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Brian Landis Obituary

Brian J. Landis born 1943 Williston, North Dakota February 1, 2019 Arroyo Grande, California gate gate paragate parasamgate, bodhi, sveha gone gone gone beyond gone beyond beyond, awakening, so it is

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Feb. 10, 2019.

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Dr. Amitabh Mitra

February 4, 2022

Brian was a a great Poet of a different kind. He imagined galaxies and the world beyond, in intricate wordimagery he made us visualize the magic of his mind. A rare human being and a great friend, he will be sorely missed ----' Amitabh

Glenna Horton

February 6, 2021

Brian I will never forget you. You were truly an inspiration in my life and a great teacher.

dale mcvay

September 14, 2020

Brian showed me how to put my life
back together in a very dark time.
i still think of him when im in a dark spot in life.. i say to myself.."what would -B- tell me....
i am hear heart broken to learn he's gone
Rest in Peace

Shelly

April 3, 2019

Brian was a gentle light for me in a dark time. I would like to make a donation in his name. Where can I do this?

Sharra DAmico

March 5, 2019

Brian..... For 60 years our lives were intertwined. High school, college, families, marriage, traveling the world, our twins, separations but always in touch....and now you are gone. It's still hard for me to believe..... I miss you. Sharra

Carla Veronica

February 28, 2019

The Celebration of Life for Brian Landis will be held at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden on Saturday April 6, 2019, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Please rsvp to Carla Veronica.

Pam Benadiba

February 21, 2019

Brian had such a significant impact on my family. He was an amazingly wise and kind man. I have thought of him for often. I am so sad to hear of his loss.

February 21, 2019

Thanks for all the guidance and support you provided to my family. Rest well my friend.

Carla Veronica

February 19, 2019

We met in 1997. We held on. I am forever grateful to have spent 22 years with this most amazing man. My lover, my beloved, co-conspirator, co-pilot, my teacher, my pupil, my friend, my husband, my companion, forever.
Carla Veronica

Santa Inez, 1997

February 19, 2019

Carla Veronica

February 19, 2019

There is a memorial/celebration of life in the planning stages. It will be in San Luis Obispo County somewhere. End of March/beginning April. We will post the final information here.

Nick Papageorge

February 18, 2019

Will there be any type of service or gathering to remember Brian?

Curacao

Linda Harkink

February 18, 2019

Everything that has a beginning has an end.
Make your peace and all will be well (Buddha).

Brian and TA circa 1962?

February 15, 2019

Brian,
Thank you for being my big brother, even better than being a superhero. I love you always -- your little sister, TeriAnn

February 15, 2019

Brian and TA circa 1962?

February 15, 2019

February 14, 2019

Kari Edwards

February 14, 2019

Until we meet again, Brian. The 32 year friendship that we have will continue someday. You are deeply missed but never forgotten.

Dennis Slattery

February 14, 2019

Dear Brother Brian: I am so glad we became such good friends over the years. Working on our co-authored poetry volume, Feathered Ladder was a highlight for me. Your poetic soul is an inspiration to so many. Love you and pray for you each day.
Dennis

February 13, 2019

February 13, 2019

Glenna Luschei

February 11, 2019

Brian, you were always there for me and my
efforts at poetry.

Nick Papageorge

February 11, 2019

I will miss your guidance, compassion and gentle nature. You were a driving force in my life for so long. I will miss you my friend and mentor.

Larry Patterson

February 11, 2019

We just met three months ago at the Pismo pool and I thought I've finally found a true friend and I did. So I truly mean it when I say, I hope to see you on the other side. Larry Patterson

February 11, 2019

February 11, 2019

Brian Landis with my book

Amitabh Mitra

February 11, 2019

Its shocking We talked a few months back

Mitzi

February 10, 2019

godspeed Brian. We will be here for Carla

February 10, 2019

February 10, 2019

Ben and Chalice Harvey
Good bye good friend. You will live in our memories for ever.

February 10, 2019

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