a peek inside the fishbowl

23 Dec, 2007

sad day

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Misc. life

We are mourning the loss of a friend today. Jannis Klein was one of the friendliest and most genuine people I’ve ever met. True to herself, to her family, and to her beliefs.

She passed away last night.

Her husband, Pete, has been one of Mark’s best friends since ninth grade.

Oh, Jannis. I wish I could see your smile one more time. I’ve lit a little candle and am thinking of you.


5 Responses to "sad day"

1 | porter

December 23rd, 2007 at 11:52 pm

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I’m very sorry Andrea, how terrible.

2 | Tana

December 24th, 2007 at 8:01 am

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Oh, I am so sorry! We lost my Grandmother last year in December, and even though she had been taken away from us many years before due to Alzheimers, it was still so hard. I am sure that is nothing compare to what you are going through. I’m so very sorry.

4 | J.

December 24th, 2007 at 9:19 am

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I’m so sorry.

5 | Pete

January 17th, 2008 at 8:41 am

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Hi Andrea,

I only just noticed this post now. That’s really lovely, thanks. Genuine is another great word to describe her.

Thanks.

Pete

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