REMEMBERING
Our family who have passed on
DONALD O'CONNOR
August 28, 1925 - September 27, 2003
Donald O'Connor was the epitome of the show business "Triple Threat". He was born into a Vaudeville and circus family and never stopped performing until his health forced him to stop. I was fortunate enough to call him my friend, as well as boss, from 1973 until his passing. He was the kindest, friendliest, least affected superstar in the business. He never forgot his fans and never forgot a friend in need. Was the consummate gentleman and I never found anyone who didn't love him. His passing was truly the end of an era and he lived the phrase "The show must go on". This was a great loss to show business, the world and especially to Soli and me. He WAS family to us. She knew him from the time she was born and she never complained about me being on the road, because "Her Donald needed me". What a great epitaph.
ROBERT GOULET
BRILLIANT PERFORMER, FATHER-IN-LAW and FRIEND
1933 - 2007
THE PASSING OF ROBERT GOULET
Oct. 30, 2007
It is very difficult to imagine him
gone. He was always bigger than life, strong as a bull, with a laugh the size of
Cleveland. His voice was unique and unmatched. His phrasing was fluid and
magical. He commanded whatever stage he was on and was loved by all the
musicians that worked with him.
Fortunately , I got to know the man himself. He was kind, loving and could be a
true friend. Always fun to be around and the life of wherever he was. He will be
remembered, by me, with love and great affection, as a performer, Father-in-law
and friend. He adored his family, even though his career demanded so much of his
time and attention.
It seems hard to believe that God would take such a wonderful musical
instrument, as Robert, so soon. His voice may now be silent, but his memory will
live on forever...that's the beauty of recordings.
Rest Well Robert, my friend!
click this link below to see Robert doing his thing recording those wonderful ESPN commercials.
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=robert+goulet+espn&sitesearch=
THE LOSS OF A GENTLE GIANT
Sunday, March 1, 2008, we lost my precious baby Baron. He was more human than most humans and twice as loving.
He was a huge dog, 160 lbs, with an even bigger heart. He was taken too soon and will be missed forever.
My sweet baby is gone after a short 8 years, but his love will last a lifetime.
NICOLETTE GINETTE GOULET
Nikki
ACTRESS, SINGER, LOVING WIFE AND MOTHER
On April 16, 2008, we lost my wife and the wonderful mother of my daughter and step-son, Nicolette Goulet (Nikki).
She was a joy to all and an instant friend to all that came in contact with her. Her smile warmed your heart and her
laughter would fill a room. She was a wonderful singer, actress, and more importantly an amazing and loving
human being. The earth wept the day she was taken from us and there is not a day that she is not in our thoughts.
CHESTER C. FOWLAR
Incredible Son, Husband, Father and Friend
Nov. 7, 1920 - Oct. 17, 2008
Chester Fowlar or Chet to his friends, was born in Roseville, CA, the son of a railroad engineer. He went to school in Roseville and worked as a runner for the Bank Of America, while in high school. He joined the Navy with the onset of World War II and served in the South Pacific, most notably on the USS New Orleans at the Battle of Okinawa. He was a Signalman. On leave in 1944, her married his high school sweetheart, Gladys, and when the war was over, he went back to work for the bank and ended up a Senior V P at the world headquarters in San Francisco. He was loved by all and after his retirement, he and Gladys traveled the world and saw almost everything that they had wanted to. He raised three sons, all of who are proud to call him our father.