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for Don Himmelman
A special kind of love
Loretta Rozzell
September 30, 2008
Dear Sue...You and Don were great neighbors for many years. I miss both of you very much.
Friendship Always,
Fred and Babe Williams
September 13, 2008
Dear Sue and family, You and Don have played a big role in our lives. Don's death leaves a huge void. It is amazing how GOD will help you in this most difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Babe and Fred.
Jean & Jack Koch
September 12, 2008
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of Don. Our prayers and love are with the family at this time.
I had the priviledge of knowing Don for a while. He was one of the most wonderful men I have ever known. Now he is at peace and free of pain.
God bless you all.
Richard Grayson
September 11, 2008
To Sue & All of the Himmelman Family
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Don was one of the finest men I have have ever met. I have been fortunate enough to know him for almost 40 years. We are sure that he is in Heaven. God
bless you & your family & keep you
well.
Dick & Shirley Grayson
Pittsburgh, Pa. & Boynton Beach, FL.
Pat Myers
September 10, 2008
Sue, I'm sure the Heavenly Gates will be wide open to receive Don. God Bless!
Pat and Walt Myers
Hank Pivarnik
September 9, 2008
Sue:
Don was a great man and his spirit will live on in those of us he called friend.
God Bless
Edward & Gail Knight
September 8, 2008
Sue and the Himmelman Family:
Don was an inspiration to all of us who came to know him. Now we are left with fond and loving memories of a truly unique man of God.
Sis McQueen
September 7, 2008
Dear Sue- Was so sorry to learn of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
William Rizer
September 5, 2008
I was very saddened to read of Don's passing in the Bradenton paper yesterday. Don and I were classmates at Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary. The last time I saw him was in 1987 in St. Petersburg, when he was an assistant to the bishop. I will always remember him as a careing and friendly human being, who, like me, was born in 1930 and became a pastor in the Lutheran Church......
William Kinter
September 5, 2008
Dear Sue and family.
We are so saddened to lose Don. He was a great friend for many years and kept the Bellevue class of 1948 together thru the BellHop. We will miss his humor, thoughtfulness and compassion. We are so happy that we got to visit with you and Don in Florida. May God keep you and your family well. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Kathy Kinter.
Theofelos [Steve] Aliapoulios
September 5, 2008
Sue and family--The Greeks have words and expressions for everything.For you and for all of us--EONIA I MNIMI --Eternal be Don's memory. Steve and Donna Aliapoulios
Lynn Pinel
September 5, 2008
Dear Himmelman Family,
Very sad to hear that Pastor Himmelman is no longer with us, you are all in my prayers. It has been a very long time, but my Grandmother and I used to attend services at St. Matthias when I was a young girl and I used to spend time with Karen when I was in middle school / high school and always remember having great fun at your house in Safety Harbor. My grandmother was Linnea Benson (Dunedin) and my maiden name was Dupuy (Clearwater). My very best to all of you!
Arne Themmen
September 5, 2008
I think of the time I shared with the "Preach" in the woods and know I will miss him telling me that Theil beat Bethany in football and that I was welcome at the poker table to contribute to the fund. He is a warm and wonderful giving man who made this earth a better place.
Angella [angie] Anderson
September 5, 2008
Sue and family
Thanks for letting me and others be there especially in the last days, he became my friend, I will forever miss his jokes, He has left me with lots of memories. Again thanks. He will be miss always.
John Prickett
September 4, 2008
Dear Sue and Family,
I was terribly saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was truely a friend to me for many years, giving me the best of advice
and he was resonsible for me regaining my faith which had been lost for quite a while.
I will sorely miss our conversations and his great wisdom.
John S. "Sandy" Prickett
Rodger Purvis
September 4, 2008
We have appreciated Don's humor and positive spirit, and,of course, his reviving the Belle Hop. We will all miss him,but know that we will see him later. Rodger and Ginny Purvis
Larry "The Bari" Maus
September 4, 2008
Don: "May The Good Lord Bless and KEEP You..." ! My thoughts, prayers, and sympathies go out to all of Don's Family!
Shannon Elswick
September 4, 2008
Dear Sue and all Don's family and friends,
As we celebrate this man's beautiful life and rejoice in his victory over death, each of us has a story or twelve to tell of how we have been touched and enriched by his presence. As for me, I shared with "Preach" several years ago that I had been asked to consider becoming a layspeaker in my little church. After a brief conversation and a couple of very supportive emails from him, I agreed and have found my new role to be quite fulfilling. Because he encouraged me, I now have the opportunity to encourage others. In fact, I believe he is smiling at the irony as I write to tell you, Sue, that I will actually be teaching Basic Layspeaking for the UMC East Central District the weekend of Don's celebration. You can be assured there will be an entire class thanking God for the power and influence of the life of Don Himmelman that day. Thank you so much for sharing him with the rest of us!
George "Gabby" Breedon
September 4, 2008
I guess all we can hope for in this world is to do the next right thing, be of service to others and to love as we hoped to be loved. Our Preacher was a Master of this "code" and a great example for all who were around him. We will continue to be inspired to do "right" simply because he walked in our path. Blessings to you Sue and all the family.
Fred Breedon
September 4, 2008
Dear Sue and family,
Please know that the Breedons loved
your Don and share some of the grief
of his passing and the joy of knowing
his destination.
God bless
Phillip Coty
September 3, 2008
A man for all seasons. Don was an inspiration to us all, and loved by all. He showed us how to love and live as a man, as a spiritual leader, as a brother, and as a friend. He is sorely missed. God and His angels are much richer with Don at their sides.
Ron Tarr
September 3, 2008
If there is anyone in this world that did not love Don - I would be amazed. A truly loving human being. He was such a joy to be around. Even in pain he always could make anyone feel good with his smile. I feel blessed to have known him and to have given and received hugs from him. May the good lord be waiting with open arms.
with Love and sympathy to all the Family
Bill and Lois Ward
September 3, 2008
Sue and family. Don and I were in the same class many years ago. The fact that a Preacher and a Judge were in the group had Rusty shaking his head in wonder. Only God knew what a great contribution you would make in serving and sharing with all of this strange family. There are not enough words to express how close he was to so many people. He will be greatly missed. Bill and Lois Ward
Terry & Chris Aramian
September 3, 2008
May you finish eternity with your Lord.
Phyllis & Jack Baker
September 3, 2008
We appreciate all your years of faithful service to the Lord and your fellow man.
Hoot mon
Nathaniel aka Ned Fogler
September 3, 2008
Dear Sue, Ann and I knew Don for close to 40 years.His journey to God's Mansion leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled by any other person.If you remember, Don re-did our marriage vows on our 50 th wedding anniversary three years ago last July at our Daughter's home.
May God bless you Sue.
Ann and Ned Fogler
Pete Tyree
September 3, 2008
Don has left a vacant spot in my heart. He gathered me into his life in the woods first as roommates in his motor home and then at the motel. I treasure the discussions of the life around us and the previews of his sunday services. He had a destinct way of balancing his spiritual side with the raucous atmosphere of "the woods". I will miss him greatly.
Ken and Hollie Buckner
September 3, 2008
Dear Sue and the Himmelman family.. I will never forget the first time I met your Don.. it was in Salt Lake City at the 1980 barbershop convention. He was the MC at one of the contest sessions and told the "Not even God can hit a one iron" story. He had me and the audience rolling in the aisles. He can now verify this... first hand. Over the years we became very close and I shall cherish the times Hollie and I spent with you and Don. I will miss him a lot. Love and prayers.
Bill Wunderlin
September 3, 2008
Dearest Sue and Family,
I have been Blessed by many events in my life but one of the truly great Blessings I have had was knowing Don and you!
The memories I have of our gatherings will be remembered until we will be able to share them once again in Heaven.
His friendship will always be remembered.
Bill & Joan Wunderlin & family
Jim and Jodi Billings
September 3, 2008
Sue and Family,
Such great memories of the good times with Preach and important events he presided over in our lives... we will miss him indeed. As we shed tears of sorrow at your (and our) loss, we also celebrate the Victory Don has received. The Billings family continues to keep the Himmelman family in our prayers.
Mark Schlinkert
September 3, 2008
Preach,
You called my name, put your hand on my shoulder and eased my pain. Our dear Lord has done the same for you and for that I'm so happy. I will miss you in this place, but look forward to the next meeting. Sue, God bless you and give you understanding, strength, and peace.
Bob and Janis Morrissey
September 3, 2008
Sue and family,
We hope it helps you to know that we share your sorrow. Don was a treasure and inspiriation in our lives, and so many others.We will be greatful forever to you for sharing him with us.
Norman Bolinger
September 3, 2008
Goodbye, old friend. You will be sorely missed. Let's "bust a chord" on the other side.
Dick Shaw
September 3, 2008
It's amazing that some people can make others feel as though their individual relationship is unique and special. Don was such a man as described by me and many friends who have related the way they interacted with Don. Labels melted away and meaningful dialog was possible in a warm and amiable interaction. I already miss his easy manner and warm personality.
Kevin Foster
September 2, 2008
Dear Mrs. Himmelman and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Rev.
Don's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. My late father, Bob Foster, was a fellow barbershopper with Rev. Don in Tampa many years ago.
Dottie and Ray Fleming
September 2, 2008
Our dear friend is at rest. His legacy of good works will be remembered by many for years to come. A fun guy to be around, whatever the occasion. Don lived his life grounded in faith and love of his dear Sue, his family and his friends. He will be missed by many.
Clarence Caldwell
September 2, 2008
Dear Sue,
And now we have the wonderful memories of life with Don to hang onto. May you know God's presence and blessings as you move on. I count Don as one of my good friends and our times when you and Don and Doris and I shared good times and good meals together. Know that we'll always be here for you, if seperated now by many miles.
Rev. Jere Weaver
September 2, 2008
My friend and fellow pastor knows better than any of us that 'God only weeps for the living'. We rejoice that Don has moved his residence to the place where his citizenship has been for so long.
Randy and Jolene Loos
September 2, 2008
Preach...
An inspiration to all of us. We rejoice in your resurrection and end to the physical pain of this life, and know you are welcomed into the kingdom of God. We'll miss your friendship, wit and love, but you will be remembered fondly.
ANTHONY ANDOLINA
September 1, 2008
SUE
MY WIFE AND I ARE TRULY SORRY TO HEAR OF DON'S PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN.
TONY ANDOLINA
Bob Horner
September 1, 2008
Don was one of an upstanding Christian family in our home town and lived his life based on their values and morals. He shared them with countless people through his long ministry. My deepest sympathy goes to his wife, family and to his sister, Jean, a lovely classmate of mine at Bellevue High School.
Ed Griffith
September 1, 2008
You are all in my prayers, and I'm sure Don is in heaven. He was a great man, friend and football player!
Richard Krogmann
August 31, 2008
Dear Sue: Pat and I are so VERY grateful for the opportunity to visit with you and Don when we were last in Dunedin! We are utterly dismayed that we will not be able to participate in the Memorial Service on September 20; we will be in Paris for Audra's wedding on that very date. I will ALWAYS be more grateful than words can convey that Don was MY pastor in the years when we served together in the Clearwater area! Don was, truly, a Pastor's Pastor and the most faithful of servants. We pray for God's richest blessings and Presence for you in these days and weeks.
Sue (Susie Baxley) Miller
August 31, 2008
Dear Sue and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Don was so full of life and so much of an encourager. We will all miss him until we will be reunited in the Lord's presence. Sue Miller, BHS'47
Don and Nancy Wenslow
August 31, 2008
Sue, We are deeply sorry to hear of Don's passing and send you our most sincere sympathy.
Don and Nancy Tengstrand Wenslow
Class of '50 Kane, PA.
Jimmy ( J.P.) Morgan
August 31, 2008
Our condolences to the Himmelman family - Bellevue High School class of 1945
Wayne and Celeste Brozovich
August 31, 2008
Well my dearest friend, you have peacefully completed the journey we have talked about for the past few weeks. My God welcome you into His kingdom for eternal peace and happiness.
Bill Wherry
August 31, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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