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| Jeffalex2
11-07-2012 18:20:49
24.126.101.72
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Dear YT forum members,My dad grew up farming just north of Champaign IL. On the family farm, they pulled JD implements behind Farmalls. They had M's, H's, and Supers. He was the youngest of 3 brothers. While his older brothers took over the farm and grew corn and soybeans until they retired, my dad put himself through college and became an engineer working for Westinghouse in Baltimore for over 45yrs. He retired in Harpers Ferry WV and never lost his love for the tractors he grew up with. In recent years, he and I found 15 acres that belonged to a church and farmed corn there with a Super M and Super C. Once our expenses were covered, the money went to the church. It was something he and I loved to do together. He passed very unexpectedly this Monday. He loved this site and we used it regularly for help and to buy parts...most recently a 3pt for his Super C which he was so excited about using next spring. Thank you all for your help over the last 8 yrs.
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| PretendFarmer
11-10-2012 04:12:02
192.249.47.207
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| The passing of someone is always difficult. I'm sorry for your loss.
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| tom calloway
11-09-2012 10:32:57
173.243.181.96
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| my sympathies. think of him often and enjoy the memories and tears. i cry for mine often, even today. sorry for your loss
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| formerly ny bill
11-09-2012 06:58:55
67.252.103.178
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| sorry for your loss. i miss my dad's asking this time of year, "how is combining going?" its good that you and your dad could grow some corn together, and for a good cause.
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| Stumpy(NH)
11-08-2012 14:08:32
64.223.151.105
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| | Sorry for your loss. I still miss my Dad everyday. I feel your pain. Stumpy
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| David G
11-08-2012 13:59:22
205.215.206.18
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Sorry for your loss Jeff.
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| Craig45
11-08-2012 12:43:11
71.191.14.126
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Sorry to hear of your loss, lost my Dad three years ago and there is still a sadness when I think of him.
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| Kevin B from Illinois
11-08-2012 12:35:08
173.20.194.215
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Lost my dad 5 years ago he had a good long life but not to many days go by that there is not question you wish you could ask, so the best advise I have is answer my boys questions and grandkids to because only the big guy knows when time heals good luck and keep your chin up.
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| IH fan
11-08-2012 09:15:58
108.238.231.61
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to mkirsch, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Sorry for your loss, Jeff. It's never easy losing someone that close, but time will ease it some, even though you never forget.
Lost mine in July of '84 and even though it's been over 28 years, I still think of him often and wish I had lived closer so I could have spent more time with him.
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| DC Snider
11-08-2012 04:49:53
173.87.5.133
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, sounds like the two of you shared a life well lived, blessing others along the way.
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| ste_fano
11-08-2012 08:31:40
107.0.80.6
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| | Very sorry for your loss. I live a hour north of Champaign in Custer Park. Bought my B from a guy around the Champaign area. Steve
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| The Red
11-08-2012 04:13:39
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Pete76NY
11-08-2012 03:46:28
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Jeff, So sorry for your loss...some of the best times of my life spent workin' on or workin'/playin' with tractors with my Father. Heart goes out...prayers yiours and his way! Pete
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| James Williams
11-08-2012 00:48:17
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| | Jeff,Im so sorry to hear this,I knew your father and we would always talk about his tractors,I met him when he was building his house in WV,I work for the Harpers Ferry PSD,He was interested in building a garge on my property to house your tractors,He was a great person,I worked with him on the potomac street project,and the sewer leak on Gilmore st.I would always urge him to post on this sight.Reading this is a shock,He was also a train enthuiest.Not to long ago I checked out your corn feild and he told me the corn did very well becaues of the rain this year jimmy
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| FC Andy
11-07-2012 19:45:16
74.126.84.52
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| | Sorry to hear about your loss. Did the two of you get through his last harvest? God Bless. -Andy
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| KEN IND.
11-07-2012 19:33:18
199.189.61.37
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| My deepest condolances and will add you to my prayers
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| Glenn F.
11-07-2012 19:13:13
166.181.3.34
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| | Thank you for letting us grieve with you. Love for family and each other is what makes this old-time site so special. Cling to your memories and faith. A better day's a comin!! Stick around. Glenn F.
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| Tom from IL
11-07-2012 19:05:03
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| My condolences to you. I lost my Dad 7 months ago today. We farm north west of Decatur, IL, and Dad was running a tractor working ground ahead of the planter the day before he died. He went the way he wnated to, with his boots on, not confined to a hospital bed or nursing home. There are worse ways to go than that. Hardly a day goes by that something doesn't happen and I think, "I need to tell Dad about that." I expect that you will be experiencing the same thing for a while. May God bless and comfort you in your loss.
Tom
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| SuperHank
11-07-2012 19:01:28
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| It may be difficult to explain the simple joy we get from our hobby that seeks to celebrate a simpler life. Few people understand it, but I am envious that you had a chance to share it with your dad in his retired years. You should grieve your loss but only remember your good fortune and rejoice in the joy you brought in his life.
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| danmcdonald
11-07-2012 18:41:04
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Our condolences prayers sent.
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| mn skinner
11-07-2012 18:40:46
67.142.168.24
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| he died doing something he loved to do and doing it with someone he loved. may we all be so lucky. my condolances.
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| DeltaRed
11-07-2012 18:36:37
67.6.219.50
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Our deepest condolances.May you continue with your kids on the farming operation.
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| john bowers
11-07-2012 18:27:11
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| i worked for westinghouse in baltimore from
1958 to 1988. may have known him. what is the name.not many of us left, all northrup grumman now
john bowers
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| Jeffalex2
11-07-2012 19:41:10
24.126.101.72
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to john bowers, 11-07-2012 18:27:11
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| His name was Don Alexander....east wing...phased array antennas
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| john bowers
11-08-2012 07:29:35
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 19:41:10
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| sorry, did not know him. i worked in the west building on ground radars
john bowers
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| john bowers
11-07-2012 18:27:03
173.69.167.202
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| i worked for westinghouse in baltimore from
1958 to 1988. may have known him. what is the name.not many of us left, all northrup grumman now
john bowers
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| Janicholson
11-07-2012 18:25:23
96.24.99.126
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Jeffalex2, 11-07-2012 18:20:49
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| Take those delightful memories and pass them to your children, or others. A marvelous legacy. may he rest in peace. Jim
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| larryanderson
11-08-2012 03:12:44
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Re: OT ...my dad passed away in reply to Janicholson, 11-07-2012 18:25:23
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| Lost mine 17 yrs ago around Christmas and brother three years ago and not a day goes by that I dont think about how much I thought of them.We had worked side by side since I was very young and unfortunately he was killed in on farm accident that he should have known better.My brother stepped out of his combine and passed unexpectly an hour later .Both were in there 70s and died doing what they loved.I have lost 4 landlords in the past year in age from 45 to 93 so you better make the most of the time you have and always end the day as friends.I still find thinking they arent far away sometimes.
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