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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 tyecopeland:
Surely there's more than 4 hours worth of bitches hanging around your neighborhood. So how would you keep up with the demand?
It will still be difficult. Some of my meds make me have to try especially hard to get a task completed....if you know what I meam [Reply]
Well, I think my time is drawing near. Bout a month ago I started having trouble pissing. My nurse left me with catheters to try and help with that situation. The fun details is I lube up a pee stick and stick it in my weiner about 8" and urine will start draining. As soon as it feels like its all out push it in another inch and "grunt" to make sure its all out.....good times :-)
My memory has went from shitty to shittier. i was forgetting things that happened a month ago, then a week, and now a day. Nurse came by this morning to show me some charts and I don't remember her even being here.....more good times :-)
2 weeks ago I woke up in excruciating pain. My wife held 1 hand and my 13 year old son held the other....it was a completely horrible experience. I knew it would happen but I never wanted my son to see it. As we sit there I was telling them goodbye every time the pain would ket up enough I could speak (Im on hospice so going to the hospital is a no no). We made it through the night and woke up surrounded by people. Wife on one side and my dad and son on the other.
Ever since that my sleep keeps going up and pain is, while under control, getting steadier. I was sleeping 10 hours everyday, then 12, then 16, and now we're at 20+. When I wake up in the mornings I take my cocktail of drugs, find something on TV and then go back to sleep. I get up at dinner time, eat what I can, then go vomit before getting back in my chair. Rinse and repeat daily.
The brightside is my wife works from home now and can get me meds when needed. She also helps my son with everything cause he has to see it in live action :-)
Also, my dad and I are trying to have humor with it. Next time I can get out Im going to fill up my pee jug with lemon lime gatorade, hang it on my wheelchair and drink it using one of my catheter. The looks I get should be priceless.
Anyways, thought Id give an update while im awake and coherent. Thanks to everyone at CP who said a prayer and to those who have my number that text me every once in a while. I'm not dead yet and Ive promised I won't go down easily. Im picking stubborn, might die tomorrow or it might be a year.
Im back off to sleepy land for a while.
God bless ya CP
HayWire [Reply]
Thank you so much for sharing. The way you've handled this has been amazing to follow. I've learned a lot and it's made me think about how I want to handle it someday if I'm faced with it. I don't know you but I love you, brother. [Reply]
One thing I would like to address us the whole"bucket list" thing. great movie but that's about it.
Everyone keeps asking what im going to do now that I know my days are numbered.
Correct answer....not a fucking thing. Sure, there things id like to do but my body isn't going to let me. I guess my point is to not wait to do bucket list things. Do them while you can and healthy enough to enjoy it. My wife and dad have asked me if there is any place id want to go. Why bother? Wouldn't be able to do anything if i did go.
Originally Posted by HayWire:
One thing I would like to address us the whole"bucket list" thing. great movie but that's about it.
Everyone keeps asking what im going to do now that I know my days are numbered.
Correct answer....not a fucking thing. Sure, there things id like to do but my body isn't going to let me. I guess my point is to not wait to do bucket list things. Do them while you can and healthy enough to enjoy it. My wife and dad have asked me if there is any place id want to go. Why bother? Wouldn't be able to do anything if i did go.
You told us you were on the way out like 2 years ago, so for now I'm just going to assume that this is just another bump in the road and you'll be feeling better soon. :-)
But in case that's not the situation, thanks for continuing to come back and keep us updated on your journey. Your attitude in the face of a lot of shit has been inspiring. Godspeed. [Reply]
HayWire may God be with you and your family. I am so glad I got to meet you. Wish we would have had more time to hang out that day. I will always be praying for you and your family. [Reply]
