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In reply to the discussion: My Father passed last night. He was 93, born on August 8, 1919 [View all]CrispyQ
(36,460 posts)30. My deepest sympathies.
I must say, he does not look 90 in that photo! I would guess more like 70-75. And still drinking beer!
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I'm happy you got to spend so many years with him, and to be there for him at the end. . .
Journeyman
Dec 2012
#13
Sorry for your loss...lost my Dad in 2009 so I know what you're going through. nt.
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#22
Your father sounds like a man who lived his life well and to the fullest.... you are
secondwind
Dec 2012
#28
My sincere condolences joeybee. Sounds like he was a wonderful man..great photos..wonderful tribute.
Jefferson23
Dec 2012
#44
What a lovely man with a beatific smile. You must be very proud. May he rest in peace.
LoisB
Dec 2012
#46
Sorry for your loss. Having lost both parents in their mid-nineties, I can attest that
indepat
Dec 2012
#57
Clearly, a man who loved to have a good time. I'm glad that he was able to find more love after the
nilram
Dec 2012
#91
A beautiful tribute to your Dad! You were a fortunate young man to have had such a good man for
Liberal In Red State
Dec 2012
#133
It seems your dad loved life and lived it fully and I'm crying for you! So sorry!
LibGranny
Dec 2012
#134
Another loss of a member of the Greatest Generation. Please accept my condolences.
catbyte
Dec 2012
#140
Hugs, Sympathy and Thanks for sharing. Boy I love that last picture! What a great smile.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#145
such a nice tribute for a life lived well. my condolences to you, joeybee12. May he rest in peace.
Tuesday Afternoon
Dec 2012
#146
I'm sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a wonderful person. An inspiration.
yardwork
Dec 2012
#150
Wonderful tribute, he sounds like a great guy. May your memories bring you peace & make you smile.
peacebird
Dec 2012
#154
So glad he was able to live life to its fullest until nearly the end. And what a great
applegrove
Dec 2012
#160
I am so sorry for your loss, Joeybee, and glad he went in peace. Looks like he
Mnemosyne
Dec 2012
#161
Ah.....joeybee...what wonderful photos! Sounds like a wonderful man. :)
BlancheSplanchnik
Jan 2013
#181
I hug you. There was a generation. Time is your friend and so are we. Take care.
roguevalley
Jan 2013
#192
Handsome group. Your Dad looked like he enjoyed his life to the fullest. My condolences.
earcandle
Jan 2013
#194
Love the last picture. Seems like a good guy. 93 is a good age, but your loss is still a big one.
Lucky Luciano
Jan 2013
#199