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In Loving Memory
Michael B
(name removed just to keep this thread from being the first result when someone Googles his name, but you can find it at the link)
July 6, 1976 - August 2, 2024
Michael B, age 48, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 6, 1976, in Cassville, Missouri the son of David and Doris (Sanders) Conner. On October 20, 2007, Michael married the love of his life, Emme Robertson in Carthage, Missouri. Their union was blessed with love, laughter, and the joy of raising a family together. Michael is survived by his father, David Conner; devoted wife, Emme Brattin; three sons, Dalton Brattin and his wife Shanya of Monett, Missouri, Chad Brattin of Exeter, Missouri and Brett Brattin of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; one daughter, Jayda Brattin and her fiancé Tyler Yeargain of Exeter, Missouri; one brother, Eric Brattin and his wife Donna of Davenport, Florida; one sister, Tobie Jones and her husband Brandon of Buena Vista, Colorado; six grandchildren; two grand dogs and two grand cats.
Preceding him in death were his mother, Doris (Sanders) Conner and grandparents, James and Bonnie Sanders.
Michael graduated in 1994 from Purdy High School in Purdy, Missouri, his pursuit of knowledge led him to Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, where he earned his associate's degree in accounting. He worked as an accountant for Damar Worldwide in Aurora, Missouri.
Michael attended the Covenant Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Outside of work and church, he was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, reveling in the excitement of football season each year. His love for the game was just one of the many passions that he shared with his family and friends. Michael also enjoyed being outside, whether it was tending to his yard, enjoying a family barbeque, playing friendly games of pig basketball and golf, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri. Pastor Rick Cooper will be conducting the services. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M., Monday, August 5, 2024, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice in memory of Michael.
FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141
5/25/23 Update:
Spoiler!
Originally Posted by HayWire:
Thank you all. Been a wild week
The doc said to start getting ready. Called on the family in for good bye...you guys are part of my family.
The doctors are guessing a couple of weeks left
Original Post:
Spoiler!
Been having health issues for a while now.
Just got the news yesterday from my last test.
I officially got fucking cancer in my gut.
Edit:
Sorry all,
Had a couple of days that weren't the best.
It was a swift reminder that I still have things to take care of.
My wife still needs to learn passwords, bills, etc. That got me thinking about what my "footprint" will look like when I'm gone.
I'm actually an intensely private person and I thought I've shared a tad much on here. At the same time I've got to talk to a lot of great people here and it does lift my spirits some when I see the positive posts from everyone.
Got rid of most of the pics etc.....the more I thought about it the more I felt selfish. CP has been my go to for 10+ years now and it didn't feel right to throw the C word out there and then just ignore it like it didn't happen.
Originally Posted by HayWire:
This place has been awesome (except for mod choices).
Random guy on in internet rant.....
Quit....I thought it was impossible to say that...
Fight...watch this....****er
Tired....daily.
Angry....sure, why not.
I was sure I wouldn't live forever 15 years ago, guess I called that one wrong. Today is my wife and myslef anniversaries.God Bless her.
Diagnosis....I'm done. Shit ASS **** me.
Can't fix me....****ers....
Don't get me wrong...my dumbass will always fight.
But....shit happens.
I've got cancer in my liver plus liver disease.
They can try and get one but the other will get me instead.
The wife and I had a good cry and have came to a decision...no more docs or specialist.
It is what it is......
I'm gonna smile everyday, I will love as hard as I can, and I will enjoy having my feet underneath me.
I hope this isn't my leaving forever thread.
Thanks CP,
Sending Love and Prayers and all that is good. I'm happy for one thing and that is the fact you get time to say your goodbyes. Many people get taken out all of the sudden but you're getting your time. That is a wonderful thing.
I pray you live the rest of your days pain free with the people that love you.
I can't imagine what you are feeling right now. Lost my dad to it, i was too far away/excuse after excuse to spend more time with him.
Hug your wife/family. If you can, go on a trip/vacation/whatever. You've got fight in you boy!! You enjoy everything you can!!
Fuck Cancer!! You have a great support crew in these parts!! You've made this guy behind a computer monitor get all weepy!
We've got your back here brother!!
Originally Posted by Hydrae:
So sorry you are going through all of this. Death is a sucky part of life I suppose. Best you can do is live life to its fullest for as long as you can. And hold on to your wife tightly!
Prayers sent on a regular basis for you and everyone else involved.
If you do both at the same time, such as bull riding or other badass things, I'd suggest getting your wife's buy-in first... [Reply]
Originally Posted by 64 Chief:
Just found out this week that I caught it also. Fortunately mine is treatable, just trying to find the right surgeon to cut it out.
Putting you on the CP FUCK BIG C prayer list! [Reply]
I cannot imagine any of what you've been through. I am very sorry to hear of your news. The decision you've made is yours and yours alone and I hope everyone respects your choice because there isn't a tougher one in life to make.
I hope you and your family get some bonding moments and memories in the time you have left. [Reply]
I will say your words are quite inspirational. I had a fucking shit day and got super pissed about it. Like fighting mad.
Now I feel like a horses ass because here you are handling your adversity with grace, and comparatively my shit doesn't even register and I'm being a bitch about it .
Thanks for the inspiration and perspective Haywire. I don't want to waste chances to fully live and love while I'm here. Wishing you and your family all the peace and comfort possible.
It hurts to read this bud. But I admire and respect the approach you're taking. Just remember this. Nobody can tell you how long you can live. They might say X amount of time, but that's an estimate at best. That doesn't take into account your stubborn-ass self. They don't really know you. Don't underestimate what a pain in the ass you are. That alone is gonna account for more time than you might expect. Give em both middle fingers, and prove them wrong. :-) [Reply]
