Bonnie Bramlett - memorial page


	In Memory Of Those We Have Lost

Ruth Nizinski
Rest In Peace
1920 - 2006

OUR MOTHER

Our Mother was a preacher
a Clown, a Sage, a Harridan, and a Queen
We called her "The Front"
for all of our whit, talent, and graces
sprang from her fountain without measure

Our Mother was a lover
accepting the extraordinary and common
with equal graciousness into her heart
Waifs, and vagabonds were her specialty
or anyone with a need that she was sure to find
and fill it with sewing, cooking, or painting
or just a soft touch hidden within an iron glove

Our Mother was a Liar
telling each child, be it hers or others
small or adult that she loved them best
She would tell you what you really, really
needed to hear, but rarely what she really thought
She would cheat at cards so you would excel and learn how to be a good winner as well as a loser

Our Mother was a Taskmaster
demanding hard work without complaint
instilling in us honesty and compassion, grit and
truth and justice to be handed out to one and all
She was the epitome of "The Show Must Go on"

Our Mother was a Teacher
she taught us how to laugh through
all our hard times and our good times
She taught us how to be kind, and tough, to be
willing and able to face almost anything
She taught us how to live and finally how to die
with dignity and loving grace.

Our Mother Was...
In the largest sense of the word
and she will always be the silent, unforgivable
center of our lives

Loretta Elverud

Phil Walden

Our close friend Phil Walden founder of Capricorn Records passed away on April 24, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.

RAY CHARLES
Rest In Peace
1930 - 2004

"I'll always remember my hero Ray Charles said "A heart with no hurt is hollow" I was still a teenager when I heard him say this. He was on TV. Some talk show, and the guy asked him to define SOUL. You know how he would always sway? Well, he stopped swaying and his big constant smile relaxed from his face and he said "A Heart with no hurt is hollow" and everything made sense to me. He validated me. As a Caucasian girl who chose a predominately Black demonstrative expression. I knew then that it was all right for me. It's about truth not color. I've loved you Mr. Charles may they lay you down easy and I'll be looking to see you in the Light" ....... Bonnie Bramlett

BELOVED BROTHER

Mike Nizinski

Always in our hearts... Together again in the light !!!

TO MICHAEL

Our warriors lie sleeping now
we lay them to rest as one
From shores, and plains
and jungles, their battles
now are won.

From our fields of Warriors,
a line both fierce and brave
They feared no man or
mortal, they fought for
lives to save

Michael is among them now,
those both proud and bold
and he sleeps with the Unfallen
their legends no untold
He will lay with all his
Heroes, his father, brother,
and the rest,
who gave their hearts in silence
who rose to every test

Our warriors lie sleeping now
we add this life to them,
We know that they will keep
him safe with the love that
never dims

So Goodnight, Sweet Prince,
May the Angels follow you
to your rest,
lie among the Unfallen;
all we loved the best.

Your sister, Loretta

SAM PHILLIPS
January 1923 - June 2003

"We have truly been blessed to have lived on this planet at the same time as Sam Phillips. I shall not miss him as he has left so very much of himself behind.
Thanks Sam ... for EVERYTHING!!!!! I'll see ya in the light.. Love Bonnie"

GREGORY HINES
February 1946 - August 2003

STEVE MILLER
- August 2003

from the editor of Gritz Magazine, Michael "Buffalo" Smith

Southern Rocker Steve Miller Passes Away

Merritt Island, FL: Stephen (Steve) Miller long time keyboardist for Grinderswitch passed away August 17, 2003 at his home in Merritt Island, Florida. after a long illness.

Steve was best known for his incredible keyboard work on all the Grinderswitch LPs. He was a master at the Hammond B3, and noted for his bluesy style. Well known and highly respected in the Southern Rock and Blues community's. In the 70s and early 80s he toured extensively with Grinderswitch playing shows with the Allman Brothers Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Winters Brothers Band, Bonnie Bramlett and many more.

He is survived by his family. Service are scheduled for Wednesday, August 20. There will be a benefit in his honor in Merritt Island, Florida on August 24.

		Ruth Nizinski Rest In Peace 1920 - 2006 OUR MOTHER Our Mother was a preacher a Clown, a Sage, a Harridan, and a Queen We called her "The Front" for all of our whit, talent, and graces sprang from her fountain without measure Our Mother was a lover accepting the extraordinary and common with equal graciousness into her heart Waifs, and vagabonds were her specialty or anyone with a need that she was sure to find and fill it with sewing, cooking, or painting or just a soft touch hidden within an iron glove Our Mother was a Liar telling each child, be it hers or others small or adult that she loved them best She would tell you what you really, really needed to hear, but rarely what she really thought She would cheat at cards so you would excel and learn how to be a good winner as well as a loser Our Mother was a Taskmaster demanding hard work without complaint instilling in us honesty and compassion, grit and truth and justice to be handed out to one and all She was the epitome of "The Show Must Go on" Our Mother was a Teacher she taught us how to laugh through all our hard times and our good times She taught us how to be kind, and tough, to be willing and able to face almost anything She taught us how to live and finally how to die with dignity and loving grace. Our Mother Was... In the largest sense of the word and she will always be the silent, unforgivable center of our lives Loretta Elverud Phil Walden Our close friend Phil Walden founder of Capricorn Records passed away on April 24, 2006 Our deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. RAY CHARLES Rest In Peace 1930 - 2004 "I'll always remember my hero Ray Charles said "A heart with no hurt is hollow" I was still a teenager when I heard him say this. He was on TV. Some talk show, and the guy asked him to define SOUL. You know how he would always sway? Well, he stopped swaying and his big constant smile relaxed from his face and he said "A Heart with no hurt is hollow" and everything made sense to me. He validated me. As a Caucasian girl who chose a predominately Black demonstrative expression. I knew then that it was all right for me. It's about truth not color. I've loved you Mr. Charles may they lay you down easy and I'll be looking to see you in the Light" ....... Bonnie Bramlett
		BELOVED BROTHER Mike Nizinski Always in our hearts... Together again in the light !!! TO MICHAEL Our warriors lie sleeping now we lay them to rest as one From shores, and plains and jungles, their battles now are won. From our fields of Warriors, a line both fierce and brave They feared no man or mortal, they fought for lives to save Michael is among them now, those both proud and bold and he sleeps with the Unfallen their legends no untold He will lay with all his Heroes, his father, brother, and the rest, who gave their hearts in silence who rose to every test Our warriors lie sleeping now we add this life to them, We know that they will keep him safe with the love that never dims So Goodnight, Sweet Prince, May the Angels follow you to your rest, lie among the Unfallen; all we loved the best. Your sister, Loretta


		Eddy Shaver 1962 - 2000





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		George Harrison 1943 - 2001 Goodbye! Mr. MYSTERIOSO



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		Waylon Jennings 1937 - 2002


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		In Loving Memory Connie Raye Karels April 25, 1954 to April 7, 2001

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		SAM PHILLIPS January 1923 - June 2003

		"We have truly been blessed to have lived on this planet at the same time as Sam Phillips. I shall not miss him as he has left so very much of himself behind. Thanks Sam ... for EVERYTHING!!!!! I'll see ya in the light.. Love Bonnie"


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		GREGORY HINES February 1946 - August 2003
		"...someone had written It's the END of an Era!!! And my first reaction was, NO!, It's the BEGINNING of a new ERA that Mr. Gregory Hines left for the young ones. What a greatness that he mastered .. This TAP DANCE!! It was left to him by the GREAT ONES that went before him.. He took it another STEP. Now look at our young ones TAP DANCE!!! NO, he never left anything to 'an end'..........He left it to grow!! I'll see ya in the light Gregory, Blessings"... Bonnie Bramlett


		STEVE MILLER - August 2003
		from the editor of Gritz Magazine, Michael "Buffalo" Smith Southern Rocker Steve Miller Passes Away Merritt Island, FL: Stephen (Steve) Miller long time keyboardist for Grinderswitch passed away August 17, 2003 at his home in Merritt Island, Florida. after a long illness. Steve was best known for his incredible keyboard work on all the Grinderswitch LPs. He was a master at the Hammond B3, and noted for his bluesy style. Well known and highly respected in the Southern Rock and Blues community's. In the 70s and early 80s he toured extensively with Grinderswitch playing shows with the Allman Brothers Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Winters Brothers Band, Bonnie Bramlett and many more. He is survived by his family. Service are scheduled for Wednesday, August 20. There will be a benefit in his honor in Merritt Island, Florida on August 24.









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