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Monday, January 12, 2015

He is at peace


A man I've known for over 40 years has gone home to be with the Lord on Friday morning.  My dear father in law, 95 years young, left the shackles of this life and is no longer in pain or sorrow.  He deeply missed his wife of almost 70 years when she passed away 3 years ago.  It was so sad to see him mourn the love of his life.  He was a kind, gentle, quiet man, who loved his family and his country.  He served in World War 2, and worked hard to provide for his wife and 5 children.  He enjoyed fishing and bowling, and bowled every Thursday until a stroke brought him down in late October.
He will be missed by his children, 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. But we have the blessed assurance that one day we will all be reunited together in heaven.
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24 comments:

  1. TerryJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. :0(

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  2. Scrappy quilterJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss.

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  3. CathyJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  4. Sweet Cottage DreamsJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Prayers for peace to your hearts....he sounds like a remarkable blessing and such a lover of life and family.

    Heaven is a promise and God loves us so very much to keep his promise.

    hugs,

    Becky

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  5. andsewonJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Condolences to you, your DH, children and the whole family.
    Hugs,
    Lola

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  6. DonnaJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Sending hugs and prayers.

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  7. LisaJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your memories of him bring you all comfort during this difficult time.

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  8. scottyloverJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss.

    Sandy A

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  9. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Almost 70 years together!

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

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  10. Laura JeanJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    My deepest condolences for your loss. HUGGGs

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  11. MicheleJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    I am so sorry. My gram was almost the same age when she passed and it was comforting to know that she had a long and happy life.

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  12. ria vogelzangJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    So sorry for your loss. But also grateful for the knowledge to see him once again.
    I've lost my father a year ago.... but I'm so thankful for the memories and the grace that he also knew our Lord and Saviour...!
    God bless and comfort you and your family!
    Love, Ria.

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  13. TannaJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Jocelyn. But, celebrate with you that he is free and that you will meet again. blessings ~ tanna

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  14. Kathy ... aka NanaJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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  15. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    My condolences on your loss but at least he is with is wife again in their eternal home.

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  16. gailssJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Sorry for you loss and perhaps he is at peace now.

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  17. BonnieJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Deepest sympathy, my friend. May the Lord give you and your family comfort.

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  18. LoriJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I understand. My mom was in extreme constant pain for years. And when the Lord took her home, it was with mixed feelings but we knew she was in no more pain and worshiping our Lord like never before.

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  19. Susan PJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Sending prayers and sympathy your way.

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  20. Ranch WifeJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    What a sweet tribute! I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your FIL was a special man. May your memories and God's presence bring you comfort.

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  21. QuiltSueJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Your family has obviously lost a very special person. I am so sorry.

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  22. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a very special man.

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  23. AllieJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Oh sweetheart I am so sorry for your loss - and praising God for the hope we have in Christ. What joy he must be having now....

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  24. tichJanuary 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    What a wonderful tribute to your. Father-in-law. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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