So glad I went to California to visit my Daddy!

[Dori & Rua]

On my way home from work tonight I got a call from my sister.  Funny how I knew what that call was for.   My Daddy had just died.   He was 93 in July, lived an absolutely wonderful life.  He was a great Daddy to all of his kids (blood and chosen - I was chosen when he married my mom when I was 11).  He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.  He worked with his hands his whole life...he was a cabinet maker.  The last thing he made was a china hutch for my nephew...this past fall.

 

He hung on until I could come out and visit.  My last morning there (1/25), before I went to the airport, he was already checking out.  I am so blessed to have had him in my life and thank God I got to see him before he died

 

My DH, Rua and I are heading to Florida tomorrow as planned.  Daddy has giving his body to science (they are going to be amazed that his body held up given he smoked almost up until the day he died)!

 

I love you Daddy!  Your oldest daughter, Dori.

 

[Leslie and Halas]

I'm so sorry for your loss.  It sounds like you have a lot of wonderful memories.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Susan and Sasha]

Dori...

Just checking in with you today...to see how you are...and to let you know that I'm still praying...

Kristie...

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather...and want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers also...

[Kristie Hutchinson]

I am so sorry for your loss... I know the pain you are feeling. Last night my grandfather, who raised me with my mom, lost his battle with cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family... God bless... 

[Anna and Achilles]

I am so sorry for your loss, he will always be with you, in your heart and in all those wonderful memories. HE sounds like he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take good care of yourself. Take it one day at a time.

[Susan and Sasha]

Oh Dori...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.

He sounds like a wonderful father...and I'm so happy that you had the opportunity to visit with him.

I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Oh Dori, Im so sorry for your loss. No matter how old or young they are when they leave us, its hard. I miss my Dad all the time. Im glad you got to say goodbye

[sandy b]

Dori, so sorry for your loss. Your Daddy sounds like a wonderful man.

[Taylor & Huff]

It's nice that you got to see him one more time. What a nice picture.

[cheryl & oliver]

Dori, so sorry for your loss.  I am glad that you got to spend some time with him before he passed.  He sounds like he was a wonderful man, and his children are better for having this man in their lives.  Take care, and again so sorry for your loss...Hugs...