Friday, April 27, 2012

Goodbye Dad!

After 16 days in Hospice, my Dad passed away yesterday, peacefully and in no pain. The road was a long one, with many turns. Hospice was wonderful as well as the nursing home staff.  The above picture is the way I will remember Dad at the end.  That picture was on his 92nd birthday in his new NIU red sweatshirt with his beloved McDonald's coffee.

RIP in Dad, and we all love you and miss you, but you had  a wonderful life! Because he was a WII veteran, it is fitting that his memorial service will be Memorial Day weekend!
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    So sorry - what a lovely picture of your Dad. With lots of love to you
    Mary oxo

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  2. GinaApril 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I'm so sorry Becky. Wishing you didn't have to go through this. Will be thinking about you and your family. You were right, he had a wonderful life and I'm sure with time you will only have good memories.
    Hugs,
    -Gina-

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  3. TinaRBKApril 27, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I do remember that picture Becky and I am so sorry. I hope you can find some solace in the memory of all the special times you and your dad had together. XOXO

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  4. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeApril 28, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Sending you love and hugs at this difficult time. You can tell from the sparkle in your dad's eyes that he loved life. xoxo

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  5. ElisabethApril 29, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Becky, my condolences to you and your family, at this difficult time of your loss!
    My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your dear dad rest in peace!
    xoxo

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  6. Megan @ FoodalutionApril 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Awww.... Becky - thinking of you. Sending you lots of love. Peace be with you and your family.
    - Megan

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  7. BeckyApril 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Thank you for all of your condolences and prayers for me and my family! They are greatly appreciated.

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  8. Megan @ FoodalutionApril 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Awww.... Becky - thinking of you. Sending you lots of love. Peace be with you and your family.
    - Megan

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  9. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineMay 2, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Sending my sincere condolences to you. My dad passed in 1995, he was my best friend in every aspect of support and guidance. It hasn't gotten easier over the years missing him, but I cling to the memories and being so fortunate to have had him for 82 years of his life here and grateful to be his daughter. Hugs and support for anything you need during this difficult time of his passing. You were lucky to have each other and a good daughter in his time of need. God bless ....

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  10. Jill | Dulce DoughMay 4, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Becky I am so very sorry for your loss. He had a long, wonderful life but I know that doesn't make his absence in your life any easier.

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