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Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA | Our sincere sympathy goes out to John and M'lisa Fowlie and family. Lord, let them get some comfort in knowing , so many folks are thinking and praying for them...............Steve & Cheryl Mick.....(MO)....... |
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Location: Muskego, WI | Oh no, what happened? |
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Location: somerville mass | I typed john fowlie Williams cal. and the local paper I didn't see anything bad like fire or god forbid death
so whats this condolence stuff? what are you referring to? comfort and knowing what? |
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Location: .Norfolk..Mafia.. ,England UK | OK,, Not sure if John wants it made public, but as M'lisa posted about it on Facebook i guess it will be OK to let his Friends here know,,
John and M'Lisa are both OK and Well.. BUT
After a Home fire i believe at Johns Parents home, John and M'lisa have been helping his folks rehome, But Johns Father and Sister both got Pneumonia and Flu and were taken to Hospital were they both Died within a hour of each other,,,
My Condolences to John , M'Lisa and familes involved , such tragic news
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Location: .Norfolk..Mafia.. ,England UK | This is a copy of the Post from M'Lisa,s Facebook page
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M'Lisa Batey Fowlie
December 31, 2017 at 8:37am ·
It is with a heavy heart that John Fowlie and I announce the passing of his father, Elmore Fowlie, and his sister Carolin Maples on December 26th. It has been a hell of a month. First they lost there home in the Thomas Fire and then they caught influenza that turned into pneumonia. They passed within half an hour of each other,
John and I came down to move his mother into a house they had rented before they got sick.
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Location: Alberta | I've been wondering about John and family members during the fires and just tried to contact him this past Friday and when He didn't return my call I had that deep feeling we all get sometimes that there maybe something wrong. A very tragic happening such as the loss of family members is one thing and when combined with the fires the pressure is on. Only those that have experienced this actually know the feeling. With my heart felt sympathy I just like to express my condolences to John and his family at this time.
Edited by RUSTORICHES 2018-01-02 10:28 AM
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Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | Dear John and M'Lisa, may the light shine upon you and give you comfort and guidance in this dark moment. |
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Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA | Re: Clives post
Yes, this is what I was referring to. I just didn't want to tell the story in respect to their privacy. I also know there are those who would want to keep them in their prayers right now.
I don't know yet, where John's sister lived. He has relatives in , I think, Michigan. I will find out......................................MO
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Location: CA | My thoughts are with you and your family John. You're good folks and I'm sad to read this, that's a real rough blow. The thomas fire is no joke.. the largest in CA state history. |
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Location: McCleary WA | John told me about the fire taking his parents' home when I saw him 12/7, but had no idea about the rest. Our thoughts are with his family. My wife and I are down with the flu right now, despite getting flu shots, and it is not fun. |
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Location: somerville mass | so john / family are near Thomas I have no idea where that is and it burned down his folks home darn I guess
the tragedy of it all affected their health.. so sorry... |
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Location: Williams California | My family lived in Ventura, which is 400 miles south of me.
My mother and father were each near 90 years old, and my sister was living with them, taking care of them.
December 4th, the Thomas fire raced across the landscape, pushed by 60 MPH winds, and covered ten miles in about an hour. My sister and niece had to help my folks out in order to evacuate late that night, and luckily they were able to make it out with their dogs, and the clothes on their back. Nothing was left afterwards, house, contents, cars , etc.
They moved into a motel afterwards, where I and M'lisa visited them a little over a week ago. Dad was upbeat, saying he'd be looking forward to drawing up new plans for a custom house, and rebuilding. We invited them to come to Williams, where we would cook a nice dinner for Christmas.
A couple days before the holiday, my sister texted me saying everyone had the flu, and wouldn't be visiting. Dad and my sister were put in the Intensive care unit on Christmas day, and they both passed away the next day.
We've been away helping my niece and mom deal with the whole situation, and getting them into a rental home to start over, as well as to sift through the rubble to possibly find a keepsake spared by the flames.
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Location: somerville mass | I'm so so sorry john... |
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Location: Upstate NY | Very sorry to hear this John. Unbelievable to lose them both so close. |
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I lost both of my parents unexpectedly, and within a month of each other, a few years ago. I can't imagine compounding that with the loss of their home.
God bless you and your family, and may you find the strength to get through this tough time.
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Location: Sweden | John! I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you!
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Location: cornpatch county, Southwest IOA | John and M'Lisa, I am not good at expressing comforting words when death separates us from important people in our lives. Just know, you are in our thoughts ...............................Steve & Cheryl...... |
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Location: Minor Hill, TN | I am so sorry for your loss John |
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Location: So. Cal | This flu sounds pretty scary. I've heard of a lot of people really struggling with it. Today on the news, there is a young firefighter who fought the Thomas fire who is in the hospital because of the flu. It would be a good idea for people to get a flu shot to at least increase their chances with this thing. |
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Location: Lower Mainland BC | So sorry to hear this very tragic news John. Very shocking and unexpected (obviously). With someone's mention of a Thomas firefighter now down with this "flu", I am starting to wonder just what that smoke actually contained.
In any event, I hope that you and M'lisa can get through this and continue to help your Mom and niece.
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Location: The Mile High City | Awful news, John - I am so sorry. |
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Location: northern germany | Condolences from me too, John, I'm very sorry to hear this. |
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Location: Northen Virginia | My God what a tragic news and i'm very sorry. how in the wold something like this happens with modern medicine.... I'm out of words |
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Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | i have thought about your family and you every day since the fire , my highest condolences to you and yours ----------------------------------------------------later |
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Location: Southern California | John, Linda and I stopped in your shop last summer on our way to Oregon for the eclipse just to say hello. So sorry to hear this news! Best to you and M'Lisa! |
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Location: Michigan | John my condolences to you and the family. Find strength in that you have friends here who care and have you and M'lisa in their thoughts. |
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Location: Kansas City, MO | So very sorry, John. I haven't been on here much lately, and this is the first I've heard of your tragedy. I fully understand the significance of losing a parent and a sibling so closely together- Mom and brother in '82. We had been worried about our son in San Jose, but here in the midwest the detailed news of the fires was slim and far between.
The most sincere wishes and prayers for you, M'lisa, your Mom and niece!
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Location: Southern California | So sorry about this John, our prayers are with you and family. |
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Location: NY & VT | Just reading this for the first time. no words can suffice. Hope you and M'lissa and family are getting through OK John.
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Location: Vancouver Island | Condolences from Vancouver Island regarding this sad news. |
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| Very sad news, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family John, may they Rest In Peace
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Location: California/Wisconsin | So sorry to find this thread and for the Fowlie family tragedy. Condolences John and family. |
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