That's my Dad, whom I have referenced here a time or two.
In the past few weeks, complications from end-stage dementia worsened his suffering, and so his peaceful passage this morning is, truly, a blessing.
After he and my mother divorced when I was 16 years old, Dad went on to remarry a woman from his church, June Davis, who had her own children our ages -- we had all gone to school together -- and they traveled the country in their "fifth wheel" in retirement. They also made a couple of trips overseas, one to the Holy Land.
My stepmother passed away peacefully at home in December of 2011, and after that my father and mother enjoyed a reconciliation. They had lunch often and other visits to look at old photos and remember and laugh about the good times on several occasions over the past year-and-a-half. Here's a photo we all took at Mom's 87th birthday celebration this past June.
Requiescat in pace, Pop.
USN Seabees, 1947
In the past few weeks, complications from end-stage dementia worsened his suffering, and so his peaceful passage this morning is, truly, a blessing.
Date and age uncertain, but a little before the first one.
After he and my mother divorced when I was 16 years old, Dad went on to remarry a woman from his church, June Davis, who had her own children our ages -- we had all gone to school together -- and they traveled the country in their "fifth wheel" in retirement. They also made a couple of trips overseas, one to the Holy Land.
My stepmother passed away peacefully at home in December of 2011, and after that my father and mother enjoyed a reconciliation. They had lunch often and other visits to look at old photos and remember and laugh about the good times on several occasions over the past year-and-a-half. Here's a photo we all took at Mom's 87th birthday celebration this past June.
Requiescat in pace, Pop.
My deepest condolences, Perry.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard losing anyone, harder still to lose a Dad.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear. Per your post earlier this morning, when I saw the header on this, I knew what was up. I hope he passed away as peacefully as possible.
ReplyDeleteEarl dorrell was my Papa, he pulled me in the red wagon, looked after me in the summers, taught me to spin a basketball on my finger, beat me at cards, loved my sweet grams and was the greatest Papa anyone could have. I loved these pictures, he was such a handsome guy. I am sad, but im glad hes in peace. Love you Papa. - Angie Abbott
ReplyDeleteThat's a handsome family, PDiddie.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about the loss of your father but, as you suggest, a good, as well as a sad, ending.
Best to you,
PW
I'm so sorry for your loss, Perry. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your dad was clearly a standup guy, and he will be missed.
ReplyDeletePerry, I'm sorry for your loss. I am glad to see your entire family was able to get together near the end once again. That's a wonderful sight to see. He was the best PaPa my kids had.
ReplyDeletePerry -- whatever differences we may have, know that you have my sincerest condolences and will be in my prayers.
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