We lost my Grandpa recently, and as I've shared quite a few stories about him on the Forum over the years I figured I'd post a link to his obituary here.
https://www.carrollfuneralhomes.com/obituary/AlvahAlvy-Alger?fbclid=IwY2xjawGT6vZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeOhlo7a6W7v6KXxDIVjCA8WrchalwjQ8Uqs5kHTvRLayiJnDfsLV8oXDg_aem_zewnJt8PpvElhmhMjT5mUQ
I have nothing but gratitude for all the years I got to spend with this wonderful man.
Sounds like a man that I would like to have as a friend.
I'm sorry for your loss but see he had a life well lived. He sounds like he would have been fun to be around.
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. It seems like he did a lot of good for many people for a long time.
I'm sure you'll miss him. It seems he had a great life, and worked hard like many of his generation. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into his life.
I send my condolences to you and your family. He sounded like a fun guy and someone that I would have loved to have known.
Cherish his memory.
It must of been wonderful to have a Grandfather. So sorry for your loss Burt.
Love that quote: "Family is everything". Sounds like he was quite a guy that did good in many peoples lives.
sorry for your loss. sounds like he made everyday count, and did not take family for granted. everyday a blessing.
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he lived a full live. That's about all a person can ask for.
Thanks fellas. Yes, he absolutely lived a full life.
Jeff, I got to have 49 years with him. It's not lost on me that many people's grandparents pass when they are young, or they never got to know them at all. That's why I say, I have nothing but gratitude.
Burt,
He sounded like a heck of a guy. I'm sure he will be missed by many. I'm also sure that he will be remembered by many!
Matt
Granite, he will be definitely be remembered by many! Thanks
If I am so lucky to have that many good things written about me in my obituary I will have lived an amazing life. Sorry for the loss, wish i could have kept my grandparents longer.
Barbender I am sorry for your loss. He sounded like my kind of a guy. My dads folks were gone before my time loss my dad when I was a kid. My moms folks died when I was a kid. Mom died fairly young also. Been pretty short on family most of my life but the ones I have and a few key friends mean the world to me.
Hedgerow, situations like yours are exactly why don't feel I've "lost" anything. I got to share so much more with my Grandad than most people do.
Sorry for your loss. You are so fortunate to have had him in your life for so long. The memories will be priceless.
Sorry for your loss, Barbender. It's times like this is were I wish I had a grandfather like yours. Mine on both side wanted nothing to do with my mother an I, my father in law was about as close as could be.
Wow. What a great obituary. Like others I lost both of my grandfathers just as I began to understand how important they can be. Sounds like he was a great guy and you were fortunate to have him in your life for so many years! He will always be in your heart/