RIP, Dad
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 20:00 last edited by Catseye3
My condolences also, Horace.
Someone wrote a long time ago that we are not truly adult until our parents are no longer with us. That makes such a loss doubly difficult.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 20:09 last edited by
https://obituaries.joplinglobe.com/obituary/dan-houser-1081777219
So sad that he's passed on, Horace.
Sending you, and all your family, a virtual hug.
And yeah, what Brenda said - a wonderful obituary that gives you a sense of the man.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 20:15 last edited by
My condolences, @Horace.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 20:21 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 20:23 last edited by 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.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 20:29 last edited by
Sorry to hear, Horace. Beautiful obituary.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 21:01 last edited by
Sorry to hear about your dad, Horace.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 21:09 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 21:25 last edited by 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.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 21:29 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 21:31 last edited by
I'm really sorry to hear that, Horace. That was indeed a wonderful obituary.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 21:37 last edited by
Thank you everybody for your kind words.
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What a beautiful obit. Yes, he had quite a life, and he knew what was important. Codolences to you and all your family, Horace.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 22:00 last edited by
We would all be so lucky to live half of that obituary. Sorry, man.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 22:30 last edited by
I’m sorry that you lost your father. He sounds like a remarkable man.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 23:21 last edited by 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).
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 23:35 last edited by
My condolences on losing your father Horace. I'm glad you were there before his final sleep. I hope your mother is coping well.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 23:45 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 15 Mar 2021, 23:47 last edited by
What a life he had! So sorry for your family´s loss, Horace.
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wrote on 16 Mar 2021, 00:36 last edited by
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.