Jennifer Schauffler

Monona is a special friend of mine, all the way from first grade. As a kid, I knew from Monona that her mom worked as a scientist who was, as Monona put it, "working on the cure for the common cold." Wow -- was I impressed. She was an elegant woman who navigated her life's many challenges while raising a super smart, compassionate daughter who remains a good friend today.

Aug 16, 2020

Italo Moriconi

I honor the love tradition that flows from Florence and Dorothy to Fay, to Monona, to Maya. Thank you so much for sharing the memories of such a remarkable legacy. To me, that´s just another name for quiet perfection.

Aug 16, 2020

Hayley Gorenberg

I treasure having known Fay, learning from her joy and intelligence, and being incredibly fortunate to have her family in my life for so many years and so many occasions -- important and day to day. Having her meet and commune and spontaneously dance with my mother was both singularly beautiful and entirely predictable. This photo from Fay's book party shows how she made me feel!

Aug 15, 2020

Anne Wright

Dear Duncan, sincerest sympathies to you and Monona and your families on the loss of your amazing mother. May your happy memories sustain you during this sad time. I look forward to reading her book and learning more about her life. Anne Mazzotta Wright

Aug 6, 2020

Katharine Hsiao

Our deepest condolences to Monona and all the family. We loved your life sharing book - you are an inspiration to many for generations to come. Will be praying for all of you.

Aug 4, 2020

Margaret Diehl

I did some copy editing for "Riding with the Wind" and it remains one of my favorite jobs. Fay was a graceful writer with wonderful stories to tell.

Aug 4, 2020

Dale Megill

Fay and I were in a Brown Bag group together. She had such encouraging words for me when my son’s wife died at age 37, leaving him with children ages 2 & 4. She spoke from experience when reassuring me they would be ok. That meant a lot. I only fully appreciated her wisdom after reading her book. Thank you for sharing her story with us.
Dale Megill

Aug 2, 2020

Lois Morris

Fay was a wonderful member of our brown bag lunch group for many years. She had such a sharp mind and loved talking about current events and issues of the day. And she had a great sense of humor that she brought to us making our lunches lively and so enjoyable. We were sad that her health prevented her from being with us for the last few years. I’m so glad to have known her.

Aug 2, 2020

Valerie Mascitti

In my kitchen window, I have an orchid Fay gave me the last time she visited. It blooms continually and gives me such pleasure every time I look at it — like Fay did. Her legacy of affection, intellect and joy will be with me forever. I am so glad she was with her beloved family to the end. A fine life, well lived.

Aug 2, 2020

Roger Thomson

I was honored to have known Fay. As her T'ai Chi instructor at the Academy of Lifelong Learning I found her to be a wonderful woman, full of enjoyment of life & learning. Her sense of humor added much fun to our classes. We all miss her. Roger Thomson

Aug 2, 2020