The passing of my Father

Old Time Hunter · Post by **Old Time Hunter** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:33 am

Well, it finally happened. At 0941 on August 20th I lost my Father.

In what some might see as a blessing based on all he has been through these past four-five years, my heart aches at the loss due to the re-connection I have felt with him in the last ten-fifteen years.

I have to thank God for giving us that opportunity.

A couple of years ago he gave me his 1939 era .32 Special '94 Winchester, that is in pristine condition, that was given to him by his uncle in 1945. My great uncle had come back from the war and had a job with a large paper company as a "land warden" which issued him a personal model 99 Savage, so he gave the Winchester to my Dad. Since his uncle ordered his Winchester at the end of '39 and Winchester was too busy building war material for Britain (lend-lease) his Winchester was not delivered until 1941 while he was in boot camp. My Dad used that rifle for deer hunting starting in 1945 and last carried it November of 2010.

My Father was fortunate to live a good life, always finding the best in everyone and always standing by the code of, " if you do not have anything good to say, do not say anything". He always gave you the benefit of the doubt too.

When my Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years ago, he stood steadfastly by her. Still making her smile on a daily basis. His devotion to her is evident in his wishes as he passed, he does not want a formal funeral, but a celebration of life for both of them on or around what would be their 63rd wedding aniversary this coming December.

It is really tough not being able to pick up the phone and give him a call...Dad, rest in peace.

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:38 am

Prayers sent----------------God Bless

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:43 am

Godspeed to your father, sir --- and my best to you and your family as well through this trying time

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:55 am

Sorry to hear. Blessings for the times you did have with Dad.-----------Sixgun

My mom has been gone since '96 and dad since '07. Not a day goes by without thinking of them.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:01 am

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:15 am

OTH that was written so beautifully.
Thankyou and God bless.

Nath.

BigSky56 · Post by **BigSky56** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:11 am

OTH my condolences, its very hard to loose a grandparent or parent, I was heart broken still am. danny

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:19 am

My condolences on your loss. I do understand...

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:25 am

Grieve well friend. I remember those feelings well. The feeling of my heart exploding is no longer there but the memory of the sense of loss is part of me now. My thoughts are with you.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:32 am

As you are already seeing, he IS still around in many ways, just not his physical self. You will still share good times with him and still seek his counsel in bad times, just on a different level. He's been promoted to a position a few floors up but he's still around.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:32 am

Sounds like he was a great man. I really would have liked to have met him. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:57 am

Blessings to you and your family. Prayers made.

That was a great memorial, and you are already blessed to be able to dwell on having such a great Dad.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:04 pm

Sincere condolences to you and your family.

May your father rest in peace.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:34 pm

Thoughts and prayers with you, I know just what you are going through.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:40 pm

Godspeed!

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:59 pm

My condolences to you and your family. Your words convey what a fine husband, dad, and man your father was. His lasting gift to you is that you are a "chip off the o'l block." Prayers for your Peace.

Victor

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:30 pm

Condolences and prayers up for you and your family.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:32 pm

Psalm 116:15 " Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints"

wfo · Post by **wfo** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:37 pm

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but glad that you have so many great memories.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:39 pm

I never know what to say....But, I pray that his memories will give you comfort. Prayers up for all concerned.

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:50 pm

a moving tribute, thanks for sharing. sending our condolences.

the Grizz family

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:58 pm

Sixgun wrote:Sorry to hear. Blessings for the times you did have with Dad.-----------Sixgun

+1

1894 · Post by **1894** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:02 pm

Prayers sent .

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:26 pm

Prayers said.

Shawn

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:42 pm

Unfortunately, I had to deal with that when I hadn't yet seen my fifth birthday, so just be thankful you had all those decades of time to grow more mature and strong to deal with it, and to have more time with 'the old man'. Now I'm older than mine ever lived to be, so I wonder sometimes if we could somehow meet, which of us would be giving the 'sage wisdom' to the other... I don't feel very wise, so hopefully he continued to learn in the here-after, because I still rely on 'his' advice and wisdom now and again...

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 4:04 pm

Sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the fact that you had a good relationship and that he left you something that means so much to you.

DadsMod12 · Post by **DadsMod12** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:07 pm

I'm sorry for your loss. My dad passed in 99 and I know how it feels to want to make that phone call. It's tough, but it will get better.

Dan

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:12 pm

Others have said it all. Prayers for all concerned.

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:25 pm

Sounds like a great man. Which probably made you a better man. Sorry for your loss.

EdinCT · Post by **EdinCT** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:25 pm

I have known the loss of a loving father and am praying for you and your grief. Part of him will always be with you.

junkbug · Post by **junkbug** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:54 pm

May he dwell with the Lord forever.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:22 pm

I'm sorry for your loss. My own father passed over in 1973 and I still miss him.

tman · Post by **tman** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:35 pm

Prayers sent. I'm at that point now, Father is 93, inoperatable cancer. I just want his last days to be as pain free as posssible.

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:11 pm

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences. Prayers for peace for you and your family.

samb · Post by **samb** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:26 pm

Sincere condolences, thank you for sharing your moving tribute.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 7:26 am

Prayers sent and Sincere condolences..hang in there

piller · Post by **piller** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:25 am

May he Rest In Peace, and prayers sent for comfort for you and your family.

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:41 am

My condolences to you and your family.

gak · Post by **gak** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:59 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. Blessings for you and your family. I lost my father 34 years ago and while his physical presence is still sorely missed, I feel he is with me always. Rest assured he is with you too.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:30 am

My condolences on your Fathers passing.

For about six-months after my father passed, whenever something happened that I thought he'd like to hear about, I'd find myself picking up the phone to call him to tell him about it. So, if that happens to you, think nothing of it - it's natural.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:04 pm

Prayers up for you, your father, and your family...

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:16 am

...much blessings -- prayers sent-- :)

Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:37 am

Deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss. We did the same for my parents after their passing celebrating their life on their 58th anniversary date. Neither wanted a morbid and sad funeral so just us siblings, mates, and grandkids scattering their ashes in Kailua Bay then recalled all the great times we had growing up with great parents. Still miss them 6 years later. Take all the time you need to mourn their passing.