SylvanLakeWH 25,562 #1 Posted January 17, 2023 My 95 year old Dad died peacefully in his sleep this morning... I can only hope to live the rest of my life honoring his legacy. I am a very fortunate man. Rest in Peace Dad. A couple pics: Christmas Day 2022 (5 degrees) - Out for his daily walk... he was not a wimp. Train ride with a bunch of his Grandkids... IMG_0826.MOV 1 8 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,243 #2 Posted January 17, 2023 Sorry for your loss, both of my parents also lived long happy lives and passed peacefully. They truly were the greatest generation and all we can hope for is to live a life that comes close to mirroring theirs. Rest In Peace. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,461 #3 Posted January 17, 2023 So sorry for your loss. Even after a long life of 95 years, it's sad to lose someone. Condolences to you and your family. 1 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex175 784 #4 Posted January 17, 2023 My condolences. From the video and what you have written it seems he lived a long happy life surrounded by love and family, and in my opinion there is no better life lived than that. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,178 #5 Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I am a very fortunate man. Rest in Peace Dad. It's clear he is also a fortunate Dad that is resting in peace. 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #6 Posted January 17, 2023 So sorry for your loss. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,891 #7 Posted January 17, 2023 So sorry to hear Jim, may you all find comfort in this time of grief. I joke that if I know when it’s my time, I’ll go dig the hole out back first. I am not looking forward to that dig. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,362 #8 Posted January 17, 2023 Sorry for your loss, but on the positive side you were able to enjoy so many, many, years with each other! 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #9 Posted January 17, 2023 Sorry for your loss. I haven’t lost a parent yet…but I know it’s coming. Don’t think it’s something we can prepare for. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,921 #10 Posted January 17, 2023 My condolences to you and your family. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #11 Posted January 17, 2023 I always think of the great times I spent with my dad, he will be gone 5 years on Feb. 18th. was also 95, you have my sincere condolences. I can tell from your pictures that he also loved you very much. Bob 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #12 Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sparky said: I haven’t lost a parent yet…but I know it’s coming. Don’t think it’s something we can prepare for. I lost my Dad in 1980 when I was 26. I was married (still am) at 22, bought a house and we had my parents down here for dinner, weather permitting, on Wednesday nights. July 2nd, had dinner with them, they left before dark and went home. Got a phone call from my Mom around 1:30 AM - she told me that Dad was gone..... I asked "Gone where, out for a walk, did you pi$$ him off, what??" Only then did t realize what had happened..... Fast forward about 8 to 10 years.... I worked with way too many folks that thought their Dad was too strict, being a real tool as they grew up. They SO regretted not being ever able to thank Dad for his supervision and guidance he gave them thru their rebellious years.... I, on the other hand, DID get to thank both my parents before they passed for their steadfast efforts to keep me inline...... With thanks, Bill Edited January 17, 2023 by ri702bill 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #13 Posted January 17, 2023 My condolences on your loss. It looks like was surrounded by family and their love the way it should be. A life well lived. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #14 Posted January 17, 2023 Lucky Dad to have lived well for so long amid a clan lucky to have him and appreciate him. Looking at all the happy faces on that train is a great testament and memory. Be well as you all carry on. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,741 #15 Posted January 17, 2023 My prayers are with you. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #16 Posted January 18, 2023 My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Rest in peace, sir. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #17 Posted January 18, 2023 I only hope I can live to 95 and then pass away peacefully like your father did. What a wonderful life he must have lived. My condolences to you and your family. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #18 Posted January 19, 2023 Sorry for your loss. Not an easy thing to go through. My two stepsons lost their father last Wednesday. He was 61. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
