Humor & Warmth

I'm sure most who knew him will remember Fitz for his humor. He seemed to always be at the ready with a witty remark to almost any comment or situation. Just before he passed, he was sitting at a common meal with me and my husband, David. We were both laughing with Fitz and his witty remarks, as usual. He always had a way of helping me keep my sense of humor and perspective when it came to some of the more mundane and/or challenging aspects of living in cohousing.

But, I also want to remember Fitz for his compassionate, warm, kindness. You could see it instantly come out in him whenever he held his grandson. The particular event I will always be grateful to Fitz for was the time he came to check on me with a doctor's "house call" after I crashed my bike. I was very disoriented at first, and a little afraid. Fitz came and sat on the edge of my bed. He checked me over and reassured me (and my husband and son) that I was going to be just fine.

Thanks, Fitz!

You are still with us and we remember you with all the warmth you showed to us!

Marj Hopkins