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for Scott Silver
Jodi Mauer-Watzka
June 5, 2008
Terry
I worked with Scott at Actra Rehabilitation in Green Bay and just heard about him passing away. I lost communication with him a couple months after you both moved from DePere and did not know that he was sick. I was happy to learn that he was back teaching because I know that was his passion.
Terry, I want to let you know that
I am so sorry for your loss. Scott was such a wonderful person and I have many fond memories of him. He touched my life in the short amount of time I worked with him and will be sadly missed but never forgotten. You are in my prayers.
Rory Campbell
May 2, 2008
Terry, I am sure there is sadness and smiles all rolled into one emotion here.Scott was an amazing person with an infectious charm all his own. A joy to know and I am a better person to have had him pass through my life.Always a welcome smile a mischevious grin but an absolute wonderful man and business associate. He will be missed,But always remembered.The fashion hound can forever buy off the rack!
Derek Bender
May 1, 2008
Terry,
It is not often that you get the chance to hear from students, but I felt obligated to write you as I sat up thinking about your husband. I can’t say that I have ever felt this way about an instructor before in my life, as many years as I have rolled through the education system, none really seemed to make me stop in my tracks and ponder the realization of my existence. I have sat through thousands of lectures over my academic career, and most of the time haven’t gained more than a sliver of real world application. But there are some exceptions. Really, only one exception that jumps out there to the point of no comparison. Your husband spent is life understanding that the education system is in many ways broken, but I also felt that he knew in many ways it was brilliant. Only the ones whom decided to step outside of the norm of educating actually realized how relevant their job was. To Scott, I never felt like he was doing a job or a duty, he was doing what he wanted to do; his passion. I don’t feel that if he were given the choice, he would have changed anything. He loved to take students to a place where learning was different and practical. Doesn’t sound like a wild concept, but it was truly different from the daily routine of learning that has engulfed the liberal university educational system. Scott had a way with concepts that allowed us to think outside the box, to strive to be creative. Something that was the antithesis of monotony and made learning a special experience every time you walked through his door. He taught me to not sell myself short; to pursue something larger and better than myself. He made me feel as if I was special and amazing in my own right. That characteristic about him was unique and warming. Whether I am special or not isn’t important, but the idea that I may be is all the drive I need to feel optimistic about the future as I wonder where this life will take me.
Scott always wanted me to be a teacher, to go on and get my master’s so that one day I could drive a crappy car and loose out on the expensive material things. We laughed about that and joked about the lack of money, but what I have realized is that this life is too short to stress about those selfish and unrewarding things. Scott had it right, whether it looked like it or not. He knew that the most rewarding thing in life was to pass on the wisdom he had in a non-conventional way, so that we would retain the things he intended to teach. The good Lord put Scott on this planet to change lives, and that he did. How many I don’t know, but I do know I can count at least one. I will never forget Scott and his valuable life lessons. I never met another professor like him, who has his classroom demeanor and his tremendous style of educating. I wrote this to you because I want you to know that your husband was a man who touched more than just a few lives; he touched many. And all that I ask is that over the course of the rest of my life, that I am able to provide a fraction of the service to humanity that Scott did. If I do that, then I will be able to feel comfort and peace that I left this world just a little bit better than when I got here. And in the grand scheme of things, that is all that really matters.
Marla Laabs
April 29, 2008
Dear Terry,
There are just no words at a time like this, but his music will go on forever in the hearts and lives of all he touched, including mine. It makes me smile to think that he and Michael are having a grand time getting into all kinds of mischief together. Love and hugs to you.
Ruthie W-P
April 29, 2008
I never knew Scott, but I sincerely wish I had gotten a chance to. I met him as a baby when my dad (Ralph) took me to meet him. I wish that I had better known the man who meant so much to Dad. Scott, wherever you are, thanks for making a difference in the life of someone who means everything to me!
John Kelley
April 28, 2008
Terry,
We just received the news today about Scott's passing from Rory. We are deeply saddened and so many memories are with us in our our thoughts and hearts. We are thinking of you.
John Kelley & Donna Kroll, Isabella & Sophie
Ilyse Smith
April 27, 2008
Scott was a very special person. He was a dear friend to me for many years, and I am so sad now to hear he is gone. I am profoundly sorry for your loss, but I know how enriched your life must be for having Scott in it.
Ilyse Arond Smith
Craig Brenner
April 27, 2008
Farewell to a good buddy from the College days.
Jack Bronstein and Craig Brenner
mark stein
April 26, 2008
Scott was my friend since the day he moved to skokie for the third grade, he was UNIQUE, possibly the best known person in our class at niles north HS.
I will miss him.
Mark
T.A.D. officers Steve, Gary, & Scott and the Mayor of Skokie
Gary Cohen
April 26, 2008
Our friendship of nearly 40 years was "A Fine Mess". To those that did not know, Scotts picture hung on Oliver Hardys wall of fame, in the home of Lucille Hardy-Price. Scott, Oliver Hardy, and all those movie stars from the Golden Age. The picture of us is from 1972 with our friend Steve and the Mayor of Skokie. Wow look at those ties!!
Sherri Webster
April 26, 2008
Terry,
You are so fortunate to have shared the precious time you had with such an amazing human being...so respected and loved by so many!! With his astute appreciation for humor, I'm sure Scott would agree with the following quote, which I submit to you with my deepest sympathy and love:
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened" -Dr. Seuss.
We'll talk soon.
Love,
Brooke Thompson
April 24, 2008
Terry,
My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Scott was a wonderful person and friend. It was a pleasure caring for him and getting to know you both. He was truly an inspiration to many of us. I will hold my memories of him close to my heart.
Terry/ Bill Garbaciak
April 23, 2008
Dear Terry, Vicky and Jay,
My heart goes out to all of you who loved Scott so much. Both Bill and I feel that we have been blessed to have known Scott and while we will miss his company he will forever remain with us in our hearts.
Linda McBride
April 23, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Curt Drathring
April 23, 2008
Terry,
Even though I have not seen Scott for a number of years it's difficult to beleive that he is gone. He was a good friend.
Bona Springer
April 22, 2008
Terry - My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Scott was a grand person and a wonderful friend. He is missed now and always. If you need anything please remember I am here. I know that Scott and Michael are having a wonderful reunion.
Bona Springer
Scott Magill
April 22, 2008
I'll always remember my time playing music with Scott. He was a true teacher and I learned a lot playing music with him and listening to his stories, insights, and concerns about life and the world. I looked up to Scott and hope to be more like him in the future. I'm very sorry for your loss, Terry.
Rich Johnson
April 22, 2008
Terry. Gail and I offer our sincere condolences to you and your family during this time of Scott's passing. May God be with you. Terry was a wonderful friend as well as a superb musician! We will all miss him.
Rabbi Sid Vineburg
April 22, 2008
Terry,
Scott was a good friend. May God grant you comfort and peace. See you in Chicago.
Bernie & Larry Guy
April 22, 2008
Terry, My heart breaks, and our hearts are heavy. So sorry Scott had to leave us so young. He was a wonderful man, great musican and a good friend. We are here for you, please keep in touch. Hope he is having a grand time with Bix. Love to you always. Bernie and Larry
Kent & Gerrri Bowers
April 22, 2008
Terry, Our love and prayers are with you. Scott was a wonderful man. He always gave us great happiness. We loved hearing him play. His smile was oustanding. He will be missed.
NORMA PEREZ
April 22, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Howard Prager
April 22, 2008
Terry;
I know how hard this must have been for you, the last several weeks especially. I'm so pleased that WWU did both a party and establishing the scholarship award in Scott's name. Thanks for all you've done and all the joy you brought Scott. He is someone I, and many others, will deeply miss.
Howard Prager
Ralph Passman
April 22, 2008
Scott was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Skokie from Chicago. He got me interested in theater and remained my friend for many years. Terry, I know how much you meant to him and I am very sorry you lost your best friend. Vicky, I know what it is like to no longer have contact with a brother. May all of you find comfort in knowing that Scott was a good and kind man who touched everyone who knew him.
Nancy Corbin
April 21, 2008
Terry,
My thoughts are with you now and wishes for comfort for you and Scott's family. Nancy
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