RIP, Dad

[bachophile]

Sorry for your loss, pancreatic cancer is a heavy burden to bear, for the patient and his loved ones.

May you have no further sadness in the future.

[Doctor Phibes]

I'm very sorry to hear this, Horace. My condolences.

As others have said, that's a very nice obituary - a life well lived.

[xenon]

Sorry to hear, Horace. Beautiful obituary.

[Rich]

Sorry to hear about your dad, Horace.

[jon-nyc]

I’m sorry Horace. That was a great obituary. Like my father he was born at home and died at home. I too did the dropper thing with my folks. Morphine as well as water.

[Jolly]

In Hebrews, it is written that is appointed unto men once to die. It is inescapable, but a life well-lived may be the best revenge a mere mortal has against Death.

Your Dad had a well-lived life. From the woman he loved, to the children he fathered and raised, the sights and sounds he experienced the world over and even his death, surrounded by a loving family in his own home, is the definition of a life many wish they had.

Requiescat in pace. May God grant your family comfort in this time of sorrow.

[Mik]

I'm glad you got there in time that he knew you were with him. That may not seem like a lot now but it will comfort you in years to come.

He led a remarkable life, and certainly brought up a remarkable son.

[Aqua Letifer]

I'm really sorry to hear that, Horace. That was indeed a wonderful obituary.

[Horace]

Thank you everybody for your kind words.

[Loki]

@brenda said in RIP, Dad:

What a beautiful obit. Yes, he had quite a life, and he knew what was important. Codolences to you and all your family, Horace.

My sentiments exactly.

Thank you for sharing Horace.

Peace.

[89th]

We would all be so lucky to live half of that obituary. Sorry, man.

[LuFins Dad]

I’m sorry that you lost your father. He sounds like a remarkable man.

[jodi]

I am so sorry you lost your Dad, Horace. Thank you for sharing his obituary - he had an interesting life. I can’t remember if I told you this (I probably did) , we lived in Madison for 2 years (89 - 91). (That’s where I was a horse vet).

[Friday]

My condolences on losing your father Horace. I'm glad you were there before his final sleep. I hope your mother is coping well.

[kluurs]

I'm glad he was able to be at home and have loved ones near. I'm sorry for your loss - my condolences to you and your family. Anyone who has had a family member die of this disease knows what a horrible disease this can be.

[Optimistic]

What a life he had! So sorry for your family´s loss, Horace.

[Horace]

Thanks again, everybody.

@jodi - I didn't know you lived in Madison! That's neat. I spent my first 33 years there.

@Friday - my mom is understandably devastated. This is hardest on her, having lived with him for 60 years. He's a part of her, and the void he left is the most difficult thing she's ever had to deal with. The kids are taking turns being with her, so she can ease into her new life without him. I'll probably spend April there with her in Missouri.

[jodi]

So sad for you mom. Good that you can spend April there. 1051 Jennifer Street, on the isthmus between the lakes - that’s where we lived. Really old house, found and Indian head penny when I dug up a space to put a garden in the yard. Used to love walking over to the Essenhaus (spelling?). And brats and beer on the terrace at the University. Really enjoyed living there. Great bike rides around Lake Monona.

[89th]

Horace, are you from Burke? That's very close to where I grew up (and close to where I still live...for now).

[Horace]

@89th said in RIP, Dad:

Horace, are you from Burke? That's very close to where I grew up (and close to where I still live...for now).

Nope, my brother lives there. He teaches at George Mason.