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for Don Wee
Siobhan Wee
March 28, 2003
These messages in the guest book have been such a comfort to me, and I will save them for a memory book for our son, Thomas. Don and I were married over thirteen years, and it was hard for me to remember a time when I did not know him. However, we did not meet until he was thirty years old. I saw pictures, and heard him talk with great warmth about friends from church, high school, and college, but I realized there were many people who had been an important part of his life that I might never meet. Don always got such a thrill out of introducing friends from one part of his life to friends from another part. I feel this guestbook is accomplishing that, and he would be very happy. Thank you again for sharing your lovely memories.
Laura Kennedy Gould
March 21, 2003
I'm very saddened to hear of Don's death. Don was my classmate (and fellow thespian) at Stanford. When I went to business school in Chicago, what a treat to find that Don was in the same town! After having some of my zucchini bread, this genuinely nice guy showed up with a new terra cotta loaf pan in hopes that it would be refilled (it was). Years later, I still have the pan, and sweet memories of Don. My thoughts are with his family.
Susan and Gary Nedelman
March 19, 2003
Our hearts feel the loss of such a wonderful friend, husband, father, brother and brother in-law. Don's love and adoration for his family was always easy to see. We were proud to welcome him into our family when he married our dear cousin Siobhan. We will keep his memory alive for his son so that he may never forget the wonderful man he called Dad.
Dale Perry
March 19, 2003
I was saddened to hear of Don's recent passing. I knew Don while in drama at West High, and like many of us there, he touched all of us in a special and unique way.
Although we haven't kept in touch, whenever I think back during my years at West High, Don is one of the positive things I remember, and I will cherish his memory. Don was always there to give an encouraging word, a bit of worldly advice, and always a smile.
My heart goes out to your family in this time of sadness, and I wish you the best. Know that all of us who knew Don were blessed with just having him as a friend.
God bless.
Amy Beninato (Linder)
March 17, 2003
Dear family of Don,
I was so saddened to hear of Don's passing. He had such a sweet and gentle nature and was a good friend to many of us. Don had a keen interest in a wide variety of things, and a wonderful sense of humor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss. May you take comfort in knowing how many lives Don touched.
Amy (Linder) Beninato
Carla Mains (Haley)
March 17, 2003
My friend, Don. I have often thought about you over the years with extreme fondness. ...singing together, helping me with Algebra...ah, I've missed you.... My sympathies to your family and so many friends who will always have a little piece of their heart missing. Until we meet again, my friend. Carla
Phyllis Paulo
March 17, 2003
Dear Family of Don Wee,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for Don's death.
I remember Don as the very nice, calm, polite person who helped us at Loyola enter the computer age. He was always very pleasant and patient while trying to explain this new technique to us.
Thinking of him now, I remember his wonderful smile, it was infectious and warm.
Although I have not seen him since I retired, I remember him as one of the people who made Loyola a great place to work.
Phyllis Paulo
Richard & Carolyn Porteus
March 16, 2003
We are deeply sadden by the
departure of Don. Our sympathy
and love go to Siobhan and
Thomas.
Richard and Carolyn Porteus
March 16, 2003
Charla Haley
March 14, 2003
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Don's passing. I remember our venture into acting on the West High stage! "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay" seems so long ago! What wonderful memories I have of Don and his constant encouragement for a "novice actress." He was the perfect blend of brains and charm. He greatly influenced my belief in myself and I am eternally grateful. God bless you all!
Claudia King
March 14, 2003
I was a good friend of Don's in High School. Though I have not seen Don for years, I think of him often. He was so fun and sweet. The world was a nicer place with Don in it.
Peri Widener
March 14, 2003
My memories of High School are tightly coupled with memories of Don Wee, one of my favorite people and one I lost track of after West High. He was bright, studious, had a huge curiosity about everything and always went out of his way to be nice to everyone and help others. Some of my favorite memories are of our work on drama and music projects, and of those great Chinese meals followed by bowling at the lanes next door, or roller skating down the street. The restaurant was only a few blocks from my Grandparents home, and all of us were regulars at the restaurant on West Street. I'm sad to hear we've lost Don, but glad to get a chance to let his family know how much he meant to me, and how many people he touched along his journey. He is -- no doubt -- among the smartest people I've known, and one of the nicest, too. My sympathies to his family on their loss.
Mary Wehby North
March 14, 2003
When I think of Don, I cannot help but see him in a troubadour's outfit he wore when we were in our high school musical "Once Upon a Mattress". Don sang (as only Don could!) the opening narration to set the play. I am thankful to have that wonderful "snapshot" in my mind.
One memory of Don, that typifies his precious, sweet nature, happened when it was our time to graduate. We seniors left "gifts" for the underclassmen to use to carry on. Don gave our friend Dan Campbell a flashlight. (Dan was in the habit of driving his car with the domelight on, because he felt a little vulnerable in the dark.) Don gave Dan this gift so that he could always have a bit of light with him. I think Don was always that "bit of light" for those who knew him.
My deepest sympathy to all of Don's family. Though I know we will see Don again someday, it is hard to miss him here on Earth right now. May God comfort and bless you during these hard days.
Marty Johnson
March 14, 2003
I was saddened to hear of Don's passing. Don was a major influence in my life - as an upper classman at West High School in Wichita, and as a man of faith even at that young age. I will always remember his friendliness and gentle heart. My thoughts and prayers are with Don's family - may God continue to bless you richly.
"I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." (Galatians 2:20)
Happy homegoing, Don.
Madeline Campbell
March 14, 2003
I am the mother of Dan Campbell.They were classmates I am so sorry for your loss!
Dan E. Campbell
March 14, 2003
I went to high school with Don, and even though we haven't been in touch for many years now I have always remembered his warmth, caring and laughter with great fondness. He was always so supportive and such a great guy. I am very saddened to hear of his passing and I hope his family will take comfort in the fact that Don touched many, many lives...many more than they may ever know. Thanks Don for touching mine.
Sue and RJ Alman
March 14, 2003
Don's love for Siobhan and Thomas was easy to see. We have warm snap-shot memories from the few times that we spent together at the wedding, the trip to Pittsburgh, Ed Debovic's, and a cook-out. We will remember his warmth and caring way with others and his ready smile and laugh.
Diane Rasmussen
March 13, 2003
I recall clearly the first time I met Don. It was at a community meal at Alice Millar shortly after I had joined the church. I met the Wees at the first or second meal I attended. I joined Don, Siobhan, and Thomas at a table and they were very welcoming and friendly to me, a newcomer. From that point on, Don always had a smile and kind hello whenever we crossed paths after that. We spoke of a number of things over the years, as friends do. I admire Don's courage, strength, kindness, and patience which he maintained, even through many, very difficult moments. I feel blessed to have known Don. And I want Siobhan and Thomas to know that I am there for them.
Love,
Diane Rasmussen
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