Dad and me in 1972
My ninety year old Dad passed away this morning at 12:47. He was an amazing father (nine children), grandfather (twenty-one grandchildren), and great-grandfather (thirty great grandchildren plus my first grandchild on the way) and husband (married sixty-eight years).He lived in the same town for all ninety years and was baptized, confirmed, married a faithful member of the same church for his entire life.
I am so blessed to have had both of my parents living on their own only seven miles away.
Dad has had untreated (his choice) lung cancer for a while and it just took over his body this week. He went from sitting at the table eating lunch and playing cards with us on Wednesday to complete restlessness, pain, breathing difficulty and agitation on Thursday. I was at his side when he took his last peaceful breath this morning.
I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband and children to help me through this.
I’m going to miss my Daddy.
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Oh Mary, I am so sorry. Praying that your family will find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories of a great Dad.
Mary I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family. May you have peace knowing where he is.
I'm sorry to hear about your father. It is great to have such wonderful thoughts and memories of him. You will be in my prayers.
Mary, I am so sorry. I know the pain of losing a daddy. It is fresh to me everytime I think of it. You are in my prayers as well as your family. Take care.
Oh, Mary, I'm so terribly sorry. Consider yourself ((hugged)). I'll keep you and yours in my prayers.
My thoughts are with you Mary. Here's a big {{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}.
Big hugs coming your way. He is at rest now and will have no more suffering.Treasure those beautiful memories.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Boy you have such a big family, however loss always hits hard. I am so sorry for your loss.
deepest sympathies to you and your family. thoughts and prayers to you.
My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family, Mary.
I'm so very sorry.
I lost my dad 2 years ago in february and it was so hard.
doesn't matter how old they are... seeing them one day and not the next leaves a hole.
You're in my prayers.
Kelly O.
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like a wonderful father.
Mary, my sympathies to you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My sympathy to you and your family.
Mary - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. You Dad sounded like a wonderful man. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry. It's hard to see a love one suffer and he is suffering no longer. I pray you find stregth in the coming days.
oh Mary, I am so sorry to hear your loss. Sympathies to you and your family, hugs like crazy from way over here.... it was a lovely post you wrote. May he rest in peace and love.
Mary, My thoughts will be with you during this difficult time. It's good that you were able to be with him at the end. He was surrounded by those who love him.
I'm so sorry.
Cathy
You and your family have my sympathy, Mary. I am sorry to learn that your father had cancer, sorry to learn that he is gone from you life. It is a wonderful thing that you were able to be at his side all the way through, holding his hand, him knowing how well loved he is and you knowing how much he loved you. Thanks for sharing your dad with us today.
My prayers are with you and yours.
I'm sorry about your loss. I lost my Daddy years ago and I still miss him so, so much.
I am so sorry for your loss Mary. I lost my daddy 35 years ago this month and still miss him. You are so lucky that your daddy got to meet his grandchildren. My daddy passed away when my daughter was only 5 months old. He got to see her once. And she was the first of 10 grandchildren he never met.
Oh Mary, I am truly sorry. Your father was a wonderful father, and I'm sure he is very proud of you. I wish I had magic dust to make the pain go away. Hugs, many hugs. You and your family are in my heart & prayers.
SewCalGal
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I'm really sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you Mary. How lovely that he could live so independently until the end and that you have such precious memories/feelings about him.
I am so sorry, Mary! It sounds like he lived a wonderful life and didn't let the cancer get him down until the end. I'm glad you were able to be with him. Hugs!
Mary, I am sorry for your loss, but gladdened that you have been blessed with such a great father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry on the loss of your father, Mary. I came here via the Sew-In link and found your sad post. Please take care...it sounds like your family will help you with that!
Mary, Virtual hugs winging their way to you. So sorry to hear of dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Oh Mary I am so sorry..blessings sweet girl.....what a legacy of love he left in his wake.
I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs! I lost my father too.
Mary,
I am sad to read the loss of your dear daddy. Prayers and hugs
Sandy N
I am so sorry for your loss.
Diana in Illinois
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and sympathy are with you! :)
I'm so sorry for your loss Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Love and hugs Gina xxx
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and family at this time. May God Bless
So sorry Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Oh, Mary. I am so sorry. I lost my Daddy twelve years ago when I was just 29, he 59. I'm so grateful for the years we had, and I am so grateful for you and your family for all the wonderful years you had with him. God Bless.
Bravo to your dad for a life well lived. May he rest in peace.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad passing. It's obvious you have some wonderful memories to sustain you through these difficult days. You are very lucky to have had your father for so long. My father passed away 14 years ago and my mother 24 years ago. It seems like ages and yet it seems like just yesterday. I'm glad you have a wonderful support system in your husband and kids.
My prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time ....
Dear, dear Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. How great that he was able to live down the road from you and you could see him everyday. You must have so many special memories and that is precious. So is the picture of you and him. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mary - I just found your blog today for the first time and am saddened to read about your loss. What a blessing to have such a wonderful loving father. Blessings....
Mary I am sorry to hear about your father. He was a very blessed man to have such a large, loving family.
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. It's a blessing now that he is free from pain. And how wonderful for you to have him so close, for such a long time. I'm sure you have so many dear, dear memories.
Oh, Mary....I must have missed this post since I've not been able to keep up well with blogs while my carpal tunnel has been acting up....I'm so sorry to hear this news. BUT.....it sounds like he had a truly blessed life and was in pretty good shape and spirit until the very end...and who could ask for more..right? May your many memories be a comfort to you at this difficult time.
Mary, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. What an incredible dad and lucky you- living so close by.
My dad also died of lung cancer and was in the hospital for 3 months before he passed away. Be thankful that your dad lived a good life right to the very end. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take care!
Paulette
I'm sorry I'm late. What a sweet picture and sweet post. And what a blessing to have such a father who was with it to the end. It's still tough to say good-bye. I know he is still with you and always will be! Thoughts and prayers with you.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I hope you are hanging in there. Hugs to you, dear.
I am so sorry about the loss of your daddy. Treasure your memories and he'll be with you always. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as one who knows how it is when you loose you daddy.
I am so behind in my blog reading. I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing! It must be difficult and I know you will miss him a lot. I will keep your in my prayers. Remember the good times and talk about him often!!! He's still in your heart and now will be watching over you and his family from his spot in heaven! BIG HUGS!!!
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