According to the 'About Me' section of Michaels' Facebook page, it literally says "Words Cannot describe me." He is absolutely correct, I personally cannot find the words to describe him completely. He was very good looking, a go-getter, and brilliantly smart. Mike was a genius with computers, he had an intellectual perspective on life and knowledge of what goes on in what we call the 'real world.' Is this the real world? Or is Michael enjoying the beauty of the real world in our hearts? Michael was born in Havana, Cuba. He later in his life earned citizenship in the United States with his loving family. He had a younger brother, (Dennis Sanchez) loving parents, and a huge loving family of aunts and cousins. Michael had his mind set on success but reality seemed to have confused him and could have gotten in the way with his success. He was hilarious, he said things that only Mike would say. He left behind plenty of best friends, lovers, and a life full of possibilities. His death was tragic, ruled a suicide, which is questionable. We will never know the answers, however; he wouldn't want us to worry about the details. This was a tragedy that will remain in our minds, but the memories and endless laughter during his lifetime will forever stay in our hearts. God bless his beautiful soul.


These were Michaels favorite quotes that remain on his Facebook page.

'A system of capitalism presumes sound money, not fiat money manipulated by a central bank. Capitalism cherishes voluntary contracts and interest rates that are determined by savings, not credit creation by a central bank.' Ron Paul

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." Thomas Jefferson

These quotes are very accurate to Michaels views and perspectives.

Michaels life was ended too early to those who loved him, but perhaps he fulfilled his God given purpose on this earth. He is now seeing life from a different viewpoint and is living through us always in our hearts. May Michael rest in peace.

Doris Marie (Lind) Amison, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2015 at the John Knox Village Hospice House in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, after a brief illness. She was born on August 14, 1921, in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Gunner Wilfrid Lind and Saidie Morella Garrison Lind.
Doris grew up in Minneapolis, MN and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1939. After high school, she worked briefly for Investors Syndicate (an insurance company) in Minneapolis and then

• Joined the U.S. Navy Reserves on April 19, 1943, and served as a Storekeeper during World War II for 2 years 7 mos., and 23 days. (The same amount of time her father served in the Army during World War I). Her most notable award was the American Campaign Ribbon, She was honorably discharged from service on October 28, 1945 as a Storekeeper 2nd Class (E-5).

• While in the Navy she met Motor Machinist Mate Donald David Amison from Providence, Rhode Island. They were married on October 6, 1945 at St. James on the Parkway Episcopal Church in Minneapolis, MN. They had three daughters and were happily married for 27 years, until his passing in 1972.

• After a move to Rhode Island in 1950, she enlisted in the Rhode Island Army National Guard with the rank of Sgt (E-5). She was honorably discharged after two years so she could concentrate on college studies.

• She attended Bryant College in Providence, RI where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in advertising. In later life, she returned to school and studied at Maryville University and the University of Missouri-Saint Louis where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education. She was a true advocate of Life Long Learning.

• Worked as a copy writer for many years for several major department stores. The family lived in several states over the years: Minnesota, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri.

• After her husband’s passing in Rhode Island, she moved back to St Louis where she worked in the classifieds department for the St Louis Post Dispatch newspaper until retirement. She also worked in Special Education as a substitute teacher after she received her degree and certification in education.

• A gifted poet, her work is memorialized in granite in the Reflection Garden at Highland Park Memorial Cemetery in Johnston, R.I.

Doris was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 75 years. She moved from Saint Louis to John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, MO in 2013, where she lived in an independent living apartment until her final illness. She had a busy social life at John Knox Village. She was a truly gifted poet and full member of the National League of American Penwomen. She enjoyed painting and making handicrafts, such as felt birds and Netzees, a handicraft novelty created and trademarked by herself. She had a gift for music. She was an active member of the Choraleers, a John Knox Village choir.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald (in 1972) and her brother, Bill (in 2014). She is survived by her daughters, Diane (William) Loring of Danbury, CT, Donna (Charles) Stevens, of Gjøvik, Norway and Mary-Dale (Jim DeWoskin) Amison of Warrensburg, MO, her grandchildren David and Lisalee, her great-grandchildren, Adam, Mirabell, Maya, Dylan, and Ethan, and her nieces (Susan, Peggy, and Lucy) nephew (Ronald), and other relatives.

A private, graveside funeral service was held at the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston, RI, at 11a.m. on June 1, 2015. It was officiated by her son-in-law, Rev. William Loring. At the burial that followed, military honors were presented by the United States Navy Honor Guard.

She liked to describe herself this way:
Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt, Mother-in-Law, Sister- in-Law, Cousin, Poet, Friend, Fan, Citizen, Eastern Star, Proud Military Veteran.

The family requests memorial donations for Doris Amison be made to the John Knox Village Foundation, Lee’s Summit, Missouri (please contact 816-347-2382.). If you have any memories to share, they may be left on this memorial site and on Doris Amison’s online burial record at https://www.webcemeteries.com/memorials/default.asp?id=14244930

Please share your stories, memories, photos or video of our beloved Tunde.

It is difficult to condense one’s full life into a paragraph or two, but here are the highlights:
Born to Eleanor and Wesley LaCourt on May 17th, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, John, or Jack to his family and friends, was the eldest of three siblings: Richard, George, and Isabelle. When he was a young child, his family relocated to Bay City, Michigan. During World War II and for the rest of his working career, his father, Wesley, worked as a superintendent at Defoe’s Shipbuilding Company and the family had a small farm where John and his siblings worked hard and developed a strong work ethic. He discovered one of his passions in high school, playing football. With his 5’8” frame, he relied on his determination and “play smart” abilities to become a star running back on the Handy High School football team. It was there where he met the greatest love of his life, Jeanette. He loved to tell the story of how they were double dating, each with a different date, but flirting with each other. (I think he was always smitten with her : ) After graduating from Handy High School in 1955, he attended junior college and worked as a welder at Defoe’s for one year. During that year, he and Jeanette became engaged and were married on September 1, 1956. Together, they left Bay City and moved into a tiny 30’ trailer in East Lansing, Michigan where John attended Michigan State University and Jeanette worked full time supporting them and his education. He graduated from MSU in June 1960 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and was immediately offered a job with Firestone in the Detroit area, so he and Jeanette relocated to Ferndale, Michigan. It was at Firestone where he became “Jack” since there were three other “Johns” working at the same location, a nickname he adopted for the rest of his life. One and a half years later his draft deferment, Karen (Karrie), was born. In 1962, he and a business partner opened their first tire store, Capital Tire, in Farmington, Michigan. With much hard work, long hours, and determination, their business eventually grew to include sixteen tire stores across Michigan. In 1977, Jack was involved in a near-fatal auto crash and, while recovering, decided to move to the dry, warm climate of Phoenix, Arizona. So, in 1978, leaving all family and friends, Jack, Jeanette, and Karrie moved to Phoenix to their current home. He worked the remainder of his career in sales, tire sales then pool sales, retiring from Shasta Pools in 2000. He retired one year before Jeanette retired, which Jeanette said was one of the smartest things she ever did because he took over all the household duties of cooking and cleaning during that time and continued throughout their retirement years which were focused on their family especially time with their grandkids, Savannah and Ryan. Unfortunately and unexpectedly, John/Jack passed away August 11th, 2015 in his Phoenix, Arizona home. We miss him already.

To say that John was one of a kind would be an undeniable understatement to all who interacted with him. The continuous generosity, humor, wit, kindness, and wisdom he shared with those around him exist as only few examples of the incredible husband, father, grandfather, and friend he was. His passion for sports, particularly the Michigan State Spartans, and willingness to continue to support the Arizona Cardinals were only surpassed by one greater love in his life: his family. His incredible wife Jeanette and daughter Karen were his best friends, for nothing brought him more joy than being a part of their lives, supporting them through every peak and valley, and always acting as a pillar of love and comfort. His dedication to the lives of his only grandchildren Savannah and Ryan is only one example of the love he possessed for his family. More than just the graduations, recitals, concerts, and baseball/softball games of which he was always in attendance for, he was a constant presence in their lives, from making meals at all hours of the day between their school breaks to talking about life and the importance of hard work while floating in the pool. There has never been and will never be a greater Papa. His life was one of hard work, adventure, perseverance, and love. His absence creates a hole in our lives we know will never be filled.

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Troy McLean Foster passed away peaceful in his sleep August 11, 2015 in Webster, Texas. There is not enough words to describe our brother, so I will start the best way I can. Troy was simply the most loving and kindest soul to everyone he ever met. There couldn't be a more genuine heart than his. He lived his life to the fullest everyday and lived with passion. A passion for cooking and fishing the Gulf of Mexico and Bay. Sometimes he would go quietly by himself, but mostly he spend countless hours sharing that time with his father Jake Foster. Without a doubt they were true fishing buddies and Troy loved his dad more than words. He enjoyed much time with his brother Ronnie Wagner and brother-in-law Colen Mertz talking about hunting and fishing and just spending time together. These three had such a manly man brotherly bond no one could break. Troys love for his mother Eve Babineaux-Wagner was one in a million. I can tell you without a doubt, that bond was very mutual. Troy blessed this world with his love he had for everyone. He shared a wonderful loving respect and bond with his dad Ron Wagner that he loved dearly and his Nunu Linda Angelo. These two, Troy and Linda were quite a pair and never a dull moment. The laughs would leave you in stitches. He shared his wonderful life with some of the best friends a man could ask for. Many from childhood to manhood. Troy was blessed with a wonderful son and I can tell you he loved his son Justin Foster very much and lived his every breath for him and his two grandchildren Aurora and Ramsey. Troy loved and had so much respect for Justin's beautiful wife and mother of their children Diana Leslie. Troy simply loved beyond love and was the great peace keeper. A one in a million heart. He said it like it was and had no fear of saying it. He was the real deal, like it or not...lol...and loving and kind and...I could go on and on. He loved each of us siblings and his brother and sister in law with all his heart; Ronnie Wagner, Heather Huber, Colen Mertz, Christie Wagner Mertz and myself, his sister Michelle Foster. He never missed a chance to tell us he loved us and he showed it every chance he could. Christie and Troy would spend hours sometimes talking just to talk, as he would with mom, dad, his friends and his Beth. His heart was always in the right place. Troy adored all his nieces and nephews and loved to pick on them ever chance he could. Life just wouldn't be the same if he wasn't picking on you. I can't say enough, but what I can say is I'm going to miss so much about him, but mostly I'm going to miss him. We all will every day. There won't be a moment he won't fill our hearts with love. Through the grieving, we are cherishing every precious memory we had with him. Through the loss we have all felt the intense love, family pulling together. A reconnection that only Troy could do with his beautiful spirit. And this love he has shown us, even in death is amazing.
What a beautiful AMAZING wonderful Angel he has now.
In my heart and soul always. We love you Troy McLean Foster!~

Judith Anne Coghlan of Glen Burnie, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She was 76 and attended Holy Trinity Church in Glen Burnie. Born in Clyde, MO on November 10, 1938 to John and Helen Harrison, she began a lifelong nursing career and discovered her passion for traveling through her six years of service in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring from the federal government, she volunteered with the BWI Pathfinders and Anne Arundel County Police department where she enjoyed helping and interacting with the public. She was an avid reader and loved a great historical murder mystery. Judith was passionate about traveling with her family. Together they enjoyed many trips to the Magic Kingdom and cruised aboard several Disney ships. Her travels took her to four continents, and if she had the opportunity, she would have happily visited the other three. Judith was preceded in death by her parents John and Helen Harrison and three brothers.

Judith took pride in teaching others when she could, especially the younger generation of health care workers. In her death, she continued to teach and provide a learning opportunity by donating her body to the Maryland State Anatomy board. She hoped this would enable researchers to learn more about her ailments.

Judith is survived by her brother, Urban “Hoot” Harrison; her sister, Mary Helen Zubek; her daughter, Rachel; her son, Brian (Susan); two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 7436 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie on August 22 at 11 am with a reception to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation at https://www.arthritis.org/.

Died suddenly (of heart failure) at his home in St. Louis, Saturday afternoon, August 8th. Albert Lee is survived by his beloved son Albert Lee (wife: Hannah) and granddaughter, Cora Sophia, and daughter Hattie Wiley (husband: Chris).

Albert Lee was dearly loved by his partner for the last 17 years, Debra Miller, her daughters Keya Harris and Trish Garner, and grandsons Corey Harris and Bryon Haynes.

He was preceded in death by mother Esther Williams and siblings Robert Allen Bean and Shirley Mae Williams and survived by siblings Betty Louise Felder, Frank Philip Williams, Walter Don Williams, Force Williams, Danny Kent Williams, Chris Oliver Williams.

Albert Lee Williams Sr. was a loving father, able mechanic, and dedicated U.S. Army veteran. Albert Lee was raised in Kinloch, and graduated from McCluer high school, after which he joined the military.

Albert Lee Williams Sr. enlisted in 1971 at the age of 18. He married Huae Yi in South Korea, and their union produced one boy, Albert Lee Jr. and one girl, Hattie.

A young life was taken way to early. On the morning of August 10 2015, my precious and very loved auntie Chabelita, lost her life due to a heart failure. She is leaving behind her husband of 6 years Yimi and her three treasures, Gerson (27), Heyzzell (26) , Daniela (13) , and 2 beautiful grandkids Kevin and Jassiel also , brothers, sisters , nephews, nieces, a very very strong Mother and lots of friends.
We were all so loved by my auntie. May God give us strength as we move through this difficult time.

John Edward Espy, 60, of Mesa, AZ passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Born in Los Angeles, CA to Deacan and Mary Louise. He grew up in Santa Monica. He attended college at UC Irvine on a baseball scholarship. John was a retired Beverly Hills police officer, and was passionate about sports, especially baseball.

John and his wife Joyce, of 23 years, were a marvelous couple full of love and adventure. He was a remarkable Father to his daughters: Julie, Lisa, Renee and Jodette and a wonderful PaPa to his 8 grandchildren: Ciera, Sophia, Lia, Taelase, Bianca, Otto, Eddie and PJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to the John Espy Memorial Fund,
https://www.gofundme.com/kqxqhea4

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