Tomorrow we lay to rest one of the greatest men I have ever known. He was a pillar in our family, so strong, smart, loving, silly and perfect. Yes, I said it. Perfect, he was and still is a perfect man in my opinion. He lived a long and full life, with a wonderful wife of 60 years, 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grands. He loved us all fully and without a doubt.
He had the best hugs ever, big bear hugs you could get lost in. He was loved by everyone he met and never once met a stranger. I will strive to be more and more like him every single day of my life.
He wasn’t afraid of hard work, or getting down and playing with the kids. Even at the age of 84 just weeks ago he was chasing the boys playing monsters.
He was diagnosed with colon cancer recently after a routine colonoscopy, and had surgery just 10 days ago, his surgery went well and he was recovering well, then he started getting some fever and pain and they decided to move him back to the ICU and as they were just getting him in the room his heart stopped. I guess it was just his time. Though we all feel he had so many great years ahead of him.
I have written about him many times on my blog and he is such a huge part of our lives.
Here are a few pictures of story of my wonderful Pop-po.
He will be greatly missed. We love you Pop-po!
Jenna! Good grief. You are having a time of it lately.
So sorry to hear about your Pop-po. You’ve written such a nice tribute here. He sounds like a wonderful man.
Oh Jenna I am so sorry to hear about your loss 🙁 *hugs*
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers <3
What a beautiful man, I love those pictures.
So sorry for your loss, I will be thinking of you and your family.
(((hugs)))
More beautiful words could not of been spoken. Proof that Angels walk among us…..His legacy lives in each of you….
My love and prayers go out to you and your family….Now those that have gone before have Pop-po to sit and talk to, laugh, smile and love. Something is telling me that you will be celebrating soon…
God bless……
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing his big smiling pics and telling us about him playing with your boys. Such a loving tribute!
Oh, I am SO very sorry for your loss, Sweet Pea. Your photos of Pop Po remind me very much of my grandfather. Right down to the cowboy hat.
So sorry for your loss. I hope your memories will bring you comfort.
My heart breaks for you and your family. What a treasure you had in your grandfather. (((hugs)))
Candi
I’m sorry Jenna. It’s been a rough stretch for you guys — praying that God will be your comfort.
So sorry for your loss. Know it is hard to say goodbye, but what an amazing legacy he leaves behind. Praying for comfort and peace for your family in the days ahead.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I love those photos you posted of him with the boys on the tractor. It’s been 27 years since I lost my grandfather and I still miss him dearly. You are blessed for him to have been part of your family for so long.
Oh my goodness. It’s strange how close I feel to people I’ve never met in real life. I’m so sorry for your loss, and thinking of you and yours. What wonderful memories you have a perfect man with a long, well lived life. My heart goes out to you.