here for you whenever you need me.
Jake & Mercedes Jacobs
October 23, 2008
When I Must Leave You
When I Must Leave You
for a little while,
p;ease do not grieve
and shed wild tears
and hug your sorrows
to you
Through the years,
But start out bravely
With a gallant smile;
And for my sake
And in my name
Live on and do
All things the same,
Feed not your loneliness
On empty days,
But fill each waking hour
In useful ways,
Reach out your hand
In comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will com-
Fort you
And hold you near;
And never; never
Be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for
you in the sky.
Sandy Yager
May 27, 2008
Well, bossly, its been 6 months to the day that we left to go to yoga and then your problems started. You left me and died, my darling, every day is a "day", a new day to live without you. I miss you more than words could or would ever say. I think I was so much in shock the first few weeks and couldn't believe you were never coming home. Thank you for all those wonderful 22 yrs we had together. I wish I had more control of what I didn't know what was going to happen in our life. But, you're with God now and He knows when we will meet again. The kids love and miss their Papa and Grammy loves and misses you more and more each day. Till we meet, again. Adieu my darling
Wilma Plantenga
April 4, 2008
I've known Brian since he was about five when they moved across the street from us. We did a lot of things together- - Wurzberg's/Herp"s at Christmastime, the circus, Duncan Woods and an amusement park in Benton Harbor.
In 1985 Brian became my son-in-law and shortly after moved to AZ. Little did I know when they came to MI last Aug it would be the last visit with him.
I greatly appreciated the love, kindness and patience he showed Sandy. Being so far away from them it was good to know she was being cared for. I will miss him.
God is our refuge and strength
an ever-present help in trouble. Ps 46:1
I will never leave you
nor forsake you. Heb 13:5
Love and prayers mom
Mark Snyder
March 27, 2008
I can’t help but think of Brian a lot this week. Brian helped me, as he always did, figure out how to approach a stone restoration job. I only wish I could call him and tell him how everything was going.
Brian and Sandy took me in during a trip to AZ during a stone class Brian held. I ended up talking to Brian on a weekly basis after the class. Brian was the most helpful and encouraging person when I started my own business. He put my mind at ease and gave me the confidence to knowledge to move forward. Brian was very level headed and loved to laugh.
A large community of family and friends lost someone very special. Brian’s memory will live on in our hearts.
Luann Martinez
March 26, 2008
Dear Sandy,
I am so sorry for your loss of your Brian. I will always remember him as the quiet man, always next to his wife, in the back corner of the Yoga room doing what he loved.
Remain in your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, He will see you through this.
Love, Luann
Joel and Jodi Deur
March 26, 2008
Sandy,
You continue to be in our prayers daily.
Our deepest sympathy and concern for you as you continue to work through your grief.
Much love,
Beth Schultz
March 24, 2008
Dearest Sandy,
It has been four months now since Brians passing. He is truly missed. Every time I see you, I feel Brian's presence there with you! Although he can no longer be here with you physically, please know he is with you spiritually and will continue his work in a much different form. I know you miss him deeply, hang in there and continue to put one foot in front of the other. You are deeply loved, and I am here for you whenever you need a friend!
With love,
Beth (from yoga)
Beau Trimble
March 22, 2008
I first made contact with Brian after being told that he was one of the if not the most knowledgable people in natural stone restoration in the West Coast. I was a little uneasy about this "cold call" and thought about how I would phrase my natural stone question, afterall what stance would this person take when ask to devulge his secrets of the trade. After I got off of the phone with Brain 20minutes later I realized that there wasn't much that he wouldn't devulge. Brian was the type of guy that you'd ask a simple question and get a complicated answer filled with details, examples, and instructions. Everytime I called Brain the converstation would start with "hey, I've got a quick question for ya" and 40minutes later Brian would still be detailing the answer. To say Brian was a talker was an understatement. Yet, it was comforting listening to some who actually had something interesting to say. Considering the situation I wish I could have listened just a few minutes longer in each of the talks we had just to prolong his existance and memories in my life.
Brian will be in spirit on every restoration job I have and I pray that Sandy will find strength in her memories, consulation in dreams, and promise in her future through the consolidated love of those around her.
Mae Scholten
March 20, 2008
Dear Sandy, You and I share one of
lifes worst tradgedies. Grief is different for each of us. I hope you
can find some peace in God's love for
us. Your Pal,
Mae
Al Lindemulder
March 20, 2008
How can I every forget Saturday morning - listening to the good music coming out of the church. I enjoyed talking with Brian and appreciated his straight forwardness and willingness to express himself. As his pastor for a number of years, I appreciated his faithfulness to the church both in attendence and the work he did to keep the church looking its best. Nancy I express our sympathy to Sandy and the family.
GOD BLESS YOU!
Al and Nancy Lindemulder
Maurizio Bertoli
March 20, 2008
I first met Brian "Stoner" Yager on the internet, while participating in an open forum on the subject of stone care. Later on I had the honor of having him at one of my classes on stone restoration, although I must admit that I didn't have much to teach to him.
Brian always struck me as great professional and a fantastic person. I'm proud of having met him personally in more than one occasion and I believe that everybody who's got to know him will miss him much. I know I do.
Jim Barker
January 1, 2008
Sandy,
Angie and I were very shocked and sad to hear about Brain's sudden death. We know of no words that can make this any easier but we do know that life will never be the same again, but you won't always feel like you do right now. Only time and through many prayers will you find comfort. Let's not forget the memories as nothing can erase those.
Brian was special to me and he came into my life as fast as he left it. He helped mentor to me when I started a new business and I had no one to turn to for help. He helped me with everything from advertising to pricing to strategy. More than anything, Brian was there to help me make it through those times when I had no one to turn to.
Brian also had a passion. A passion for his business (natural stone). I try to have that same passion that Brain had in what I do.
He also had a passion for his family, and during many of our long talks he spoke of his family and the love he had for them.
Sandy, the Lord will stregnthen you spirtually, I hope Angie and I can be of help in other ways.
My God Bless you and lift you up.
Jim and Angie
Marcia Bourdo
December 24, 2007
My dearest sister, Sandy,
My heart and whole being grieves your loss of your "Bossly", Brian. I am also deeply saddened, as Brian was a very unique brother-in-law and friend. His actions and attitude assured me of his love toward you. He never seemed to let things bother him; I could always sit and talk to him; he was never judgemental - he was true to himself and others. For his sincerity and friendship, I greatly miss him.
Last Christmas you gave each of your siblings a little ornament in memory of our Dad, who passed away August 20 of 2006. The words that were attached to the ornament were very dear to me. I kept them in the very front of my date book, and read them almost every day, to keep Dad close in heart, and remember his love to us as often as I could. In case you don't/didn't get a copy of this, I will write it back out to you. As each day passes, it will be easier and easier to make sense of all this confusion. Here it is:
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If Tears Courld Build a Stairway
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back to me.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "goodbye"
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow
What it meant to love you-
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today-
A hallowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.
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I hope this stays with you throughout the next months and years. We all miss Brian, and I know that you do, too. So call me whenever you want; I'll be right here for you.
lovingly,
your sister,
Marcia
Melinda Palladino
December 15, 2007
Dear Sandy,
Billy and I were so saddened and shocked to hear of Brian's passing. Just remember your memories of him will be with you forever and while not in person, Brian will be by your side always. Take time to grieve and allow time to heal. We are sending prayers for healing your way. Melinda and Bill Palladino
scott aken
December 14, 2007
Sandy,
You are always in my thoughts and prayers...We'll all miss Brian
Ann Pickering
December 13, 2007
Sandy, We are so sorry about your loss. We never met your husband, but you always spoke warmly about him and we are sure he will be greatly missed by many. Ann & Steve Pickering
Joan Tuls
December 13, 2007
Sandy,
Art and I will keep you in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Brian will be truly missed!
Remember the 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green Pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake,
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me, thy rod and staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Art and Joan
Karen Hasper
December 12, 2007
Sandy, I am thinking of you and praying that you have peace and hope in your heart. We were all blessed to have known Brian and have him in our lives. This is another reminder for us all to cherish each day, and all of those we love!
December 11, 2007
We were saddened to hear of Brians unexpected passing. He was a great guy and a good friend. He will be greatly missed.
Ann Keen & Joe Walters
Grout Meister
Steve Pontious
December 11, 2007
I'd like to wish Brian well in his new life.....
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends~
Nikki Wooldridge
December 10, 2007
Sandy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was honored to have known Brian through his and Sandy's work. Brian will be missed.
Ray and Angie De Lange
December 9, 2007
Sandy,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We are praying for God's peace, comfort, and love to envelop you and your family.
In Christ,
Ray and Angie De Lange
Rhonda Schieke
December 9, 2007
Dear Sandy,
I am so very sorry to hear about Brian's passing. I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. Love, Rhonda
Alex and Georgia Rivera
December 8, 2007
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Sandy, we are so sorry for your loss. Stay strong and know you are loved.
Mike Poel
December 8, 2007
Sandy,
Sue and I were shocked and saddenedby the news of Brian's passing.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mike and Sue
Todd Groettum Tilewerks Tile & Stone Contracting
December 7, 2007
Our Prayers go out to your family on the loss of your husband,father,grandfather.
The trades have lost one of the great ones!!!
Jason Francis
December 7, 2007
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Brians family. With only speaking with Brian on a couple of occasions, I could tell he was a kind man with much integrity. He offered business advice willingly and had a sincere love for his work.
Sameera Abou-Haidar
December 6, 2007
Dear Sandy,
I was very sorry and shocked to hear about Brian’s unexpected death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I share your sorrow.
Sincerely,
Don and Charlotte Brinkerhoff
December 6, 2007
Sandy, Angie
We are so sorry about Brian. Please let us know if there is anything we can do and we will keep you continually in our prayers.
Pam Cook
December 5, 2007
Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about Bryan. I remember hanging around with you guys back in your apartment in Grand Haven. I will keep you and Angie in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathi Kniola
December 5, 2007
Sandy, Angie, Alysa and Matthew--as you know, my heart and prayers remain with you. I met Brian and Sandy 20-some years ago when they moved to Arizona. We remained neighbors through most of those years, even with various moves; but most of all we've remained friends. I remember a trip to Disneyland with Brian, Sandy and Angie for Christmas years ago when our children were both about 7 or 8. And, in our early years together we spent many days at the pool and evenings in the hot tub, along with numerous parties and holidays and birthdays spent together. Brian worked hard in his survey profession and later in his own stone care business. He was handy and took great pride in his home theatre and the numerous changes to their home and landscaping. I will always remember Brian sitting or laying on the couch, watching a sports game or the home decorating chanel. I was introduced to "Lost" by Brian and Sandy, and became hooked--will think of Brian whenever we watch season three episodes. His early death still remains a shock. He will be missed!
Olive Spencer
December 4, 2007
Sandy, Angie, Alyssa and Matthew;
My love, prayers, concern go to each of you. It is hard for each of us to loose someone so suddenly but we know that God has chosen the time for each of us to join him. God will continue to care for you and Brian will be watching with more love than ever from above. I learned so much more about him at the beautiful memorial service Sunday afternoon. He was a great man indeed.
Please know that I care about you each. Love and Prayers,
Gerry Steele
December 4, 2007
Sandy, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian was a special man and take comfort in the many lives he touched in a positive way, Love, Gerry
Tara Gibson
December 4, 2007
Sandy, We love you and are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will grant you peace during this difficult time.
All our love, Dan and Tara Gibson.
Coni Foss
December 4, 2007
Sandy, in the short time that I knew Brian, I learned that he was kind, gentle, reliable, knowledgable, and passionate for the things he loved - especially his family. It was so obvious that he loved you dearly. And Sandy, he still does. He just lives in Heaven now instead of on Earth. I'm praying that God's love will hold you in peace and comfort through this very difficult transition time.
Loving you, Coni
Bruce and Sandra Yager
December 4, 2007
Dear Sandy, Angie, Allysa and Matthew,
I am so sorry for the loss of the most important man in your life, your deeply loved husband, your father and grandfather. It has been a shocking blow to our family. We have lost a brother, uncle to our children, and a unique individual.
One of my earliest memories of Brian was when I was 16 and learning to drive. He let me practice drive him in his precious van from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven. I was scared to death and he was calm! What other guy would do that???
Even though we didn't have much contact with your family for too many years, we are so thankful to God that He saw fit to restore our relatonship with you. The three times we were with you over the past two years will always be precious memories. In the pictures we have, there is such joy on all our faces.
Sandy, please remember what I said about the cross you carry in your pocket. When you can't stand any more, call on Jesus and He will be there for you. Even though we don't understand the why, He does. Jesus is there to help you through this if you call on Him.
I urge anyone who reads this to help Sandy in anyway they can. She is a loving, giving person who needs our help now.
Sandy, you will constantly be in our prayers. You are still our sister-in-law and aunt to our daughters. We love you.
Mack Newton
December 4, 2007
Sandy,
My prayers are with you and your family. Brian was a very good man who brought a lot a good to the world. He'll be missed. -Mack
Mercedes Jacobs
December 4, 2007
Sandy you and your family are in our prayers.
Larry Harmon
December 3, 2007
What I'll always remember about Brian is his excitement about his interests. He was an animated conversationalist and liked to share his thoughts and ideas with me. His enthusiasm was a uniquely youthful quality.
My heart goes out to Sandy and family.
Dede Elmore
December 3, 2007
Sandy,
I am extremely sorry to hear of this news. The world has lost a wonderful, generous, and funny man.
Love, Dede
Fremel Ray
December 3, 2007
Sandy, You and Brain have been real good friends to both Sandy and I for over 30 years. We both feel that we have lost a member of our family also. Love Ray and Sandy
Barb Swanson
December 3, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss Sandy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Brian was a good man and I'm glad to have known him.
Denette King
December 3, 2007
Sandy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much support the two of you provided each other. It is never easy to say goodbye to your best friend. You and your family are in my prayers.
Louis Fowler/ Tile & stone
December 3, 2007
May God be with you & your Family in this time of loss .
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Peggy Hughes
December 3, 2007
Sandy & Angie:
I have known you for many years with all the Avon I bought from you. I had met Brian a few times. Please know I will keep all of you in my prayers. Take care and know that you are being thought of.
Pat Stevenson
December 3, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Zeka
December 3, 2007
I will be missing the best cook in the world and my LOST buddy. I know he will be sitting right next to us at the finale Sandy! My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and all of Brian's friends who share in this sadness. I look forward to the day I will see him in heaven where he might finally teach me how to play the Lost game.
Megan Pickering
December 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of loss.
John Palmer
December 3, 2007
Sandy, Angie & Grandchildren. I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He always had a smile on his face and was such a kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nichola Treece
December 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chris Stevens
December 3, 2007
Praying for you and your family Sandy, at this extremely difficult time, though we know he is with the Lord it is still hard to be here without him..
Marian DeGram
December 3, 2007
Dear Sandy,
We grieve with you and your family in the passing of Brian from this life to his eternal home. May the God of all comfort, comfort you and your family. Trust in the Lord to guide you in the coming days.
Love,
Marian
Robert Clark
December 3, 2007
Ny deepest sympathy goes out to Sandy, her daughter and grandchildren.
Jerry Nebel
December 3, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Brundage Scottish Tile and Stone LLC
December 3, 2007
Very sorry for your loss Sandy.. Brian helped out alot of people on the John Bridge forum.. He will be sadly missed..
Caryn and Adam Navis
December 3, 2007
Our love and prayers go to you, Aunt Sandy and Angie. Uncle Brian will be greatly missed!
John and Mary Arrison
December 2, 2007
We want you to know we are sorry for the loss you are experiencing. Our prayer is that God will grant you peace and calmness during this time.
Megan Plantenga
December 2, 2007
I love you Brian and thank you for being a part in my life. I'm sorry I didn't get to spend your last Thanksgiving with you but I will cherish the times we did spend together. Love you, your neice, Megan.
Sandy Gabrielse
December 2, 2007
Dear Sandy,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since I received the news of your great loss. I do not know the answer as to "WHY" this has happened, but I DO know the ONE who does, and I know that HE holds you in the palm of HIS hand. HE will give you the strength and courage you will need to face each new day.
Sending Love, Hugs, and Prayers,
Sandy G.
Kaytlin Brock (Yager)
December 2, 2007
I am so thankful for the time I had to spend with my Uncle Brian. The time we had with him during our childhood in Michigan...and the recent family visits to PA were such great memories....I will treasure them forever...what a blessing! It meant the world to me that Aunt Sandy and Uncle Brian came to both mine and my sister's weddings....it would never have been the same without you there.
I'll never forget the day I picked him up in Philly and we got in a car accident on the way home...he was so kind and he made a bad situation fun and eased my fears..and we were able to spend more time together.
Aunt Sandy & Angie...even though there are hundreds of miles and numerous states between us..you will never be far from our thoughts and prayers.
Lauren (Yager) Buckner
December 2, 2007
To my Aunt Sandy, Angie, and to other family members and friends:
It breaks my heart knowing that Uncle Brian is no longer with us. I will never forget his calls and visits when my sister and I were growing up. We loved to see our Uncle Brian. It was only a few months ago that all of the reception guests and I had the honor of singing "Happy Birthday" to him at my wedding. It meant the world to me that he and Aunt Sandy flew to PA to celebrate in our special day with us and to be with our family. I have many wonderful memories of him, and I will continue to treasure the ones that I have of my favorite uncle.
Aunt Sandy & Angie, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and you have my deep sympathy and support through this difficult time. I love you!
Uncle Brian will be GREATLY missed.
Ron and Yvonne Zeka
December 2, 2007
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. We know that God will comfort and care for you in the days ahead.
Steve Schornack
December 2, 2007
We are truly sorry for your loss. Brian will be missed. He will be in our prayers.
Schornack Family
Sharon Strom
December 2, 2007
We want to express our heart felt sympathy to all of Brian's family members. Our prayers are with each of you.
Bill & Sharon Strom
Donna Kaelin
December 2, 2007
Sandy & family - I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear about my friend Brian. He was so kind to me and I had a great time while I was your neighbor. My thoughts are with you and your family. Your friend, Donna
Mayen Jacobson
December 2, 2007
Angie, my friend~ you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Our condolences...
Much Love!
Lynda Demos
December 2, 2007
Brain touched the lives of those who knew him and will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved him. Know that in this difficult time, God is watching over you and your family and will never leave your side.
Mary, Lyssa, Jon, Jill, Eric and Matt
December 2, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Inez Garono
December 2, 2007
Always willing to help
Eric Tuls
December 2, 2007
We send our sympathy and love to you. Brian will surely be missed. With much love,
Eric, Judith, and Abigail
David and Shiva Brinkerhoff
December 2, 2007
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Debbie Shaw
December 2, 2007
Brian touched my life in so many ways as well as everyone that called on him for the help and support he so generously gave all the time. The mark he left on this world and those fortunate enough to know him is a beatiful one. I miss him. I miss his daily phone calls. I miss his answers, his encouragements, his gentle reminders to not hold onto things. I not only lost a wonderful colleague and partner, I lost a dear friend.
Jeff Knytych
December 2, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Dahlberg
December 1, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss; you have my heartfelt sympathy.
Adabelle Quintana
December 1, 2007
I will never forget the first time I met Brian. I was teaching a special Father's Day Yoga class at the gym. He always stood out due to his tall stature and friendly smile. Besides the fact that he was the only male in class. For the next year and a half, Brian was the most consistent and dedicated yoga student I have ever encountered. His good natured enthusiasm was contagious and I believe he inspired more men to join our class. In fact, I believe that because Brian and Sandy went together, more couples have since joined our little yoga community.
And in this way his memory and his influence will live on, even in those people who only knew him as the tall guy at the back of the room..... For me, his spirit will always be present when I teach a class because I know how much he enjoyed and loved the yoga practice. As a teacher, it is a wonderful feeling when you're able to reach at least one person. And I always felt like I had reached Brian.
At first I was shocked and saddend by the fact that he got ill during class....but then I realized he was where he wanted to be that day. He never missed a day of yoga class.
So where ever you are now, Brian, we see you off with light and love in our hearts. May the eternal spirit within you find freedom and peace. And may your memory give Sandy and family strength during this difficult time.
Namaste,
adabelle
Lyssa Nykamp
December 1, 2007
You are all in my prayers. Uncle Brian was a great man
Dan and Demra Smith
December 1, 2007
We are very sorry about your loss and pray that God will grant you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Aloma Holsey
December 1, 2007
Sandy,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I can't imagine how you feel at this time, but I just want you to know that god is going to keep you and your family safe during this trying time. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call.
Rodney and Karen Schnuelle
December 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bring you peace at this time of deep sadness.
stephanie connaughty
December 1, 2007
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
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