Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer Today marks the one year anniversary of my beloved Tinkeroon's passing. There are no words to describe just how much I love and miss her. We weren't just a couple who were together 42 years and still loved each other, we were still very much *in love*...and it continued to grow with each passing day. I'd like to thank all our friends for their love and support over the past several years. It means the world to me and I love you all. To those who might be reading this and never had a chance to know her, I wish you had had the opportunity. She was the sweetest, kindest, most loving person I have ever known. Her adorable, little smile and twinkling eyes made everyone love her at first sight. She was a blessing to all and none more than me. Sleep well my precious, little Minnie Mouse and have sweet Disney dreams. I'm gonna love you forever and ever, Amen.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I met the two of you once... at the last large LP meet in DL December 2009. Ann and I had the pleasure of sitting at the same table as you when the "Golden Doobies" were awarded. I really appreciated the warm acceptance of you both... especially to Ann who was pretty much unknown to anyone. I remember the two of you very clearly, and you are so right. Even during our first meeting I could see you were clearly still "in love". Words always fail me at times like this, but having lost my beloved Rosie after 30 years of marriage I have shared your sense of loss. Ann and I have been married almost 4 years now and are very happy. She still talks about Jim (her late spouse) and I talk about Rosie, and that is the way it should be. We were each married to others for 30 years and they are the parents of our children. Remembering them and feeling the loss does not detract from our feelings for each other. Best of luck with everything in the future. And if it is possible to miss a person you only met once, I miss Tinkeroon also.
Originally Posted By chickapin Oh Shiva--thanks for sharing your tender heart with us. Everything you said to describe your sweet wife is true of you as well. The two of you were obviously "meant to be!" Big hugs to you!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I remember riding It's a Small World and other rides with you both during one of the LP Meets, could it have been the 50th? I am so sorry for your loss, Shiva.
Originally Posted By llanatoye You were both on my mind all day yesterday and I think of Kathy very often. She was one of the kindest people I had ever met. She will be forever missed. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Gary}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 Sounds like she was your true love. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs from me too.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Such a sweet, sweet soul. It is sad to think I will never accidentally run into her by Rivers of America again.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees Sorry for your loss, Shiv. Has it been a year already? A friend passed a couple of days ago. It is still a shock.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: This is why I have learned to never take anyone in my life for granted. All of us have experienced the loss of a love one at some time in our lives. It's one of those inevitable harsh facts of life. My sisters and I lost our best friend back in 1993 to AIDS. We used to go to Disneyland with him often and have many cherished memories. As time has passed we have learned to look back on the precious memories and are simply grateful that we had this friend in our life for as long as we did. In the meantime, we have learned to cherish the current friends we still have with us.
Originally Posted By oneyepete My dear friend and brother, my thoughts were of you and tinkeroon while at Disney's birthday celebration. I missed you both. Your smiles,laughter and warm friendship were always enjoyed and admired. Hope to see you soon at the happiest place on earth.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Tinkeroon was a blessing to many of us, just not as much as she was for you. I am glad I got to meet her and bask in your happiness and love before she passed. My condolences remain sincere.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Gary, this breaks my heart....Thinking of you and sending my prayers. And check your email dude!
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I'm sorry for your loss. Her loss was felt throughout the LP community. I didn't know her well but I was touched by her presence.
Originally Posted By JazzCat I think of both of you quite often. When we were in Disneyland last week it was the first time for us since '09. Dealing with both the loss of Kathy and Donnie, it wasn't the same Disneyland for me. I am sitting here crying for both of them, but will always have that beautiful and precious memory of being a part of "The Princess and the Frog" on the riverboat. One picture I found has the five of us together in a row. Much love and prayers to you.
