It sounds like he was an amazing guy. Thank you for sharing.

Sue, your Dad was an amazing guy, full of life and love for his family! Love the pics!

What wonderful snapshots of your dad, Sue. Adding my sincere condolences for your loss.

Sue, those photos are everything! I love how you describe him....what a lovely Dad you had!!

Your photos and words paint such a beautiful glimpse into your world and love for such a positive, endearing soul that touched so many lives. Thank you for sharing with us. I know he left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

My dad passed away at 60. Reading your lovely tribute about your dad allowed me to picture mine at your dad's age. Thank you for that, your dad sounds like a wonderful man.

What a great dad you had:) Your memories and photos are just so touching.

He really was the Terrific one!!!!
Thanks for sharing ❤️

Your father was a man of wisdom, kindness, joy, and fun. Handsome too. What a great guy! Thank you for introducing me to us to him. We hold your hand while you navigate these new waters.

I loved seeing those pictures and I hope you always remember the very best things about him.

Sueb...He made me smile. Bingo Baby! Woot! Woot! Now I want to go tubing..........

RN, my mom died at 55 and she was so opposite of my dad…I often wonder what she’d be like as an elderly lady. More cranky, or more mellow? I do think being a grandma (for only a couple years) softened her a bit, so maybe with 3 grandkids…who knows?

just fyi all, I am going to delete this post tonight but not for any negative reason. You have all been wonderful, thank you again.

Sue, you will always have your happy memories of your wonderful relationship with your dad. how lovely for both of you. take care of yourself and your girls.

I'm glad I checked back this afternoon and was able to see those wonderful photos and read more about your Dad. Your stories touched my heart and reminded me of my father. Aging isn't an easy process and it shows what a remarkable individual your father was to keep such a positive outlook.

Your Dad's joie de vivre shines through in all the photos. Thank you for sharing them.

Sue, my condolences to you and your family. Your father sounds like a wonderful person.

Also glad I did not miss these pictures and memories of your father. What a guy! And you are certainly the apple from his tree 🍎

Sue, thank you for sharing photos and stories of your dad. I am so sorry for you and your family but I hope you find peace in the stories and memories! He surely lived a life to celebrate! ❤️

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and photos of your dad. I'm sorry you've lost him and I know that he will always be with you. Take care over the coming days.

A wonderful human being who made a wonderful Dad. May he rest now and may you rest too knowing you were there for him when he needed you most.

Sue, thank you for sharing those pictures. I especially love the one with his grandchild. Each of them shows a bit of your dad and it looks like his life is something to celebrate. I wish you comfort and many wonderful memories. I also think he was very lucky to be your dad (and vice versa of course).

Now that’s a life well-lived -to be remembered as as an involved, loving, kind and generous man to all- I’m not sure you can exit more gracefully than that….

Okay, so I tried to delete this, seemed to be confirmed, yet it’s still here. How do I delete a discussion??

Sue, I'm so sorry for your loss. The pictures of your dad and the stories about who he was are precious. So glad you were in the country and able to be with him in his last days. Hoping the memories will be a source of comfort in the days ahead.

I love those pictures. He was clearly a man who never met a stranger. Thank you for sharing the pictures and memories.

Sue, I was afraid you might not be able to delete the entire thread because it had been up for over a week. You still should be able to delete or edit some of your replies, hopefully, the ones with the photos. If you want, a few of us could flag the thread and it will go into the Hzz black hole.

Sue... I'm just checking in and so sorry to read about your father's death. He certainly looked like he enjoyed life. Peace to you and your family.

Thanks for sharing these stories and photos of your dad, Sue. What a zest for life he had! I love his bingo baby shirt. Hugs.

I’m so sorry to hear the news. Thanks for sharing more. What a lively fun man! hugs and ❤️❤️❤️

I want to add my condolences. Your dad looked like a wonderful person who made the most of the years given to him! I'm sure he will sorely be missed not only by his family but a large circle of friends.

Dee, thank you, I just deleted the photo post.

Ohh, I guess I missed your sharing of memories and photos. It sure sounds like was a treasure. ( I completely understand deleting those). You've got great memories to hold.

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Condolences and hugs to you.

Oh Sue, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I was busy with a family graduation and away from the forum and this very sad time.

My condsilences to you and your family

My condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry to have missed your photos and sweet tribute.

It is very weird to me that the ”last one left” thread just resurfaced…I was just talking to DH about how there is now no one to remember what my early childhood was like, etc. His parents are gone but he has siblings who are 15 and 18 years older who can share the stories.

Yesterday I put together several bulletin boards of photos for the service and it was not sad at all. Last night my two best friends came over with a huge basket filled with food and flowers. Another good friend brought food the other day. I am blessed with some amazing friends (who also knew and adored my dad). My faraway son and wife are flying in tonight and will be here for the rest of the week. He’s the only grandchild who didn’t see my dad in the hospital; I don’t think the loss feels real to him yet. As you can imagine, my dad was a fantastic grandpa! He told them he loved them and was proud of them every time he spoke to them.

Weird story. Same son got a letter in the mail from my dad yesterday! The letter had been mailed a month ago. Because he doesn’t check his mail box every day, the letter may have been sitting there a few days — it may actually have arrived on the day my dad died. AND it was postmarked on the first anniversary of DS and DDIL wedding.

Wow! That gave me (good) chills about the letter. From what you’ve shared about your dad, it doesn’t surprise me. He’s sending love and comfort. ❤️

That is a weird, but so cool, story! There are angels among us.

Months after my paternal grandmother tragically died, I received a card in the mail. I recognized her writing right away. It was a birthday card. She always bought cards ahead of time and had them ready to mail. My aunt found and mailed to me. DH came home from work and I was just sobbing.

I'm so sorry your dear dad has passed. You are blessed to have shared life with such a wonderful father. Fond memories will always be with you.

Dear sueb, i am sorry to read your sad news and sorry i missed the photos. i am sure you will have a lovely service in rememberence of your dad.

Thank you all again. Back to the original issue, I posted this in the bargains thread: I got this sewing machine table free from our town’s buy-nothing FB page. I raised my hand before I had a clue about where to put it, but I love it here! No more bench searches.

The details on this are so pretty. And it looks good with my dining table, which has a black cast iron base.

That looks so pretty there, Sue, I love it.

Sue it brought back happy memories for me as my Mom ( born in 1919) had a Singer much like this . Looks perfect in that spot.

The woman who gave it to me said it reminded her of her dad, because it had been his. That makes it extra special to me.

Sue - it was meant to be and it does look nice there. I really like how you can see the decorative

woodworking on the side and front of the drawers. My grandmother had an old Singer treadle but it was lacked the fancy details.

Had to come back and add this story.

When my dad was near the end, DH found a nickle on the floor in his hospital room. He said something silly like, oh look, a gift from your dad. Then on the day he passed, another coin appeared just outside his room. Okay, not that unusual. Then we went home. Found a penny in the driveway. Hmm.

On a nice day between dad’s death and his service, DH and I went for a hike in the woods, then stopped for lunch. After lunch, DH stopped in the rest room and while I waited, I randomly walked up the street. Suddenly I came across HUNDREDS of pennies on the sidewalk. Now it’s getting weird.

Fast forward two weeks and DS and DDIL are here for the closing of their new house. DDIL and I are at the house early the next morning and we walk all around, in every room. The house is completely empty and spotless. We spend extra time in the kitchen, looking at the atrocious decor and specifically talk about the floor. An hour later, DS arrives with DH. DH walks into the kitchen and calls to me, ”did you see this?” You guessed it, a penny on the floor.

We left the penny on the kitchen window sill.

Whoa Sue! That’s crazy and wonderful at the same time.

Accept it as a comforting sign. Whisper to your dad that you get it, he can now start sending paper money.

LOL Maddie

Sue, I love love the sewing machine cabinet right there. Years ago there was one similar in a house we were renting and it became our tv stand. I think yours is much nicer.