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O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes

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Al L. in Wisc.

03-25-2007 12:09:12




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I said I would be bringing my excuse on Saturday (yesterday), well I"m a day late. I was holding my dad"s hand and talking to him Tuesday evening, March 13, when my dad passed on at the age of 77. Pneumonia took its toll as a result of 24 years of suffering from Parkinson"s Disease. I closed his eyes and feel I was blessed with the wonderful experience of being with my dad. Some may call it me nuts, but that is the way I feel. It was much more heartwarming than learning from a phone call that my best friend/girlfriend was killed in a car accident over seven years ago. Mom is an alcoholic and abusive to dad and I was fortunate to be alone with him. My sister was able to return for two days and just left earlier that morning. The nursing home staff was great. He loved restoring old automobiles, tractors, automotive and gas station memorabilia - doing so from the ground up, a complete job. A farm boy to start and 33 years with a - at that time - hometown phone company was his livelihood. A stubborn, penny-pinching full-blooded Norwegian to the very end. His wish, a Saturday funeral, was a week ago yesterday, complete with chick-a-dee"s singing at the cemetery. In December, I pushed him in his wheelchair, around my recent purchase, a Farmall 340 w/factory wide-front and he liked the sound and smiled approvingly and said it was "...a pretty nice purchase, how much did you have to give?" Yup, just like dad. I"m glad I have his approval. A wonderful guy!

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PaulW_NJ

03-25-2007 20:53:41




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 Re: O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 03-25-2007 12:09:12  
May God give you peace. You Father"s found it. You were blessed to be with him, and that you were able to give him comfort and support as he left this world. I"m certain that made a difference. I was with my Mother the same way. I recall telling her it was OK for her to go, and that I"d be fine. She too was Norwegian, independent and proud. Her last wish was that under no circumstances was I to put her age in the obituary. I"ll never forget the experience of being there. It was appropriate that you were chosen to be the one.

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John A.

03-25-2007 20:45:34




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 Re: O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 03-25-2007 12:09:12  
Al, It saddens me to hear of your loss, But take heart in knowing you were there with him when be left to be with the Lord, He will hold Ya'll, and Keep Ya'll close to his side. I 'll keep you in my prayers. Later,
John A.



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City-Boy McCoy

03-25-2007 18:14:25




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 Re: O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 03-25-2007 12:09:12  
Al: I want you to know I am sorry for your loss, but very happy you have some fine memories of good times with your father. mike



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Wild Bill

03-25-2007 17:46:19




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 Re: O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 03-25-2007 12:09:12  
I was with my Dad when he passed three years ago. I know exactly what you are saying. As trivial as it may sound, I am sorry for very sorry for your loss.



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Pat H

03-25-2007 16:32:20




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our prayers are with you, glad you have such a good outlook on this, hope memories are good and can be cherished.used to run a 340 alot spraying the orchard, factory wide front, quick hitch, spin out wheels, power steering.really good memories of that tractor. Pat in Wis



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dave guest

03-25-2007 16:22:57




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 Re: O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 03-25-2007 12:09:12  
God bless you and your family. Always difficult for the survivors.



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Old Timer in Ohio

03-25-2007 14:44:11




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 Re: O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 03-25-2007 12:09:12  
Like the other people here,you have my deepest
sympathy. I'm sure your father is finally at
peace,it had to be comforting to be there for him, I'm sure he must have been there for you
when you needed him.Bob
God Bless



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chaddd

03-25-2007 14:29:55




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My condolences to you and your family. I will keep your family in my prayers.

chadd



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Mike CA

03-25-2007 14:08:13




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God bless you both. I'm glad you have such fond memories to cherish.



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Paul Shuler

03-25-2007 13:52:00




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So sorry for your loss. I am faceing what you just went through with my 84 year old father and I am sure dredding it.
Paul



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Ken L.

03-25-2007 13:40:07




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I was with my mother when she died a few years ago. You are correct, it is much better to be there and say goodbye rather than find out after they are gone. I'm sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and keep him in your heart. The pain will ease in time. Prayers go out to you.



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georgeky

03-25-2007 13:22:28




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So sorry for your loss. I think it was good for you and him by being at his side through this.



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Dave BN

03-25-2007 12:52:17




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Glad you could be with him but sad at his passing. Dave.



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Hugh MacKay

03-25-2007 12:33:59




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 Re: O.T. Been Gone, My dad passes in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 03-25-2007 12:09:12  
Al: I'm saddened to hear this news. During the time you were away from YT, I posted a thread asking you send me an e mail. Could you still do that.



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E.B. Haymakin'

03-25-2007 12:30:04




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God Bless. We hope for the best for your family.



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