QtrRae (Donna) asked me to post this

[Marnie]

Donna wants everyone to know that her and the family are all doing ok. Her and her sisters were there when he passed away peacefully. He was 93 yrs old and was ready to go, he just wanted to go and be with his beloved wife in heaven. He lived a good live, his mind was sharp and he was a wonderful old guy, full of witt and humor, right up to the end but he was tired, he missed his wife so much and wanted to join her. So everyone is ok with this, it's a sad time for the family, but they are ok. She's had alot of people calling and just doesn't have time to get back to everyone so she asked that I post this, I'm sure she'll get back to friends when she can. And I'm sure she thanks everyone for their concern as we all know, she's a very caring person and has alot of good friends. Bless you all for caring and bless Donna and her family in their time of sorrow.

 

[minih]

It will be a comfort to her that he lived such a long happy life and that someone he loves very much is waiting for him on the other side. I will keep her and her family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[FoRebel]

Donna and her family are in our thoughts and prayers!

 

[Jill]

I will be thinking of Donna and her family!

 

[iluvwalkers]

[SIZE=14pt]i will keep Donna and her family in my thoughts...my 93 year old Grandmother passed about a year ago and it gave us some peace knowing she was ready to leave this world and see my grandfather again.

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[Crabby-Chicken]

On no,,, I am sorry he is gone and leaves the sadness for the family to deal with. But it sounds like he was a wonderful Daddy and had done all he was supposed to on this side. He is whole and happy now. I am sorry for their pain.

 

[REO]

Hugs and prayers sent to Donna and her family.

 

[lvponies]

My thoughts and prayers are with Donna & her family.

 

[Charlene]

my deepest sympathy to donna and her family. God bless you all.

charlene

 

[ChrystalPaths]

Thanks for letting us know. I just emailed her a few days ago and she felt ok about it, all considered. Still, losing your daddy hurts like no other. Tell her I'll be in touch soon. Hugs and love coming for them all.

 

[sedeh]

I'm glad they were able to have Thanksgiving together still. My thoughts and prayers are with Donna and her family. It doesn't matter how old they are, the loss of a parent is always hard.

 

[nootka]

I am so sorry for their loss, but glad for the gift of his awareness, the general peaceful attitude surrounding his passing. Would that we could all be so lucky. Love shines from this post, as I know it surrounds them now even though his body is no longer living.

Liz M.

 

[Bassett]

Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know he was ready to go to be with the love of his life. I know he missed her terribly, as he told me many times. He talked about their fishing trips a lot. I went down to see him that last morning and he was sleeping (Mandy was with me) so I just stood there and held his hand for a while and rubbed his head. Then we said our goodbyes and left. I'm glad you were all their with him at the end. I really think a person knows when someone is there. Mandy and I plan on coming down to the wake tomorrow night. In fact she is making a "SYMPHONY" card today for you. I had to laugh at her take on a sympathy card. Love it.

I just want to say I've known Donnas Dad for probably 50 years but never really KNEW him until my husband went into the nursing home. He was in the same home. We took an instant liking to each other and I have to admit I teased this 93 year old man mercilessly. He was only a year younger than my Dad so I looked on him as a great friend and father figure. I asked him every day if he wanted to come help me clean horse pens (he hated horses) (thinks Donna has way too many) (I really think he didn't actually know how many Donna had). Teehee, Right Donna? Anyway he was always too busy to come help me so when he said he was ready to come home with me to help me, well, whoops, sorry, I already cleaned today. Nothing for you to do. We delighted in teasing each other. He always said I made his day. And you know what? He was this way to everyone. Made every one feel great and his favorite. And he absolutely loved my granddaughter Mandy. She always had a hug and a kiss for him. And he asked her if she would be his girl. Next "Can I be your Grandpa?" She really loved him too. Went to see him every chance she got. Everyone that I talk to at the nursing home said he was the nicest person there. And this I mean was from the residents. What a tribute. The staff also thought the world of him. I know I for one will miss him greatly. He was a wonderful, wonderful man.

Rest in peace, my friend.

 

[River1018]

Ohh I'm so so sorry to hear!

 

[MeadowRidge Farm]

DOnna, my thought and prayers are with you and your family today. I am so glad you were able to be with him in the end, and spend Thanksgiving together. I lost my Dad when he was 49 yrs old, and my grandfather when he was 100. (((hugs))) Corinne

 

[backwoodsnanny]

Donna

So sorry to hear of your loss as its never the right time to lose a daddy no matter what age but for him I am glad he is with his love again. Prayers for you to be surrounded with the wonderful memories of days gone by.

 

[Mona]

Oh Donna, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I guess it is really a nice Christmas gift, in knowing that your Mom and Dad will be once again sharing Christmas together. (((((HUGS)))))

 

[Sterling]

Donna, my sincere sympathy and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Your Father sounds like he was a wonderful man. May peace and calm be with your family as you go through this time.

 

[RJRMINIS]

[SIZE=12pt]So sorry for your loss........I do know when my grandfather passed, he had missed his wife for so long, she passed when I was a baby so he spent 30 some years without her, I took comfort in knowing they where together again.......Just think of the reunion they will have in heaven!!! ....And she probably will say "what took you so long!?!"

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[Sue S]

I am so sorry to hear about Donna's dad, she sent me some pics of her dad at the nursing home with the minis and he looked so happy. My prayers and hugs going to the family.