Today I am saying good-bye to a very special man. This man left his home country and traveled to the United States for a better life. He lived a very full life and was a wonderful example to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I am grateful for all that he taught his children and it was in turn taught to me. Though I have many precious memories, I am so glad for the memories that my own children have of him. After years of his being "Grandpa deBoer" to me, my children dubbed him as "Grandpa Cat" after our visit to the farm in2005 where they all played with Gpa's many cats. Nothing can sum up my feelings like the poem that Trevor and I wrote after our visit in April -- I posted it shortly after as my farewell to the farm house.
I love you and will miss you, Grandpa!
5 comments:
Thanks for sharing the pics. They get the memories flowing. Grandpas are so special...
He will be missed by all of you, so cherish all the wonderful memories you've had with him. Thinking of you all. I can't believe my g'pa has been gone 18 years already :(
Thinking of all your family at this time. So sorry, but, he has a HOME to go to and that takes the Sting out of it. Thinking of you all at this time with LOVE>> A Myrtle
Our sympathy with you all..you sure have many special memories that will live on with you, memories that will ease the sorrow. I like the name Granpa cat & glad you said how that came about... Like Samuel & Sarah call us grandpa & grandma llama because we have llamas. Love Aunt Elaine & Uncle Fred
Thanks for sharing the pictures and memories
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