Lindy,
Please accept my heart felt sympathy for your loss. I wish the very best for you and your family.

John Payne

I had the very good fortune of serving as one of Fenix's physicians over the last 7-8 years. He and Malinda were very courageous as he made his healthcare choices. He spoke very fondly of his children and was proud of his accomplishments. I will miss him.

Malinda - My sincere condolences. I admire your courage as you embraced Fenix's healthcare choices and stood by him so ardently. I will forever remember you both.

Malinda, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I will never forget the time we spent together while you lived in Logansport. I live in your old neighborhood and see the big house on the hill everyday, reminding me of our work together to make it happen. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with both of you. You helped me through some hard times, for which I am forever grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Remember Joe Fowler?

Of course, I do.

I have lots of fond memories.

Let me mention a few.

From his mobile phone

in‘78

“You’ve got the job.

Now don’t be late.”

To answer the phone

was my first task.

It must be correct

But “How?” I did ask.

Never say Insurance

It’s just not right.

I learned to say

insurance without even a fight.

We never heard “good morning”

When he came through the door.

It was “Another day of golden opportunity”

He’d say with a roar.

He could

Remember Joe Fowler?

Of course, I do.

I have lots of fond memories.

Let me mention a few.

From his mobile phone

in‘78

“You’ve got the job.

Now don’t be late.”

To answer the phone

was my first task.

It must be correct

But “How?” I did ask.

Never say Insurance

It’s just not right.

I learned to say

insurance without even a fight.

We never heard “good morning”

When he came through the door.

It was “Another day of golden opportunity”

He’d say with a roar.

He could sell ice to eskimoes

With his undaunted charm.

I was proud as punch

When I became his right arm.

The flowers I picked

to put in his corner

Became a tradition,

A mandate, an order.

They had to be there,

fresh and new every week.

If they were not there,

we knew he would freak.

He had nicknames for all.

Mine became Strawberry.

That old snow in your wheel wells,

he called dingle berries.

He hated those things,

all dirty and gray.

They had to go

as he kicked them away.

He loved working out,

black cars and disco.

He always looked fine

from his head to his toe.

The color of his computer,

it had to be black.

They painted it so

and now they’re all black.

He once told me a story

of Hamburger Hill

It was part of his life

and what made him ill.

I love to remember those talks

as a whole

I truly knew Joe . . .

both body and soul.

He came back from the ashes,

A phoenix he claimed.

But this time his flight

is not quite the same.

No longer limited

to remain here on earth.

His spirit is free,

the ultimate rebirth.

Take wing my dear Fenix

Up to Heaven you’ll fly.

We’ll meet again my friend.

until then it’s “Good-bye.”

malinda sorry about jo was just talking and remembering the lessons he had spoken to me years ago and was thinking about you and was wondering how you was doing. Very nice legacy he left and impression on people. You ought to be proud. Take care Deb Landes

Thank you Joe for your daughter's hand in marriage, and for availing your wisdom to me. I always appreciated and respected you more than you knew. I know you will bless your family with the strength and integrity you have always been known for. Rest in peace my friend.

I worked for Joe when I was in high school mowing ,painting,snow removal etc his house and rental properties. I admired and looked up to joe and learned alot from him.I would say being a perfectionist at everything you do is the most important thing I learned from him and I eventually started my own company at the age of 25.I am so thankful to have had him as a mentor.

Malinda, I am sorry for you and your familys loss. I had not seen Joe for years, but he's not the kind of Guy you forget. I doubt if you remember me, But Joe and I use to play rqtball in Logansport once or twice a week and traveled to several competitions together, and just like your obit says, he was 13 years older than me, but whipped me regularly and at the time, that was not a easy task.

Malinda, I am sorry for you and your familys loss. I had not seen Joe for years, but he's not the kind of Guy you forget. I doubt if you remember me, But Joe and I use to play rqtball in Logansport once or twice a week and traveled to several competitions together, and just like your obit says, he was 13 years older than me, but whipped me regularly and at the time, that was not a easy task. I also respected Joe and will remember him as a fine Man. I can remember Joe bringing my newborn Son(now 28) a exceptionally nice outfit to my home.
I remember appreciating that very much.I am sure you most probably picked that out! Joe was a good guy and fierce competitor, I am sad that I did not keep up with him.

Dearest Lindy and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your beloved husband, Joe, passing. The obit was so wonderful and thank you for sharing your lives with us. I'm sure he was well taken care of with family by his side and Amelia's experience with hospice. She was with me when my mothers sister passed and I'll always remember her and how wonderful she was.
Bob and Joe had a lot of deep conversations through the years and he

Dearest Lindy and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your beloved husband, Joe, passing. The obit was so wonderful and thank you for sharing your lives with us. I'm sure he was well taken care of with family by his side and Amelia's experience with hospice. She was with me when my mothers sister passed and I'll always remember her and how wonderful she was.
Bob and Joe had a lot of deep conversations through the years and he truly appreciated his knowledge and understanding about Jim and Viet Nam.
We've recently lost our son, Jeff and my heart goes out to you. It will be difficult and I will keep you in my prayers.
Lots of Love and Sympathy,
Deb Delaplane

What a man he is one of a kind .Fenix and Malinda what an awesome couple i enjoyed working for them every winter.When the snow came down i knew the phone would being ring by fenix needing to get out for something but thats all right i loved see him happy . To this day every time i see snow i think of Fenix trying to get out . Malinda i send my deepest condolences . If there is anything i can do please give me a call