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for Michael Haseltine
Debbie and Stu May
January 15, 2010
Mrs. Haseltine and family,
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one, Michael. I didn't know him very well, but spoke with him frequently by phone and met with him once at EITAS when trying to obtain services my daughter Katie. I instantly liked Michael. He exuberated kindness and compassion and an obvious passion for his work in helping others. I could immediately tell that he was just the right person to advocate for our daughter which he absolutely met my expectations.
I will miss him, but am certain that God is using his talents to continue good work.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elliott
November 24, 2009
Heidi and family, I am truly thankful that I had the opportunity to meet and work with Michael. His gifts of empathy and compassion were a palpable energy that I was aware of whether talking with him by phone or in person. He was extremely kind, perceptive, and cared about not only what he did but also who others were beneath the surface.
I know he loved his family very much and expressed to me both pride and happiness to be blessed by all of you.
I continue to think of you and pray for you.
Gail Pursell Elliott
Innovations Training
Janet Owings
November 20, 2009
Heidi and family, it has been a real pleasure working with Michael over the past 5 years. Being from the Regional Office, I saw the passion and care he held for persons with developmental disabilities. The respect he had for the developmentally disabled also showed in his interaction with the staff at EITAS and his energy and care was carried in all phases of his jobs.
He had a dedication that was un-measurable and irreplaceable. I send my prayers and thoughts to you, your family and also to the staff of EITAS. I know Michael will truly be missed by all.
Jake Jacobs
November 10, 2009
Heidi and family,my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know we are going through difficult times in our own way with Michael’s passing. Michael and I were particularly close because we had so much in common: I’m ten months older than him to the day – so we grew up in the same generation sharing many of the same values and history that saw us through our adolescence and adulthood; we both raised several daughters and we each had numerous grandchildren - and both of us were very proud of our families; we enjoyed the beauty and wonder of nature; we loved to travel; and we both loved art. But most of all we shared a passion and commitment for supporting persons with developmental disabilities. Michael’s dedication was contagious, and his support to Eitas, to me and all of our staff and clients was invaluable. I cannot imagine anyone being able to replace his gifts. Now we must begin the healing process and go on with our own life’s work – Michael would surely want that.
I have urged my staff to take a memory of Michael into their hearts and try to live that every day: his gentle demeanor; his calm approach to problems; his kindness and caring for fellow human beings; his unswerving devotion to support others regardless of their abilities. All of these are parts of him that we can incorporate into ourselves. If we do, we will be the better for it; and Michael will continue to live on in each of us.
Deb Bartholomew
November 10, 2009
Heidi, Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shelly Toft
November 9, 2009
Heidi, my sympathies on your loss. I worked with your husband several years ago to put together an aging conference and enjoyed working with him very much. He really liked his work and he was so kind. My prayers are with you and your family.
November 7, 2009
It has been an honor and a pleasure working with Michael over the past 5 years. He was a true advocate for people with developmental disabilities and his presence will be missed deeply. For me, I will remember his patience and kindness. He had a way with people that always left you feeling inspired....something all of us could learn from.
To his family, I will be thinking of you and praying for you as you begin to learn how to live through this very difficult time. He often talked about you and I know how much he loved his family.
For his staff at EITAS. I will be holding you in my heart as well. I know how sad you are to see him go. Michael was a great leader and someone who was admired by everyone who ever met him. He will be missed....but never forgoten.
---Julie Wiley
Kansas City Regional Office
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