Just a few, then dozens, and in recent weeks, a nearly endless stream of people who wanted a few moments to say goodbye, according to people close to Mr. Jobs.

When we just married, my wife said "Men like you, once successful, will be very attractive to girls.

This tour each year to visitors from the States.

Family and friends streamed in and out to offer their sympathy.

Visitors from as far as China and India, which are struggling with their own coal-related pollution, have been trooping through the plant.