tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955077234995938266.post6011485591644630239..comments2024-03-15T03:43:53.437-04:00Comments on INSIDE THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS WORLD: THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGABarbara J. Galassohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06374747787599553697noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955077234995938266.post-55073643074008009292010-11-03T15:16:37.379-04:002010-11-03T15:16:37.379-04:00I have been thinking about my friend Syd for some ...I have been thinking about my friend Syd for some time now. In fact I think of her everytime I look at Gabriel. My German Shepard. That is when I met this wonderful women. She asked me why do you want a German Shepard, I replied to keep my Cocker Spaniel company. At that time we became bestest friends. I have not spoken with her since last winter. I tried to call her last night and the line was disconnected. I knew then what I know now. My heart goes out to Syd's family. I got to spend alot of wonderful times with Syd, her dogs and her horse. She took me under her wing and became like a second Mom. A very opinionend women with strict determination. A generous loving Women, Person, Friend and Mother. A Talented Painter. A Rose that will never fade. Everytime I look at Gabriel I will continue to think of Syd again and again. I love you Syd. Peace in your Heaven.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14562805448601915677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955077234995938266.post-36508991510319688532010-08-10T20:40:57.049-04:002010-08-10T20:40:57.049-04:00Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing your t...Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here! Syd will be greatly missed! She had a zest for living and she did it her way....always!Barbara J. Galassohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06374747787599553697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955077234995938266.post-56741348082911850792010-08-10T20:38:10.210-04:002010-08-10T20:38:10.210-04:00There will never be anyone like Syd Mailberg again...There will never be anyone like Syd Mailberg again. Her family's sorrow is overwhelming. The world is not as lovely as it was and music does not comfort the way it used to. There just isn't any way to understand how someone so vibrant and loving could be gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955077234995938266.post-46371432867238969042010-07-27T13:58:56.466-04:002010-07-27T13:58:56.466-04:00Here is Syd's notice that will be in the Seatt...Here is Syd's notice that will be in the Seattle Times and the Tacoma News Tribune:<br /><br />Before there was Wikipedia, there was our mother. Anyone who wanted to know anything needed only to ask Syd Mailberg. She was the best-read and smartest person on this planet from the moment she was born in NYC in 1937 until she died in Enumclaw, 7.25.10. She was the most intuitive and kindest person we have ever known. And to top it off, she was beautiful--movie star beautiful. And funny! Holy smokes, our mother had the sharpest and most pointed sense of humor. We sometimes had to leave where we were sitting or standing, because we couldn't control our laughter. Her humor was tied to her intellect, and her on-target wit was exceeded only by the love she had for family. We have lost more than our mother. We have lost the bravest, most talented, and creative person we know. Most people are lucky to have one talent. Our mother was a humanitarian; gifted artist; highly respected, ethical dog breeder/trainer; horsewoman; writer; and poet. Her oil paintings hang all over the U.S. Over the past 35 years, her 17 AKC German Shepherd champions have produced winning, loving, and devoted beings that live throughout the world. Syd wanted to live longer. She fought, and we fought alongside her every step of the way. Cancer decided otherwise. She has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is with Dad, her parents, and all the dogs and horses she has loved. Grieving and missing her are her children, Donnie, Bonnie, Rayne, and Edie; her grandchildren, Galen, Shayna, Travis, Levi, Danny, and Ben; her great granddaughter, Madison; her brother, Lee; and her cousin, Iris. Instead of flowers, please consider donating to the Washington State German Shepherd Dog Club and/or to the Virginia Mason Oncology Medical Center in Seattle. Services will be held Sunday, Aug. 1, 1:30 pm, Marlatt's Funeral Home, Kent, WA.Being Principledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07956899084274649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955077234995938266.post-25345850737226818172010-07-26T17:51:28.886-04:002010-07-26T17:51:28.886-04:00I am proud to own a dog from Syd's breeding - ...I am proud to own a dog from Syd's breeding - PAM Kingswood's Emma PT CD RA AX AXJ XF NAP NJP. With each new title Syd has congratulated me and gave me encouragement to continue. Emma is now in training for her HS, to compete next month. I feel tremendously saddened with Syd's passing, but feel I still have some small part of her friendship with me through Emma. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Susan ClarkSusan Clarknoreply@blogger.com