Goodbye, Uncle Richard
We got the call at 1:15 a.m. My uncle passed away this morning.
Goodbye, Uncle Richard. We love you, and we'll miss you.
Richard Otto Boyken
August 9, 1929 - April 23, 2005
(Uncle Richard, my Dad)
For more pictures, you can see my earlier post: http://chappysmom.typepad.com/bookworm/2005/04/_the_little_cut.html
Oh, my condolences on your loss. What a neat picture that is though!!
Posted by: Jenanne | April 23, 2005 at 05:47 PM
So sorry about your loss...He was obviously loved by many..and will be missed.
Posted by: Cyn | April 23, 2005 at 06:38 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss, he lived a long life and it's so nice he had a family that loved him.
Posted by: Tina | April 23, 2005 at 06:59 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Posted by: Shanti | April 23, 2005 at 07:27 PM
It is good that your parents got to visit him and that you sent the 'fruitcakes'. Although you are currently in a 'twilight zone', prayers are with you...and if you can work on your fiberart, it will help you (as will Chappy).
Posted by: Nancy | April 23, 2005 at 08:37 PM
rest in peace uncle richard. you will be missed
Posted by: minnie | April 24, 2005 at 12:03 AM
Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope your dad got down there in time to see him a little bit before the end. There's always the small consolation that the suffering wasn't drawn out for too long.
Posted by: Cassie | April 24, 2005 at 12:38 PM
I'm really sorry, go give Chappy a big hug.
Posted by: Tracy | April 24, 2005 at 05:58 PM
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Anita | April 24, 2005 at 10:33 PM
My condolences on your loss. Your family with be in my thoughts and prayers. If there's anything I can do, please ask.
Posted by: Risa | April 25, 2005 at 09:27 AM
Deb, I'm sorry for your loss, and glad your Dad was able to spend time with him before he passed. I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by: Liz | April 25, 2005 at 09:40 AM
My condolences to you and your family. You don't have to answer this - just know your fiber friends are here whenever you're ready to blog again. Take care, Nancy
Posted by: N | April 25, 2005 at 08:16 PM
Never an easy thing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family thru this difficult time, comfort and soothing vibes headed your way
Posted by: Dani | April 25, 2005 at 09:11 PM