Dear Carol,
I am so sorry to learn the sad news. Even though many years have passed since my stint at the Courant, I have deeply fond memories of working with Cary and you. Cary was a larger-than-life kind of guy whose passion for his work was an inspiration. I have thought of you often in the years since, and hold you in my prayers now.
Sincerely,
Nancy(Gambrill)Sindt-Kneisley

We are so sorry for your loss. May you endure these days with the help of Almighty God (Ps.34:18) who is always there to give support and strength. Your beloved husband will be missed by many.

Linda and I were so sorry to hear of Cary's passing. We will miss his friendship very much. He is remembered by his Dartmouth classmates for, among other things, his witty minutes as Secretary of Delta Upsilon Fraternity and his Winter Carnival statute. Our condolences to Carol and his family. Karl

Dear Katie and family-

Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thinking of you,
Jamie and Frank Powers

Carol and family, this is an awful shock and instant sadness. We have so many rich memories of Cary and you, dating back to the founding of the Courant and even earlier, then running forward through many ISWNE conferences. The Courant was not just one of the best weeklies in the country; it was one of the best newspapers in the country -- literate, good-humored, well-informed, passionate. And all those adjectives fit Cary as well. We will miss him very much.
--Garrett and Nina

Dear Carol and family—
We were sorry to hear of Cary's death. We have such great memories of Cary and you and the Courant, and how much you all were a part of the transition of ISWNE from Don Brod's place to ours. Please know that we are thinking about you.
—dick and maryjo

Carol and the Stiff Family:

You shared your lives with us; we share your loss. Cary knew and practiced the finest principles of community Journalism. His passion for our cause and leadership within the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors remains a beacon to guide us.

Frank and Pat Garred
Port Townsend, Washington

Dear Carol,
Our hearts go out to you and Meg, Katie and Chip. We loved Cary and had such wonderful times with the two of you in Colorado.
Never was there a better weekly than the Clear Creek Courant.
You both gave your souls to each issue.
Love,
Marcia and Guy

We remember you both with fondness. Please know that we share in the sadness that all of your friends feel. Carol, remember the bikini and the dorm shower. We do go back a long way and treasure our memories. Love......from Sandy

Carol and family,
Your husband-and-father was very influential on my desire to be a better teacher, more concise writer and analytical thinker. I remember him fondly from our days at the Courant and Evergreen Today. Remember, the Bailey Bugle was next! Ironically, I found the notice as I searched for the Courant online to find another story. I hope to see you in July.

To Carol and all the Stiff family,

Sincere condolences on your bereavement. Your ISWNE friends from far and near all share in your loss.

David Burke
The Tuam Herald
Tuam
Ireland

Carol Wilcox, and The Family of Cary Stiff;

My condolences: Please be advised that those of us who were fortunate enough to share our journalistic times with Cary, and his Clear Creek (County) Courant, held him in great esteem for his integrity, for his humor, for his dedication, and - as Wallace Stegner stated - for his "sense of place". We celebrate his life, wish for peace and satisfaction for you, and would hope that Cary's services and practices would serve as models for those of journalism now and in the future.

Richard G. Hamilton, former publisher / editor
Park County Republican and Fairplay Flume
Fairplay, Colorado

We send you our deepest sympathy. As time passes, may memories bring you smiles.

Carol,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know the loss of Cary is difficult and will continue to cherish our days together at The Denver Post.

Rendy

Dear Carol and Family-

I'm so sorry to learn this sad news about Cary. As the editorial assistant at The Post in the days when there was a "Women's Department," I recall the beginning of your and Cary's romance ... you two heading off for lunch in attempted, but not so great secrecy. It's a sweet memory of mine.

I, along with many other Coloradans, are thinking of you and share your loss and fond memories.

With sincere sympathy,
Nancy Foster

Carol,
It is shocking news and I am so very sorry.
I send you and your family my deepest sympathy.
In my mind I still see your memorable wedding
photo in front of the picturesque little church
at Fairplay and cannot fathom how the years have
gone by so quickly since then.
Please know your old friends are thinking of you.
Donna

Carol and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. Our town hasn't been the same since Cary stopped printing our news. We always enjoyed the Courant when he owned the paper. It was a huge loss to our community when Cary no longer printed the news.
I am so very sorry for your loss and am sure he will be missed. I know I'll miss not seeing his smiling face at the post office when you were back in Idaho Springs each year.
Carol, you and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Jane Thomas