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Michael Douglas McFaul

Michael McFaul Obituary

McFAUL, MICHAEL DOUGLAS, 56, passed away July 14, 2005. He is survived by his wife Barbara; his children, Jennifer and her husband Rick, Sarah, Michael, and Allison. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Danielle, Amber, Erin, Ricky, and Braylon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Miami Bach Society. Visitation will be held on Monday 7pm-10pm at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn Funeral Home, 11655 SW 117 Avenue. Burial will be held Tuesday 10am at Woodlawn Park South Cemetery. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 18, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael McFaul

32 Entries

Our Life Together

Barbara Y. McFaul

September 18, 2005

Douglas was the man I fell in love with when I was 17 years old at HHS(1970). We were married 34 years ago in Manheim, Germany and my memories of our life together are truly a treasure. We were rich with love and we have four wonderful children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. We all miss him tremendously and we want to thank all of you for your love, support kindness, cards, and flowers that were sent for him. His spirit, kindness, music, photographs and joy for life will remain in all of us forever.

Love, Barbara, Jennifer & Rick, Sarah & Ben, Michael, Allison and our grandchildren, Danielle, Amber, Erin, Ricky and Braylon.

Matthew McFaul

July 30, 2005

We would like to thank everyone with all our hearts for your condolences, prayers, and shared memories of Doug. He touched so many people in so many ways. It is so wonderful to know and acknowledge even in the midst of our deep sadness the richness that he brought to all our lives.

Doug was taken from us too early. He has now crossed that great divide, is free from his pain and turmoil, and is finally at peace. Please light a candle for him in remembrance and to guide him in his final journey. We will miss him very much. May God smile on all of you and keep you well.

The McFaul Family: Bruce,Andy,Matt,Bob,Kathy,Jean,& Jim

Hugh Richeson

July 28, 2005

My sincere sympathies to Doug's family. I was on the Heidelberg HS basketball team with Doug in 1964-65. Doug always seemed to be more mature and introspective than some of the rest of us. He was respected and well thought of by everyone. I was looking forward to seeing him at one of the HHS reunions. He will be missed by all.

Mimi Estrada-Drehman

July 23, 2005

The Estrada Kids....all went to school with the McFaul's Kids. Mimi, Mario, Jeff, Daniel and Anita. Our thoughts are with you and your family! Never have forgot our days in Heidelberg and never will!

Lots of Love and Peace Mimi Estrada

Scott Page

July 23, 2005

It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Doug. I remember lots of good times just sitting and talking. I was always amazed at how he carried himself, his air of confidence, his genuine "niceness", and his desire to help a fellow classmate in need. I remember many fond times at "Fred's or the Sportzplatz" playing foosball. He will be greatly missed, by all that truly knew him. Rest in peace my friend. .

Scott Page

Class Of '65

Heidelberg American High School

Maurie Haas (Shoss)

July 22, 2005

My heart goes out to all of you, Doug's familyand close friends, upon losing this person you so loved. I attended Heidelberg High with Doug in 1965.His loss will be felt by so many of us who shared our school days with him in Germany.

Aimee Griffith

July 22, 2005

Barbara, Jen and family, Sarah, Mike and Ali,

I wish dearly that I could have been there with all of you to give you great big hugs. My heart is with all of you. I have loved hearing about all of the memories you have been sharing of old times and it makes me feel like I am there.

This guest book is beautiful and shows how many hearts doug touched throughout his life.

He is forever in our hearts.

Love, Aimee

Jenne Raub

July 21, 2005

I had Doug McFaul my first quarter at the Miami Ad School for InDesign (fall '04), and I remember with fondness his enthusiasm for the subject and to share his knowledge with us. Even more, I will remember his passion for photography. He loved sharing his photos from trips for us to use as we learned how to use the software, and encouraged me and others to pursue our artistic interests. My deepest condolences.

Helen Blau

July 21, 2005

Doug is one of the few classmates from Hi Hi whom I remember really clearly....his charm, intelligence and good looks. He touched the lives of many and his loss is deeply felt, as attested to by this guestbook. I wish he were still with us.

Jane Shockey Tracy

July 21, 2005

My heart goes out to Doug's family. Doug was in my class in Hberg ('64--we were both '66 graduates). We Hbergers all share such a special, unique bond. I will pray to Doug. Sincerely, Jane Shockey Tracy ('66)

Mandy Kruger Bryan

July 20, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the McFaul family. I remember the McFaul family(especially my classmate Matt) with such fond memories from those happy days in Heidelberg. Know that you are all in many thoughts and prayers of so many of us from that special place.

Love

Mandy Kruger Bryan

Carolyn Frankel

July 20, 2005

It is with great sadness of heart that I read of the passing of Doug. As a former member of our H-Berg family I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Words could never really comfort a loss so great, but during his life he became very well loved and respected. May God Bless you and your family.

Carol (Houk) Frankel '68

Sheila Smith

July 20, 2005

Barbara and family... As you can tell from the guestbook postings Doug will be missed by many people from many places. As another classmate from Heidelberg I think I can say that the loss of any of us is felt deeply by all of us. Another family member is gone. I am sincerely sorry for your loss... and ours.

Larry Jorgensen

July 20, 2005

My deepest sympathies to Doug's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Larry Jorgensen, teacher Heidelberg, Germany

Jeanne Rolig Surprenant

July 19, 2005

To Barbara, Children and Grandchildren, You are in my prayers during this difficult time. Doug made an impact on many, many people over the years. I was a classmate of his in Heidelberg. He will be missed. Jeanne Rolig Surprenant HHS '66

June Gannon

July 19, 2005

It is with great sadness that John & I learned of Doug's passing. We last saw each other in Miami in the late 70's when he and his family joined us for dinner at our house in South Miami. We were looking forward to seeing him again in Colorado this week. Our Heidelberg years were special as were the friendships that we formed. He will always be remembered fondly, and I hope that his family can find peace in knowing that while his journey is done, his memory will live on. Please accept our condolences. June Pearsall Gannon and John Gannon (Heidelberg Class of '67).

MaryKate Morse (Palmore '66)

July 19, 2005

Barbara,children, and grandchildren, Doug is missed, and I am sorry for your loss. He was a memorable and bright person.

From a classmate, MK

Jack Snook

July 19, 2005

Friend of my youth - peace to you and your family.

Roger Lehr

July 19, 2005

As a past teacher of Doug's from Heidelberg High, I well remember his winning smile and giving nature, I was very pleased to have him in my classes. His warm smile gave one an immediate feeling of interest, care and concern. Hopefully your loss as a family will be filled with many loving memories of wonderful times spent together while growing and sharing.

My most sincere sympathy on your loss of this fine man.

Lane Ellis

July 19, 2005

Don't know what happend to my first post but to you Doug I know your in a happier place now. You will be missed by many people and especially your High School Classmates from Heidelberg. You would not believe the responses I have gotten expressing all the love and feelings people shared with you. Rest in Peace my Friend....

Bob Clegg

July 19, 2005

We will have a few biers in your honor.

Richard Gibson

July 18, 2005

My Dear friend, please sleep in peace and know that your life has touched many and in turn, they touch someone else... thus your spirit will always be with us.

Peace Love and Light...

Rick Gibson (Class mate 66)

Mike Moore

July 18, 2005

I will always have happy memories of Doug, and I will miss his wit, his multi-dimensional conversation, and his friendship of almost 50 years.

Jim Deaux

July 18, 2005

Doug was one of the few people that I remember very well from Heidelberg. He and I were pretty good friends, and I admired him greatly. He had an air of confidence that I always hoped to emulate, but never could.

Even though I haven't seen or spoken with him since Dec., 1963, I'll always remember him as someone who could be counted on for good advice and counsel...someone who always seemed to be one step ahead of everyone else.

I wish that I would have contacted sometime over the last few years, it is my loss and I will miss him.

with great sadness,

Patricia Duffy

July 18, 2005

Doug was an old boyfriend of mine - I was Pat Evans - in Heidelberg around 1967, I believe. I can't believe he's gone and extend my very deepest sympathy to his family.

Peter Bell

July 18, 2005

Peter Bell... class of '69, H-Berg, Andy (Doug's bro) was my classmate but we all had auto racing in our blood. I wrenched (kinda) on a Formula 2 team + covered races as a photographer for Motoring News and a few others. Somehow, Doug seemed as out of place as in place in racing circles... his wisdom on the one hand, his daring doo to pilot his FV around the track on the other! If memory serves, once at a preliminary race to the German F1 GP at Hockenheim. He called spontaneously just in the last year after a 30yr or so hiatus... we talked for hours, it was wonderful. Had he called again, I'd of set him straight. My sincerest condolences.

Love

Peter Bell

Cristina Kessler

July 18, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy to Barbara, Jenny & Rick, Sarah, Michael and

Allison. May God give you all strength and light at this difficult time. Your friend, Cristina Kessler

Louise Weeks Thorndike

July 18, 2005

As a high school classmate, I send my sympathy to Doug's family and express my sorrow. Doug's intelligence and wide interests impressed me during our Heidelberg years. May you all remember him at his best, as we fondly do as his classmates.

Louise Weeks Thorndike,

Heidelberg High School, Class of 1966.

Neil Stewart

July 18, 2005

My deepest sympathies to you. Doug was a friend years ago in our gypsy life. I was very sorry to learn of his passing. Good speed.

Alexandra Mainka

July 18, 2005

Last April, I began to learn a layout program called In-Design at the Miami Ad School. My teacher was Doug McFaul.

Throughout the weeks, Doug's enthusiasm kindness and patience, inspired all of his students to do well and share his passion for design.

I am so happy to have met Doug and will forever cherish his insights and advice.

My heart goes out to his family.

Ray and Pat Zacholski

July 18, 2005

Dear Barbara,Children, Grandchildren,Family and Dear Friends:

May the peace which comes from good memories, comfort all of you. Our heartfelt condolences. Wish we were with you, during this difficult time. Our thoughts, love, and prayers.

Ray and Pat

Deger Cotelioglu

July 18, 2005

He was the first teacher I had at the school where he was willingly spending all his day, helping young people to learn a bit. Condolences to all his family, his friends and his students. Rest in peace.

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