My Father passed away on Thursday November 6, 2008. I was privileged and honored to be by his side for his final breath. I know he was at peace and out of pain. He lived his life to the fullest all the way to the day he was admitted to the hospital on Monday October 13, 2008.
He leaves behind so many family and friends that he once physically cared and watched over each day, now he will do that in spirit. Beloved family to include his loving wife Jeanie, his Mother Bettie, Sisters Diana, Paula, Connie, Melinda, Nita and Trina. Children, Michel, Michelle, Bonnie and Jennifer. Grandchildren Jared, Chelsea, Bailey, Tyler, Cameron, Savannah, Caden, Cody and Max. Friends and other Family that are too many to count and list. He was surrounded many loving people.
My Father was my rock. He guided me through the good and bad times. He was always there for me when I needed him and never hesitated to offer me advice, give me direction, help me, spend time with me, care for me. I cannot think of a time he did not support me. Could he have been a better role model at times, yes, but we can honestly all say that about ourselves or other loved ones. Whether it was mentoring me in a good way or bad way he was continuously teaching me, it was up to me to understand the lesson that was being taught.
November 6th is a sad day for me and the hardest day I have had in my life. It really makes you reflect back on all the things you take for granted in life. I still get up at 6am and await his call or have the ability to give him a call. The days are empty right now with a huge void that has never been there in my 39 years of existence. I will prevail and make it through a better person, that is what my Father taught me.
He is in a better place now and with his maker. He will be watching over all of us so we need to make him proud. Doesn't mean we have to like pork n beans and hamburger though!
He leaves behind so many family and friends that he once physically cared and watched over each day, now he will do that in spirit. Beloved family to include his loving wife Jeanie, his Mother Bettie, Sisters Diana, Paula, Connie, Melinda, Nita and Trina. Children, Michel, Michelle, Bonnie and Jennifer. Grandchildren Jared, Chelsea, Bailey, Tyler, Cameron, Savannah, Caden, Cody and Max. Friends and other Family that are too many to count and list. He was surrounded many loving people.
My Father was my rock. He guided me through the good and bad times. He was always there for me when I needed him and never hesitated to offer me advice, give me direction, help me, spend time with me, care for me. I cannot think of a time he did not support me. Could he have been a better role model at times, yes, but we can honestly all say that about ourselves or other loved ones. Whether it was mentoring me in a good way or bad way he was continuously teaching me, it was up to me to understand the lesson that was being taught.
November 6th is a sad day for me and the hardest day I have had in my life. It really makes you reflect back on all the things you take for granted in life. I still get up at 6am and await his call or have the ability to give him a call. The days are empty right now with a huge void that has never been there in my 39 years of existence. I will prevail and make it through a better person, that is what my Father taught me.
He is in a better place now and with his maker. He will be watching over all of us so we need to make him proud. Doesn't mean we have to like pork n beans and hamburger though!
12 comments:
Very nicely said.
Thanks Bon
Very nice Michel, Your father was a good man and he lived life the way he wanted. Jake and I will sadly miss him we had alot of good times with him and Jeanie.
Love Aunt Joni
One thing about it every person he touched can remember great stories and fun times, life of that party that was for sure!
I am sorry, Michel. My condolences go out to you and your family.
thank you val
Michel.
I am sincerely heart-broken for your loss. Your tribute was beautiful and although I didn't know your father, as a parent myself, I think he would have been humbled by your kind words about him and very proud of you in your own strength as a man. I don't know if that makes sense, but I pray for peace through the pain and I am happy that you have so many wonderful memories to reflect on. May God bless you all through this difficult time.
Kristen Coulter Pedersen
very kind words, thank you very much. difficult times make stronger people and relationships.
Dear Mike and family. I know the emptiness you feel. I followed your Dad's progress everyday,thanks to your communications. I did not know your Dad, but I sure know you. I can only tell you that your Dad has to be very proud of you. As a son, he surely had to be proud of your accomplishments. The person that you are, and the job that you do speaks volumes for you and your Dad. It makes me feel good that you were there for your Dad until his last breath, this mirror's the day that I lost my Dad 4 years ago.Thanks for being one of my closest and trusted friends.We will keep your Dad, and your entire family in our prayers.
"IN GOD WE TRUST", just another penny? Our Love, Lee & Marianne
Michel-
Like Lee & Marianne, I didn't know your Dad. But I now understand how you became the man and father that you are. Your dad gave you the best gift by teaching you (by example) how a man is supposed to care for his family. My dear friend julie has your father to thank for the "rock" that she and your kids have.
He truly is in a better place. He will not only be watching, but he will continue to teach and provide guidance.
Hugs and Kisses,
Elizabeth
Michel
Michel, I love your Tribute to my Brother (your Dad). I know that he was an amazing man and it makes me feel so proud to here you talk about what he had taught you. My Brother loved all of you kids more than he could express and you are right in saying, he was always there for you.
It's hard for us losing our only Brother, but we have so many good and funny memories of him. He is being missed by us all.
I truly beleive that he is now with Jesus and we will be with him again. Beleiving this will help ease the pain.
Michel, thankyou for all that you have done and God Bless you and your Family.
Love Aunt Lindy
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