Lost a great father-in-law

[PattyInAK]

Dan's father passed away in his sleep Friday night.  We got the call Saturday morning.  Had our big Open House planned and couldn't very well call everyone and cancel.  Dan just asked me to not say anything to anyone, he didn't want everyone feeling all somber and sorry for him.  He did confide in some good friends later in the day, these people had just been through the same thing, and I think it helped Dan to talk about it.  Dan will be heading to CA in a day or so.

Willy, Alex and Misty loved their "grandpa."  He would visit us every year from CA.  When Dan would bring his dad home from the airport, the three dogs would be all wags and absolutely no barking.  I couldn't believe it, they bark at everyone, even people they see everyday.  This happened year after year, they would not bark at Dan's father.  And they'd stay glued to him his entire stay.  He was a special man and my three dogs saw that in him.

We are thankful Dan's father went peacefully and didn't have a long, drawn out demise at the nursing home.  He still knew everyone and was qute mobile in his wheelchair and enjoyed all his friends at the assisted living place.  The ladies there called him a "Prince of Men."  Apparently he was a real flirt.

[TerriL]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news Patty.  Please know that your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.  A Prince Of Men.  What a fine tribute.

[Sandishooligans]

Sending my deepest sympathies to you and Dan.  Very sad, indeed.

[Brekkesmom]

I am so sorry.  My condolences to you and Dan - and the furkids!   I know he will be missed, but savor those special memories.  It is good that he still knew everyone - that is a special thing, too!

[Beth]

I'm so sorry to hear about Dan's father.  Hugs and prayers going out to your family. 

[Merion]

Sorry to hear about Dan's dad.  It  was good he went in his sleep and didn't have to face any long suffering. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Merion & the ZZ's

[MindyKay]

So sorry to hear about Dan's father.  You and your family will be in my prayers.

[Roberta]

Soory to hear the sad news, give dan a hug from us, you are all in our thoughts.
Roberta and Nick

[Ruth in MT]

Sorry for your loss.

[Nikki]

Patty, so sorry to hear about your father in law.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dan and your family.

[David C.]

Our condolences to you and your family.

[Krista]

Sorry for your loss.  I'll be thinking of you and the rest of Dan's family too.

[Dachsmack]

Patty,

My condolences to you and Dan.

[Barb]

Patty - I am so sorry for your loss.  I love the stories of Grandpa and the kids - he loved them all and they knew it.  You and Dan are in my thoughts.

[Kelly]

 
Sending Prayers your way at this difficult time.

[Lisa Frederick]

Soo Sorry for your loss! Keeping you and Dan in my prayers!