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Holly Johnson
May 11, 2007
Lucy, Megan, Erin, Emily, family & friends,
I am very sorry for the loss of Kurt Westfall. I enjoyed meeting him along with his wife and daughters when they visited Emily in the Badlands. Emily and I became close friends that summer and it was so neat to meet her family too. They seem like such a close knit family. I know that will get them through this tough time. Glad to hear that Emily and her mom and sisters are currently working on a garden in which to spread Kurt's ashes. If you need any gardening tips feel free to call! Otherwise my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Katherine Bucklin
May 8, 2007
Dear Wonderful Lucy, Erin, Megan, and Emily,
I am so sorry to hear of your huge loss and am glad you have each other, special family, and all the great memories.
Love and miss seeing you, Kathy Campbell Bucklin
Jada McQueen-Colson
April 19, 2007
Mrs. Westfall,
I've known you since you were teaching when I was in second grade and since then you have taught my kids. You are a good person and though times may be hard right now remember that God does everything for a reason, even if sometimes we don't understand what that reason is just then. Me and my family will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers and if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask. May God continue to be with you and keep you through this time of triumph.
Karen Apgar
April 10, 2007
It has been many years since I have seen Kurt but his death saddens me as it does so many others. Kurt earned the affection of his classmates, his friends on the track team and at Church By the Sea. I was fortunate enough to have him introduce me to the UF campus where he remained my friend. He was above all kind, gentle, spiritual and talented. My sympathies to his entire family.
Robert Safransky
April 10, 2007
Dear JB and Westfall Family -
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of such a vibrant person. I remember him from his days at Seminole High School and he was loved and respected by his classmates. He was a Senior Superlative - Most Popular - because everybody liked him!!
I used to cheer for him and his fellow Warhawks in all of their athletic endeavors. I also had them work hard in my AvsC Class.
When I became a principal I interviewed a young science teacher with the last name of Westfall. I asked her if she was any relation to Kurt Westfall. She said "Yes." I said, "You will be hired!"
As we used to say every day at the end of class, "Da Sveedanya Towvarish" which is Russian for "Goodbye Comrade!" We will miss you!!!
Comrade Safransky
Nancy Fordham
April 10, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Kurt's death. I was never fortunate enough to get to know him well, but we went to Seminole High School together, and he was always on my personal "most-admired" list...I remember him as friendly, gregarious, sharp, successful, kind, talented and clever. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
David Streets
April 10, 2007
Kurt was always one of the people I admired most in high school. He was not only a fine athlete, but a good and kind man, full of spirit and a warm smile for all. The world was a better place with Kurt in it. He will not be forgotten.
My sincerest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Laura Schramm-Moehr
April 10, 2007
Dear Westfall Family Erin Megan and Emily. I did not know your dad very well but I could see his love for you and others the few times I was around him. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and you will be in my prayers. May the Lord bless you an keep you today and always.
Maria Harper
April 9, 2007
Westfall family,
I just want to thank you for allowing Coach to be away from you all so often in order to be with me and my teammates three to four times a week vaulting till the sun went down. I loved those practices then and appreciate them even more so now that I realize that they will prove to be some of the most precious moments of my life. Coach taught us to vault, yes, but more importantly he taught us to live with love and laughter and to never give up. We will miss him every time we step on the runway and throughout our lives as we continue to strive for the best life has to offer. My prayers will always be with you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have such a man in my life.
Charles Futch
April 9, 2007
May God's peace be with all of the family.
Jane Johnson
April 8, 2007
To the Westfall Family,
Kurt was such an inspiration and role model to our daughters Alexis and Kara when they ran track at Maclay. His generosity was without limits, and the encouragement he gave to the pole vaulters spilled over to everyone on the team.
Kurt's memory will live on in the character and strength he instilled in those athletes who were fortunate enough to have been trained by him.
Jane and Brent Johnson, Alexis and Kara Newell
Terry Casey (Kaharl)
April 7, 2007
Lucy and family, and Judi...
It's so hard to know what to say. But first please allow me to send you heartfelt love, as well as prayers for peace and comfort. Kurt and I grew up together on Madeira Beach. He was like a brother and best friend, Judi was like my sister and Mrs. Westfall was like another mom. It seemed that Kurt and I were always running someplace...from Madeira Jr. High through Seminole HS...and playing football together.
Though we haven't seen eachother in such a long time, he has been on my heart so often over the years. His friendship remains precious. I am so blessed to have had all that, not to mention being there for his wedding to you, Lucy. Perhaps it's so hard to know what to say here because there are so many memories...from his participation in the Seminole Track Team Choir and Chorus which gave birth to the multi-versed song that "immortalized" Rick Wanamaker, to the time Kurt proudly made his own shirt (and wore it to school!) and handcrafted a beautiful wooden chessboard...and so much more.
It's hard to lose a husband, dad, brother and friend. Those of us who knew Kurt are saddened, but at the same time I sit here, remember, and smile.....so grateful that he touched our lives.
Blessings-
Terry Casey (aka "Fred" Kaharl)
Judy Alexander Brian Corbin
April 7, 2007
Our loss is Heaven's gain! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Lucy.
Judy Alexander and Brian Corbin
Mae and Rex Cleveland
April 6, 2007
We remember Kurt from his running days and participation in Gulf Winds Track Club activities. He was someone you didn't mind bumping into because after talking with him you felt better about things. The fact that he accomplished and contributed so much to his community after his accident and persevered for so long in spite of much adverstity is a tribute to his spirit and joy of life. We were surely blessed that he chose to live in Tallahassee, where he is remembered fondly by many. Our condolences to all his family and friends.
Stephanie Dennard
April 6, 2007
Lucy,
You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Casey misses you dearly and sends his love!
Take care,
Troy, Stephanie, Justin, Casey, & Trevor
Dan and Kathi Pickens Dunn
April 5, 2007
We are so saddened by the loss of Kurt to his family and friends. We have known Kurt since Middle School and at the Church by the Sea in Madeira Beach. We have so many memories of great times at church and at Seminole High School. We were also close to Judi and Mrs. Virginia Westfall for many years. Our memories will continue to be of Kurt's smile, his friendship and many wonderful times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jessica Orr
April 5, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Westfall was a wonderful teacher and I feel privelaged that I had the opportunity to learn from him last semester. He loved photography and the way he taught and his passion made me love it just as much. I will always have the photos that he helped me with so much to perfect, to look at and remember him by.
Jim Simpson
April 4, 2007
Lucy, Erin, Megan and Emily.
I’m so sorry for your loss. So many memories of my highschool and collage days Included Kurt.
Peggy, Ann, Robert and I will be praying for your family.
Jeff and Nancy Lickson
April 4, 2007
Deepest condolences to family, friends and the countless number of athletes, parents and grandparents who will miss Kurt's quiet strength, enthusiasm, wisdom and positive energy.
Richard Wanamaker
April 4, 2007
Lucee,
I went to Madeira Beach Junior H.S. and Seminole H.S. with Kurt (SHS Class of66'). I hadn't seen Kurt in quite a while but was shocked to hear of his death. Another close friend , Terry Casey called me to tell me the news. Terry , Myself and Kurt were on the track team in middle school throughout high school. Kurt was a good friend and I'm so sorry to hear of his death . I'll miss him but I'll think of the good times the three of us had in high school . Take care and my thoughts are with you all.
John Lodge and Jeanne Collier
April 4, 2007
Dear Lucy, Erin, Megan, Emily, JB, and all the extended Westfall Family --- No truer friend ever existed. Forty years of that great laugh and that wonderful love of life. These last years, especially, he was an inspiration and a personal hero, and we'll always have that. It is hard for us to imagine a world without Kurt on it, but it is even harder to grasp your own loss. I know he's smiling and off on his last most excellent adventure! We love him and each of you, undoubtedly his proudest legacy.
Brinton Hevey
April 4, 2007
I worked for Kurt at Westfall Framing from ’88 through ’92. I started when I was 17 and left as I was graduating from college. I grew up there. Kurt was the first long term boss I had and Westfall Framing was my family.
The memories I have of Kurt and Westfall Framing have influenced me greatly. Though I lost touch with Kurt, I am deeply saddened in hearing of his death. He was a great man with a wonderful perspective of life. I learned a great deal from him.
Jan Howard
April 4, 2007
We are very sorry for you're lost. He was a very nice patient. Our thoughts and prays are with you all during your time of grief. From the office of Dr.Hogan and Dr.Rosner
Betsy Daley
April 4, 2007
Lucy,
We are so sorry to learn of Kurt's death. We had not met Kurt but heard you speak of him so many times in our years at Kate Sullivan. We will never ever forget you as the most loving and patient teacher ever! Please know that we are thinking of you in your time of loss.
Love and peace,
Betsy, Bernie, Anna and Jonathan Daley
Gwen Spivey
April 4, 2007
Dear Westfall Family,
What joy and inspiration he added to the lives of all who knew him, and what loss all will feel. We will smile when we think of him.
Gwen Spivey, Lily Keller, & Amelia Lanier
Olivia (Culbreth) Starling
April 4, 2007
Mrs. Westfall,
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Westfall was a wonderful man. My oldest son was able to meet Mr. Westfall at the Thursday evening track meets last year. I enojoyed watching him teach the children how to pole vault. I can remember when he started teaching the children in Tallahassee about pole vaulting. He has definitely made his mark in Tallahassee.
My thoughts and prayer are with you and the girls.
Joan Halios
April 4, 2007
Erin and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Everyone at Eisenhower is thinking of your family and praying for you in your time of need.
Love, Your friends and family at Eisenhower
Robert (Bob) Smith III
April 4, 2007
I know of no finer man, and it can be said with heartfelt love that while alive he lived.
Debbie, Amanda, Courtney, Josh and Carrie McEachin
April 4, 2007
Lucy,
We were very sorry to hear about Kurt. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Katy Peterson
April 4, 2007
I'm so sorry. I'm praying for all of you. Love, Katy Peterson
Page Hargrove
April 4, 2007
Mrs. Westfall, Erin, Megan and Emily: My thoughts and prayers are with you. You all were like a second family to me and all my love goes out to you.
Hank Kratt
April 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Kurt's family and friends. I enjoyed working with Kurt at Westfall Framing and will always remember the good times there.
Erma & Bruce Slager
April 4, 2007
Dear Lucy and family,
Our hearts are grieving with you for it is difficult to lose someone you love so deeply. You and Kurt have always been an inspiration to us. Your ability to be positive when dealing with adversity is amazing. As you deal with this loss, please know that you have many, many people who love you and the girls and care for all of you. We want to be there to help you.
I pray that you and the girls feel God's love and that it will give you the strength and courage you need right now.
With much love,
Chuck Pollock
April 4, 2007
My heart goes out to Lucy and her family. I never knew Kurt but based on my experience with his wife Lucy (who taught my children), I can only imagine what a class act he must have been.
David Davis
April 4, 2007
Lucy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Kurt. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
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