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for Mike Baba
Mary McNally(Dicke)
March 4, 2011
To the Baba Family: This is from Dr. Vernon Dicke, also from Wichita but now in a nursing home in Beaverton, OR....this is his daughter Mary Ann (Dicke) McNally RDH....I know that Dad would want me to send our sympathies to you. He is still able to converse, but is not able to do any correspondence. If he comes up with any interesting "stories" to tell about the "dentistry" years gone by, I will log on again and share them with you. My husband and I moved to OR 25 years ago....Dad has been here since '05, after the death of his second wife (in 2005, cancer).
Again, our condolences, Dr. Vernon H. Dicke and family
Cindy Harp James
February 23, 2011
Lynelle, so sorry to hear about your dad.My mom goes to St Joseph Church and she had just told me before we went to mass there last Sat. It was the year anniversary of my dad's death. You and your family are in my prayers at this very difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
February 20, 2011
To Debbie and all the Baba Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. It is so hard to lose a loved one, but be comforted in all the fond memories that you hold dear.
Pam and Bill Miller, Wichita, Kansas
Evelyn Parks
February 18, 2011
To the Baba Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Baba family for the loss of your loved one, Dr. Mike Baba. May God bless you all.
February 18, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of my uncle Mike Baba. After receiving the message I sat for a very long time sadly thinking of how was lost with his passing and how he will be missed. How do you measure a man? Well if you measure it in his capacity to loave and care for his immediate and extended family, he was a geant. If you measure it by his accomplishments and his ability to inspire, again a geant. If you measure ity by his accomplishments and his ability to inspire, again a giant. If you considered honesty, good sense,integrity and fairness, no one had better standing. It is with all my heart I send my sympathies to Aunt Mae and all the children and grandchildre and their families. I know we all will feel a great empty hole in a part of our lives with his passing. I am sure he will be there in heaven awaiting Aunt Mae and in time us all. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Ron and Ellen Baba and Family
Warren Rensner DDS
February 18, 2011
My fondest memory of Mike happened not too long after Joe and I had graduated from dental school in 1982. Mike came up to me at a dental society meeting with a stern look and took me aside and said he wanted to ask me a question. He asked "Warren why doesn't Joe listen to me?" I just laughed and told him that was simple. " Because he is YOUR son! He wants to be as good or better than you and he wants to do it his way, just like you were with your father I suspect." He just looked at me because he knew I was right and then I said "But Uncle Mike, I will always listen to you" and we both laughed and hugged and from then on I've called him Uncle Mike. It was a majical moment for the both of us. Warren R. Rensner DDS Wichita Ks.
Julie Hooper
February 18, 2011
Dear Baba family, We are so sad to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many Happy memories from the neighborhood. GOD Bless. The Hooper family.
Marsha Pyle
February 17, 2011
All members of the UMKC dental community mourn the passing of Dr. Mike Baba, a member of the DDS Class of 1943. On behalf of our faculty, students, staff and alumni, we wish to convey our heartfelt sympathies to his family.
~Dr. Marsha Pyle, Dean of the UMKC School of Dentistry
Delois Laverentz
February 17, 2011
Lynelle and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I remember fondly the times I spent with your family in Wichita. You always made me feel a part of the family.
Take care my friend.
Mike Epperson
February 16, 2011
A thanks to Dr. Mike for the many good years we shared. Geneologist say that you're never gone as long as you are in someone's thoughts, Dr. Mike will remain in mine.
Meilnda Krautmann
February 16, 2011
To Janelle and all the Baba family: God has blessed you with a wonderful example of a man who gave so generously of his time and talents to so many. What a legacy that lives on. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your father.
Janet Stephen
February 16, 2011
Some of my Foundness memories of Dr. Baba have been eating Brunch at Rolling Hills Country on Sunday Morning after Church. I would go with my Dad, Johnnie Bell, some of my family and we would always see Dr. Baba and his lovely wife or many times the whole family. Dr. Baba was such a Great Friend of my Father's. My Dad told me they played golf once a week. How much fun they had together. Our family will miss you Dr. Baba, but our Mom, Laurie Bell will take care of you in heaven.
February 16, 2011
Aunt Mae and all
So sorry to hear of Uncle Mike. He was always very special to all of us. I always felt he was as much my uncle as Ken's. Love to you all.
Lil and family
Lesa Murphy Pierce
February 15, 2011
Baba Family,
No matter how old we get,we still need our mother and father, dont' we? I am so sorry for your loss.
Dr Patsy Barker
February 15, 2011
Dearest Friends, May you find strength in remembering how many lives were touched by our dear Dr Joe Sr. I feel I was blessed by having the priviledge to know him, you were blessed because you had the special priviledge to call him father. May God hold your hand during this difficult time.
Carol Cleek
February 15, 2011
Lynelle - Such a great tribute to your Dad! I know he is was very proud of you and your success. Clearly you were his child - all those accomplishments!!!! As you say a final goodbye to one of your greatest cheerleaders in life, remember that you have many people back here in KC sending you love and support. Enjoy your time with your family to share wonderful memories of your Dad - laugh a little and cry a little but he's still with you!!!! Prayers - Carol Cleek
Teresa Soria
February 15, 2011
Please know that your family is in our every prayer. Dr. Joe was the best dentist a parent could have ever hoped for, as well as a man with a good heart. He will be missed
Lucy&Chilson Garver-Cook
February 15, 2011
Dearest Family,
We are so sorry for your loss .What a blessing to be a part of Dr.Baba' heritage. Sheryl and Kara we especially send our love and thoughts and prayers to hold you up in this difficult time.
Kasey Leonard
February 15, 2011
Debbie--I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your wonderful family are in my thoughts in prayers. He will never be forgotten. If you need anything, we're here for you!
Kayla Northrop
February 15, 2011
Lynelle - I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, he sounds like an incredible person. I will keep you family in my thoughts and prayers.
February 15, 2011
Dr.Joe and family,
My sympathy for your loss. Wouldn't it be great that we all could live such a long, eventfull and meaningfull life.
Dr. Ted Milligan
Janet
February 15, 2011
To the Baba Family,
What a wonderful family! It is so difficult to say good-by to someone we love dearly. He will be missed. May all the years you shared together always be cherished. And most of all, may the Peace of the true God, thru prayer, guard your hearts and your thoughts to help you cope without him. Phil 4:6,7
Jim & Janet Kernan
February 14, 2011
Dr. Joe and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers on the loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. He had a wonderful life and is in a better place. Thanks for sharing his story.
sam steven
February 14, 2011
to the family og Dr.mike baba i am sorry to hear about your lost, i know the lord is with him and with the rest of the family.
Shirley Barber & Family
February 14, 2011
Our Uncle Mike was a wonderful person. He and Aunt Mae felt that keeping in touch with family everywhere was so important. We will always remember his visits to us here in Calgary. Not only was he a talented dentist but also had the gift to make a person feel valued. We will never forget his love and kindness. He was the best!!
Dona M. Baba
February 14, 2011
While almost most everyone knew him as Dr. Baba, I knew him only as Uncle Mike. Of course he was also our family dentist while I was growing up, and a truly great dentist he was. But he was also my father (John Baba's) brother. He and my father grew up together on the family farm in Saskatchewan Canada, and they remained close throughout all the years of their lives.
We spent a lot of time together when I was growing up. The two families were opposite matches with Uncle Mike & Aunt Mae having four children; three girls and one boy. There were also four children in my family with three boys, and one girl.
When my father passed away in 2007, my Uncle Mike stepped in and acted as a surrogate father for me. It was very comforting to go over and visit Uncle Mike and Aunt Mae, and to hear some of the stories that my father use to tell except with a slightly different slant. We also shared an interest in politics, and I always enjoyed his incredible insightfulness about the world and about politics. He really taught me a lot and was very sharp till the end.
I am deeply saddened at my Uncle Mike's passing, and my prayers go out to my Aunt Mae, my cousins and their families.
Debbie Guteirrez
February 14, 2011
Debbie I'm sorry for your loss.
My thoughrs and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Gutierrez and family
February 14, 2011
Dr. Baba was our family dentist and also a long time friend of my father's, from the Allis Hotel days where they worked together. He took good care of our teeth, and oh, do I remember those red tablets!! My thoughts are with Dr. Baba's wife and family at this time.
Penny (Bishop) Radke
Sally Ashley (Harbes)
February 14, 2011
Dr. Baba was our family dentist for many many years, was saddened to hear of his passing.. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.
Jane Parker Hackney
February 14, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Robin McKinney
February 14, 2011
About 45 years ago I was playing at the Baba's....I was balancing on a wrought iron railing that surrounded the porch. I lost my balance and grabbed the yard light fixture on my way down and tore it clear off of the porch. THE DREAD...! I thought Dr. Baba might pull all of my teeth out he'd be so mad. Well...instead he came out and picked me up and dusted me off and told me it was okay and that he wasn't mad one little bit...he was just glad I didn't break my neck. Once we all grew up I would still run into Dr. and Mrs. from time to time and he would always laugh and remind me of this accident with the yard light. I will never forget his kindness to me then as a child and also his sense of humor about it once I became an adult. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the entire family
ilham Saad
February 13, 2011
i am very sorry to her about your father and my friend Dr. Baba with i am going to miss him alot every time coming to Byblos Restaurant we have
good conversation and he likes to practice his Arabic speaking . may his memory be eternal .
Marvin Dawson
February 13, 2011
Dr. Baba was my first great dentist and a stern taskmaker for my dental hygene. I was fortunate to also have his son, Joe as my second great dentist. I am sorry for your loss.
Dana Zimmerman
February 13, 2011
Dr Baba taught me how to bat at softball. He reminded me of that but as well he should, I became a homerun hitter. The Baba's were wonderful neighbors and friends. I was best buddies with Cheryl growing up. Dr Mike was our family dentist and he demanded near perfection from his help (Peggy), as well as from himself. Lots and lots of great memories of the entire Baba family! Dr. Mike Baba was a pillar of dentistry! He will be missed.
Robert Stephan
February 13, 2011
Dr.Baba was a very accomplished dentist and a kind human being. He was my dentist for many years when I lived in Wichita. I have a gold bridge he fashioned that my dentist in Overland Park says is the best she has ever seen. The bridge is around 50 years old. I cherish his memory and am thankful for all of his good work and caring life.
Brenda Bush
February 13, 2011
I am so sad to hear this news. Dr. Baba was a great dentist to our entire family for over 30 years and such a wonderful man. I remember climbing those stairs up to his office by the Broadview Hotel when I was a very little girl. I am so happy I ran into him and his wife just a few weeks ago and was able to tell him how much I appreciated him. You will be missed Dr. Baba.
Greg White
February 13, 2011
Cheryl, I was so sorry to read about the death of your father. He sounded like a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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