MOURNING - Lisa McMahan

[John L.]

Lisa McMahan, 38, wife of cavediver Howie McMahan who's a forum member died from pancreatic cancer Thursday. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18 at 7 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home in Lakeland. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823. Howie's a good friend of mine, and has had a tough time this last year. Remember him in your prayers.
John

[Dan Thoms]

Sorry to hear it. very good people.

My regards and prayer
Dan

[Kenny P.]

Lisa McMahan, 38, wife of cavediver Howie McMahan who's a forum member died from pancreatic cancer Thursday. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18 at 7 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home in Lakeland. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823. Howie's a good friend of mine, and has had a tough time this last year. Remember him in your prayers.
John

John,
Thanks for letting us know. I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and Howie and friends and family.
Blessings,
Kenny P.

[Bill Rotella]

My thoughts and prayers goes to Howie, their friends, and family.

Bill

[DeWayne]

My sincerest, heartfelt condoloences go out to family anf friends of Lisa and Howie.

DeWayne

[MichaelAngelo]

may my prayers go with you.
michaelangelo

[Dwain]

Hello Howie & all.

My condolances. We spent a few hours on the phone chatting about the prospect and medical issues. I have a bit of an understanding what you have been going through.

Howie, you are welcomed to join me on a dive anytime, I know we didn't get to go like we talked about in Dec 2004. But there is always the future, Try and keep your mind set looking forward. There is always a shoulder to lean on if you need it.

Dwain

[nwade]

You have my sympathy and prayers.

[Cindy]

Howie, I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts are with you and your family. Don't be afraid to reach out to your 'cave' family. Cindy Butler

[jammer]

Sorry for your loss Howie I know it is a hard thing. My prayers for you and your family's healing. I am here if you need me for anything just reach out to us like Cindy said.

[Howie]

Thank you all for the kind words, thoughts, and prayers. This is the toughest thing I think I have ever been faced with. I knew it was a serious possibilty 9 months ago, but that doesn't make it any easier. Luckily I was able to walk away from work and everything else in life to spend the last 9 months with her.

When my head clears a bit more, I looking forward to getting back in the caves. It was great therapy for me while we were in Gainesville for radiation and chemo. She loved for me to be able to dive while we were there for treatments. I'm sure cave diving and diving in general will be great therapy while I try to move forward. I will be back soon.

Thanks again,
Howie