After a long, tough battle, Curt went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2011. We will dearly miss his smile, sense of humor, and contagious laugh, but we are so comforted to know that he's now free from pain. Even as his condition worsened during those final weeks, it always amazed us how he remained so positive, often asking us how we were doing!
Please join us for a celebration of Curt's life on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00am at Hope Chapel. We are so thankful for your ceaseless prayers, cards, and the many, many ways that you have shown your love and care. Words cannot even begin to express how much we have appreciated your support and encouragement! We love you all and look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
P.S. Your comments on this blog have been so encouraging! Any stories or memories you can share here will be cherished by our family.
Awesome man of God! He always greeted me and my family with a warm handshake and a BIG smile. He will be missed dearly.
ReplyDeleteCurt was a very special part of Hope Chapel. No one can do the announcements at services like Curt! His warm smile and friendly tone always commanded our attention. We did not know Curt personally, but we have been praying for him and all of his family during his illness. Curt was a great man of God. He served Him faithfully and he will be greatly missed at Hope Chapel. The blessing is that he suffers no more. We pray that God will comfort his loved ones during this very difficult time.
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ReplyDeleteWe have a dear friend that notified us about Curt 2 days ago. What an experience you all have been through.We are both at a loss for words. But, we want to send much love and our condolences to you and yours.
Curt was the most wonderful neighbor and friend. We loved talking and sharing with him. He was one of the kindest people we have ever met.
We were always fascinated to see him be so gentle and loving with Mango(the bird). He would talk him out of the nearby guava tree like Dr. Doolittle.
We love you Curt, and will always have your beautiful smile engrained in our memory.
We love you too, Patti (hugs)
Marsha & Cammy
Fifteen years of sharing a men's group with Joe, week after week, year after year, Joe said Curt was a true friend and a support through thick and thin--one of the dearest friends of his life. One of my (Karen's) most cherished memories is of our son's Baldwin High graduation. Joey wore slippers and shorts under his gown, thinking he could outsmart the dress code of slacks, shoes, shirt and tie. Not a chance. They pulled him out of the line up and said, "NO shoes, no diploma". We were too far from Kihei to make it back in time. The traffic outside the stadium was locked in a standstill. Nonetheless and without a moment's hesitation, Curt came to the rescue. He blasted out of there, drove home, grabbed the necessary garb from his own closet and got it back to Baldwin High in the nick of time for our son to walk the processional with his classmates. I cannot see those graduation photos without seeing Curt, the man who made it possible.
ReplyDeleteCurt was a man of character, unselfishness, wisdom, strength, calm and determination. He seemed to intuitively know how to solve just about any problem--he'd seen it all. He was kind, friendly, and the best Sunday morning emcee I've ever seen. He knew how to take the cringe out an awkward moment and make everyone relax. The last time I saw Curt, he was at the beginning of his cancer, in the hospital, post-surgery. Our trip to Maui coincided, and I was so glad we were able to see him. As we surrounded him in a circle of prayer and support, I saw one tear trickle down his cheek. That is my final and most poignant memory of him. I think he knew it was the beginning of the end of his life's journey, and though he was courageous, I think it was the realization that this was going to be his goodbye to all of us. We were so optimistic, and I only realize this now in hindsight. I am so glad I had that moment with that beautiful man. We will miss our dear friend, and know that Heaven is better for having him there--though we are poorer without him. Thank you, Curt, for being an amazing, good and faithful servant, and our friend.
Much love from Joe and Karen Johnson in VA
Curt was one of the first people I met @ Hope Chapel, he always remembered my name - he afforded me a gift when I was moving, he was in the first pew with Kit ( prior to Kit's illness ) and at meet a greet time I put a check in Curt's hand - payment in full, he was absolutely floored that I handed him a check to pay the church back,(unfortunately people dont pay the church back ?) But what a lovely man, he gave so many people encouragement and a leg up - This man was faithful - And he ran a good race - he is With The Prize , sitting in the presence of Jesus- I'll try and take Saturday morning off , and be their to say We Love You Curt , and for the church ohana to tell Patti and the kids that there is Not one thing to worry about - Curt was the finance Wizard, and we ALL have your back , You were such a lovely couple, " Blissful " , all knowing, that it was All good. What a blessing...
ReplyDeleteWe first got to know Curt when we traveled with him and John to the Philippines. That time together cemented our friendship as we learned what a man of God he was. He was a great example of servanthood and willingness. We had so much fun doing our mission with him, it will always be a happy memory of our dear friend.
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My memories of Curt at Hope- nothing but positive thoughts- a very kind and warm man. Big smile- and funny sense of humor. My prayers and love to his family.
ReplyDeleteDave Sterling/Oregon
my prayers for curt, and patti tonight will be without ever having the opportunity to know their kindness and love. but someone i know has.
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Patti, John and I are praying for you, and our hearts are with you. We loved your husband and his welcoming, gracious countenance whenever we were with him. I will see that you receive a photo that we have--you, Curt and John are all laughing so hard as you greeted us after our wedding ceremony in the church. Whatever Curt said Steve Strand (our photographer) immortalized that joyful time! We have been praying for some time, and will always remember him with deep admiration and appreciation. John and Bonita Gillis
ReplyDeleteSo hard to know that he is home yet will be missed so much here on his earthly home. We attend Hope Chapel when we are in Maui and we knew of Curt and his condition. It reedited with us well as our daughter went home to be with the Lord three years ago with the same brain tumor. She is missed much and we do know what you went through as a family. We are so sorry, so sorry. In God's name Nick and Sharon Oltmans
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I think of when I remember Curt was his smile and hearty laugh :) I am sorry for your loss and know he will be missed. Much love to you and all the kids, you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove, Shelley (Christensen) Frisco