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Joyce Bloom
July 23, 2011
I did not know of your Dads passing. I worked for him & Emerson for years at the Topeka Escrow Service. My fond memory of both of them is around the copy machine {when they would come out of their offices to make copies} and tell some funny story of recent and that robust laugh of your Dad's. Again, I'm sorry I would have liked to have joined the family at visition. I only learned of his passing when my daughter called me and told me of Charles McNish's passing this week.{He did their taxes.} Sorry for your loss.
Jim and Nancy Parrish
July 4, 2011
Elwaine was a friend, teacher and confidant, and we miss him. At different times, but under similar circumstances, we looked his way for affirmation when we would cast a vote at odds with the majority party. Yes, it was his party, but it was never as important to him as voting for the greater good -- in honor of the trust given to him by the people who elected him over and over. We did not always agree, but if we ever doubted that we were doing the right thing, we looked to Elwaine. And, if we asked him, he would always have a sound, logical reason. Thank you, Elwaine, for being our good and lasting friend.
Glee Smith
July 2, 2011
Elwayne's family.:
My friendship with Elwayne goes back to the early days of his law practic and extends through our mutual service in the State Senate and in the Uniform Law Conference. He and I both served as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and as members of numerous drafting committees in the Conference of Uniform State Laws. He was a man of impeccable integrity and great diligence. My wife and I shared a lot of special occasions with Elwayne and Joanne at numerous functions of the Uniform Law Conference and State and National Bar Association meetings. Just two weeks ago, we had a good visit with Elwayne at a reception at the Kansas Bar Convention in Topeka. Both of us will miss him and the inspiratioon he brought to every occasion
Glee and Jerry Smith, Lawrence, Kansas
Frank Henderson, Jr.
July 2, 2011
Duane, Carl and family members, You were blessed with the best parents children could ever desire! I met Elwaine when we served together on the Kansas Parole Board. I was a rookie and he was the wise, seasoned mentor. He taught me so much about the law, government and treating people with respect, even when it came to the worst offenders. He was such a kind man with principles that are rarely seen today. One of my fondest memories, in addition to Elwaine and Joanne traveling to Virginia to our wedding, will be enjoying Niagara Falls with them. We all got soaked and had a great time! I am glad they are now together. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to know Elwaine and Joanne Pomeroy. My life was richly blessed from knowing them. My prayers are with all of you through this timme of great loss. Your parents' love and fond memories with carry you through.
Stephanie Spring
July 2, 2011
Carl and Duane,
My heart is with you as you suffer this loss. Both of your parents have been influential in my life. They were such wonderful people and it is a great loss for all of us to have both gone. I pray they are together now and thank God for their influence on our world. They were loved and will be remembered. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Linda & Jerry Anderson
July 1, 2011
Duane, Carl, and family-
We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad! He was a true gentleman with a heart of gold! Like our own parents, he and your mom were a truly devoted couple. They all set a good example for all of us as we began our lives as newly married couples. Now, they are a couple again. It's so sad to see this "golden" generation slowly leaving our presence, one by one.
I truly cherish the memories of being at your folks' house when Janella and I ran around together! I will never forget the time you two saved the two of us with your tennis rackets, etc! LOL! Not having any brothers of my own, I thought it was really "cool" that you'd come running to "save" us!
I had a lot of fun helping to campaign for your dad too! He was the first "real Senator" I ever met!
Your wonderful memories of your folks will help to ease the pain and enable you to eventually come to peace with your loss. We know you will miss both of them immensely, as will those of us who loved and repected them as friends.
Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers! We missed the visitation - had it in our minds that it was 5:30-8:30 tonight- we are so sorry! We arrived at 7:45 and were a bit suprised to find the doors locked and the parking lot empty!
Our love and prayers!
Don & Vickie Boose
July 1, 2011
We are sorry to hear of Elwaine's passing. I worked for the Parole Board when Elwaine was the Chairman. We remember the Christmas parties that your father & mother hosted & they are some of our fondest memories of that time. May God grant you all strength in your time of sorrow. We were both blessed to have known your parents.
Kirk Nystrom
July 1, 2011
Duane, I so respected your Dad and his brother, Emerson. They were part of that group of gentleman attorneys that are passing too quickly out of our lives. Once I had to testify before the Senate, my first time. A senator began to question me harshly. You dad gently drew the questioning away, making it a much kinder experience. (Just as you made it a good experience for Matthew, my 8 year old son, testifying before the city council the first night you served.)
July 1, 2011
So sorry to hear about Elwaine. I also learned that his wonderful wife passed in 2010. I have not had contact with them for many, many years. Elwaine and I were raised in the same church and graduated from high school the same year, however, I attended Seaman. I have wonderful memories being with him and his mother and dad on many occassions. May God bless you during this time. Bill Green
July 1, 2011
Elwaine was a mentor of mine as a young attorney growing up in Topeka. We lost our son, Lee Patterson, Monday night so we are sharing your loss at this sad time. God bless.
Larry Cowger
Larry Cowger
July 1, 2011
Elwaine was a mentor of mine as a young attorney growing up in Topeka. We lost our son, Lee Patterson, Monday night so we are sharing your loss at this sad time. God bless.
Larry Cowger
Jim and Margie Braden
July 1, 2011
Duane and Debbie: We are so sorry to hear of Elwaine's death. He and Joanne were dear friends during our legislative experience. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jocelyn Barnes-Lyons
July 1, 2011
Duane, my condolence to your family in the loss of your father. What a great blessing in the legacy he left behind to share with generations to come. Keeping you lifted in prayer
Dan Lykins
July 1, 2011
Elwaine was a strong supporter of the Civil Justice System as a State Senator and as a lawyer. He was a gentleman and a scholar. I will miss him. Dan Lykins ....Topeka lawyer
Bill and JoAnn Bunten
July 1, 2011
Duane and family:
Your Dad was a great guy. We all will miss him. Thinking of you....
Donna & Jeff Abrams
July 1, 2011
To all Elwaines family & friends, I didn't know him well, but I sure did like his drive to help people. We will all miss him.
June 30, 2011
Duane, Debbie, Troy and Shane -- So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you comfort this week. - Peggy (Nitchals) Hugen
Jeannette Bush
June 30, 2011
Rest in Peace, Mr Pomeroy.
I knew him from working at the Shawnee County District Court in the clerks office.
June 30, 2011
Elwaine led a beautiful, productive life with his family and those of us fortunate enough to have known him. My wife and I have been friends with Elwaine and his wife Joanne since college days at Washburn University. During my tour in Vietnam, my family lived next door to Elwaine and Joanne and had close and lasting friendships with them and their children, Janella, Carl and Duane. Elwaine and Joanne are together again and our hearts are with them and Duane, Carl and family. With all our love in celebrating Elwaine's life, Dave, Peggy, Paul, David, Jr., Janna, and Mark Broxterman.
Sandra Smith
June 30, 2011
I worked with Elwaine during the years he served on the Parole Board. He was a remarkable, gentle man. We shared the same birthday...so he was a fellow Gemini. He will be missed by those who knew him and by those who had yet to meet him. My prayers are with his family.
John H. Thomas
June 30, 2011
Elwaine was the Chairman of the Parole Board when I was appointed in 1984. As the youngest member, I looked to him for guidance and support which he gave unconditionally. His calm and thoughtful demeanor carried the day on many occasions and I have benefitted personally and professionally from what I learned in his presence. My sympathies and prayers are with you. He was a good man and I will not forget him.
Jim & Marilee Lowrey
June 30, 2011
We were very sorry to hear of Elwaine's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed at family functions. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-The Lowrey's
Carleen Merritt
June 30, 2011
I worked in the insurance office next to the law office for several years. Elwaine always had a nice smile and welcome words. He will surely be missed by all. My heart felt sympathy to all his family.
Robert Stephan
June 30, 2011
I always had great respect for Elwaine. He was always objective in his legal opinions and his work in state government. My sympathy to the family.
Sally Deghand (Brill)
June 30, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Elwaine's passing. My mother, Lucille Brill, always relied on him to provide excellent advice and service regarding legal affairs. We offer sincere condolences to his family for their loss.
June 30, 2011
So sorry for your loss. It makes the visit we had with your Dad a couple of months ago even more special. Phil & Andrea Wolff
June 30, 2011
Sorry to hear of Mr. Pomeroy's passing. I worked as a temp at the law firm many, MANY years ago while I was going to school! I enjoyed working there, even though I was COMPLETELY INTIMIDATED as a VERY "green" kid of 17 or 18 at the time! I know he will be missed. His influence throughout the community and state will be felt for many years to come. -- Debbie (Holstrom) Romine
Cathy Wolff Anderson
June 30, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. Elwaine was a wonderful person. I enjoyed all the time I spend at their house as a child. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
June 30, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Pomeroy. I am Alicia Normile (Mallon) who worked with Debbie at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Jenny Tavares
June 30, 2011
Duane and Family,
It is so sad to read of your Father's death. Topeka and Kansas have lost a great name. You have my sincerest sympathy.
Lori Sommer Sykes
June 30, 2011
I am so sorry, my prayers for you all. Some of my best memories are of your Mom and Dad and Daddy and I playing cards all night long at their house. And how Elwaine strutted around the Christmas Daddy and I gave him his first pair of jeans. Your Mom cried she laughed so hard. They are both missed.
Judy Gatewood
June 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great guy and will be missed. SHared many good times with him and your mom. Prayers are being said for you all.
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