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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 IA_Chiefs_fan:
(air hug) /yes homo
You're a brave man the way you've handled this. Tell your family you love them as many times as you can with the time you have left.
Originally Posted by Rasputin:
So I was just informed by my Son that he knocked up his wife (again). So I call my Grandson Buckaroo, but I think if this one is a boy I'm going nick name him Idk maybe HayWire.
I'm sorry, Haywire. Wishing you the best time with your family. I hope the days are long, the comfort is high, and the memories made are legendary. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rasputin:
So I was just informed by my Son that he knocked up his wife (again). So I call my Grandson Buckaroo, but I think if this one is a boy I'm going nick name him Idk maybe HayWire.
We’re all in the same line; your number is simply up sooner than the rest of us. I read these end of life threads, and the big takeaway— the only takeaway really, is to live. We all major in the minor sometimes and spend too much time online, watching TV or movies, or wasting time with other distractions.
Whether you have a huge family, no family, 500 friends, or only a pet rock— engage. Be child like in your interests; draw, ride a bike, call someone, fly a fucking kite, train for a 5K or marathon, do 100 push-ups a day, paint your room, build something or tear something down and start over. Stillness is death, and it’s coming sooner than we all think.
Cheers to you Mr. Haywire and thank you for showing us courage and dignity, and how to face the ultimate end with a man’s heart. [Reply]
Hay, I want to thank you for something really important.
You reminded me (for the millionth time) to slow down and smell the roses. I go so hard with business sometime the blinders go up.
Well, yesterday I slowed it down and brought my 11 year old son along to work. We are busy as hell, and my crew can't keep up so I've been dragging knuckles for a while now, and bringing along one of my kids slows me down.
He kicked ass. We knocked out a job without any slowdown, and he worked hard. We got to eat lunch lunch together on a big deck facing a large pond (rare in west Kansas).
We spend a lot of time together anyway, but this was a little more special. It was special because I didn't take it for granted.
Originally Posted by notorious:
Hay, I want to thank you for something really important.
You reminded me (for the millionth time) to slow down and smell the roses. I go so hard with business sometime the blinders go up.
Well, yesterday I slowed it down and brought my 11 year old son along to work. We are busy as hell, and my crew can't keep up so I've been dragging knuckles for a while now, and bringing along one of my kids slows me down.
He kicked ass. We knocked out a job without any slowdown, and he worked hard. We got to eat lunch lunch together on a big deck facing a large pond (rare in west Kansas).
We spend a lot of time together anyway, but this was a little more special. It was special because I didn't take it for granted.
Thanks for giving this to me.
Awesome buddy but don't give me credit.
Be nice to one another and this isn't such place.
Another good thing to do Is what I do with mine. We buy a couple of doughnuts from time to time and give them away to local PD, FD first responders, etc.
We never give our names, just a handshake and a thanks for their service. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Donger:
Godspeed HayWire. The courage that you have shown in the face of this wretched disease has been admirable. You will not be forgotten, sir.