December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022
Love ~ forever and a day, my dearest friend
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Michael Taketa-Graham, 58 years old, born on August 22, 1954, and passed away on June 16, 2013. We will remember him forever.
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June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022
Much love to youTeri today and always. I can still bring up Mikes
infectious smile and childish laugh, he was a dear friend.
infectious smile and childish laugh, he was a dear friend.
August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021
My first nephew, Mike will always be special to me. His smile could light up the room, his sense of humor was reassuring, his drive to connect was palpable. He is missed.
August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017
Still thinking of you!
August 22, 2017
August 22, 2017
Teri,
Thank you for making Mike feel loved and restoring his faith in the importance of family. I am forever indebted to you for providing him with such a loving heart.
Thank you for making Mike feel loved and restoring his faith in the importance of family. I am forever indebted to you for providing him with such a loving heart.
June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016
The words I love you Michael, flow freely off of you tongue.
The words I love you Teri flow equally ….
Miss you both in different worlds.
The words I love you Teri flow equally ….
Miss you both in different worlds.
June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016
Dear Teri, The only thing I can add to all the beautiful, heartfelt messages is AMEN. Love. Jody
June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016
OPA and MIKEY DANIEL ~
My mind still talks to you… My heart still knows you are protecting me… My soul knows you are at peace and that we will be reunited… I thank you for all of life’s lessons you shared with me… even after death. Happy Father’s Day to two of the best dads/loving men in my world!!! I miss you and will love you ~ forever and a day… PS Please give Oma and Stephen big hugs and smooches from me.
My mind still talks to you… My heart still knows you are protecting me… My soul knows you are at peace and that we will be reunited… I thank you for all of life’s lessons you shared with me… even after death. Happy Father’s Day to two of the best dads/loving men in my world!!! I miss you and will love you ~ forever and a day… PS Please give Oma and Stephen big hugs and smooches from me.
June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
Enjoyed a wonderful week in Kansas City with your sisters. They and I miss your easy smile and welcoming way very much.
August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015
Happy belated birthday Mike!
Love and hugs from Göttingen,
your German son
Love and hugs from Göttingen,
your German son
August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015
Happy Birthday, Mike!! I miss you very much!! Hope you are having a big celebration with Stephen, Opa and Linda!! Love you!!
June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015
I love and miss you truly, madly, deeply and always will ~ forever and a day ♡♡♡♡♡ please tell Stephen and Opa that my life is so empty with the three men in my life gone... but we will be together someday soon... stay out of mischief in heaven you guys!!!!
June 20, 2015
June 20, 2015
We miss Mike T more than words can say. He was the most generous, kind, loving, knowledgeable (about everything lol) friend. Thank you, Mike, for the wonderful memories, especially of our joint family trip to Cozumel--the best of times for sure!. We are still thinking about you all of the time. Love you, Teri-- can't wait to see you again.
June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015
Thought of you today. "Don't be mediocre, Joachim! You hear me?"
Indeed an attitude you never were for me. I won't forget this and you Mike.
We will meet again, of that I am sure.
Yours,
Joachim
Indeed an attitude you never were for me. I won't forget this and you Mike.
We will meet again, of that I am sure.
Yours,
Joachim
June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015
Do I miss Michael, absolutely !
Will I ever forget his infectious smile and laugh, not a chance.
Can I ever stop sharing with others the hilarious times we experienced together; never …. (but not here !!!!!)
Love you Teri
Will I ever forget his infectious smile and laugh, not a chance.
Can I ever stop sharing with others the hilarious times we experienced together; never …. (but not here !!!!!)
Love you Teri
June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015
.....Thinking of you, Michael. I hear your laugh. I see your smile. I feel your bear-hug. Let your beloved Tomi feel your love every single day; she misses you so. We all do. Love. Love.
August 22, 2014
August 22, 2014
Mike was born one week after his grandparents and I returned from a two month camping trip to Alaska. He was my first nephew. I was eight and I was thrilled. His smile every time I saw him elicited that first feeling of excitement. He was truly a light for his friends and family.
July 11, 2014
July 11, 2014
What I remember: Michael had the biggest heart, the most genuine smile, the warmest hugs, the most jovial laugh, and adored his wife. Tomi, he is with you and blanketing you with his continued love. And he is with his boy, playing and making up for lost time..... Love. Love. Love to all of you.....
July 8, 2014
July 8, 2014
"will feel the intensity with which Mike lived always and regret that I never knew Stephen, the light of his life.
July 8, 2014
July 8, 2014
Thank you for being the best host father. Thank you for inspiring me not only whilst staying with you but also long-term. Thank you for being challenging at times. Thank you for showing me new sides in life. You will not be forgotten.
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014
I can't believe it's been a year since you have gone to heaven and get to be not only with Stephan and those you loved that have passed also but Jesus too.
Though your thought of daily and missed down here I'm glad that you don't have to deal with any aggravation down here. That you have eternal life that we all are looking forward to getting to have one day and seeing you again too. Love ya Mike :).
Though your thought of daily and missed down here I'm glad that you don't have to deal with any aggravation down here. That you have eternal life that we all are looking forward to getting to have one day and seeing you again too. Love ya Mike :).
July 2, 2013
July 2, 2013
David and I were lucky to have been friend's with Mike and still with Teri. He was so very pasionet about living life and I admired him and still do . Thank you Mike.
You will be sorly missed by so many down here, but I have comfort in knowing that not only are you with Stephen but able to help Teri and other's down here more than you did when you were here.
You will be sorly missed by so many down here, but I have comfort in knowing that not only are you with Stephen but able to help Teri and other's down here more than you did when you were here.
July 1, 2013
July 1, 2013
In a lifetime we are gifted with a select few individuals that nourish our existence here; who guide us in the direction of true giving and understanding the art of sharing love. Michael was one of those incredible guides, he will always live in my heart . All my love and sorrow shared with you Teri.
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
Mike was absolutely one of the good ones & always made things better just by being around. He was so funny & could cheer up any situation. He was brilliant & had a very intelligent grasp on how to make life great. He was someone who you wanted to get to know because of the warm welcome he gave with his smile. He wanted everyone he loved to be happy & worked to make it happen. So Sorry Teri
June 29, 2013
June 29, 2013
The world has lost a gentle giant. Michael will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. I know you are watching over all of us now, Mike. Teri, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 28, 2013
June 28, 2013
Will love you, my best friend, forever ~ and a day....... Give Stephen a big hug and kiss for me... Send me some strength ~ please. XXOXOOOOXXXOOOXO
June 28, 2013
June 28, 2013
So sorry that this could happen to such a wonderful person. All my sympathy to Teri.
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December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022
Love ~ forever and a day, my dearest friend
June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022
Much love to youTeri today and always. I can still bring up Mikes
infectious smile and childish laugh, he was a dear friend.
infectious smile and childish laugh, he was a dear friend.
August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021
My first nephew, Mike will always be special to me. His smile could light up the room, his sense of humor was reassuring, his drive to connect was palpable. He is missed.
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Those were the days, my friend... I thought they would never end... love you ~ forever and a day
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Mikey's 1st B day August 22nd 1955
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June 16, 2022
by Susan Ezrati
The photo of Mike and his sisters with Grandma Graham(?) is actually with Grandma Davidson. Grandma Davidson stayed in the house on Clayton in Denver, while Susan, Gene, Winona and Ellis (Mike's paternal grandparents and aunt and uncle) went to Alaska. We returned on August 15, 1954. Mike was born a week later. I (Susie) was 8 years old and had become an aunt to a charming young man.
Think of this often.
Think of this often.
July 8, 2014
by Joachim Linn
This picture was taken in Summer 2010 when I visited Teri, Mike, Oma and all the other people I was able to meet when I stayed in CA from Sep. 2009 to Feb. 2010 with my mum and dad. Also it was the last time I saw Mike before he passed away last summer.
This moment unfortunately is one of the few that were captured and always reminds of his kindness and mikeness and how I, especially in this aspect can still learn from him. Although he is not physically around anymore I was and still am strongly influenced by his personality. I learned that sometimes you start valuing people and the relationship you have with them when you live far away from each other but still sense that something about your everyday behaviour has something from these people. It has been 4 years that I saw Mike the last time but now feel especially close to him. These days I try reminding myself some of the grand values you taught me. Doing so I acknowlegde that a lot came from you, Mike.
Thanks for having influenced me that strongly so far in my life.I hope I will be able to grow more in kindness and being able to love unconditionally because in terms of that you were truely a master.
love and hugs from Germany, Göttingen.
Fun underwater
August 22, 2013
by Nacina Dawn
I was fortunate enough to be Mike's scuba diving buddy for several years until my health made it too difficult for me. He was always finding ways to make it easier and more fun for me, what a great guy. On a particular dive, we were lucky to run into several young seals who were playing and chasing each other. After watching them for awhile, we set off back toward shore with Mike leading. One of the youngsters grabbed Mike's fin and gave it a playful jerk, startling him severely. He turned on me with such a comical look of accusation, I couldn't stop laughing. Of course, the seal had shot away and was nowhere to be seen, so he didn't believe me. So I gave him our signal for shark, and his whole body radiated disgust. Funny how easily facial expressions and body language can be interpreted when speech is impossible. He was such a good sport and a great man. I miss him.