Chamberlain High School - Class of 1986
 

The Dash Poem

I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth…
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;
the cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard…
are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
That can still be rearranged

If we could just slow down enough
to consider what’s true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile…
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy’s being read
with your life’s actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your dash?

by Linda Ellis

John Bautista Feir

 John B Feir was born on September 25, 1968. He died on May 25, 2002 at age 33.

FEIR, John B., 33, passed away May 25, 2002. He was born in the Philippines. He was a goalie for the Home Depot Hockey Team and was also a K.A.I. Martial Arts Instructor. He is survived by his mother, Maria B. Feir; brothers, Alan Jr. and Gary Feir; sisters, Amy Uy and her husband, Dr. Domirador R. Uy and Anne DeRigo and her husband, Chad DeRigo; grandmother, Esther Feir; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. A funeral service will be held May 27, 2002 at St. Mary's Catholic Church on N. Boulevard in Tampa at 1 p.m. The Internment will be private.

William Michael Lanier Jr.

William Michael Lanier Jr
Specialist, U.S. Army

William Michael Lanier Jr was a specialist for the United States Army. William was born on December 14, 1968 and was from Tampa, Florida. On May 21, 1990, he died in a non-hostile incident in United States at the age of 21.

Joanna Michelle Leming

Joanna M. Leming was born on November 20, 1968 and died on May 6, 1993 at the age of 24.

Michelle Lee Berlo

BERLO, Michelle Lee Age 47, of Sandy Springs, passed away April 22, 2016. No Service. SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society, Alpharetta, GA.

Brian Lee Price

Our research indicates this classmate died in 2011

Shelly Burke

Shelly Burke Obituary 

BURKE, Shelly, 47, a longtime resident of Tampa passed away and went home to her heavenly garden on May 27, 2015. Her family was by her side. She was born on January 3, 1968 in Shreveport, LA. She was predeceased by her father, Robert T. Burke. She was an avid cook and foodie, she enjoyed watch-ing the Food Network every chance she had. Shelly was a soft and gentle soul and loved by many. She leaves behind her loving children, Ashleigh (Eliud), Arielle and three grandchildren, Ariyana, Alexa and Darryl. She also leaves behind her mother, Anna L. Burke, brothers and sisters Debby (Dean), Robert (Sheri), Gene, Tammy, Wayne (Dodie), Randy (Nicol) and several cousins, aunts and uncles. The family wishes to thank Pepin Heart Institute of Tampa for their compassionate care. A celebration of life will be held at Relationship Enrichment Center at 2610 Silver Lake Ave in Tampa on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 beginning at 6 PM.

Noel O. Weary

Noel O. Weary of Tampa died 2001.

Neal Coyne Sayers

Dr. Neal C. Sayers, 44, of Lutz, FL; Funeral service is 11:00 AM, Friday Morning, November 16, 2012 at Grace Family Church, 5101 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, Florida 33558 with Pastor Craig Altman, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until service time.

A native of London, England and a local resident since 1978, when he moved here from London, England, Dr. Neal C. Sayers was a Chiropractic Physician, a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association and a member of Grace Family Church. Dr. Sayers was born on May 23, 1968 and passed away in Lutz, Florida on November 13, 2012.

Predeceased by his father, Geoffrey Sayers, Neal was a loving father, husband, son and brother and is survived by his loving family; his wife, Becky of Lutz, Florida; his three sons; Trevor Sayers, Andrew Sayers and Cameron Sayers, all of Lutz, Florida; his mother, Sylvia Coyne of Tampa, Florida and a sister, Susan Brownlee of Wesley Chapel, Florida.

 

 

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, and in the memory of Dr. Neal C, Sayers, to please make a donation to the the Sayers’ Children Education Trust, C/O The Bulluck Law Group, 306 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace 33617.

On November 13, 2012, beloved local chiropractor Dr. Neal Sayers died in a tragic accident. On behalf of Dr. Sayers' staff and all of his patients, in honor of Father’s Day, we are writing this to not only acknowledge him as the wonderful father he was, but also to celebrate all he brought to the lives of the people who loved him. We still cannot describe the heartbreak we feel at his passing; we miss him – not just as an amazing doctor – but as a father, mentor, and dear friend.

 

“Doc” had the greatest sense of humor; the party didn't start until he walked in! He was obsessed with Lady Gaga's “On the Edge of Glory,” and his competitive nature wouldn't allow anyone else to win, even if it meant going 12 rounds of Wii boxing! And, if he had a trademarked sound effect, it would’ve been the incessant pen clicking.

 

But that was just his fun, slightly Type-A side, personality. Overall, he was selfless and humble –someone who exuded humility and grace. His ability to discern when something was wrong and offer insight was uncanny, and we all benefited from it. He was a man of God, who not only fulfilled his purpose as a doctor healing the body, but by allowing God to speak through him to heal souls.

 

Although he gave his love to everyone unconditionally, undeniably, his family was his heart. He was dedicated to providing for them in every way.

 

We honor you today and every day, Dr. Sayers, as our guiding influence. Not only did you raise three boys with an unshakable foundation, but you helped raise us as your daughters.

 

We are heartbroken and selfishly miss your presence, but we are humbled to see the manifestation of your positive impact on your staff, patients, family, friends, and community. We love you, miss you, bless you, bring honor to your name, and praise God for you, our beloved boss, father, and friend.

 

 

 

 
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