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| melody |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 11:36:38 AM
My 94 year old father-in-law passed away yesterday morning after a brief illness.
The family is in the process of finalizing funeral arrangements and my son will be flying in from Nashville barring any escalation of our wintry weather dominating today and tonight.
Harold was pretty unique-quiet-steady as the sun with a keen sense of humor. He wasn't overly demonstrative regarding affection, but I remember one time where he came up to me and gave me a big hug-a rare thing and it only happened once where I didn't initiate it. He knew I was hurting-never said a word just gave me a big old bear hug-I'll never forget that. He was a devoted father-husband and pillar of his church... a man who had seen pretty much everything and rolled with the good times and the bad times--- I really liked the old hickory nut---He will be missed.
Melody |
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jan 15 2017 : 4:14:56 PM
Melody, so sorry for your loss but what a lovely tribute to your FIL! How wonderful to have had a man with such character as part of your family. Cherish your memories.
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Darlene
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| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Jan 15 2017 : 4:06:43 PM
So very sorry for your loss. What a nice man. Know you will miss him very much.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
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| AFinkberry |
Posted - Jan 14 2017 : 12:01:07 PM
Hugs and prayers! Beautiful memory!
Ally
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jan 13 2017 : 10:52:04 AM
Melody...so sorry for your loss!! He lived to be a good age though! I have always believed that I would live to bes 94 also.
Somedays I think why on earth would you want to live to be that old??? My husband said that I will probably fall dead on
my 94 birthday. LOL Probably! I hope you can delight in the good memories of him.
Hugs and Prayers for your Family,
Peggy
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| texdane |
Posted - Jan 13 2017 : 05:15:52 AM
Melody,
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Much love and hugs, prayers, and warm thoughts to you and your family at this difficult time.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 11:06:25 PM
Melody...words fail me... but know I am wrapping you and your family in farm girl hugs..
>^..^<
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 8:37:33 PM
Melody, You and your loved ones are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. God bless you and help you through this... Hugs and love, Nini
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 06:18:44 AM
Melody, I'm so sorry.
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| Marilyn Hartman Sullivan |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 06:12:28 AM
Sounds like he had a good long run and a life well lived. I wonder if they're still making great old men. I read an essay one time by Pat McManus...he said that he didn't have an old man of his own as a boy, but was lucky enough to borrow one from a friend who moved away. The old man took him fishing and hunting, taught him how to build a fire in the snow and how not to complain about cold feet. I think the essay was called "The Care and Application of Old Men," or something like that. It was precious. Your tribute to your FIL made me think of it.
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jan 11 2017 : 04:31:12 AM
He sounded like a one of a kind amazing person. My condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Daw in IL
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 9:45:45 PM
Hi Melody
My prayers are with you and your family. Your father in law is thriving in his new custom mansion I am sure. No aches no pains and from what you described probably utilizing his keen sense of humor with the other saints. Hard to loose a wonderful person such as him. Once again, during this time of loss prayers for the ones that love him.
TW
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 6:52:42 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
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Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
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| firecatinc |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 5:55:06 PM
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing a little about your father-in-law, he sounded like a great guy to know.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 4:49:54 PM
Melody, I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace. I will be thinking of you!
Krista |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 2:57:23 PM
Melody
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family.
Farmgirl #5111
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 1:35:36 PM
Mel,
Saw your post on FB . . . I'm so sorry! It sounds like he will be missed!
Praying for your family!
CJ
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| Bridge |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 12:46:01 PM
Melody, So sorry for your loss. I will keep you, family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
He sounds like a wonderful man and lucky you to have him and the wonderful memories in your life.
I had to smile as I reflected on your comment about the hug. Isn't it fascinating how a perfectly timed hug (or any action) from someone can be a cherished memory. Especially when it is not their normal behavior. Your memory has reminded me, give that hug or that compliment or whatever. It could be just what the person needs.
Bridge
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 12:27:11 PM
I'm so sorry Melody!!! Praying for you in this time of grief! <3
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 12:25:04 PM
I'm sorry for your family's loss, Melody. Hrs sounds a lot like my father-in-law. He passed about 5 years ago. He was such a solid man answer a gentleman. Your Harold and memories of Albert made me teary. Hugs.
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 11:58:28 AM
I am sorry to hear about your loss, Melody. He sounded like he had a wonderful life and was loved and respected by many.
Winnie #3109
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| janamarieje |
Posted - Jan 10 2017 : 11:47:05 AM
I am so sorry for your loss Melody, you father-in-law sounded like a great man! My thoughts, prayers and well wishes go out to you, your family and the many friends of your father-in-law!
Jana
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