My Dads Passing

BobinIowa · Mar 25, 2016

I have been a long time user of the information on these boards but have not posted much. I felt that I should pass this on to those of you that might have known my Dad. He was mainly a Ferguson and John Deere collector but pretty much all the colors were represented in his collection so he was not entirely colorblind and the information that other collectors posted on these boards have been invaluable to both of us over the years. My Dad Lee Folkerts passed away Saturday Evening March 19, 2016 and was laid to rest Thursday March 24. He was 78 years old and although retired was a farmer to the end. We will miss him greatly but as a good friend of mine who also lost his father recently has said both of our dads are probably on a tractor ride in heaven right now. Thank You all who have already sent your condolences and to everybody on all these forums that have posted with helpful information when we ran into a snag on our many restoration projects over the years.

larry@stinescorner · Mar 25, 2016

Sorry for sad news,,condolences from NJ to you and your family.

David G · Mar 25, 2016

My sympathy to you and your family.

I still talk to my dad when I am with his tractors, know he is listening.

GeneMO · Mar 25, 2016

Sorry to hear that Bob, I really am. Hope your family is coping as best as possible.

I just got back from the farm. Spent most of the day in the farm shop tinkering with stuff my dad and I use to tinker on together.

Very comforting to be there in the shop, messing with the same tools and equipment that he used. Very seldom does a day not go by that I dont see something that he had welded, adapted, fixed, broke or messed with. Every weld or repair has a story and a memory.

Take care, Gene

Janicholson · Mar 25, 2016

Keep the lessons learned from him in your heart. The pain will fade the memories last. Jim

David G · Mar 25, 2016

I always thank him after I have his tools cleaned up and put away after using them.

ditchwitch · Mar 25, 2016

My condolences to you and your family Bob.

Paul from MI · Mar 25, 2016

Sorry for your loss, but I'm sure you have some great memories.

Tractorcedric · Mar 25, 2016

I think of my dad almost every time I weld or use one of his tools. I sometimes wonder what it would be like to work in the antique tractor shop that Jesus has! I bet he likes all colors too. Savor your memories!

Gary from Iowa · Mar 25, 2016

Bob - Sorry to hear of your father passing. If I have the story correct, your father was about ten years older then my wife, but your uncle, Max, was a year behind her in school. We still have two farms around Allison and get there often during the warmer weather. My father passed away over 29 years ago and I still miss him and think of him most days. Take care.

37chief · Mar 25, 2016

Sorry to hear that. You still have all those wonderful memories. Stan

fixerupper · Mar 25, 2016

You and your family have my condolences. Jim

Hank ABAB · Mar 25, 2016

My sincere condolences to you, Bob.
Time is a great healer.

old popper · Mar 25, 2016

My condolences offered to you and your family. I have been there and know the void that you are facing.

daisyman · Mar 25, 2016

I got to visit with both Max and Lee in Indianola at the Fergy get together, and saw them at the Duffers visit at the farm a little while back. Always a good time. It really surprised me to hear the news of Lee's passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
Irv Slagter, "daisyman"

1Plowboy · Mar 25, 2016

My condolences to you and your family. Maybe this poem is fitting to your Father, it was part of my Dad's service in 2000. I had never seen it before but still am moved when reading it thinking of my Dad, Anton Welk. I hope it's OK to share this for all of our Dad's that have gone ahead of us.

Final Harvest
He was bound to the land from the day of his birth
His roots anchored deep in the fertile earth
Nurtured, sustained by the soil he grew
His life like his furrows ran straight and true.
In faith each spring he planted the seeds
In hope, to reap his family's needs
With patience, he waited for the harvest to come
To gather the fruits of his labor home.
Ever turning seasons, the years sped past
Till the final harvest came at last
Then claimed anew by beloved sod
He was gathered home to be with God.

Mark - IN. · Mar 25, 2016

Bob, I can't say that I knew your father, and now it doesn't matter. What does matter is that he Rests In Peace, that he always watches over you and your family, and that you forever keep him in your heart. My condolences.

Mark

Michael Price · Mar 25, 2016

sorry to hear about your dad, when my grandpa passed away it was really sad to see his orchard behind his house. If he was still around you knew that where he would be.

My best wishes to you and your family in getting over a loss like that.

01gentdc · Mar 25, 2016

very nice tribute to our farmer DADS,so sorry toyou and your family Bob in IOWA ,..I was asked to do my dads eulogy in august 2008,,.you can find it in Your Stories as "Eulogy For DAD" ...God gave it to me the midnite hour before Dads funeral,,. it literally rolled down from Heaven and all I could do was type as fast as I could ,and spent another hour fixing typos and admiring it,,.to me it is a classic , that I often go to when I want to think of my illustrious father ,.. he sure was a Dandy that will never be forgotten ...and he lives on inside all of us ..

flying belgian · Mar 25, 2016

Your Dad may have passed but the memories remain. You have my sympathy
The flying belgian, Greg.

Bonnan · Mar 26, 2016

My condolences Bob. Every time you pick up a tool of his that will be a strong bond as I know it is with me. God Bless.

sms · Mar 26, 2016

Condolences to you and family from ours.

JoeM(GA) · Mar 26, 2016

Very sorry to read this, we hope our parents will live forever, but it is not his will, your pain of his loss will be replaced with time of the fond times you had in life together. I miss my Dad every day, and often find myself asking what would he do in this situation even 24 years after loosing him. God Bless your family

rick1 · Mar 26, 2016

sorry to hear about your dad.like others have said you have a lot of memories.my dad is ready to turn 67 when he passes i will have tons of memories like you have of all the things we did over the years.lost my mom when i was nine years old so not alot of memories there.
RICK

Tx Jim · Mar 26, 2016

I offer my condolences to you & your family.
Jim

jim buford · Mar 26, 2016

I am new to this forum but you have my condolences. My dad and mom are long gone and I am fast approaching old age (if not there already) and find that while time does not heal wounds it does help to soften them. Dads like yours appears to have been are invaluable in helping us grow up to be the kind of people we need to be so our kids can have fond memories of us. God bless you and yours.

cuby · Mar 26, 2016

Thinking of you and your family Bob. My Dad has been gone now near 11 yrs. I keep a picture of him and me right abouve my computer and see him daily. Yes,I do still miss him and have many questions yet to ask him. Mother has been gone 12 yrs and boy do I miss her cinniman rolls and good advice.

Cuby in IA

dgasper · Mar 26, 2016

Beyond the darkness, light . . . Beyond the sorrow, peace. We wish you everything you need to get through this difficult time.

Daniel

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