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for Paul Jankowiak
Brian Forss
March 11, 2004
As a co-worker of Pauls I only had an opportunity to know Paul for a short time. Paul would drop whatever he was doing to go out of his way to assist me and others if I ever needed anything. His dedication to his work and his family were unsurpassed. He was quick to get a smile out of me by calling me "a gentleman and a scholar" for doing him a simple favor. Paul was a gentleman who will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to Pauls wife and children and the rest of his family.
Jeff Spielman
March 10, 2004
Paul was a quite man who was never afraid to help out or offer helpful suggestions. I will miss sharing our wood working ideas. I know he will truly be missed by all he has touched.
Robin Soukup
March 10, 2004
I only had the opportunity to meet and work w/Paul briefly. It certainly was a pleasure, and he was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Marion Tong
March 10, 2004
I am so sorry about your loss. I liked Paul the colleague and Paul the friend. His personality made it so easy to work with him, to talk with him and to laugh with him. I will miss him.
Jodi Pachal
March 10, 2004
I had the pleasure of working with Paul for over a year and I will always remember his smile, his chuckle and his dedication to his family, friends and co-workers. He obviously has touched many peoples lives and he will be dearly missed by us all.
Steve Smilie
March 10, 2004
I had spoken to Paul in passing and found him to be a very caring and thoughtful person. He was very eager to help me in the many problems I had on the job. He will be missed by us all.
Mike Hughes
March 10, 2004
Paul was a very nice person. I enjoyed working with him. He was very calm and well behaved, never loosing his temper. It was easy to work with him. He loved classical music and let me borrow some of his cd's. I recently saw a movie called the station agent and I was gong to tell him about it since he loved trains. Paul was a quite and dignified man who will be missed not just in his department but by anyone who had the pleasure of working with him.
Katherine Bolger-Garrison
March 10, 2004
I only knew Paul for one month, yet I never got the chance to see him do anything but smile. I envy those that had a longer time to know him. On March 5th, we were laughing and talking about our children. He told me of the paths his three were taking in their lives. He was very proud of each of them.
Patty Kitowski
March 10, 2004
While I didn't get the chance to know Paul as much as I would have liked, I do remember his smile and his gracious nod when he would say hello. I can't imagine how he will be missed. This is a passage from Isaiah 41 that helped me get through a loss of someone also taken before his time: "I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Brian Hundertmark
March 10, 2004
It is safe to say we will all miss Paul dearly. During the past year, I had the oppotunity to work with Paul, who was one of the most intelligent, thoughtful and honest people that I have had the privilege to know. I never hesitated to ask him a question because I knew he would always go out of his way to share his knowledge with me and make sure that I understood. My thoughts and prayers are with Paul, his family and his friends.
Lisa (Edelstein) Spencer
March 10, 2004
Paul and I worked together at Lutheran General Hospital for over 15 years. I am so sad to hear that he is gone. I will greatly miss his quiet humor and serious nature with regard to his work. My trips with him to England and Holland when selecting new equipment now remain dear to my heart. My heartfelt condolences to Annabelle and the kids - as well as the rest of the family...
Harry Tschopik
March 9, 2004
I had only gotten to know Paul personally and professionally for a short time -- sadly, much too short. He will surely be missed by all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family.
Philip Woodworth
March 9, 2004
Paul and I worked together a little more than a year. I found him to be quite intelligent and dedicated. He wasn't afraid to share what he knew and when he felt he was right, he stubbornly stood his ground. He not only did good work, he was good to work with and I laud him for that.
I have not only lost a co-worker, I have lost a good friend.
Jeremy Jeffery
March 9, 2004
I worked with Paul for about 18 months and I am happy to have had that opportunity. I enjoyed our conversations and learning from him. He was a very talented and caring person that will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are now with Paul, his family, and loved ones.
ron huang
March 9, 2004
i have been very lucky to have the chance to work with Paul. through the experience, i have learned a lot - about work, attitude, life, and more. i've witnessed Paul's diligency and dedication, including those late nights we used to spend at tomo. i will always miss him, and of course his unique humor/laugh and delicious salsa.
Kevin & Kristi McCarthy
March 9, 2004
Paul was a very geniune individual who always put everyone else in front of him. He will be dearly missed in so many way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and friends. May God grant you comfort and enlighten your soul through any dark days you may have ahead of you.
Rev. Thomas Brandsness
March 9, 2004
IN MEMORIUM
In the quiet moments when the heart is hard to bear, may love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious moments be your comfort. You are held in gentle thoughts and prayer.
Amy Schroll
March 9, 2004
In the short time that I worked with Paul I know that he was a very dedicated man in all that he did. I was glad to have been able to get to know him and have him touch my life, he will be missed!
From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home
March 9, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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