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Mel A. Gorham

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Mel Gorham Obituary

Mel A. Gorham Age 62 in San Jose, CA. A Memorial Service will take place Monday Sept. 10, 2007 at 7 p.m. at Celebration Community Church, 859 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose. Arrangements by Chapel of Flowers.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Sep. 7, 2007.

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76 Entries

Shawn M Gorham

March 18, 2025

Hi Dad, Happy 80th Birthday (on earth)! Wish you were here to celebrate with me. I think Travis is coming down this weekend for a visit. He's been having a hard time these last few months and I'm looking forward to spending some time with him. Willa will be 1 next month and we're planning her first birthday party. She's as cute as can be. Miss you Dad.

Shawn M Gorham

February 19, 2025

Hi Dad,
So much has changed since my last post in Sept of 2022. Sydney is a mom now and we have little Willa Jade Peterson in the world. She's an absolute doll and pumpkin dad, you would love her. Naomi and Travis are both living in Oregon now and I miss them very much. It's hard only seeing them a few times a year. I'm living in downtown San Jose now, not far from your old place in Willow Glen. I hope your soul is doing well dad :)

Shawn

September 1, 2022

Hi Dad,
Hard to believe it has been 15 years since your passing. Things are quiet at home. The kids are gone. Work has been challenging. I'm doing well and feeling healthy. I think of you often.
--Son

Shawn Gorham

June 27, 2022

Hi Dad,
Just talking about you last weekend and that crazy cat you had that lived to be so old. Naomi has your drum set now. She's writing great music. Sydney's school is doing well. Travis is moving in with his special lady friend this summer. Hope your spirit is singing.
--Shawn

March 18, 2020

Hi Dad,

Happy 75th Birthday! I think of you often. I see you every time I put on a beanie and hear your voice every time I laugh.

Love you,
--Shawn

Shawn

December 19, 2017

Hi Dad,

Well it has been a while. This was a tough year as we lost Steven Richmond. You would have really liked this guy dad. Overall though it was a good year for the family. Sydney moved home from Stockton, Naomi got her first teaching job up in Oregon, and Travis graduated High School and made his way to Japan. A lot of change and excitement. Hope things are going well at the big jam session in the sky.
Love,
--Shawn

July 12, 2016

Hi Dad. Well I lost my second dad this weekend- Mike Slater. Mike was a wonderful guy and I know you liked him. Hope you two meet up somewhere and have a few laughs. Miss you both very much.
--Shawn

Shawn Gorham

March 18, 2016

Hi Dad,

Happy Birthday to you - wherever you are out there in the universe. You would have been 71 today. Let me catch you up. Sydney is almost done with UOP and just got back from NYC last night. I'm looking forward to seeing her tonight. Naomi has been gearing up for a trip to Florida at the end of this month and then a move to Oregon. I've been having a hard time dealing with the thought of her moving away. I know it's a good thing, but I just like having my kids around. Travis got his drivers license and has a new girlfriend now. He's growing up very fast. I so remember how excited I was when I started driving (remember that yellow Vega?!) Denise and I are doing great. She always wanted to work in the food industry- and so when a bakery started being built around the corner she applied and is now the manager. She can walk to work and absolutely loves the people she works with, and that she gets to socialize with during the day. Work has been going well. I try to keep my life in balance as much as possible. Travis and I have been working out at the gym together a few nights a week. Denise and I try to get out and spend time on the weekends. Life is good. I do miss you dad- but I guarantee you're with me every day. I realize that I will also be with my children every day - even more so after my passing someday (hopefully many years in the future.) I'm still playing my guitar every night and want you to know that the music lives on at the Gorham household.

Love you dad,
--Son

March 7, 2014

Hi Dad,
We're almost through the winter. Not much rain this year- things have been dry. Sydney is doing well at UOP, Naomi and I have a gig this weekend together and another one coming up in a few weeks, and Travis and I are playing some golf this weekend. Denise is doing well- but we lost Grandma Frizzell this week; so that's been tough. Be on the lookout for Evelyn- she's a good one.

Shawn Gorham

October 14, 2013

Hi Dad,
Naomi was amazing in Bonnie and Clyde- a truly remarkable performance. Went to see Sydney sing for the first time with her class at UOP; also amazing.
Love ya.

September 17, 2013

Hi Dad,
Well you'd never guess who I made contact with - your old friend Jim Shaw who told me about the time you shot a can from between his feet. Dad! Jim had many great stories to tell and it was wonderful hearing them.

Sydney is now at UOP working hard. Naomi and Travis will be opening a new play this weekend- "Bonnie and Clyde". I'm playing guitar in the pit band. Its a show about outlaws- so of course it makes me think of you. Love you dad.

September 17, 2013

Dad - Happy

August 28, 2013

Shawn

February 22, 2013

Hi Dad,
Well the show goes on! Sydney and Naomi tore up the Trout Farm a couple weekends ago. Lots of wonderful family and freinds showed up to hear them. I cant tell you how amazing it is to hear them sing as adults. I sure do hope you can hear it. Travis opened in TOMMY last weekend as the young Tommy and is doing a fantastic job. This is his second high school play- and he's still in 8th grade. He fits right in with the older kids. Denise and I just sit in awe some evenings thinking about these kids and where they will go. Speaking of that- Sydney was accepted to University of the Pacific's prestigious music conservatory and will start there this Fall (unless she decides on something else). We're very proud of her hard work to get there.

Shawn

December 17, 2012

Hi Dad,
Your grandkids were out there performing this last weekend. Sydney and Naomi were both performing shows with the Cabrillo Choir. Naomi performed an original piece she wrote for her musical... it was a beautiful piece. Hard to beleive how those two girls are coming along. They're both so dynamic and talented. Denise and I are both so proud. Not to be forgotton was the lad who had the lead in his school play, Honk!... based on the story of the ugly duckling. I just love the way the music just keeps moving on and growing in our family.

Thinking of you dad,
--Shawn

Shawn

July 19, 2012

Hi Dad,
Travis is opening in Cinderacula tonight. His singing sounds terrific! The girls just got back from the country fair in Oregon- they had a great time. Denise has graduated and is starting a new job next month. Things are going pretty well. Hope the band in heaven is cookin'.

Shawn

February 6, 2012

Hi Dad,
2012 is in full swing. Denise and I took the family to SF for Christmas break. We had a great time- rode the trollies, went to the Exploratorium, and had a great dinner in Chinatown. Love spending time in our city. Planning a trip to the snow soon so we can do a little skiing and see FLAMS play at his new gig in Tahoe. Nomi opens a new play this weekend. Think of you often Dad.

Shawn

September 19, 2011

Hi Dad,
I've been thinking about you. Hope all is well out there. It's fall and the the time of change is upon us. Naomi is now in college- can you believe it? She and Sydney are doing so well; I'm very proud of them. They did a show together last weekend that just knocked my socks off. They are such power houses. Denise is also back to school starting tomorrow and she's very excited. Travis is in 7th grade now. I took him golfing yesterday and he drove the cart- his first time driving a motorized vehicle. He was pretty happy about it. We played a decent round of golf as well. I haven't been playing my music much these last couple of months because we're just so busy- but I plan on settling in this winter. My dream is to do some gigs with all the kids. I know you would love that. Gotta go- just wanted to put my thoughts out toward you. Love ya dad.

July 7, 2011

Hi Dad,
Summer is here and we're in full musical mode. FLAMS did a great gig at KPIG last weekend. Travis has been cast as Pinnochio in the summer play. Sydney is doing Jr Players and Nomi is working with Gilford's group. Naomi graduated from High School and we are very proud of her accomplishments. She and Sydney will be attending Cabrillo together this semester. Denise is starting school in the fall as well. Work has been VERY busy. I miss you dad.
--Shawn

January 3, 2011

Hi Dad,

2011 has arrived and we have a big year ahead of us. Denise and I are planning on taking the kids to Disneyland this month, so we're all pretty excited about that. We had a chance to see Sydney sing with the Cabrillo Choir and Santa Cruz Symphony during the Christmas holiday - she was amazing. Naomi has come so far on the piano this last year you wouldn't beleive her progress. Travis is growing fast and becoming a young teen ager. I wish you could be here to see them. Things are going well here at work. I'm feeling very grateful heading into the new year.

That's all for now. Love ya.
--Shawn

October 18, 2010

Hi Dad,

Well we're just two weeks away from Halloween. The kids are back in school and doing well. Sydney has moved out into a little studio next door and so she is officially on her own. Luckily she's close and we still see her often... it's helped with the process of having her leave. Nomer is doing well and continues to flourish with her piano and artwork. She and Denise have been taking a walking class together. Travis is now in middle school and adapting quite well. Things have been busy here at work so I'm very grateful for that... overall the economy is not going well. Stuff you probably don't worry much about any more. Love and miss you dad.
--Shawn

June 11, 2010

Hi Dad,
Well summer has arrived and the kids have finished their school year. Travis graduated from Elementary School this week and his baseball team is going to the Championships. Sydney got her braces off and she looks beautful as ever. Naomi has had a great year and is ready to enter her Senior Year in high school. She's been working on a cartoon strip that is so incredibly funny- you would love it. That girl is really coming into her own. Her piano playing has come so far this year- she's better than me. These kids of mine (and yours) are amazing. Denise and I are planning a 25th Wedding Anniversary get together this summer and we'll both be turning 45 in August. Amazing how time flies.

I miss you Dad.
--Shawn

March 18, 2010

Hi Dad,
You were born 65 years ago today. I really miss you today. I thought of you last night when I called Travis, "my son, my son, my only one..." just like you used to say. Travis had a baseball game last night. Wish you could see him in his uniform, he's amazing. Nomi has been so good in a Chorus Line, I'm going to miss that show. Sydney went out last night to celebrate St Patricks. She's a beautiful woman now. Love you dad.
--Shawn

March 8, 2010

Hi Dad,
Another season passes as Winter turns to Spring here on Earth. We've had a lot of rain this year and its been good to see the reseviours filling. Travis and I will be spending some time fishing Loch Lomond soon. Sydney recently finished another play- The Fantastics. It was fantastic. Naomi is now doing Chorus Line and I'm playing bass in the orchestra. Denise and I are so proud of them. Its a good family you started.
Love you,
--Son

kathleen tan

December 23, 2009

Hey Hey unkie,
I think of you so so much and hope you are happy foot loose and free. This old world of mine sure is not the same without your friendship and counsel. Besides for being my Uncle, my blood, you were the best friend any person could ever ask for, My Father,My Brother, My confidant.No one can ever fill those shoes. And perhaps one of the only people who truly knew me and loved me even more for my weakness's as well as my strengths. I am sure you and Nanny are busy decking the halls and preparing that family feast. Part of you is here alive and living in me as is part of me there with you. For we were always the greatest supporters of eachothers existance. Through you I learned unconditional love. I talk to you always and I know you still hear me and laugh and sigh at my adventures. Carol cant wait for the day you are togather again. And I can not tell her thats wrong for you two were truly one soul and she is a half without you. You as we discussed often were so blessed to have that love few ever find. Love doesnt die my Unkie it is perpetual.
kat scratch

December 22, 2009

Hi Dad,
Well Christmas time is here again. I played a gig in Carmel last weekend with Freddy- it was fun. The kids were away for the weekend so Denise and I had the house to ourselves. We lounged around the house and watched the tube, it was nice. Saw Carol last month. She's still having a hard time without you. She's working hard to rent the extra room at the house so she doesn't have to move. She's been getting out to meetings and things seem to be getting better. I've been recording your drums quite a bit... really startnig to get the hang of it. Also picked up some new sticks:)

Love ya,
--Shawn

July 7, 2009

Hi Dad,
Summer is here and things are going well. Sydney is away in Hawaii spending time with her uncle Forest. Naomi and Travis are enjoying the summer and are both involved in the summer play. This year is Jungle Book. One of the tunes we do is "Welcome to the Jungle"... should be fun. We're also doing, "Hey hey we're the monkeys" and a couple other old favorites. Took the truck on a dump run a couple weekends ago- still running great. Hope you are enjoying the afterlife; look forward to seeing you someday.
--Shawn

March 27, 2009

Hi Dad,
We had a surprise birthday party for Naomi last night. She is 16 now, and so beautiful. Sydney took her out to dinner and her friends came over to decorate the house. When she came home, she flipped on the light and everyone yelled surprise and started shooting her with silly string. She was elated:) I love seeing her so happy like that. Sydney turned 18 last month and is officially an adult. She wears the title well. She's graduating in June and then off to college in the fall. We think she'll be sticking close to home (we hope) but we're not sure yet. She and Naomi just finished doing a new play called Urinetown. They were both absolutely outstanding in the show. Travis came home yesterday with straigh A's on his report card. He's been working hard and he was very proud of himself. Only 12 kids out of 400 in his school managed a 4.0 average. He's a smarty all right. Denise and I are planting a garden to grow tomatos this summer. Work is going well- we are very busy and I am grateful for that. I sure do miss you dad.
--Shawn

January 12, 2009

Hi Dad,
2009 has arrived and we're in full swing. It was a nice quiet Christmas and New Year's. Travis and I built a lego castle with a custom skateboard park that is cool- you would like it. Love you.
--Shawn

November 24, 2008

Hi Dad,
We took a trip to Carmel this weekend to visit FLAMS and Fams. It was a really nice weekend- very relaxing. Fred and I did some recording on Sunday and got a few new songs started. On the way home we were driving by some cows and everyone started saying, "look at the big dogs." I thought about you and how we used to get Dudley all riled up talking about the big dogs. It made me smile. I'll be sure to have some extra gravy in your honor on Thursday. I'll try to just always have extra gravy in your honor (isn't that nice of me?) Love you Dad.

November 3, 2008

Hi Dad,
October has slipped by and the leaves are falling all around. We had a rainy Halloween this year, however the goblins were out in force. Starting to think about Thanksgiving now, which is a good thing- its a holidy we should think about more than once a year.

I'm thankful I had you as my dad.

September 10, 2008

Hi Dad,
Finally moved in to the new digs. Nice to be settling in. Fall is almost here. School has started and the leaves are beginning to turn. Its been a mild summer overall. The poison oak is red and shimmery everywhere you look. I've been driving 17 instead of bear creek now and it's a nice change of scenery. Travis turned 9 yesterday. He turned 9 on 9/9, and his birthday is 9/9/99. The world didn't explode so I guess the numerical significance is questionable. It was kind of cool though. Nomi and Syd are doing a fundraiser gig together this weekend. Hope you are well out there in the universe.
Love,
--Shawn

August 22, 2008

Hi Dad,
I've been busy preparing to move at the end of this month. Really looking forward to the new house- back in a neighborhood, but right on the river. Best of both worlds. Denise is starting a new play, Syd is filling out college aps, Nomi got an A in her summer math class, travis was a hit in the play, and things are going good. We miss you.
Bye for now,
--Shawn

August 8, 2008

Hi Dad,
Today is 8/8/8 - I hope all is harmonious in the universe!
Love you,
--Shawn

July 11, 2008

Hi Dad,
Well we're smack dab in the middle of summer and the whether has been HOT. The kids are gearing up for this year's play, "snow white and the 67 little people." Its going to be a good show. This year we're doing tunes by Buddy Holly, Ramones, Aerosmith, and Dylan to name a few. A strong set list. Travis's part is the pretty bad wolf. There's a big bad wolf, a bad wolf, and a pretty bad wolf. Their song is "Hey Little Red Riding Hood" (you sure are lookin' good). I stopped in to see Carol a couple of weeks ago and got a CD of your service. The tunes sounded good, I hope you liked them. I enjoyed listening to all the stories from friends and family. We sure miss you Dad, but we're jamming in your honor. Talk to you soon,
--Shawn

June 10, 2008

Hi Dad,
The kids are in their last week of school. Naomi and Sydney sang a song together this year at the annual drama awards banquet- they were incredible- Naomi blew the room away. Sydney had a great performance a week earlier at a talent show. She sang a beautiful opera aria. She won first place (I'm sure you're not surprised.) Travis and I took the train from Roaring Camp into Santa Cruz last Friday. We built sand castles. Even though it was a field trip and we were all supposed to stay on the beach, we stole away for a few minutes to see if Travis was tall enough to ride the bumper cars and, lo and behold, he is! He was happy. It was a beautiful day. I miss you.
--Shawn

May 7, 2008

Hi Dad,
Have now set up a studio area in the garage- have all the amps/guitars/drums in one location- looks out into the trees- I think you would dig. I've been practicing with one trick pony in my mind. Love you and send my wishes again soon.
--Shawn

April 16, 2008

Hi Dad,

I have your drums set up in my living room now. I've had such a great time playing them. The snare is really warm and great to play- I can see why you loved it so much. I've been jamming to one trick pony- I figure if I can master some of those Steve Gadd licks I'm well on my way to being a mediocre drummer :) Travis and I have also been jamming-him on the skins. He's a natural. Carol is doing well taking care of Larry across the street. She looks good and seems to be keeping her attitude lifted. We all miss you Dad.

March 27, 2008

Hi Dad,

Travis told me the other night that he was father sick (as opposed to home sick) and wanted to see me. I thought that was pretty cool and you would enjoy hearing it. We all get father sick from time to time.
Bye for now,
--Shawn

March 19, 2008

Hi Dad,

So - do you celebrate (earth)birthdays up there in the heavens? If so, I hope your birthday was a rager. I sure miss you Pop.

--Shawn

Jacque Turner

February 29, 2008

Hello, Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your father. Is your father the Melvin Allen Gorham that graduated in 1963 from Bullard High School? Our 45th reunion is coming up this year and I wonder if this is the same Mel. Please excuse any intrusion on your privacy. Yours truly, Jacque Turner, Fresno, CA

February 27, 2008

Hi Dad,

Nomi and Syd opened in Cabaret last weekend. They were both (as expected) phenominal- and I don't use that term lightly. Those girls can sing. Perhaps you were able to tune in and hear them- I hope so. Carol made it out to the opening show and sat at one of the cabaret tables in the front.

We sure miss you Dad. I hope Heaven rocks.

February 18, 2008

Hi Dad,

Well Sydney and Naomi sang on KPIG yesterday for the first time. They both were outstanding- you would have been very proud. They both open in Cabaret this Friday- I will keep you updated.
--Shawn

February 7, 2008

Hi Dad,

I went and saw Carlsberg the other night. She seems to be doing pretty well. She's a strong woman as you know. She misses you very much. So do I. We were checking out the new garage door- it looks nice. Carol did quite a job moving the STUFF from one side of the room to the other. Lots of STUFF. I sat and played your drums for a while. I took a few nit caps from your dresser. I hope you are happy.

Love,
Shawn

January 10, 2008

Hi Dad,
I've been doing quite a bit of recording over the last couple of months- we're really starting to turn out some great musical ideas. I wish you could be here to hear them. I'm going to be recording with your drums soon. I'll be sure to give a shout out to the sky during my next session so you can come down and join the action (if you have time and so desire.) It would be great if you could channel your timing into my eratic playing. Thanks for music dad.
--Shawn

January 2, 2008

Hi Dad,
Well we made it to 2008. It was a quiet new years eve- Travis and I were home alone and we played games and watched DVDs. We also set up a tetherball- complete with concrete in the tire- it came out great. Travis is a fierce tetherball player.

Love you,
--Shawn

December 26, 2007

Hi Dad,
Well we had a very nice Christmas this year. You were there in my thoughts. It was a nice dinner- we had prime rib on Christmas eve with homemade horseradish. Sydney and I had our traditional horseradish eating contest. She's getting pretty good. Naomi and Travis both got IPODs this year. It was a good year to be a Gorham.

We found a really nice scarf/wrap for Carlsberg- I think she was pleased. It looked really good on her. Mom, Murr, and Carlsberg are going out to dinner for New Years. 2008- hard to believe it.

Talk to you later,
--Shawn

December 17, 2007

Hi Dad,
As usual, Christmas season finds us very busy down here on earth. I spent the day yesterday with the chainsaw bringing wood in. You wouldn't believe what propane is costing these days. Anyway, it was good old fashioned mountain work and I enjoyed it. I was thinking how this would be my first Christmas without you. Made me think of past Christmas's like the time you bought me my first BB gun. What a controversy that was, huh? Good times. I'm thinking this year I will set your drums up by the tree so you have a place of honor to sit and watch the kids open gifts should you choose to come down and make an earthly visit. I know you'll be there in my thoughts.

Love ya- Shawn

December 7, 2007

Hi Dad,
Christmas season is upon us. I'm going to get my tree this weekend. I'll throw on a few hundred extra lights in your honor. I'll always remember the way you blanketed your house in Christmas lights. The tree with over 1000 lights! Awesome. You always did love Christmas. I'm hoping Carol will come up to our house this year and be with us on Christmas morning. I talked to her earlier today and did my best to convince. We'll make sure she has a comfortable place to sleep. We'll love having her. She's missing you a lot of course. Syd and Nomi are in a new play now- Caberet. Rehearsals started this week. Naomi is also learning to run lights and helping out with the Jr High play. She loves working with computers. Travis has been sick for a couple of weeks but is feeling much better now. His hair is getting long and he's beginning his hippie phase. It suits him.

Talk to you soon.
Love,
--Shawn

November 26, 2007

Hi Dad,
I hope you were able to tap into the earthly ham gravy delights. Also had an extra pc of pumpkin pie for you.
Miss you,
--Shawn

November 19, 2007

Hi Dad,
Well Thanksgiving is near and I've been thinking about you. I'm thankful for the times we had together and I miss you.
Love,
--Shawn

November 15, 2007

Hi Dad,
Hows the after life going? Life here has been pretty good. The weather is getting colder and I've been preparing to cut some wood here pretty soon. I remember climbing the hills in Boulder Creek to find dead trees, watching you cut them down, and then rolling them down the hill being careful to not let the big logs get out of control and smash the house. That wouldn't have been good. Talked to Carol last night. She's been working hard on cleaning the garage so the garage door can be replaced. Train stuff is everywhere. I'm hoping to set your train stuff up this year for Christmas. It will be a very nice way to have you around. Carol sure misses you. Please, if you can, send your thoughts her way and let her know you'll be waiting. It could be a while- she's the hearty type- so be patient. Your ashes have been making their way around to your favorite fishing spots. We sure miss you Dad.
Love,
--Shawn

November 12, 2007

Hi Dad,
Travis and I went skating on Friday night- he's doing really great. It doesn't matter if he falls 20 times (which he did)- he just keeps getting up and trying again. Absolute dogged determination. Naomi and Sydney opened "The Crucible" this weekend. Their very first high school play together. It's a very powerful show. They both did great. I picked up some Jif chunky yesterday. Good stuff.
Love you,
--Shawn

November 8, 2007

Hi Dad,
November is here and Thanksgiving approaches. We will be glad to have you with us in spirit. Be at my house on Thursday and Mom's on Saturday. Bob and Marion will be coming down this year. I will beg Carol for Ham Gravy to keep the tradition going. Love you.
--Shawn

November 1, 2007

Hi Dad,
Well another Halloween has come and gone. I did remember it was your second birthday. Sydney was a cat, Nomer a witch, and Travis was a soldier. It was a nice evening. Our French exchange student, Emily, will be heading home tomorrow. She's a sweet kid; we'll miss her.

Talk to you later,
--Shawn

October 24, 2007

Hi Dad, Carol came to see Sydney in her closing performance of SideShow- and we both agreed you would have loved this show. Sydney moved up a notch in her professionalism on this one. It was a grueling process as it is such a sad show. Syd and Nomi are on to The Crucible next. Rehearsals have already begun. We have a French Exchange Student staying with us for a couple of weeks. Her name is Emily. She's a very nice kid. Sydney speaks French to her quite well. Anyway- thinking of you often.
--Shawn

October 18, 2007

Hi Dad,
I'm headed off to see Jake Shimabukuro at UC Santa Cruz tonight- he is an amazing ukalele player. He does an outstanding version of "while my guitar genly weeps" that I know you would really dig. Carol is coming this weekend to see Sydney's show. I hope you are enjoying yourself on the other side.
Love,
--Shawn

October 12, 2007

Hey Dad-
Sydney opened in SideShow last night. An INCREDIBLE performance- you would be busting at the seems with pride- I know I was. Naomi was so proud of her sister she was in tears for about half an hour. Being 14, she's quite emotional these days. Carol will be coming to see the show next week when Murr get's home from her vacation. Travis and I have an air hockey tournament going on at the house. We're in the semi-quarter finals now. He's winning :) We have an exchange student from France coming to stay with us in a couple of weeks- her name is Emily. We're looking forward to having her around. Sydney stayed with her family when she went to France last year. That's pretty much the latest. Love you and talk to you later.
--Shawn

October 9, 2007

Hi Dad,
Sydney sang the Star Spangled Banner at her High School football game last weekend. I beleive the high note may have reached the heavens, so perhaps you heard it. We miss you dad.
--Shawn

October 1, 2007

Hi Dad,
Travis told us recently he's really glad he's a Gorham :)

I am too,
--Shawn

September 28, 2007

Hey Dad,
I wish you could see Bear Creek Road right now- its very beautiful with all the leaves turning color. All the poison oak is bright red so you can see everywhere that it is growing up the trees. I think of you every day Dad.
--Shawn

September 26, 2007

Hi Dad,
Thought I would let you know that both your granddaughters were cast in The Crucible this week. I'm very proud of them as I know you are. Travis and I are reading Harry Potter 6. I love you Dad.
--Shawn

September 25, 2007

Hi Dad,
So how's paradise today? I bet you're feeling great. I imagine you've got a new drum set now. Keep it loose so when I get there we can slip into some slow jazz jams.
Love you,
--Shawn

September 19, 2007

Hi Dad,
Thinking about you today. Hope you are having fun. A freind told me your shades look good on me.
--Shawn

Shawn

September 17, 2007

Hi Dad,
So many pictures of my kids! Carol was right when she said they would remember you as a flash. Thanks for taking so many pictures.
Love you,
--Shawn

Kathleen Gorham/stl

September 14, 2007

Dear Unkie Skunkie, The troops are doing you proud. Everytime I call

and hear your voice on the machine, it reaffirms to me how much a

voice means. You and I often discussed voices, that Gorham voice that

had so many levels.We agreed we had the male and female version of the

same voice.After which of course we would laugh.We carried and

caressed eachother with those voices, restored our sanity, shared our

dreams and told eachother it would all be alright.You are the one

person in my life who NEVER said one single harsh,hard or mean word to

me.Nor I you.From my birth on we had a mutal admiration society, a

haven in eachother.When you told me it would be okay I always believed

you and when I didnt understand me, you did.We had a link of love that

pulled us through.When Carol told me that voice was gone from this

physical life I was ashamed I couldnt rise my voice to comfort her and

with her massive love she comforted me.She said always remember you

are our precious girl and we love you.You told me once prayer is

talking to God, meditation is listening. Now I find new ways to listen

to you, the words of a song, the wind in my ears,my dreams, and I Will

never cease talking to you. I stumbled across a writing as I was

pondering you.I feel compled to share so perhaps you guided it.
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away

into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly

as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so

fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each

other, that we are still. Call me by my old name, speak to me in the

easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear

no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at

the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray

for me. Let my name be the household word that it always was. Let my

name be spoken without effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.

There is absolutely unbroken continuity. What is this death but a

negligible accident? Why should I be out of your mind because I am out

of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval somewhere

very near, just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past,

nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before,

only better; infinitely happier and forever...
I LOVE YOU FOREVER
YOUR KATTTTTTT SCRATCH

Shawn Gorham

September 14, 2007

Hi Dad,
I'm wearing your watch and sunglasses today. Its nice to have them on. I was looking through some of your old stuff last night- there are some great treasures there. Carol found a huge box of pictures you took of the kids. TREASURE! I miss you pops.
--Shawn

Shawn Gorham

September 13, 2007

Hi Dad,
A few more people contacted me yesterday to let me know how much they enjoyed your services. We all miss you very much. I hope there is some good music up in heaven. Hopefully more than just harps- electric harps at least... I hope anyway. I love and miss you.
--Shawn

September 12, 2007

Dad,
I wanted you to know Travis got a new guitar for his birthday. I wish you could have been there to see how he looks with it slung over his shoulder- like a true Gorham rocker.
Love you,
--Shawn

Shawn Gorham

September 11, 2007

Hi Dad,
I hope you enjoyed your services last night. I did very much. It was great to see all of your sponsees. I heard so many wonderful stories of your inspiration and guidance. I wished I could see your face as the girls sang "Grandpa". That is a moment I will never forget. I know you loved the music we picked out. I could you see you smiling from the drumset in the corner. Your memorial was a true celebration of your life. What a life it was. You certainly lived dad, no doubt about that. I miss you today dad.

Soul (in England)

September 10, 2007

I have often wondered what a life should be measured by but I have concluded that there is no measurement that is suitable. Indeed, none come close to it. I do know, however, that it is only when someone very special who has had an important, positive impact on the lives of those that survive them, then that person must be a person of at least equal value to the love that they gave.

I never knew you, sir, but I know of you and that you have left a giant void in the lives of those who must now face their futures without you. Now is a dark, empty time for them but the magic of a life such as this is that its impact remains and lives on to drive back that blackness and replaces it with a wisdom and a serenity for those who may remember with fondness and love that they did know you.

With deepest respect

Pete Clary

September 9, 2007

You must have been someone very special to mean so much to someone who is very special. To be loved is the greatest gift in this life and you had that gift from Kathleen.

jennifer Allan

September 7, 2007

Mel,

I never knew you but I know so much about you. YOu had ahuge heart and meant so much to so many.
As kathleen freind (cdn family) I want to express how much you are to her.. so loved and you will be truley missed .. may the angels guide and protect you and waatch all of us !
You are in peace and home !
With loving thoughts & prayers
Jennifer A.

Shawn Gorham

September 7, 2007

Dad - I love you and miss you. Thank you for teaching me to play drums and guitar. Thank you for letting me steal your records. Thanks for the introduction to jazz. Thank you for making me laugh so much. Thanks for sitting up with me late and singing songs- that was awesome. Thanks for putting me in charge of collecting wood and building a fire. Thanks for putting up with my constant nagging about the next thing(s) I wanted. Thanks for letting me drive when I was too young, that was especially fun. Thanks for the BB guns, pocket knives, and hatchets. Thanks for not being too mad when you found I'd carved my name into a beautiful tree. Thanks for paying me to wash your car. Thanks for my first car. Thanks for being proud of me- and my family- and for letting me know it. Thank you for being an attentive grandpa and taking so many pictures. Thanks for calling a lot. I love you and I miss you Dad.

Nicolas Herrera

September 7, 2007

My condolences on your loss, friend of Kathleen

kathleen Gorham/stl

September 7, 2007

Dearest Uncle
a open ear,absolution
enduring listener of the journey
advocate of all my hopes sacred confidante as we dreamed how we laughed through all
My unending love
My gratitude
to you..

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