Yesterday at about 11:00 am my Grandfather went to be with his Lord. He was 85. He suffered from throat cancer AND lung cancer. He had a full life. I went to Flint Last weekend to visit with him and he seemed fine. The Nurse last week had said 4 weeks and then on Mon said 2 weeks. So we have been preparing for this. All his children were in the house. He just slipped away in peace. We are all thankful for that. My greatest memory was growing up and one time in particular my family visited them in Paradise, Michigan. He and my grandmother took me out on a lake fishing. If I remember correctly we caught enough bluegill and perch to feed a small army. So as a tribute to hiim and that memory. I have another wooden hook that I made that will be laid to rest with him. He is also a WWII vet. He will be missed.
-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
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lew
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posted 121 days ago
Rick,
We are sorry to read of the loss of your Grandfather. I know you will miss him but also you will always cherish the memories of the times you were together.
Lew and Mimi
dhg
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posted 121 days ago
Hey Rick,
Very sorry for your loss. Hang on to the memories. I do with my Grandpa, he also taught me to fish.
God Bless
Rich
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woodpeckerbill
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posted 121 days ago
Rick. We are very sorry for your loss. Grandparents are truly one of God’s greatest gift’s.God Bless, Bill
Russel
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posted 121 days ago
That is sad news Rick. A good grandfather is a gift and a true loss when they leave. Like Rich says, hang on to the memories.
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patron
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posted 121 days ago
sorry for your loss ,
live your life
through his memory .
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
Scott Bryan
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posted 121 days ago
Rick, I am sorry for your loss. But as a grandfather myself I can say that my grandchildren are absolute treasures. I cherish every minute I get to spend with each of them. I am sure that your grandfather felt the same about you as well.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
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posted 121 days ago
Sorry to hear of your loss. Happy to hear that he went to be with the Lord… Just stinks for those left behind.
-- Trying to follow the example of the master.
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posted 121 days ago
Rick,
I am Very sorry for your loss….I lost both of my Grandpa’s when I was in High school. But their memory’s live on…and I smile every time I think of them. Will be praying for you and yours.
-- Don S.E. OK
GrandmaT
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posted 121 days ago
Very sorry to hear about your grandfather passing … he sounded like an extraordinary man.
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posted 121 days ago
Rick, So sorry to hear of your loss.” May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”Amen. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. Mike
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Rustic
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posted 121 days ago
Thanks to all. It was almost as if he held on ‘till my wife and I went to see him. So I do feel very honored. I am planning on making a special picture frame to hold my Grandparents picture.
-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
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posted 121 days ago
Rick, I am very sorry for your loss we all remember our grandfathers with great love and the good times with them, I lost mine when i was 10 and i still remember the good times fishing him ….
Andy
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posted 121 days ago
sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts go out to you and the entire family.
How fortunate that you were able to have that last visit.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
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posted 121 days ago
Rick,
My condolences to you and yours.
-- Matt, Houston Texas
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posted 121 days ago
So sorry for your loss
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
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posted 121 days ago
Rick,
Sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----
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posted 120 days ago
It sounds like he has a great family, and has inspired you for good things in your life.
My hero’s are the parents who take care of their children, and children who take care of their parents.
Sometimes I look at the people who have done extraordinary things in their lives and hope I have the strength to perform as well if the challenge were ever to land in my lap.
I find myself studying history and being even more in awe of the sacrifices my grandparents generation made during the Second World War.
Peace be with you and yours my friend.
Q
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Rustic
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posted 118 days ago
Today was a tuff day. We had the viewing and a forget me not ceremony by the DAV. thati this was the perfect time for me to honor him as a vet. tomorrow is the funeral and I am very honored to be a pall bearer for him. I found out today that during WWII he landed in France and marched to Belgum. He also received the purple heart from either a grenade or motar round shrapnel in the hip.
-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI