Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sad

My dad has been on hospice care for over two years. Today he passed away. My dad was 95 last June. He was an electrical engineer, graduate of UC Berkeley in 1938. He was a Professional Engineer, PE, and worked in the aerospace industry. He was born and raised in Anaheim, CA. He and his brother were avid bodysurfers, favoring Corona del Mar and San Clemente. He married my mom in 1943 in Cambridge, MA while attending Harvard for Army Air Corps training in radar technology. He later served in England and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He had a successful career and retired in 1974. Travel and community activities kept him busy. He had declined markedly in the past few years and was not able to participate in his life. He hated that. We'll miss you, Dad.

10 comments:

Joanier said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Your description makes it clear that he was a wonderful man and father and for that there is also much to celebrate as well as mourn.

Leah said...

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Lori said...

Lyn, I am so sorry for your loss, your dad led an incredible life and sounds so wonderful. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Teddylyn said...

Thanks ladies for your kind comments. My dad will be missed.

Lynda

Shannon said...

My heart goes out to you - losing someone you love is never easy.

Summerset said...

I am sorry for your loss, especially someone as dear as a father.

Diane E said...

Lynda, I was reading your posts at Stitchers' Guild and hopped over to read your blog. Sending condolences on the loss of your father. I'm so sorry.

Teddylyn said...

I have recently witnessed the kindness of many. My heartfelt thanks to all.

Lynda

Terri K said...

Just catching up and wanted to say what a beautiful post about your remarkable dad and his life.

Debby said...

Dad's are very special.
Debby