Heather Bare, known here as Momma Bear (and by other names elsewhere), passed away today. It wasn’t unexpected, but it is still the last news I wanted to hear. I don’t post emotions well, especially when I’m leaking tears, so please pardon this post. The blog is now shades of grey - this is in memorium. It’s the design she liked best.
I will miss her very much. And I’m not the only one.
Please see The Gray Monk or the Laughing Wolf for a proper Eulogy for a truly wonderful woman. I’m sure there are more - I’ll turn my trackbacks back on for this, despite the spam - let me know if you’ve posted something - she was a good friend to many bloggers. [Update] And a tribute from Andrew Ian Dodge.
Farewell, my friend. May you rest in peace.
Godspeed, Heather.
Comment by Juliette — 26 Oct, 2005 @ 20:01
I can’t say I ever got to know her, aside from what I read here, but I’m sorry for the loss.
Comment by andy — 26 Oct, 2005 @ 20:48
My condolences to you and to her family and all her other many friends. I’ve read the eulogies written of her - she sounds like a wonderful woman who will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. That is a tremendous legacy. Godspeed Momma Bear.
Comment by Teresa — 26 Oct, 2005 @ 22:04
It was stunning and saddening to read the news. May she rest in peace and may all who loved her know comfort.
Comment by marc (formerly Juan Gato) — 26 Oct, 2005 @ 23:28
She was remarkable. I’ll miss her. You and her family have my deepest sympathy.
Comment by Jim - PRS — 26 Oct, 2005 @ 23:42
Heather was one of my favorite people.
My grandson and I had the honor of meeting her and husband a couple of summers ago during an educational trip to Boston.
The one silver lining in the cloud hanging over my head is that she is no longer in the pain I know she was in the last time I spoke to her just before Rita blew through here and her admonishing me for staying.
Like “Big John” She was “one HELL of a woman.”
My grandson and I shall miss her terribly.
Rest in Peace, Momma.
Comment by Bill Ewing — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 01:55
Heather has finally given up the fight, but at least their is no more pain for the lass.
Even though we were miles away, and an ocean apart, you, }{, became a friend.
My, and from all on the uk-fire forum, deapest sympathies for all her friends and family. A straight talking, spirited and intelligent woman with a big heart who will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace Heather……….Stu
Comment by Yowler — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 04:53
She was amazing.
She’s gone. It hurts.
Comment by Dean Esmay — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 06:14
I didn’t find out about her passing until I got back late last night from a gig. My blog(s) will be quiet today except for a tribute to her…our blog-mistress.
Comment by Andrew Ian Dodge — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 08:39
God bless.
Comment by Sgt Hook — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 08:53
I’m so missing her words already. She was amazing. I hope we can find a cure soon so cancer will stop taking our brightest minds.
Comment by Easycure — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 09:51
One more star in heaven tonight.
May she rest in peace.
Comment by Iain Murray — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 10:47
Kathy, she was one hell of a woman and has left us all the poorer for her passing. These last few months have been very hard for her, and at least we can now hope that she is at peace.
As John Donne wrote in his famous sermon from which comes the “send not to ask for whom the bell tolls” passage, no one is an island, entire of itself, we are all part of the whole. Each of us leaves some little mark upon each other, }{eather has marked us all, and marked us all with something good. We should not weep for her, but for our own loss. Our lives were enriched by her, and her departure leaves us the poorer - and yet, she has also left us with much to remember her for.
Comment by The Gray Monk — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 11:40
May God be with her, and with you.
Comment by buckethead — 27 Oct, 2005 @ 23:20
Good Bye Momma Bear.
I love you and miss you.
Comment by Bleedingbrain — 28 Oct, 2005 @ 02:27
The world is diminished by her passing.
But even though I’m an unbeliever, I can’t help thinking that she and her husband are together now, and without pain. If so… then the sadness we feel at her no longer being with us is more than compensated for by knowing that she’s happy, and pain-free.
I, who never had the honour of knowing her, wish her well, and God Bless.
Comment by Zoe Brain — 30 Oct, 2005 @ 23:11
I’m sorry. I didn’t know her, but she was ubiquitous on blogs in an obviously kind, thoughtful and wise way. Condolences to her family and friends.
Comment by Jonathan Gewirtz — 31 Oct, 2005 @ 01:13
‘The soul of Man is a lamp in God’s eyes.’
Very sad news. She made a difference in many people’s lives.
I’m not very good at verbalizing in these sorts of situations.
Comment by button — 4 Nov, 2005 @ 02:34