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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.
Had/having something strange this morning. Wanted to share but didn't want to start a new thread.
My wife is a Christmas junkie...and I mean full on Christmas nutjob. Her birthday is in November so a few years ago I started putting up the tree on her bday and gave her full reign of the TV to watch Christmas movies (except for Chiefs games of course). That's a shitload of Christmas movies. Today is her last day of watching movies. We obviously have a hard time finding new ones. I clicked on the first one we haven't seen.
A month ago my brother and his wife wanted to give us a cruise so I could at least say I've seen another country. We've talked about it but won't decide until after we ask my doctor at my next appointment.
We usually spend Christmas Eve with my Ma and Pa. We lost her earlier this year and my Pa wasn't up to it so we had everyone come to our house. The kids wore torn since everything was different without "Grammy". I bought stocking stuffers this year and put a Finding Nemo in my Pa's stocking and wondered if he would catch what I meant. I could tell he figured it out when I saw him wipe away a tear.
So we started the movie and the first scene was a woman crying in bed and was mad at the "situation". Husband talks her into getting out of bed for Christmas morning. Plot twist..the husband is the one that has cancer and has 12 months to live. He booked a cruise 18 months out. He goes to church on his own and brings home a stranger (an angel).
Family is coming over for Christmas dinner and when mom gets there she is called "Grammy" by the kids. The family is upset because this is their first Christmas without a grandparent.
Literally half the names in this damn movie is the names of my family who were here last night.
So far (I'm still watching) this movie has described us to a T.
Yes it's an overly religious movie and I'm sure it's coincidence but damn...there have been a ton of them. As I was typing they suggested palliative care and for him to stay comfortable...anybody want to guess what my wife does for a living?
This is kind of creepy
TLDR..HayWire is watching his life story on TV and tearing up like a bitch.
I am blessed. I keep doing stupid post about my "gay days".
Trying to decide if the cruise is gonna happen.....doc came back and said might want to move it up.
Going to stick some stuff in my belly to drain fluids. Then they're going to put some ports in to make it easier. I was doing the math last night and I will have to be ready to go at 1 am to make it to Floriduh.
Health wise, I will not back down. I've said it over and over. Watch this.
Side note...if anyone get's tired of my schtick let me know.....so I can tell you to fuck the hell off....
I am going to do a "gay day" with a VERY strong CP theme....just need a little help from my friends. [Reply]
