Book of Memories for Kip Patrick O'Neill

Condolence From Robin (Thomas) & Eric Madson

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:48:13 EDT

Thinking of you today and sending my love and prayers to all of you. May you find comfort in your memories and each other. May God bless you and hold you tight in His arms. Rest in peace, Kip! My heartfelt condolences to all of you.

Condolence From Bassage's

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:53:43 EDT

Thoughts and prayers to your family at this sad time.

Story shared: St. Helen Adventure

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:47:47 EDT

Kip was a good friend of my parents, and I am blessed to have known him. He always had a smile on his face, a funny story to share, and brought a lot of joy to everyone.

My fondest memory of Kip is when he, my parents, and I spent the day driving his side by side around Houghton Lake & St. Helen, last summer. It was a particularly difficult summer for me, but that was one of the happiest days I had that summer.

I had never driven a side by side before, but Kip let me drive around the trails and even let me drive all the way to the Firehouse in St. Helen. Early on into the ride, I got the side by side stuck over a small ditch. Most people would be annoyed or frustrated, not Kip, he laughed and turned the minor hiccup into a funny photo shoot with my parents. He was always so kind and loving. Kip hardly drove himself, letting all of us have a turn. He encouraged us to floor it up hills and fly down them. Kip knew all the best spots along the trail to take great pictures of the woods too. He was such a generous and fun trail guide. The four of us had a great time!

Kip spoke a lot about his daughter Melissa that day, about all the adventures he, Melissa, and her friends had recently had on the side by side. I know he loved her and Cole very much.

My parents, Brian and Kathy, everyone in Sandy Oaks, and I will miss Kip dearly. I am truly grateful my parents had Kip as their friend. It is difficult to make new friends as an adult, especially, finding a good, honest, fun-loving person like Kip. You very loved and very missed, Kip. We will never forget you, and I’ll never forget the day we all drove to St. Helen!

Melissa, Cole, and all of Kip’s family thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with all of us. You are all in our thoughts. I pray that you receive lots of love and comfort.

Love,

Katie, Peggy, & Dan Sass

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Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:01:03 EDT

Our friend Kip at Sandy Oaks, hanging with the pups.

Condolence From Mike Rhodes

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:49:14 EDT

My deepest condolences to you during this terrible time. I worked directly with Kip in the past and grew to admire his dry sense of humor. I hadn't seen him for awhile due to different shifts but that doesn't soften the loss I feel. I hope and pray he has found peace. God bless you during this time of grief.

Condolence From Rich, Heather, Haley, Ellary & Megann Russell

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:16:45 EDT

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Many hugs to all... Cole, we love you!

Condolence From Dennis and Teri Bridge

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:29:34 EDT

While we spent only brief moments of time with Kip, we feel we knew him through the many wonderful things Vicki and Duane shared about him. Please accept our most sincere condolences in Kip's passing.

Condolence From Sue Stroble

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:59:51 EDT

Patti, Melissa, and Cole, I am so sorry for your loss. Hearts are broken but we have an awesome God who is with us each step we take. Have faith that Kip is walking where we hope to walk one day . sending love and much prayer to each of you.

Story shared: Kip was a friend

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:56:24 EDT

Kip worked with me for a few years at the Sheriff Department. We became friends and on our pass days we would take Melissa and my son Kody with us to gun shops and sporting goods stores. Even when Kip got a job with the Bureau of Prisons and then latter with the state, we would talk every few months. I Just talked to him in May and was going up to the lake to see him this fall. Kip was a good guy and when he or I would call, we would spend an hour or two on the phone laughing about the old days here at work. I will miss talking to him.

Condolence From Ed Hodshire

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:45:29 EDT

I am so sorry to hear of Kip's passing. He was a good guy and a friend of mine. I know that it does not feel like it now but things will get better as the month's pass. He will always live in your hearts and minds.

Story shared: Prayers

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:34:48 EDT

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your fond memories of Kip comfort you in this time of grief.

Story shared: My Friend

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:48:37 EDT

I was one of the lucky ones that got to know Kip as a young adult and we reconnected about 3 years ago. I can close my eyes and see him at the age of 15....Active, handsome, kind, tall for his age but could fill a size 10 shoe. lol When I moved away from Michigan we lost touch, but his Mom and sister Vicki was pretty good at writing so I was able to hear about his achievements in life. Kip was a great young man that grew into a even greater adult. My life was richer because of him. I will miss talking to him. He walks with our Lord now and I pray with all my heart that we will meet again. God Bless his family during this difficult time. My life was richer because of the O'Neils. Sending my love and prayers.

Condolence From Bob Holbrook

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:30:23 EDT

Condolences to the family. Keeping all in our prayers during these difficult times.

Story shared: Work friend

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 23:42:59 EDT

The loss of Kip O'Neil is such a shock. I think back to the last shift we worked together and try to remember what went on that day. In the day to day nonsense that goes on in a Correctional setting, Officer O'Neill," Kip" was great to have around. You could always count on him to "do the job", whatever it was. A conversation with him about his kids and motorcycles always put a smile on his face. A quick talk and a laugh and then back at it. He was quick to ask how my wifes treatment was coming along and made me feel that he was truly interested. I will miss him as will many other co-workers. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From Jennifer Woodcox Hopp

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:08:38 EDT

Pat, my heart goes out to you and your children during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence From Samantha Whitehead

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:03:07 EDT

Pattie, Cole and Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss I know you will be told this a million times but you are in my thoughts and prayers and know he is with our Lord and Savior. God be with you in your time of need. Samantha

Story shared: So Many Wonderful Memories!!

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:59:36 EDT

I have so many wonderful memories of Kip, where do I start? I loved him like a brother and he treated me like a little sister in every way!!! He has played about every prank possible on Vicki and I but I think my favorite one is when Vicki and I were all ready to go on a date and he waited and as we were about to go out the door (and anyone who knew us, that took hours) he chased us and tossed us in the pool! We were less than pleased at the time but we have laughed so much over the years as we relived that moment. As we have grown Kip never let our bond fade, he would call, stop by randomly, always invited me to family gatherings and it was always a wonderful to catch up and hear Kip stories and laugh! I loved his laugh! He would tell me all the things his kids were doing and he was always so proud. Of course almost every visit he was driving a new toy of some kind and had to show me and tell me all about it.

I pray he is Jumping off a roof pretending he is riding a motocross bike into a pool in Heaven! He had some great form when he did that stunt even though Mom O'Neill did not think so! LOL

He was an amazing man, and I am so blessed to have been a part of his life for so many years. Till we meet again sweets! I love you! Thanks for loving me and thanks to your entire family for allowing me to be the "adopted" Sister/ Daughter!

Debbie

Condolence From Cindy Wuori

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:17:05 EDT

Patti, Melissa and Cole, There are no words that can help you at this time I know. Just let you know you are in my prayers and thoughts. Know that your Dad loved you and was proud of you. May all the good times you had as a family be remembered and give you fond memories. Our love to you all. The Wuoris.

Story shared: Teasing/Kindness

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:09:55 EDT

"My memories of Kip are when Melissa was in my third grade classroom, and he would help at parties and field trips. He would always ask the boys if they were Melissa's boyfriends.Melissa would get so embarassed. He would also stop by a few times a year (after Melissa moved up and Cole was in the building,} and tell my class it was my birthday and they should sing to me, That always wound all the kids up. He'd laugh like crazy. I told him he should work with kids. When he would come in, he would always find the kids with the biggest problems ( i'd never let him know who) and he would sit with them, and talk with them and tease them in the kindest ways possible. He wa a good guy and loved his family very much."

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Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:24:00 EDT

Condolence From Becky

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:12:26 EDT

Patty and kids, Praying for God's comfort, lean on Him and your family at this time. We love you. Becky, Kelsey and Walt