on her pillow, as he does at times - waiting for her to join him. She couldn't wake him or move him, so she called the Paramedic's, who took him to the hositpal. He never came to but just passed on - in his sleep she said. It has been one long day - trying to help find all the out of state relatitives and all the in state relatives were even more difficult to find as it was our state holiday - but nonetheless - it was handled with kid gloves and I feel very tired and so upset over losing him. He was just 70 and most might say he had a long life - but I feel he went way to early and so do his children and grandchildren. So much earlier than his siblings and parents when they passed. Keep the family in your prayers.

I'm so sorry for this bad new Shirlene (just see your post today...:o( )
Hugs to you

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So sorry to hear sad news - Take care hugs&luvs xxxx

Shirlene, dear friend, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can heal the pain at a time like this, but please feel the comfort of my deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Hugs n Blessings, Meg

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Shirlener, I'm soo sorry for u'r families loss... I'm also sorry its taken me so long to get to the boards to read about it... I would'nt be on much as my husband is having alot of troubles and several surgeries coming up...I will post it for all to read... God Bless U and u'r family...
Sam :)

Shirlene: Just reading about your Uncle. May he rest in Peace. My belated sympathy to you. Death of a loved one is never easy to accept, especially when they have been healthy. I shall keep you and your family in my prayers. My life has been very busy and I have not had a lot of time to check in on cutie friends
Take care and a big hug for you! and *4U
Peace in Chirst
CindyB

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by shirlener88 27 Aug 2009

Cindy, thank you - how sweet of you.

Shirlene, I have just seen this post for the first time. I am soryy to hear about your Uncle Jim. I do not think 70 is old for someone that has not been sickly. I have 2 aunts ,one 76 and the other 78 that were still very young until the oldest got sick a couple of years ago. She has never gotten back to her young self but she is a beautician and she still works 3/4 days a week. She owns the shop and will not give it up! I am 62 but she has made me look old for the past 17 years. That is when my arthritis got so bad. The oldest aunt has never married and her sister has a husband, 4 children a 4 houses full of grand children. She drove a school bus until she had to quit and now all the grands are always at her house. 5 of the grand children are driving and 1 of them is in college. She did not have her first child until she was 31. I think they both partied until the youngest got married. No, 70 is not what I call old. It is hard to lose a family member that we have grown up with all our lives and you never really stop missing them. I do hope the family has settled down some and has has helped each other cope with the loss. Your Aunt Jude will probably never get over it. If they have been together all these years, I know that she will always miss him and will find it harder than the rest. Give her our love and let her know that we here at Cute are thinking about her. Linda

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by shirlener88 27 Aug 2009

Linda, thank you - I will as you requested - *4U

Shirlener, please also accept my belated sympathy!

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by shirlener88 27 Aug 2009

Vixen, thank you so much - *4U

Just read this now.so I hope you've all accepted this, and have peace with it.sorry for you and your aunt Jude. he passed away, but will stay forever in your hearts.hugs for you.

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by shirlener88 27 Aug 2009

Gerry, thank you so much. *4U

Shirlene, please know that I am keeping all of you in my prayers.

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by shirlener88 20 Aug 2009

thank you dear!

Please accept my belated sympathy.

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by shirlener88 20 Aug 2009

Carolyn, thank you!

So very sorry shirlene. Just comfort yourself with the thought, God had a better place for him. We do not understand but God is in control & give those who grieve Grace to cope if they lean on him. *

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by shirlener88 20 Aug 2009

Lillian, thank you - we are in peace with this, now.

I'm very sorry to hear this Shirlene and I pray peace for your family.

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by shirlener88 28 Jul 2009

Teri, how sweet of you - I appreciate it - the service was really nice and the family shared wonderful and humorous stories. *4U

Shirlene, your Uncle was obviously much loved and admired by family and friends and he returned it in kind. No one could ask for a better epitaph than that. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Denice

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by shirlener88 28 Jul 2009

enice, thank you - how sweet of you. *4U

Sorry to hear of your loss Shirlene

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by shirlener88 28 Jul 2009

Sheryl, thank you

Hi Shirlene,
Apologies for only sending you my Deepest Sympathy now but I have not been around Cute that much lately - only very briefly each day!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Take care!
Hugs
~S~

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by shirlener88 28 Jul 2009

Sandi, thank you ever so much - it came just at the right time for me. *4U

So very sorry for your family's loss Shirlene. Praying for peace for each one.*

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by shirlener88 28 Jul 2009

thanks for your support and prayers.

Here is the great obituary that the family put together for the Sunday, July 26th newspaper - double click on it - to read it - if ou want to.

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thankyou all for your pryaers - we are each doing better than we were - we also remembered all he has said - all the mishevious things that he did in his life time - all the fun times - all the joy he brought to our lifes - so we will celebrate his life with us - rather than a funeral - we will share stories of the funny things - the good times and the joy he brought to each of us. The viewing will be Monday evening and the services followed by a big family meal - will be in at 11 am on Tuesday. Thank you each for your thoughts and for your support - it is so appreciated.

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by marjialexa 27 Aug 2009

I'm glad you decided to go with the joy he brought into your lives! We did the same at my Dad's funeral, had the whole church laughing. It was how he lived his life, laughing and enjoying himself and others, death doesn't change that. Sorry the obit wouldn't enlarge for me, but I'm sure you did it up fine!! Big hugs, Marji

Shirlene, I am so sorry!! Yes, too young, but we never know, do we. Of course you have my prayers, as well as all your family. Big big hugs, Marji

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

thanks

So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

thank you

So sorry for your loss, Shirlene! My prayers are with your family.

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

thanks

Shirlene, so sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle, life seems to be unfair sometimes, but there is always a reason but we don'tsee the reason. You and the family will be in my thoughts.

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

thanks!

It so hard to loose a loved one. It is even harder when it happens so unexpected. My thoughts are with you and the family and so are my prayers. Hugs Angie

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

Thank you!

Dear Shirlene, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It seems so young. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

thank you.

Dear Shirlene, sorry to read about the loss of your Uncle.
He was certainly too young to go!!!! You are in my thoughts.

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

thank you

Dear Shirlene, I am so sorry for the Loss of your Uncle. I will be keeping all of you in prayer. It is hard loosing a love one when "expected", but when they go unexpectedly, it has to be a lot harder.

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

thank you

Oh my dear CUTE buddy, I'm so sorry. Your family and you will definately be in my prayers. Please know how much I care. Special hugs. *** Marjorie aka ksgram

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

than you dear one

Shirlene, I am sorry for you, Be sure that that you and your family have all my thoughts
Claude

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

Claude, thank you very much! *4U

Shirlene, so sorry to hear of your loss, You and you family will be in my prayers.
God Bless - Hugs Yvonne

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

Yvonne, thank you very much.

My dear Shirlene so very very sorry for yours and your families loss, yes no matter what the age it is always too soon to lose a loved one...do take care and my prayers and love are with you...hugs Glenda x0x0x0x

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

Glenda, thank you very much!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure this must be a very difficult time for your Aunt and your family.

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by shirlener88 26 Jul 2009

Kathy, thank you so much - *4U

Shirlene,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

Kathy, thank you

Dear Shirlene, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care. Lynn

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

Lynn, thank you

Shirlene, I am so very sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose anyone we love, but what we are promised is so much better. I will pray for you and your family as you spend these difficult days.

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

Thank you Jerrilyn.

Dear Shirlener, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May the lord bless you and give you and your family the strength to face this difficult time. Hugs for you. Mary

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

Mary, I sure appreicate it.

Shirlene thinking of all of you

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

Caroline, thanks

Dear shirlene,

So sorry to hear about Uncle Jim Shirlene. Yes, 70 is too young. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you try to get all gathered for the funeral. May you feel God's peace and love at this time and especially as you celebrate his life.

Love and blessings Chris

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

OH Chris, it is never easy and so difficult for my family - from past troubles - however we manage with prayers of others. Thanks

Dear Shirlene, I'm so sorry for your loss! You and your family have my thoughts and prayers. Love, Yoriko

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

Yoriki, thank you - it means so much.

I am very sorry to hear of your loss....I will definetly keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers...May you all feel the loving embrace of our Sweet LORD in this time....Special hug for you.....deanna

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by shirlener88 25 Jul 2009

Deanna, thank you so very much - *4U