Nate Mlyniec Obituary

Nate Mlyniec Was killed in a car crash early Friday morning. He is deeply grieved by everyone who knew him and he will be remembered fondly by all he touched. Nate was a gift to us all. His tragic passing is painful and overwhelming to his family and friends, but as the pain eases over time, his loving presence will live on in all who knew him. Nate was a special person - creative, bright, funny, articulate, enthusiastic, and kind. He often talked about his passions -- cooking, music, literature and comedy - and took great joy in sharing them. But what made Nate so very special was his easy openness and concern for others. He had many, many good friends, young and old who all knew he cared. Nate had his whole life before him. He knew what he wanted to do, worked hard, and enjoyed every moment. He aspired to be a great chef, was to begin studying food science this fall at UC Davis, and had been interning at a world-renowned restaurant in the area. Nate appreciated all he had and every moment of his life. When he was small he once said, "I love my life," and that never changed. We are devastated and will miss him always. Nate is mourned by his mother and father Vicky and Paul Mlyniec, brother Sam, grandmother Natalie, his aunts and uncles Curt and Julie Anderson of Ben Lomond, Jeff and Jenny Anderson of London, England, Val and Grady Johnson of Bakersfield, his great aunt Phyllis Waggoner, his cousins, Phillip, Mark, Raina, and Casey; and his girlfriend Sarah Blumenthal. A memorial will be held at Vasona Park on Tuesday, August 14 from 6-8 PM, so that all who knew Nate can gather. The Szyjewicz family is in the process of setting up a scholarship in Nate's honor for UC-Davis students studying food science. If you'd like to be contacted once they have worked out the details, you can send your contact information to: [email protected].

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Aug. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Nate Mlyniec

15 Entries

Sharon Dahnert

September 7, 2007

I taught Nate one thing or another for each of his three years at CT. I loved him then. I love him now. I don't think of Nate without seeing his fantastic smile. He was so much fun to have in class because I could play with him and enjoy his wonderful sense of humor and know that when it was time to settle down and work, that's what he would do. I saw him last spring at the school when he was waiting to be picked up and I got an update on his plans for the future. He still had that great smile and we still bantered playfully. I am so thankful I had that time with him. I'm especially glad I got a big strong hug from him right before I had to leave. I can still feel it.

My Brian would give me a bad time when he would walk into the room and catch me crying over news of the death of a child on tv. He would ask me if I knew them, and if not, why was I crying. I told him it was a mom thing; every loss of a child's life was a loss to every mother. Little did I suspect I would be sharing my own loss. I think you, Vicky, already know how much I feel and share your loss. It's little consolation, but we can be thankful we got to be so blessed for the time we had our boys. The goodness of Nate's short 18 years was evident at his service, and that goodness will live on in the lives he touched. He was such a good boy. You should all be so proud of him.

God bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. We do survive.

Diana

August 27, 2007

Dear Vicky,
I think of you and your dear family, and grieve with you every day.

Elise and Tim Hanrahan

August 17, 2007

Dear Vicky, Paul and Sam,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Nate.

Liz Whitlock

August 17, 2007

I've known Nate since he was in kindergarten. He was a good friend of my little brother and in my dad's boy scout troop. I didn't know him very well but what I did know was great. He was a sweet, smart kid and lived life to the fullest. My heart goes out to Paul, Vicki and Sam. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

Cheryl Morvillo

August 16, 2007

I can't imagine the pain that your family is going through. The loss of a child is something no one should have to deal with. My only hope is that the wonderful memories of you son will help to heal your heart.

tara cottrell

August 16, 2007

Vicky, I'm so very sorry for your immense loss. I will be thinking of you and your family. Lots of love,
Tara

bonnie g.

August 16, 2007

I had dinner with Nate (first and only time I met him) and his girlfriend on the fourth of July and was impressed by his intelligence, presence, manner, demeanor, warmth, and enthusiasm for life. He spoke with pride about his mother's short stories and his father's company.....just as his dad described his love for his son as "simple and uncomplicated", my impression was that Nate's love for his parents could be described as such also. Perhaps part of his legacy can be that we all take a moment to remind people to drive within the speed limit and with care....and this applies to so many adults who seem to think experience makes them immune to such disasters.

My condolences to Nate's family and friends.....there is no doubt in my mind that he profoundly touched many hearts.

Perhaps the Mlyniec family will inspire more of us, through their example, to create love in our lives that is "simple and uncomplicated."

Robin Iwai

August 16, 2007

My heart is absolutely broken for you. Please know that we are thinking of you and want to send hugs, prayers, good wishes, and much love to your family.

Wayne Mahoney

August 16, 2007

All my sympathies to Vicky, Paul and Sam from a friend from the UCLA days.

Barbara Atkinson

August 15, 2007

My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marjorie Osterhout

August 15, 2007

Deepest, deepest sympathies from a faraway friend. I've lit a candle for your family and am keeping you close to my heart.

Liz Cuevas

August 14, 2007

The obiturary captured every feeling that is in my heart. I will always miss Nate. I know the hole in my heart will mostly heal, and the pain of today will be replaced with joyous memories in the future. I hope the same will be true for the Mlyniec family.

August 14, 2007

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family....MultiGen-Paradigm staff

Patti Maletta(MultiGen employee)

August 14, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Terry Clark

August 14, 2007

I remember Nate from his 8th grade year at C.T., the year I began working in the C.T. office. Nate was a fine boy, always pleasant, polite and respectful - with a definite light and "spark" to him. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful son who clearly had much to offer in his future. The mountain community is also grieving with you.

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