elegantlion Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 He died last Monday evening. He had been ill on and off for over 18 months. He looked so peaceful and was almost smiling. He and my mom were married almost 56 years. He had called the Monday before and wanted to go out and eat pizza with ds and me. I'm glad we went because that was the last time ds got to see him as he went with his dad on Thanksgiving. We sent him off with Star Trek music, he had a Star Trek t-shirt under his collared shirt and his favorite coffee mug went with him as well. I know I had posted when he got sick and wanted to let you all know. He was 79 and lived long and prospered. The Buddha in my avatar is a picture he took while stationed in Japan during his service time. If you pray, those are appreciated. If you light candles or send happy thoughts, those are appreciated. If you just remember to love those you love a little more when you see one grieving, that is appreciated too. 41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to have that last little bit of time with him. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (((Hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I know it is so hard when one's father dies. Peace and prayers for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) DP Edited December 5, 2015 by ScoutermominIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a spunky man. I smiled at the idea of him wearing a Star Trek t-shirt. I think it's wonderful that your family honored him that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I am sorry, elegantlion. I know from some of your posts that both you and your DS were close to him. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I am so sorry. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I am so sorry. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: He sounds like a delightful man who was enjoying life to his final days. My father died at 71 this year. It's always too soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Hugs. I am sorry for you loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Hugs and prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm sorry. Losing a parent is so hard :grouphug: . I love that he has his favorite coffee mug with him. That made me smile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so sorry. :crying: Praying for you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 May you live long and remember. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 He died last Monday evening. He had been ill on and off for over 18 months. He looked so peaceful and was almost smiling. He and my mom were married almost 56 years. He had called the Monday before and wanted to go out and eat pizza with ds and me. I'm glad we went because that was the last time ds got to see him as he went with his dad on Thanksgiving. We sent him off with Star Trek music, he had a Star Trek t-shirt under his collared shirt and his favorite coffee mug went with him as well. I know I had posted when he got sick and wanted to let you all know. He was 79 and lived long and prospered. The Buddha in my avatar is a picture he took while stationed in Japan during his service time. If you pray, those are appreciated. If you light candles or send happy thoughts, those are appreciated. If you just remember to love those you love a little more when you see one grieving, that is appreciated too. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm sorry. I'm glad you had the chance for one last trip to the pizza joint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. ((Hugs)) What a beautiful way to send him off, though, your post made me smile through the sadness. I am glad he lived long and prospered, and that you went for pizza with him recently. I will be thinking of you, and sending warm thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 You wrote a beautiful tribute to him. May his memory be eternal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so sorry. The Star Trek send off is very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) :grouphug: And praying. Edited December 30, 2015 by w11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: It sounds like he was a fun man to grow up with. Losing people we love is always hard though. My prayers go out to you and your family. I'm glad you were able to have that last good memory. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry, EL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so sorry, Paula. But I'm glad you got to send him off with beautiful things and lots and lots of love. Wishing you, your DS and your mom much strength and peace as you all grieve the loss of a much-loved person. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 ((((EL and DS and your mom))) :grouphug: So sorry for your family's loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: and prayers to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm so very sorry! :grouphug: Praying for those left behind to have peace and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I hope that memories of past happy times with your father will comfort you in the days ahead. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Oh, honey girl, I'm so sorry. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :crying: :crying: :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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