In Memoriam:
.: Douglas Michael 'Funkman' Gross :.
1949 - 2007
Douglas Michael "Funkman" Gross, 58, died peacefully
on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in UPMC Shadyside after a short battle
with esophageal cancer. Doug was born Feb. 9, 1949, lived in Swissvale
and formerly was of Phoenixville. He is survived by many friends
and family who cared deeply for him.
Doug joined the PhotoImpact International Community
in December 2003. He was a wonderful friend and touched the life
of many. He was an excellent photographer and graphical artist.
His macro- and other photos are an inspiration to many of us. His
PhotoImpact graphical work is outstanding. Doug will be missed by
many of our members.
The bio in his profile reads as follows:
Working for a buck -- been doin it all my life.
Digital photography, movies, and music crowd my off time along with
the occasional night out for micro-brew beers.
Well, working for a buck has come to an end as I am doing chemo
therapy for cancer. An interesting turn in life's journey. Prayers
and good thoughts are welcome.
Hobbies: Digital Photography, Graphics/Print Media:
I have a public photobucket account at Photobucket.com. My album
is Funkman872.
Stop in and check out some of my PhotoImpact
work.
- Sorry to report that our good friend Doug lost his battle
Tuesday evening. Tracey, his good friend, had told him about
all the warm wishes he received from the group here. I am sure
there is a bright new star in the sky. - Bernie -
- Another sad loss for our board. My sympathy to all who knew
and loved him. - Lola -
- Another Very Sad Day in the PII Family, words just cannot
express the pain in my heart. My heart is so very heavy. He
will be missed very much. - Sheryl -
- I'm so sorry to read that. He was such a kind human being.
I will miss him. We were so blessed to have him here as a contributing
member. - Darra -
- I'm so sorry, I know we all will miss him. - Birgit -
- Such a sad news, we sure were bless to have him amoung us.
My sincere condolence to his family and friends. - Acadie
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- So sorry to hear this. Doug was a special person, always with
a kind word and a smile. He will indeed be missed. - Sparrow
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- Doug was a good friend and will be missed by many. My sincere
condolences to his family and friends. - Wouter -
- This is such sad news. My sincere condolences to Doug's family
and friends. We will surely miss him. - Carol -
- My sincerest condolences for his family. I know he will be
missed here at the board and was very well thought of here.
- Rosalie -
Doug's South Park Ego © Douglas Gross.
- Oh My. I am sorry to hear that.. My condolences to Dougs Family...
- Ginny -
- OH no, how sad. My heart hurts at hearing this news. Doug
was so brave and put up a good fight. He will be greatly missed
by all who knew him. He touched many lives with his courage.
My condolences to Doug's family. - MaryLou -
- Doug was such a courageous man who will be missed by so many!
My heart goes out to his family on this very sad occasion.
- Debbie -
- OH NO!! Doug will be missed!!! My condolence to his family!!!
- Marcie -
- I am sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere condolences goes
out to his family and friends. - Jane -
- Sorry to hear this news. My prayers going to his family.
- Juliet -
- This is such sad news... my deepest sympathy to his family
and friends. - Ally -
- Sad news, again. My sincere condolences go out to Doug's family
and friends. - Cindy -
- Gee I have nothing new to add. You've all put it so well.
A really sweet person and always upbeat with a joke or two.
I feel like I've lost a close family friend. I guess we are
all like family here on this board. We read each others posts
and share our work and problems and get to know one another.
I hope his family will now be at peace and like you bernie I
think there will be another bright star in our sky. A sad loss
but peace for him. - Pat -
- My thoughts and condolences are with Doug's family and friends
during this time of sorrow. We will all miss him. - Suzie
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Doug's PhotoImpact International Avatar
- © Douglas Gross -
- How very sad. Doug was such a kind man. He often commented
on my photos in webshots and I always thought that was so nice
of him to do that. Will miss you Doug. - Hillie -
- Doug's suffering is over, we have to be thankful for that.
He's in a better place now. We'll still miss him, though...
- Robert -
- He was such a wonderful member of our board and he will certainly
be missed here. My condolences to his family and friends.
- Carole -
- This is so sad to hear. Please pass on my sympathy to his
family. He was a wonderful member and he will be missed greatly.
- Carolyn -
- This is such sad news. Doug was a kind friend to us all and
his courage should be an insperation to us all. Funkman you
will be missed! - Nick -
- Doug will be missed very much on here....like stated on here
before we are all like "family" and we all feel this great loss.
I will keep his family in my prayers. - Nancy -
- This is such sad news. My deepest sympathies to his family.
- Maggie -
- This is so sad. My condolences to his family and to all his
friends both here at PII and elsewere! He was so brave!
- Andrea -
- Although I didn't know Doug that well, he always struck me
as a very nice person, very good at photography and always had
a nice word to say. It is very sad, please pass on my condolences
to his family, he will be sorely missed! - Edna -
- I don't post here much any more, but Doug was such a nice
man. What a tragedy. The place just won't be the same knowing
he has gone. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
He was loved by people in many countries around the world.
- Dez -
- Be at PEACE - Spirit -
Doug's First All Original Painting - Daylily
- © Douglas Gross -
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