Maandag 8 oktober 2012
Meme Paula
Paula Lievrouw 1919 - 2012
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Maandag 8 oktober 2012
Het gezin Coryn - Spriet
Op het eind van de jaren 1800 trok ook Sidonie Spriet geboren te Egem als d.v Eugene Spriet en Francisca Biebuyck naar Amerika.
Ze huwde er August Coryn. Samen kregen ze 7 kinderen Tot het gezin behoorde ook Georges Spriet zoon van Sidonie haar overleden broer en zijn eveneens overleden echtgenote
Sidonie overleed op 27.07.1947 te Saint Charles (Kane County Illinois U.S.A). Haar echtgenoot deed dit vele jaren vroeger op 21.09.1929
De kinderen waren
Celest Coryn
geboren 04.02.1893 in Illinois en overleden 22.08.1983 te Saint Charles (Kane County Illinois U.S.A). Hij huwde Mary Stevens. Het echtpaar kreeg 2 dochters. Zijn beroep was artiest (volgens de overlevering)
Martha Coryn
Geboren 15.03.1895 en overleden in het Delnor hospital Saint Charles (Kane County Illinois U.S.A) op 28.01.1961
Zij huwde met Joseph M Driessen die geboren werd in de staat Wisconsin en die juist geteld 1 jaar en 6 dagen jonger was. Hij overleed op 01.05.1980
Het gezin Driessen telde 6 kinderen met de namen; Eduard, William, Donald, Carolyn, Dorothea en Joanne.
Charles Coryn
Geboren 19.03.1897 in Davenport Scott County Iowa en overleden op 11.12.1970 in Los Angeles CA. Hij huwde op 10.12.1932 in Santa Ana Orange County CA met zijn nicht Margaret Spriet deze was de dochter van Sidonie haar broer Henry. Margaret was 42 jaar en eerder gehuwd met Bruno De Clarck (De Clercq) samen hadden ze 3 kinderen.
Het huwelijk tussen Charles & Margaret bleef kinderloos
Edward Coryn
Geboren op 15.04.1899 en overleden in oktober 1972. Edward huwde met Georgia Howell en samen kregen ze 2 kinderen Charles een anthropoloog en Ann
Mary Coryn
Zij werd geboren in Plesant Valley Iowa op 11.07.1901 en overleed in Humble op 03.10.1997.
Ze huwde op 32 jarige leeftijd op 26.09.1933 met de 1 jaar jongere John McDonald die reeds in 1951 zou overlijden.
Het koppel kreeg 2 dochters Suzanne overleden in 1995 & Cecile een goede vriendin die me de gegevens en foto's over de familie bezorgde.
Francis Coryn
Over hem heb eindelijk niet zo veel. Ik weet enkel dat hij geboren werd 07.11.1903 en oveleed in Shelby Cleveland that he married Erma Dillinger en oil geologist was van beroep
Edith Coryn
Geboren op 06.05.1906 en overleden op 16.03.1991. Zij deelde haar leven met Anton Buchner. en waren de ouders van David, Mary en Sylvia
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Onze 6de kleindochter Fay Spriet
Fay is geboren op 7 juni 2007 dus ook al 5 jaar. Aan haar gezichtje alleen al kan je zien dat het een grote deugniet is. Plagen is haar hobby maar ze is ook al wijs voor haar leeftijd.
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Kleindochter Kyara Spriet
Dit is ze dan onze op 1 na jongste kleindochter, een bijdehandje. Zij werd eveneens te Izegem geboren.Ze is een bezige bij en heel verstandig voor haar jaren. Toen ik op een dag last had met mijn gewrichten en ik blijkbaar nogal prikelbaar was vroeg ze me oma scheelt er iets ? Omdat ik haar niet wilde opzadelen met men aukes en oeikes zei ik haar gewoon dat oma zo was omdat het zulk slecht weer was (wat wel waar was want het lag aan het weer) Zonder iets te zeggen nam ze een blad uit de tekenbox, de kleurpotloden uit de lade en ze begon te tekenen, toen zag ik haar ook de kinderschaar uit de lade nemen en geen 10 min later zei ze hier oma omdat je weer blij zou zijn, ze had de zon voor me getekend. Deze zon hangt nu meer dan een jaar nadien nog aan de venster. Kyara is echt wat je noemt een prachtmeid
Maandag 8 oktober 2012
Kleindochter Yanna Spriet
Yanna is onze oudste kleindochter ze werd geboren te Izegem in 1996.
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Onze zoon Lieven
Onze oudste zoon Lieven werd geboren op 21 april 1971 Samen met zijn ex heeft hij 3 kinderen Yanna ° 1996, Kyara ° 2003 en Fay ° 2007.
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Zondag 7 oktober 2012
Bidprentje Margareta Spriet
Met de hulp van Margareta kon ik een groot deel van haar nog in leven en overledene familie aan mijn stamboom toevoegen. Het was een fijne vrouw waar men altijd welkom was.
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Vrijdag 7 januari 2011
Een nieuwe wereldburger
Emilie is afstammelinge van Barthelomeus Spriet ° Dottenijs 1613. De afstamming loopt via papa Pascal - opa Paul- pepe Jozef.
Celest - Eugeen - Josephus - Ferdinand - Barthelomeus en Marinus vervolledigen het rijtje
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Maandag 20 december 2010
Overlijden Jullius Spriet
Julius Allwood Spriet, 90 05/28/1920 ~ 10/15/2010 VISTA -- A truly great man has passed into eternity. Margaret's husband, our father, grandfather is now with Jesus and the family members who have passed before him. He spent quality time to grow his family and instill character in us. He taught us to love others, and treat all with dignity and respect. Julius was loved and respected. We will miss him and are comforted in the peace that he is no longer trapped in a deteriorating earthly body. He lived a long life thru good times and difficult times. Julius fought bravely for his country in WWII. Our time on earth is but the blink of an eye considering that our life with Jesus and family members in eternity never ends. We will be together again.... for many good times and picnics with family and friends. Inurnment will take place at a date yet to be set at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.comPublished in North County Times on October 31, 2010
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Vrijdag 22 oktober 2010
Overlijden Mary Spriet (McCoskey) 25 September 2010
Mrs. Spriet (nee McCloskey)
Mary M. Spriet (nee McCloskey), age 79 of Clinton Township, died September 25, 2010. Preceded in death by her loving husband Gus (1982). Cherished children: Mary-Sue, James (Brenda), Laurie, Joseph (Mary), John (Connie), Gus Jr. (Chip), Kathryn (Bill) Morris, Dr. Ann Spriet and bonus child Robert McCloskey. Proud grandmother of 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) with a 7 p.m. Rosary. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 Nunnelly, Clinton Township. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes to Capuchin Monastery (Detroit) or Carmelite Monastery, 35750 Moravian, Clinton Township. 48035 would be appreciated.
Published in The Macomb Daily from September 30 to October 1, 2010
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Vrijdag 22 oktober 2010
Overlijden Beverly Spriet 20 April 2010
BEVERLY A. HARRISON Beverly A. Harrison of St. Charles Funeral services for Beverly A. Harrison, 69, will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Born Dec. 4, 1940, in St. Charles, she died peacefully Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva. Beverly enjoyed bowling at the St. Charles Bowling Alley and was a member of the AWBA. Before her retirement she was a supervisor and machinist for Burgess Norton in Geneva after being employed by 23 years. She is survived by her children, David (Cynthia) Weekly of Hinckley, Sue (Don) Eads of St. Charles, James Harrison Jr. of Geneva, Theresa Teafoe of St. Charles and Ted Harrison of Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother Fred (Lorraine) Spriet of St. Charles. She also leaves Smokey, Lucky and Heidi, her favorite pets. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sr.; parents, Edwin and Clara Spriet; and brothers, Edwin and Ralph David Spriet. For information 630-584-0060 or yursfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on April 21, 2010
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Vrijdag 22 oktober 2010
Overlijden Frederick J Spriet 13 Aug 2010
FREDERICK J. SPRIET
Frederick J. Spriet of St. Charles The funeral Mass for Frederick J. Spriet, 83, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Patrick Church, 408 Cedar Street, St. Charles. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles. Born June 22, 1927, in Geneva, the son of the late Edwin and Clara Spriet, he died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Delnor Community Hospital Geneva. Fred was a veteran of the World War II serving in the Navy on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise. Before his retirement he was employed as the supervisor of assessments for Kane County for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine of 63 years; three children, Linda Holinka of South Elgin, Laurie (Greg) Torrence of Geneva and Jeffrey Spriet of Sussex, Wis; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Beverly Harrison; and two brothers, Edwin and Ralph Spriet. Contributions may be made to St. Patrick School Building
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on August 16, 2010
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Dinsdag 24 februari 2009
Dieuwke Mouton
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Zaterdag 31 mei 2008
De sticker met Yanna haar winnende tekening
Yanna haar tekening was meteen het ontwerp voor de sticker die verkocht word aan 1 euro per stuk als steun aan de 38ste Jumbo Run ten voordele van het Dominiek Savio Instituut te Gits.
Hierbij dus een beeld hoe de sticker er uit ziet
Het is de bedoeling om er in eerste instantie een 20.000 te verkopen.
Voel je je geroepen om te steunen kan je de sticker kopen bij Jackie Wylin in de Boerderijstraat 21 in Sint Eloois Winkel
Yanna die een grote liefhebber is van de Kampioenen en zot is van haar held Boma (zegt ze zelf) hoopt dan ook dat ze tenminste eens met hem op de foto kan of heel mischien eens met hem op de moto voor een ritje.
Ze is eindelijk al jaren gek van de Kampioenen heeft alle dvd's ervan en ook een pak strips. Ze had ook eerst gedacht om;Boma's handtekening op haar arm te laten zetten maar dan zou ze zich niet meer kunnen wassen en dus zal ze proberen om hem ene van haar Kampioeneboeken te laten tekenen.
Ja kinderen en dromen, Maar wat het word staat in de sterren geschreven
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Bericht uit de Weekbode van 23/05/2008
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Dinsdag 29 januari 2008
De optredens
Thomas & Stephanie
Emmely Amy & Kyara
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Dinsdag 29 januari 2008
Meme & Pepe met het nageslacht
Met de kinderen.
Met de kleinkinderen
Met de achterkleinkinderen
De schoonfamilie
Kleinkinderen en hun wederhelft (Bart single en Tommy's vriendin ziek)
Met de kleinkinderen
Met de achterkleinkinderen
De schoonfamilie
Kleinkinderen en hun wederhelft (Bart single en Tommy's vriendin ziek)
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Dinsdag 29 januari 2008
65 jarig huwelijksjubileum van meme en pepe
Op 6 januarie 2008 waren ze dag op dag 65 jaar getrouwd. Dit moest natuurlijk passend gevierd worden.met ontvangst op het stadhuis, lekkere feestmaaltijd en optredens van de achterkleinkinderen. Hierbij enkele gelegenheidsfoto's. Zwart-wit foto komt uit kerk en leven. De kleurfoto's werden geschoten door Tommy Spriet en zoon Bart
De achterkleinkinderen mochten ook eens in de limousine
De achterkleinkinderen mochten ook eens in de limousine
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Maandag 27 augustus 2007
Overlijden Frank Spriet
Dit overlijdensbericht kreeg ik door van dochter Darlene
Van een dochter die heel veel van haar vader hield
MY DAD (Frank Spriet)
Most of you either knew my Daddy, or heard stories of his remarkable exploits. I’m going to share some additional details so you will know him a little better today. Daddy was born into a family of Belgium parents; he was the second of five children. They grew up on a farm, in an area called Pocahonous, Baker City, Oregon. There was no demonstration of affection shown, in his family; and most interaction was done with loud, angry voices. So Daddy was handicapped in the area of showing his love. He went to a one room school house in the country with 65 kids and one teacher until the 8th grade. He finished two years of high school in town. He worked at the mill during his summer breaks. Daddy helped build The Baker City Hotel when he was only fourteen. After the 10th grade he quit and went to work to help support the family. He lost his Dad in a terrible accident at the mill when he was 18 yr old. He lived on the ranch until getting married at 19yrs. He learned the carpentry trade in his first year of high school and built his first home soon after he married mama, His first son, Jimmy Franklin, came premature and died as an infant that next year. He left his beloved Oregon, when my mom came down with Asthma when expecting their second child. They lived in California for about 19 years. He always loved Oregon and never wanted to see other states or countries. His big dreamed was to one day move back up there. After he retired he was able to realize that dream. He bought a beautiful piece of property and built a home and lived there for several years. They came down around Thanksgiving and stayed with us until March each year. Mama, longing for her children, persuaded him to come back to live closer to their family. He worked in the construction field 36 years before retiring in 1969. He was a Forman, Contractor, Superintendent, and Inspector in his various jobs. I don’t recall him ever being “Out of Work”. He had a reputation for being hard-working honest and dependable, so the union hall always had request for him to be called for the available job. There was nothing he could not build. He also had an inventive mind and would be dreaming up many unusual projects which he would create in his off work hours. Such as Boats, “Water Shoes” Helicopters etc. Dad was small in stature (5’7”) but forceful in personality. He intimidated most everyone because of his explosive temper. Of all our suitors, Dick was the only one who wouldn’t let him get the upper hand. Dad made every effort to control his environment and family, our dating (who & where we could go) choosing our friends, our recreation, reading material etc. He would permit no resistance or questioning of his decisions. You could say he ran a “Tight Ship”. Daddy seemed to have a “Driving” Spirit, which would not permit him to rest or be lazy. He was self disciplined, never self-indulgent, never babied himself or catered to his own comfort. He was “tough”. He bore pain without a whimper. He lived a regimented & scheduled life. He was never late and never missing appointments work or church. He was generous in sharing his talents and labor with others, in his family, at no charge. He took time off his job to build a home for my sister and two homes for his brother, Marcel. As well as many smaller jobs for me. He always had an answer to our many questions. So we were sure he knew everything. And could do anything. He would have made a great pioneer, or survivalist in a shipwreck, or aftermath of war. I don’t want to “Glorify” Dad but to give God credit for his creation and the gifts he gives unto mankind. Like us all, Daddy had his weaknesses in Character which made him difficult to live with. His pride, prejudice, quick temper, irritability and impatience robbed his family of much peace over the years. However, we will not judge Daddy’s character knowing we are not saved by our merits but on the finished work of our Savior Jesus Christ. This calls to mind a scripture I want to share: “My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness And will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.” (1 Corinthians 4:4-5) Daddy had a couple of experiences of the presence of God when he was a child preparing for his First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic Church. He always promised God that he would one day seek to know him better and read the bible. However earning a living and the many project were always put first. Until he was brought down with unrelenting pain of herniated disks in his back. This ailment made him unable to work so he retired and began to read his bible and seek the Lord. So, in 1974 Daddy met Jesus as his personal Savior. There was a real transformation begin in his life. He was finally able to show emotion and affection. Daddy would get emotional when speaking of his family as well as the things of God. He committed to memory many full books of the bible and was a bold witness to his unsaved family members. Daddy had several experiences with God. He was miraculously healed of the herniated disks in his back at a Charismatic Convention. He was also blessed by vision of Jesus and miraculous answers to prayer. Daddy loved Boxing, Hunting, and Guns, going to the movies, and having unusual pets. For pets he had a fox, chicken hawk, coyote, owl, raven, chipmunks, squirrels, as well as the conventional dogs and cats. Daddy’s medical history is the most astounding of all. To have reached 95 years without being under doctor’s care, or required to take any medicine is nearly unheard of. His only trip to the hospital was when he was run over by a truck. He still had his own teeth and did not require glasses. Until February of this year, when his heart began to fail, his only sign of deterioration was the arthritis in his joints and some loss of hearing. Among his other talents, Daddy had a gift of wisdom & thriftiness, when it came to handling his finances. He was exocentric in his outlook on being tight in the price of a cup of coffee and long distance phone calls but extravagant in buying a tractor or a new car every couple of years. The legacy that has been handed down through Dad’s genes are some good and some not so good. The good traits are Faith toward God, he Strong Will, Courage, Self Confidence, Faithfulness, Dependability, Self Discipline, Thriftiness and Good work Ethics. Those not so good are The Stubbornness, Impatience, Controlling & Driving Spirits. At least we are grateful he didn’t past that bad temper down to us. Daddy was very lonesome since Mama went to be with the Lord four years ago. He’s out lived the friends they use to go dancing with, the buddies he hunted, fished & went shooting targets with. His only contacts, beside his family, was an occasional phone call from a buddy, John, who moved to San Diego, Bob, who moved to New Mexico, his friend & renter, Skeet, or his younger brother, Deal, from Oregon. I know he made that choice to leave this world when his body started to decline. So he was in control of what he was able to, clear up to the end. He was unique, exocentric man and there will never be another quite like him. We shall miss our Daddy & Grandpa dearly. A scripture I especially comfort myself with is found in (2 Sam 14:14) “Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered. So we must all die. But God does not take away life; instead, He devises ways so that a person may not remain estranged from Him.” “Yet I am always with you; You hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory. Who have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:23-26)
Frank Spriet
Frank Julian Spriet, 95, of San Bernardino, Calif., a former Baker City resident, died Aug. 26, 2007, at the home of his daughter, Darlene.
His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Montecito Memorial Park at Colton, Calif.
Frank was born on Dec. 30, 1911, at Baker City. He worked as a carpenter and building contractor for 36 years. He was skilled in every phase of building.
He had an inventive mind and always had projects in the making. Frank's favorite sports were hunting and boxing.
He was a faithful Catholic until he was "born again" in 1974, his family said. He loved the Lord and witnessed to all his friends and family about their need to give their hearts to Jesus.
Frank left a legacy of courage, faithfulness, dependability, self-confidence, hard work, self-discipline and thriftiness, plus many talents in the line of construction.
He was a "hero" to his great-grandsons and will be greatly missed, his family said.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy; his wife, Sadie; his two brothers, Willy and Marcel; and his sister, Julia Phillips.
Survivors include his brother, Deal; his daughter, Barbara Buchan of San Bernardino and her children, Randy and Diane Powell, and her grandchildren Laura Kelly and Amy Powell and his daughter, Darlene Gnehm, of Rialto, Calif., her children, Cherie Wright, Laura Riggs, Patti Williams and Barbie Gordin, her grandchildren, Jared Cleghorn, Rachel Shealey, Justin and Lisa Riggs and David and Daniel Williams, and her great- grandchildren, Caleb, Cori and Logan Riggs.
Bidprentje van Frank Spriet
Van een dochter die heel veel van haar vader hield
Most of you either knew my Daddy, or heard stories of his remarkable exploits. I’m going to share some additional details so you will know him a little better today. Daddy was born into a family of Belgium parents; he was the second of five children. They grew up on a farm, in an area called Pocahonous, Baker City, Oregon. There was no demonstration of affection shown, in his family; and most interaction was done with loud, angry voices. So Daddy was handicapped in the area of showing his love. He went to a one room school house in the country with 65 kids and one teacher until the 8th grade. He finished two years of high school in town. He worked at the mill during his summer breaks. Daddy helped build The Baker City Hotel when he was only fourteen. After the 10th grade he quit and went to work to help support the family. He lost his Dad in a terrible accident at the mill when he was 18 yr old. He lived on the ranch until getting married at 19yrs. He learned the carpentry trade in his first year of high school and built his first home soon after he married mama, His first son, Jimmy Franklin, came premature and died as an infant that next year. He left his beloved Oregon, when my mom came down with Asthma when expecting their second child. They lived in California for about 19 years. He always loved Oregon and never wanted to see other states or countries. His big dreamed was to one day move back up there. After he retired he was able to realize that dream. He bought a beautiful piece of property and built a home and lived there for several years. They came down around Thanksgiving and stayed with us until March each year. Mama, longing for her children, persuaded him to come back to live closer to their family. He worked in the construction field 36 years before retiring in 1969. He was a Forman, Contractor, Superintendent, and Inspector in his various jobs. I don’t recall him ever being “Out of Work”. He had a reputation for being hard-working honest and dependable, so the union hall always had request for him to be called for the available job. There was nothing he could not build. He also had an inventive mind and would be dreaming up many unusual projects which he would create in his off work hours. Such as Boats, “Water Shoes” Helicopters etc. Dad was small in stature (5’7”) but forceful in personality. He intimidated most everyone because of his explosive temper. Of all our suitors, Dick was the only one who wouldn’t let him get the upper hand. Dad made every effort to control his environment and family, our dating (who & where we could go) choosing our friends, our recreation, reading material etc. He would permit no resistance or questioning of his decisions. You could say he ran a “Tight Ship”. Daddy seemed to have a “Driving” Spirit, which would not permit him to rest or be lazy. He was self disciplined, never self-indulgent, never babied himself or catered to his own comfort. He was “tough”. He bore pain without a whimper. He lived a regimented & scheduled life. He was never late and never missing appointments work or church. He was generous in sharing his talents and labor with others, in his family, at no charge. He took time off his job to build a home for my sister and two homes for his brother, Marcel. As well as many smaller jobs for me. He always had an answer to our many questions. So we were sure he knew everything. And could do anything. He would have made a great pioneer, or survivalist in a shipwreck, or aftermath of war. I don’t want to “Glorify” Dad but to give God credit for his creation and the gifts he gives unto mankind. Like us all, Daddy had his weaknesses in Character which made him difficult to live with. His pride, prejudice, quick temper, irritability and impatience robbed his family of much peace over the years. However, we will not judge Daddy’s character knowing we are not saved by our merits but on the finished work of our Savior Jesus Christ. This calls to mind a scripture I want to share: “My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness And will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.” (1 Corinthians 4:4-5) Daddy had a couple of experiences of the presence of God when he was a child preparing for his First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic Church. He always promised God that he would one day seek to know him better and read the bible. However earning a living and the many project were always put first. Until he was brought down with unrelenting pain of herniated disks in his back. This ailment made him unable to work so he retired and began to read his bible and seek the Lord. So, in 1974 Daddy met Jesus as his personal Savior. There was a real transformation begin in his life. He was finally able to show emotion and affection. Daddy would get emotional when speaking of his family as well as the things of God. He committed to memory many full books of the bible and was a bold witness to his unsaved family members. Daddy had several experiences with God. He was miraculously healed of the herniated disks in his back at a Charismatic Convention. He was also blessed by vision of Jesus and miraculous answers to prayer. Daddy loved Boxing, Hunting, and Guns, going to the movies, and having unusual pets. For pets he had a fox, chicken hawk, coyote, owl, raven, chipmunks, squirrels, as well as the conventional dogs and cats. Daddy’s medical history is the most astounding of all. To have reached 95 years without being under doctor’s care, or required to take any medicine is nearly unheard of. His only trip to the hospital was when he was run over by a truck. He still had his own teeth and did not require glasses. Until February of this year, when his heart began to fail, his only sign of deterioration was the arthritis in his joints and some loss of hearing. Among his other talents, Daddy had a gift of wisdom & thriftiness, when it came to handling his finances. He was exocentric in his outlook on being tight in the price of a cup of coffee and long distance phone calls but extravagant in buying a tractor or a new car every couple of years. The legacy that has been handed down through Dad’s genes are some good and some not so good. The good traits are Faith toward God, he Strong Will, Courage, Self Confidence, Faithfulness, Dependability, Self Discipline, Thriftiness and Good work Ethics. Those not so good are The Stubbornness, Impatience, Controlling & Driving Spirits. At least we are grateful he didn’t past that bad temper down to us. Daddy was very lonesome since Mama went to be with the Lord four years ago. He’s out lived the friends they use to go dancing with, the buddies he hunted, fished & went shooting targets with. His only contacts, beside his family, was an occasional phone call from a buddy, John, who moved to San Diego, Bob, who moved to New Mexico, his friend & renter, Skeet, or his younger brother, Deal, from Oregon. I know he made that choice to leave this world when his body started to decline. So he was in control of what he was able to, clear up to the end. He was unique, exocentric man and there will never be another quite like him. We shall miss our Daddy & Grandpa dearly. A scripture I especially comfort myself with is found in (2 Sam 14:14) “Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered. So we must all die. But God does not take away life; instead, He devises ways so that a person may not remain estranged from Him.” “Yet I am always with you; You hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory. Who have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:23-26)
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