We end 2003 with a beautiful sunset from the Keweenaw, sent in memory of the friends and loved ones we've lost. Feel free, as always, to add the name of someone you'd like to remember.

My thanks to Mary Drew for taking on the role of Pasty Cam Editor this year. I miss doing the daily write-up and selecting each day's photo, but I sure appreciate the extra hours it has given my schedule, working with the pasty production and Internet service here in the Copper Country.

I'd like to add a note about Ed Nikulas, a long-time resident of Still Waters who passed away this month. He was the fun-loving 90 year-old I referred to in this account from the Pasty Cam archives:

The question about pay for the residents reminded me of a few years ago when we started giving paychecks after the veggie peeling sessions. One of our men took his walker from the dining room to a sitting area, and we handed him a check. "What's this?" he asked. Dolly answered that from now on the residents would be getting paychecks for their work. He stared for a moment in disbelief. Then he waived it in the air and shouted, "Woo Hoo! There really is a Santa Claus!"

I would like to add Esther O'conner and Eldridge Cockrell

Betty Ruark, elementary school teacher in Hancock

Susan Simpson: went home to our Lord 12-31-88
Robert Simpson
Suzanne Spruytte
Joe Berry
John, "Mr. Bud" Vargo
Debra Esper, A friend who was called home quickly on 12-23-03

Please remember the servicemen and women who died this month in Iraq.Thomas W Christensen 42,Atlantic Mine,Steven C Hattamer 43,Gwinn,Uday Singh 21,Clarence E Davis 24,Ryan C Young 21,Arron R Clark 20,Ray J Hutchinson 20,Jason G Wright 19,Joseph M Blickenstaff 23,Steven H Bridges 33,Christopher J Rivera Wesley 26,Richard A Burdick 24,Jerrick m Petty 25,Arron T Resse 31,marshall L Edgerton 27,Jeffrey F Braun 19,Jarrod W Black 26,Kimberly A Voelz 27,Rian C Ferguson 22,Kenneth C Souslin 21,Nathan W Nakis 19,Christopher J Holland 26,Charles E Bush Jr. 43,Glenn R Allison 24,Edward M Saltz 27,Stuart W Moore 21,Todd M Bates 20,Theodore L Perreault 33,Christopher J Splinter 43,Christopher F Soelzer 26,Benjamin W Biskie 27,Eric F Cooke 43,Michael E Yashinski 24, Charles G Haight 23,Michael G Mihalakis 18,Rey D Cuervo 24,Curt E Jordan Jr. 25,Ernesto M Blanco 28.

Cpl. Thomas Roberts and Patrolman Bryan S. Verkler, Mishawaka, IN policemen killed in the line of duty on the morning of December 13, 2003. They gave their lives for the citizens of Mishawaka. They will be forever remembered.

Actually this photo was taken by my fiancee Doug....we were up on our Christmas vacation trip to the Good 'Ol U.P.- The sunset we saw the evening this photo was taken was truely one of the most amazing we have seen-
Happy and Safe New Year to All!
Naomi&Doug

What a beautiful sunset! I would like to remember, my dear mom, June V. Rodgers. We miss you everyday and know that you are at peace with the Lord. God Bless our troops and hope that the New Year will bring peace in the region and they will be home soon. Thank you for your sacrifices.

Also Jill M. Outinen who died on this day in 1993.

In memory of Ruth Bryant and Evelyn Weis long time CC residents -

Also my brother Jerry Nordmark. I miss him so much Feb.1 it will be 2 years.

In memory of my grandfather, Mervin "Bud" Voelker who died December 23, 2002. You are missed.

In Memory of LeeAnn, Kristen and Joey Becia, Fran Beaudry, Rueben Elsila

In memory of John Alan Wolkenhauer 1937-2003

This is in Memory of Garry Lee Short on behalf of all of his friends.

In Memory of Ray and Jean Nelson,Bernice Lackey,Neil Wallgren,and Mayme Rantanen.

In memory of my mother, Margaret Cunningham Sutter (B. 1913, Freda, Michigan, d. Buffalo, NY 2002) whose heart was always in the place she grew up, the cliffs of Lake Superior. I found the pasty cam too late for her to view it but I see now why she always loved clouds, snow scenes and sunsets and the Great Lakes. What a wonderful place to grow up!!!!

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year from foggy Central California.

Be sure to celebrate safely! If you have some bubbly make sure someone else drives.

Can't wait to be in the UP in August.

Happy & prosperous new year to all

In memory of my late husband, Tom. We would have been celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary this week if he had not been killed by a drunk driver. Please don't drink and drive!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE GRAND CANYON STATE
GO PACKERS. GREAT JOB MARY.

In loving memory of my Grandmother Shirley (Codere) Poirier who passed away 25 years ago this December. I still miss you.

http://www.freep.com/features/living/eve31_20031231.htm Yooper snowmobile New Years in Merriweather

In memory of Joe Pertile, born in Ironwood, lived the last 30 years in Marquette, left this world last week. Classmate of mine from kindergarten through high school. Excellent sportsman and athlete. Will be sorely missed by many.

In memory of Leo Rantanen-39 Killed in a bike
accident July 4, 2002. Son of Donald and Yukie
Rantanen.Albuq. N.M.

Would like to add to the list of our dearly beloved that have passed away.
Donald Sturvist
Gerard Clouthier
Mary Gervais Gregoire
Homer and Ferris Belanger
Guy and Eileen Dessellier
"Beaver" and Isabelle Dessellier
John and Evelyn Jacobs
sharon Anderson

My mom, Lillian Kirk, would have been 85 today. In her memory I just made a donation to Still Waters. My mom liked snow, as long as she didn't have to drive in it. I think she would have liked Still Waters, which seems to be staffed by kind and caring people, like my mom. If you're still thinking about end-of-the-year charitable donations for tax purposes, here's the link: http://www.pasty.com/payments.html. Happy New Year to all!

In Memory of John Scmitt.

My brother, Thomas McRae, born Dec. 9th, 1921, killed in World War II..Peace to all...

ALso, In memory of my lil brother Brad Waara.

May they rest in peace, where ever they are.
And now for something completely different: It is January 1st, 2004, 00:01: Happy New Year Everybody!
Never mind you're beeing late!;-

In memory of my mother Dorothy who passed away in 2000.

She is still missed by all of her family especially my girls.

MY PRAYER FOR ALL IN THIS NEW YEAR; MAY YOU ALL HAVE GOOD COURAGE,
ENDURE YOUR CROSS, HAVE PATIENCE & TRUST IN THE LORD WHO DIED FOR YOU.

Arthur Pelto

In memory of my Uncle, Dominic Feira of Houghton.

I lost a husband of 40 years this last march and a son in 2000. Both were lost to lupus. God bless everyone who has lost a loved one and may God grant all of us a much brighter New Year.

While we miss our mother, Marie Goulette, who passed away Dec. 14 this year at age 94, we are so blessed by the lovely messages from friends. She spent every minute of her life truly alive, lifting the spirits of those around her. A woman who never said an unkind word about anyone else, I am sure she is resting comfortably in the arms of her Lord. Here are our best wishes for a happy, safe and bright New Year. Remember those whom you love tonight, and make sure to tell them before the year is out!

In memory of my Grandpa Arthur of Houghton, who
died in December, 1972. He was born in Neguanee,
the son of a miner, and moved to Houghton as a young
man. He worked for the Atlas Powder Company in
Ripley.

In loving memory of my Grandparents,Dot and Louie Salani, their son Louis Gene Salani, and my Dad, Bob Salani--you are all missed very much by your family! We all know you are cheering for the Packers! With lots of love and many happy memories--Teri and the kids...

In alittle less than two hours it will be 2004

here,wishing you all a happy,healthy & prosperous

New Year, And go Seahawks!!

Blessings from the Evergreen state

kjr & Ir

Remembering our Moms and Dads,
Robert A. Holster & Ellen (Holster) Chopp
John Karpinen & Minnie (North) Karpinen

I worked with Fred Maatta at Keweenaw Memorial hospital and became friend's.What a great man he was and always thinking of others.I will miss that man very much.Prayers to his wife Patricia and family.

For all those who gave their lives for our freedom, thank you soldiers of all branches of the United States military, but also for Ken Haller who passed away, I believe in December of 2003. May God give his children and family the necessary tools to cope with the loss. He will be missed!

Bob Hope

Please remember John Cichosz who passed away January of 2003 formerly of the U.P. He leaves behind his beloved wife Lila ( Redford Twp.) and many, many children and grandchildren who miss him dearly.

My Aunt Phyllis Hamel(Kentala).

Gilda Radner

Johnny Cash

jesus christ

fantastic picture

In memory of my mother Anna Mongeau nee Waara

Thanks Mary Drew. Great job!

Doris Westergaard, December 14, 2001. Our other mother and confidant.

Joseph Chopp of Ahmeek, my step-dad.

Brother-in-laws Eli "Bill" Olinger and Bob Kaltz. Boyhood friend Herman Selvidge. All from the Mt. Clemens area. All passed on this past month.

I would like to add Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.

JIM VARNEY.

My brother Don Seppala, My mother and dad, Herbert and Helmi Seppala
I love you - GloLo

( Mike Robke) a life long freind only 38 & my dog TEDDY. Until we meet again, I"ll miss you, Steve B.

I was so saddened to see that Martha Hocking passed away. I know that she had not been well the past couple of years. My mom, who lives with us, gets a newsletter from Charles and Martha so we were kept up to date on their lives that way. I always liked her because she was one of the first people I met that had the same first name as mine. My father went to high school with Charles Hocking, so our families have known each other a long time. I'm so thankful that Martha had a right relationship with the Lord and that she is in His presence now! Our prayers will now be with Charles as he deals with his grief and tries to continue to serve the Lord as he has done for so many years.

To my Brookie

In remembrance of the GREAT jazz trombonist Carl Fontana who passed away.

This is for my friend Darren, Sorry about your dad, Tommy, I really am.

I would like to also add the passing of Sasha Lampinen, who was so quickly taken in a automobile accident on the 30th. May we all follow her good example.

Would like to add my parents, Stuart & Martha Seppala, brother Gary and my inlaws Frank & Lois Conte. They are greatly missed but not forgotten

I note the passing of Alice Mikolon Carlson, a direct ancestor of Commodore Berry, she would remind everybody, and a most interesting sister-in-law! She passed away early this month and was loved and will be missed by the whole family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren alike.

Anyone know if Kirkish Furniture is still over where Pamida used to be? If so, and this is a long shot, is the Kirkish son working there?

"Buz" Leslie Ranguette Fairport, MI

In memory of my good friend Niilo Moilanen who passed away December 2nd,2002. Gone but not forgotten.

I'm not sure who added my grandfather, Gerard Clouthier but thank you! I just sent it to my grandmother for her to see.

I'd like to remember my grand father Eli Lampinen, Who was a pump man at the Calumet Water works for many years after leaving the mines. He and my grand mother lived just up the shore from the Tamarack Water Works. Thanks for the great picture to remember him with

What a beautiful picture...I'd like to add my wonderful mom, Dianne Koljonen (Trapp) who passed away in 1996. The memories I have of her are endless from watching her draw to waking up to the sound of her playing the piano in the morning. I miss her so much and not a day goes by where I don't think of our memories together. My mom accomplished things in her short life that most couldn't do in a lifetime! So, for anyone who knew her knows just how special she was.

This is a late listing but could you add the
passing of my father on Dec.20,2003 from
Toivola ie. John Schumacher Jr.

Thank You