video of Cal's Memorial Service

You can view the video of Cal's service here.

"I will miss you Cal"

I will miss you Cal

Your deep held and living faith

Your gentleness

Your humility and acknowledgement of your humanness on a journey of faith

Your quiet convictions

Your smile and laughter - especially in the midst of vexing human dilemmas

Your careful listening ear, empathy and subtleness of your encouragement

Your excitement to see God at work in extraordinary and simple ways

Your joy in witnessing others embrace the God you loved and living out their love for God

Your love for Annie, your boys and your extended family

Your joy becoming a grandfather

Your love for those who you invited into your household

Your love for your friends, your non-judgmental welcome - yet concern

Your friendship with Tom and Su

Your simple lifestyle

Your commitment to the poor, the foreigner

Your admiration for your staff and concern for their future

Your study, knowledge of the Bible and the unwavering conviction
that all the right wisdom was contained within

You leave a vacuum here on earth

There is none like you

You will be missed

I know you are in a place of deep satisfaction and joy

I will look forward to that day when you welcome me into that wonderful place

Until then, I will miss you.

                                                                                       John O

...always so kind...

I have enjoyed Cal for many years at Bethany Presbyterian. He was ALWAYS so kind and nice to me, and made me feel like I was a special friend. I'll not forget his expression of appreciation and love even near the end of his suffering when he intentionally acknowledged me at Bethany. I'm not at all surprised that his memorial celebration greatly changed and inspired me (and all of us) for our remaining time down here! I'll miss Cal, and look forward to hanging out with him forever one day. I will be praying for you Annie, Titus, Tim, Jordan, Grace and Brendan. With love in Christ, Michael Restivo

Glory to God in the Highest...

Cal's memorial service last Saturday was a fitting celebration of his extraordinary life. "How Great Thou Art" was sung by representatives of six ethnic churches, with 500 more of us joining in our own languages to sing each chorus. Of the many memorable moments, hearing so many voices fill the cavernous spaces of that sanctuary was an experience of worship I will never forget.

Seattle Times pays tribute to Cal

This tribute to Cal appeared in the November 16 issue of the Seattle Times.

Online scrapbook

One of Cal's friends observed that there was "very little daylight" between the work of God's kingdom and Cal's work. In that spirit, we invite you to share this site as an online scrapbook for family and friends to enjoy and celebrate Cal's extraordinary life.

Please email your memories, stories, testimonies, and photos to:
FriendsofCalUomoto@gmail.com.

Thanks!