Thursday, August 1, 2019
To Scott, Ursula, Jeff, Sherri, Steve, Bev, and Shawn,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your wonderful mother. She was the kind of “friend’s mom” that everyone wishes they knew. There are very few places that have had as big an impact on my life as her house on Highland Terrace. Our band played in the attic, the cellar, and the garage; we played volleyball; skied down the back from the high school hill; built a fort; met girls; drank tons of beer; slept outside in the yard; skateboarded; played frisbee, football; stayed out late; raised hell; made tons of friends; and laughed hysterically.
All of that was possible because your mother understood that growing boys need lots of freedom in order to become men. We were all unbelievably lucky to have her as a “neighborhood mom” who tolerated and encouraged our shenanigans. No matter how long I live, those days spent on Highland Terrace will not only be some of my best memories, but they made me who I am.
Some years later, I was also very fortunate to work with your mother, who always laughed when I called her “Mrs. Pike” – “Oh Tony, call me ‘Eileen!’” she would say, but it was way too late for that. Every one of our friends who knew her, loved her dearly because she knew that growing up should be fun – and it was, thanks to her. We owed her much and it is to her memory that our lives are so rich. Thank you, Mrs. Pike – may you rest in peace.
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