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for Fred Bame
jan mahoney
October 1, 2007
Chris
just heard about your fathers passing and to let you know that our thoughts are with you at this time
jim and jan mahoney
Larry Schreiner
September 19, 2007
Chris
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My family thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie Widman - Holman
September 18, 2007
Stacy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Cherish the memories you shared. Thinking about you...
The Blomberg Family
September 17, 2007
Chris, Marna & Family,
We're so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father and grandfather. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Doris Rolek
September 17, 2007
Chris and Family
My sincerest and deepest sympathy to all of you. My thought and prayers are with you,
Kelly and Carrie SAVE On Everything
September 17, 2007
Stacey,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. May your fun memories help you through this hard time.
CATHY (SWANSON) COX
September 17, 2007
TO FREDS CHILDREN
I LIVED NEXT TO YOU FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND YOUR DAD WAS ALWAYS GREAT TO EVERONE. THE DAY MY GRANDFATHER DIED MY MOM HAD NO CAR TO GET TO HER MOM AND YOUR DAD GOT IN THE CAR AND DROVE HER TO WAYZATA IN HIS PJS. SHE JUST TOLD ME THIS STORY THE OTHER DAY. WHEN WE WENT TO THE PARK TAVERN HE ALWAYS TOOK TIME TO TALK TO US EVEN WHEN HE WAS VERY BUSY. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Heather Groetsch
September 17, 2007
Dear JoAnna,
It's with great saddness that I just received the news that your beloved Fred passed away suddenly. As I am sure you are in shock take some comfort in knowing that he touched so many peoples lives.
I dont know if he even realized all the times that he made "us" the old Excelsior Park Tavern wait staff laugh. We all had our own Fred Bame stories that we will cherish forever. He was a one of a kind. That was one of the best times in my life working on that deck (in the dirt) and Fred and your presence made it so memorable.
Since the last time I saw you both at Circ de Sole in Minneapolis I moved to Ontario and bought a fishig boat. I will always think of Fred now when I am reeling in a BIG one on Lake Ontario.
Take care of yourself and know that people all over the world are praying for your great loss at this time. He was a great man that will be missed!
Take care,
Heather Groetsch and Family
Norbert Poupore
September 17, 2007
Chris and Marna, Just received news of the loss your father and my friend. Ann & I extend special thoughts to comfort you and yours. I liked your father and will remember him as being very energetic and hardnose at the same time. He and your mother invited me to their home when I was first hired, which is a great memory of them. Lots of luck to you Chris. Norb and Ann
Chris Cook
September 17, 2007
Chris, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and your family are in our prayers. May the Lord lift you and comfort you. God Bless.
Barb Dahl (Fletcher)
September 17, 2007
JoAnna,you've always been Fred's little angel and now he'll be yours.You both were like family to me for many years.He was an amazing man who will be in many hearts forever.I'm just sad I can't be there for you right now.My heart is with you and I love you.
Sue McGinley
September 17, 2007
Wendie ~
I'm not sure that you will remember me(Sue) but we met at an airport when a friend of mine (you will remember her as "my linebacker friend" as you liked to call her) and myself were flying back from watching baseball games in Texas and Boston.... we talked at Twins games after that and I was even at your house once shortly after that. I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad...I recognized your last name and wondered if it was your Dad and after seeing the obituary I realized it was your Dad.
May God Bless You and your family in this sad time.
Chuck Schommer
September 16, 2007
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I remember the first time I met him and the respect that I had for him, he was truly a great man. My prayers go out to the entire family at this difficult time
Peter Sonderegger
September 16, 2007
Fred is forever remembered for his amazing presence in the lifes of so many.
My thoughts are with everyone in the celebration of the life of Fred Bame. God Bless you.
Holly Sutherland
September 16, 2007
Stacy, You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. He is now looking down on you with a smile and with great peace.
Tim Nolan
September 16, 2007
JoAnna,Merritt and Family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Loss of a loved one is never easy. LOVE and HUGS
Pat Shade
September 16, 2007
Chris, sorry to hear about your Dad. Enjoyed those trips to Canada into the Indian camp at Karin's Lake. Take Care.
Pat Shade
Sundance Golf and Bowl
September 16, 2007
Chris, Marna and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Andrea Cervena
September 16, 2007
Joanna, family and friends: I will never forget the great person Fred was. I feel blessed to have had a chance to know him and he continues to be a “giant of a man” in my heart... I miss you all greatly.
Steve & Sally Fink
September 15, 2007
Joanna, you and everybody in your family are forever in our prayers.
Steve (Connie) Anderson
September 15, 2007
My condolence to JoAnna and family. My dad (Ray Anderson) worked for Fred and always held him in the highest regard. If here today, my dad would have agreed with the words you wrote that Fred was "a gem and giant of a man."
Stacy Shuman
September 15, 2007
Merrit and Family, I'm sorry for your loss. Your Father sounds like he was a wonderful man. God Bless.
Scott Kuykendall
September 15, 2007
To the Bame family: My father Emmett worked for your father for many years at Gopher. He was a great fan of your Dad and I know Fred was particularly good to my father. God Bless all, Fred was a terrific man.
Mike, Cindy, Jamie, & Lisa Palm
September 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Eileen Kruger
September 14, 2007
My greatest sympathy to JoAnna and family.
Fred adopted me as a mother-in-law and couldn't have shown me more love if I had been his own mother. I will miss his presence in my life. Always caring and sharing.
Joanna's mother, Eileen
Erol Sonderegger
September 14, 2007
Fred will be sorely missed by so many. He was generous and loving, and lived life with a passion and humor that was completely contagious. Underneath his sometimes gruff veneer was a true gem of a man that lived his life in the path his parents had forged - joy and satisfaction from hard work, unwaivering faith and a genuine desire to help those less fortunate. God bless you, Fred, for the lasting positive difference you made in the lives of so many.
Nancy Brooks
September 14, 2007
Dear JoAnna and all of the family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of Fred. Sometimes life's pain goes beyond human understanding and we never quite comprehend the "WHY". So sorry for all!
Joanna's sister-Nancy and Roger Brooks
Tonny Heideman & Family
September 13, 2007
Our thoughts are with the entire Bame family at this time. Please keep in mind the comfort of the scriptures as you deal with your loss. The words at Philippians 4:6&7 come to mind...
Callie Edwards
September 13, 2007
Dearest Joanna and all of your family,
Condolences from the Edwards Family.
Fred is such a remarkable character in my life! Thanks to you, Joanna, he regularly joined us at the New Thought Church and he always had such valuable input. The last class we had together is particularly reminiscent to me because of his insights.
My Love is with you and yours.
Callie Edwards
Joe Parlapiano
September 13, 2007
Dear Joanna,
I was shocked and deeply saddened when I heard about Fred's passing.Last week at the Hook & Horn was definately one of the highlights of my 41 years of coming to Rowan Lake.Your hospitality and fantastic dinner can not be surpassed. You and Fred really treated us royally. I'm only sorry I didn't get to know him better.I think we could have become good friends. My prayers are with you and I hope you continue your dreams at Hook & Horn. Time has a way of healing. Sincerely,Joe Parlapiano. (Rockford Club)
Gregg and Joyce Brooks
September 12, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. Fred was such a great host when we were up at the resort a few years ago. Wish we could have made the trip again!
John Freaney
September 12, 2007
Joanna and Chris,
We were shocked to hear about the passing of Fred. He was a good friend to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Judy Freaney
September 12, 2007
Joanna and Chris,
We were deeply saddened to hear about Fred. We will certainly miss him.
Candy, Mel and Chris
Nestor Falls, ON
West and Erica Houle
September 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Hughes
September 12, 2007
Sandra,
I was sorry to hear about your brother and my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve Wise
September 12, 2007
Chris and family,
I just heard about Fred...may God wrap his comforting arms around you all during this time of incredible loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Fred Erickson
September 12, 2007
Joanna; My thoughts are with you during your time of grief.
James Sikorski
September 12, 2007
Dear Joanna and the entire Bame family,I am turely sadden by the loss of Fred. His smile and vibrant personality will always be with me.I will miss him saying Jimmy cant you catch any fish whats the matter!!flashing his smile while walking up to the lodge as Jerry and I go into the fish house to clean a bunch of fish.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Art Braufman
September 12, 2007
Dear Sandra and David and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Such a shock. I pray that knowing you have the love and support of friends and family at this horrible time will help bring you comfort.
Lindsey Ratcliff
September 11, 2007
I am so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless...
Mickie Thomas
September 11, 2007
Dear Joanna...we were so sorry to read of Fred's sudden death. We had such good times together on those London theatre trips and at the Lake. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Becky Powell- Robinson and Family
September 11, 2007
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
David Wistrand
September 11, 2007
Dear Sandra and David,
I know the paine of loosing a brother. Our prayers and thoughts are with your and you family.
Steve Ribbens
September 11, 2007
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Fred's life. May God give you His peace and comfort.
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Angie Chouanard
September 11, 2007
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rick Williams
September 11, 2007
The memory of you will always be in my heart, from having Fruit Loops in the morning at the Hook N' Horn to the lavish meals at night. Your legendary stories will always live on.
Randy Jensen
September 11, 2007
Fred was a great person and fun to be around. He gave me my first job at " Gopher Oil Co." now Lubrication technologies, Inc. in 1978 as a driver and provided opportunities to move up within the company. He was fun to have around the office, always joking around and in a good mood. We will miss him at the office. our hearts go out to the entire Bame family for their loss today. God Bless them all
LAVONNE / BOB MONTAVON
September 11, 2007
Joanna and Family, What can we say except to tell you how much Fred and your family has always been so loved by this Montavon Family for 42 years. It was nice to have a family of best friends. We have a lifetime of wonderful memories.May God comfort each and every one of you today and everyday.
With love, Bob, Lavonne, Lori, Sheri, Jodi, Danny and all our families
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