I am sorry to report that our friend and shipmate Joe Utterback passed away Thursday 24 March 2011. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cyndi and her family. Cyndi, You are not alone. With deepest sympathy, Ed Smock
This is a very sad day for the rest of us in the system. I knew Joe well and really enjoyed his upbeat attitude as a coworker and friend. He will be missed. This saddens me deeply, My condolences to Cyndi and his family. I will say a prayer for the pain to ease.
I just got the news and am heartbroken - too soon for somebody who carried fun around in and on him like some people wear clothes or carry tools. He was fun. Thank goodness his spirit lives on in memories of the world's most obscene ORE briefing. Every time I heard that story told, I laughed.
Cyndi-so sorry to hear about Joe-I hope you're doing all right.
It's been a while since I heard Joe's offbeat humour. I can see him now with St Peter at the pearly gates..."Hey! Have you hear the one about...". Pax Joe!
Joe was one of a kind, and you two made a perfect couple....The world is a darker place for me now, knowing he isn't in it somewhere...pulling pranks of folks.
Cyndi and family, I am so very saddened to hear about Joe's passing. You two will always kind of frozen in time in my mind, 2 fine, young people in Kef. I can easily recall seeing Joe laying on a plotting table, working on a position..... It's obvious by this thread you're not alone and we will all have you in our hearts and minds.
Joe was one of the funniest guys I have ever known. There wasn't a day that I worked with him that he couldn't make the whole section laugh. Truely one of a kind.
When I first read this I just couldn't reply. man this is a sad time. I never thought I would be on this earth longer than Joe. Cyndi, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. He has gone ahead to "scope the place out" and we'll all meet up again one day.
Cyndi - For the last 5 minutes, I have just st hear looking at this stupid screen, not knowing what to say...or wanting to say something that truly captures the feeling of loss...Jesus - I am so sorry for you and your family, sweetie. He was a good man.
I was so deeply saddened to hear about Joe. Cyndi my most heartfelt sympathies,thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time.
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Hope to hear from you cell is 413 464 3561
Like everyone else, I have the fondest memories of Joe. I am so grateful, Cindi, for the tour we had together in Iceland. Great times at your house and the club, never short of great company and constant laughs, courtesy of Joe, that still make me feel good.
I am also lost for words, another great person taken from us so early in life. Cindy may you and your family have the strenght to get through this very difficult time. Sharon and I will say a prayer for you and a welcome to heaven prayer Joe tonight.
Cindy . . . our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are deeply shocked and saddened by your loss. Joe was an amazing guy, well loved by everyone who knew and worked with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I did not know him well but I do remember he was a good guy.
Cindy, please accept my sincere condolences for you and your family.
John Honeycutt
Just got back from a month-long visit with Family in California & read about Joe on our IUSS MSG Board. Walt & I are so very sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Joe was a "one of a kind" treasure. :-) What a wonderful sense of humor he had. I am blessed to have known & worked with Joe. Dear Cyndi, please know how very sorry we are for your loss. You & your beloved Family will remain in our hearts, thoughts, & prayers. Much LUV & Many HUGS!!! Pat & Walt Hogge in Bremerton, WA.