Benjamin Franklin
Dad, Shirley, Larry, Karen and Bev.
Mom, Dad and me(moms pregnant, thats why they're smiling)
Dad and Foster Brooks
As most know by now, my Father passed away Wednesday night. He will be missed, but the last year has been very rough on him. He handled it all with strength and class, these are the lessons he left me with. The ladies at the nursing facility found Dad to be a delight to have around, a smile and a wave when they walked by, never bitter about getting a raw deal with the stroke. I remember walking the halls with him, he would stop at the nurses station, reach up and tap the counter to get the nurses attention, just to wave a "Good Morning" to them. He soo loved the attention of the ladies there. He struggled to walk even a few feet, but he put all the effort he could muster into it. He loved to visit with the his own and Dori's grandkids, kinda of showing them that he really hadn't changed that much. All class, caring as much for them and their needs as they did for him. At our family BBQ in August, he had such a great time, but he didn't care much for the food Sundaye and I prepared for him(we kinda chopped and pureed some stuff together). He sat visiting with everyone, almost like nothing was wrong. I could go on about how he handled all this, but then I think you all know the man and none of this would surprise you.
The pictures above brought a smile to my face so these are the ones I chose to share. Below are the arrangements. This isn't meant to be a depressing post, it's my way of saying Thank You to man that taught me how to handle lifes unpleasant moments with strength and class.
My Dads funeral arragements are Saturday February 6th at Bailey -Love Mortuary in Huntington In. Viewing is 11-1 followed by the funeral at 1pm . The address for Bailey Love - 35 West Drive - Huntington In, 46750. There will be an online guestbook.
Peace and Love
Mike
