Saturday, October 22, 2011

Poorer and Richer

Our world is poorer and heaven is richer...because heaven now has my dad. Regular readers of the blog know that I rarely talk about my family. But my dad was such a special man that I want to share him with you.

You may remember that I first showed his picture in a prior post of veterans from my family.


Such a handsome man. A dedicated husband and father. His legacy includes hard work, love, friendship, laughter, patience and so much more.


Last night my mom, youngest brother, and I were with him when he made his final journey. He was such a special man--I can't think of a single person who didn't like him. His ready smile and great sense of humor have been passed to us, his lucky children.


Here is a picture of him taken in February on his 91st birthday. You can see that special mischievous gleam in his eyes. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.



I love and miss you, Dad. See you on the other side.


XXXOOO, Sharon

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  1. JayOctober 23, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Dear Sharon, You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. Sending you BIG HUGS, Jay

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  2. Maria S.October 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Big hugs going you way to you and your family! so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

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  3. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsOctober 23, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Sharon, I see the glimmer in his eyes... and I see it in yours too. Know that he will always be with you, still watching over and guiding you..

    Sending loving thoughts your way.

    Karen

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  4. Mary AnnOctober 23, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Sharon,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  5. julievkOctober 23, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Sharon,

    Being the stalker that I am, I rarely comment, but I do try my best to follow your blog...

    My eyes welled when I read your post. I never know how to appropriately offer condolences as my heart always breaks a little for the person(s) I'm trying to express them to and saying I'm sorry never seems quite enough. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.


    Warm hugs and lots of love,
    Julie

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  6. Cindy OOctober 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I can see in his pictures that he was a kind and wonderful person. I bet he will be missed by all. I imagine you take after him with your humor and kindness. Sending hugs and love your way.

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  7. wldflrOctober 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I also am sorry for your loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom.
    Sincerely,
    Marion

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  8. Rose PeaseOctober 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I see the same glimmer in your eyes as he had in his....He will always be part of you. So sorry for your loss.

    Rose Pease

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  9. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Dear Sharon,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Knowing you, I am sure he had to be a very special man to have raised such a wonderful and caring daughter. Know you will see him again some day in a happy place. My love and hugs to you dear friend.

    With much sympathy,
    Sheila

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  10. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Sharon,
    I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Laurie

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  11. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    So very sorry for your loss of your dad! Thoughts and prayers are with you - Pat Waytena

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  12. SylviaOctober 24, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I miss my Dad still after all these years. Wrap yourself in those wonderful memories...

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  13. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

    Janet

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  14. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Sharon -- My deepest sympathies to you and your family on your father's passing. I am honored that I get to know a little bit of him through you and your humor.

    Hugs
    Terri H.

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  15. GinnieOctober 26, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Sharon, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad from Julie today. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. Keep the m & m's handy. My love to you. Ginny

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  16. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So sorry to read of your Dad's passing. As long as you remember, he will live on. Your love for him is clear in your words. Keep a little of that gleam in your eyes as the days progress. Liz A.

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