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Evey and Kurt
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FAQ's
- Where can I find Kurt? UC San Diego Medical Center in La Jolla
- What if I want to mail something? Mailing address is: UCSD Medical Center Thornton Hospital 3 West Mail Code 7608 9300 Campus Point Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037-1300
- Is there anything Kurt needs that I can send him? Thank you all for the offer! We have everything we need, in fact, if you want to borrow a movie, come on down!
- Is there anything I cannot send or bring when I visit? Yes, the following are prohibited: fresh flowers, fresh fruit, vegetables, anyone even close to being sick and children
- Is there anything I can do to help? Keep an optimistic attitude and throw as much positive energy his way!
- How long will he be there? As of now, Kurt will be here for at least a few months. If he goes into remission they will try for a bone marrow transplant in the beginning of January 2011.
11 comments:
There is nowhere I would rather be. I will always remember Kurts smile. Even on the most stressful days. He is an inspiration to all and his energy will be greatly missed.
With love and admiration,
Courtney
Dear Evey,
Thanks for giving us this opportunity to write about Kurt.
As you know, he was the most amazing man. Everyone who knew Kurt (I'm having a hard time writing this in the past tense) found him to be sincere, trustworthy, funny, warm, fun-loving, even-tempered, optimistic and above all a happy person who loved life and all that it had to offer.
I remember Kurt as a child - always with a happy smile on his face. Of course he could pout, but he had a beautiful pout! It didn't last long though, because of his innate happy nature.
I remember when the TV show "Alias, Smith and Jones" was on and Steve and Kurt and their cousin Patrick used to pretend they were the characters in the show. What made us laugh so much, was when Kurt always proudly called himself "Alias" - he thought that was one of the character's names! Steve was Smith and Patrick was Jones!
I have a beautiful photo of the 4 cousins together - Kurt was about 4. It hangs proudly in our home and will forever be a treasured memory of him.
Our whole family will miss him terribly. Gone, but never ever forgotten!
Stay strong Evey - we will continue to pray for you, and all Kurt's family.
With lots of love -
Peta and family.
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You musn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be thankful for our beautiful years.
I gave to you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travelled alone....
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a time that we must part.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near....
And if you listen with your heart you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say...
Welcome Home.
~anonymous
remembrances are the only paradise, we can not be banished.
I am not best friends with Kurt or Evey. They have many, many life friends that are spectacularly close to them. It’s amazing really, the kind of friends they have. But I am friends enough that I care very much for them, and have had reason to follow the events in their lives over the past 3 years very closely.
I remember the first time I saw Kurt Thallmayer. It was in a Sr. Staff meeting at our company 10 years or so ago. He got introduced as a fairly new member of our company and was there to do a presentation of some kind. At the time, our company was still a very corporate environment–men wore shirts and ties, women wore heels and hose. Suits were commonplace. So up to the front walks this kid with surfer hair, lookin’ straight out of Huntington Beach High School. He must have been in a suit, but I just rememer thinking, “Who IS this kid? He must be something, though, to be speaking in this environment, with accompanying high praise on his work from our management. Fast forward quite a few years later, and indeed I find that the surfer hair kid has cut his hair and moved his way up in the company. Tony even works for him for a time. Meanwhile, another woman I work with is assigned to a project with me and a few others. Through the course of the project, we all become friends and though several of us are married and have kids, Evey is not one of them. I always thought she was such a great and fun girl, I wished she could find someone to love. Fast forward again, a year or so later, and Tony comes home one day and tells me that Kurt and Evey are dating.
Click.
Game, set, perfect match.
A walk off home run to win the pennant.
A 62 on the last day of the Masters.
Game 7, Michael Jordan with the ball for the last second shot.
All of it, you know. From that moment, I thought, wow, God’s at work there. They will have a great marriage and a great life together.
I had just had Josh when I heard that Kurt was diagnosed with Leukemia. We followed his recovery process closely. Waiting for updates on his blog with good news about his fight. I prayed daily for his full recovery. When he went into remission, and got engaged to Evey, I immediately offered to do the slideshow for her wedding if she would let me. She said yes.
Shortly before the wedding Evey let me know that Kurt had come out of remission. The wedding would need to be postponed.
As it turns out, they married anyway. On this day one year ago, they became the husband and wife they were meant to be. Bless their hearts and souls, they are so in love. Even now, across this life to the next. Rest in peace Kurt, and live in peace Evey. You will be together again someday.
Tony and Samantha Clark
Dear Evey and Kurt
I have such wonderful memories of your courtship and relationship. I remember Evey calling me and telling me all about you and how blissful it was just hanging out with you and the dogs, how it was just so easy and fun. She told me not be to worried about turning 32 that it was a great year for her, because thats when she started dating you! It made me so happy to hear how happy she was.
Soon after you guys came to SF for Oysterfest and Bay to Breakers. I remember laying on the grass at Oysterfest listening to one of your favorite bands. Evey dozed off and Kurt and I looked at eachother so jealously that she could sleep anywhere! Kurt looked at her so lovingly and commented how peaceful she looked sleeping. It was adorable.
A year after that, we where able to meet up again in SF after Bens law school graduation. Ben met you two for the first time and was an instant fan of you both. He loved chatting with Kurt and they found an instant bond over thier love of travel.
Throughout your realtionship the one thing I have admired the most is how you guys have always had such a grasp on what is important in life, fun, dogs, friends, family. You seemed to be able to appreciate the little things, even in a time where most of us would struggle to remember. It was an inspiration to us all
Evey, you touch the lives of all who surround you with you generousity and loving spirit. Your down to earth ways puts all around you at ease and your light and love of laughter has gotten me through some of my own tough times. I know Kurts love will continue to surround you as you continue on your life's journey. I know its been said before but most of us could only wish to display half the grace, courage and commitment you have continued to show thorugh this devastating time.
You once said to me, when you love someone you dont think, you just do. And you do so much for all of those you love.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Kurt--We will take good care of your girl until you two meet again.
Much Love,
Lauren and Ben Schnayerson
Kurt,
Thank you for all the great memories. You are a true inspiration to all of us. May you rest in peace and may God bless and comfort your family. Evey, we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Darren and Karen Gipe
An Ode to my Friend Kurt otherwise known as KT
Another fine Ingram Micro day had come to a close; it was the third floor in the 1700 bldg around 5:05 pm.
The 4:55 to 5:04 PM rush of overheads banging shut, the elevator bell ringing like someone had hit the Jackpot
And then
Nothing could be heard but a faint conversation of an ASR pricing out the 250th item for a Comp USA site
When Kurt came walking by, this was when he had the cool Surfer hair…Remember??
I was sitting at my desk wrapping up some paperwork and said hello
KT sat down to shoot the bull when I noticed that he was wearing brown shoes…
but something was off…
I could not believe what I was seeing,
I had to take a second look, but yes it was true. KT was wearing two brown shoes, but man they did not match and they were not a “PAIR”
KT looked at my face….and with his big old smile he said: DAM, I have been wearing these all day, I got up and dressed in a hurry and did not notice until I got into work
You are the first to notice. We joked and laughed about that one for a while…
Fast forward to a trip to Buffalo, a few of us decided to take a trip to Canada for some gambling.
After a night of leaving our hard earned cash at the casino we decided to head back across the river.
During the drive back the Canadian beer was catching up to us
We were happy to be in the parking structure of our hotel where….
Boys being boys we decided it was the right place; after all we were on the third floor
What boy does not like to pee of a third floor?? You know who can go the farthest type of thing…
As we let loose, we heard someone start screaming below….
We looked over the edge it was the guard shack for the parking structure… and the Guard was not happy.
We took off like a shot; luckily we made it back safe and sound.
The memories that will remain with me forever are:
Kurt’s friendship
Kurt’s zest for life and adventure
Kurt’s great smile
Kurt’s great laugh
Kurt’s wisdom
Kurt’s calmness,
There were many meetings when Traci, Kevin and I were going back and forth, like three tornadoes, about who can remember what….???
I can still see KT sitting there with a smile and waiting for us to talk ourselves out.
Kurt always kept his cool and helped us work to a resolution.
And finally his smoothness of providing a message without saying a word
Most of you will remember what was posted in his cube and it faced whoever was sitting in his cube.
• Great minds discuss ideas
• Average minds discuss events
• Small minds discuss people
I cannot claim to be KT’s best friend, and I have to admit that I only know Evey through Ingram and the kind words KT shared about her.
However
I can say that KT is my friend and that he loved Evey completely, So in his honor, We should
Enjoy this world a whole lot more
Not to take it all so seriously
Yell less, smile more, and hug often
Take a shot of Jameson every now and then to remember our friend KT.
Rest in Peace my Friend
What an amazing service honoring our friend and coworker Kurt! Hearing the stories that made up his life and cultivated his relationships was truly inspiring.
Evey, I'm in awe of your grace and strength during this difficult time.
Finally, I'm a big fan of famous quotes, so i'll leave with this one that I find more than appropriate:
No one ever really dies as long as they took the time to leave us with fond memories. ~Chris Sorensen
With Love, Marcie
Kurt, I wanted to say something on the blog letting everyone know how important your friendship was to us. We always thought so highly of you. We loved your quick wit, sense of humor, and all you stood for. We loved being around you. Not only do we love you but we love Evey so much too. Evey and I hit it off from the second we met, at John Cora’s New Year’s Eve party and we couldn’t stop talking. We spent the next 7 New Years together always toasting and recognizing the fact that we had to be to together on New Years. You know who your true friends are at that moment when you do the count down. And, that was us next to you guys every year. We will miss this so much.
Honestly, anytime, I mean anytime you invited us to do anything we were to stop everything and go. We knew it was going to be a good time. Concerts, trip to Costa Rica (even if I have to call in sick to stay extra days), random nights of drinking and of course, of course most of all watching football games together.
I loved bringing snacks down to San Diego, that nacho cheese dip will always remind me of you. Sitting around watching football with you and Chris being so passionate was always a blast. One of my favorite games was when Chris and I met you at Crabby Kenny’s and I had to “study” and watch the game. You and Chris made sure the cocktails were flowing while I studied and you intently watched.
One very special place comes to mind when I think of you and Evey is Alessa (well and the valet stand at Dukes) but mostly Alessa. We all love that place. We had date night there and multiple birthday parties. I will never walk into that place without thinking of you. Right after we found out you had passed that was the first place we went. Chris and I sat in a window seat staring out the window in disbelief. I’m still trying to wrap my head around this idea that you are not going to be with us anymore. Chris and I will miss you everyday, every football game, every concert, and definitely every time we go to Alessa. You will always be in our hearts and with us on any trip we take. You were a dear friend to not only Chris but to me as well. You made my husband happy and you made our lives better. Love, J’lene Cave.
Dearest Kurt,
I will always be inspired by your tremendous courage and strength and will never forget your love of life and your incredible smile. You've touched my heart and the hearts of so many! I know that you are surfing the waves of heaven now, surrounded by peace and so much love. And until we are all together again, you will be terribly missed.
love, linda gattis
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