I am sad to tell Cuties my Husband passed on 1-28-15. Here is a bit of what he was about.
We were married 32 years. He grew up in Michigan, worked odd jobs until he joined the Air Force in 1957. After returning from the service he worked for an Aero-Space manufacturing company as a Supervisor for 18 years.We married in 1982 and moved to Florida. We worked together opening a truck stop, then about 1990 he went to work for a company building gas stations from the underground tanks to the station. He retired, maintenance supervisor in 2014.
He was never a stranger to anyone. I have always said “I have never met anyone who did not like Blackie.”
He loved his 93 Mustang GT and kept it in showroom condition. He was thrilled to be given a gift to drive a NASCAR racecar in 2009.
He loved his tools and fixing things. I also have said many times “I will never get anything new because he would always fix everything. But that was very untrue, he spoiled me, he always found a way to make me happy. He proudly wore shirts I had embroidered designs on for him. He was a great provider, Husband, Father, and Grandpa.
He liked to keep a manicured yard and mowed many neighbor’s yards without being asked. He was always there to help others.
He was a great talented roller skater, and loved to sing Karaoke. His dancing would sweep one off their feet. We were a dancing show-stopper.
We were so much in love. His last spoken words were to me, and they were “I love you.”
His Memorial Service was on Valentine’s Day.
Thank you for taking the time to read about my Sweetheart.
Hugs, Suzanna
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Thank you for sharing your tribute to your dear "Blackie". What a wonderful man he was. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
11329I am sorry for your loss, dear Suzanna, but I hope your DH will read
your declaration of eternal love to him in heaven. This is so heart-
breaking but you are united forever and Valentine's Day was a
good day to honour him.
Thanking you for letting us know how deep a love can be and keep
thinking of his last words to you
Take care - Maria
54557You have such wonderful memories of him. May the good Lord keep you in His tender mercies.
35167Sorry for your loss. Glad that you have such great memories of him. Keep them close.
1941Sorry to hear of your loss of such a fine partner, friend, and husband. I'm hoping your sweet memories will help you heal in the coming days and bring you peace of mind.
423My prayers are with you and it is lovely for you to have so many wonderful memories to cherish your love
13243My deepest sympathies in the loss of your soul mate. You were blessed to have him.
5452753So sorry for your loss. You were both truly blessed to have found each other. You seem to have a lot of special times to remember. You are in my prayers.
7166Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Wow, he has been a wonderful man!
43494125So very sad for you and your family...I am sure he is watching over all of you...
318492Loss of such a loving husband is so difficult to come to terms with. But with your tribute we can see he has given you such loving memories to tide over. Take care and RIP dear "Blackie"
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63126So sorry for the loss of your "sweetheart", Suzanna!
Hold on to those wonderful memories, and especially to his last words to you.
R.I.P Blackie
865He is watching over you with all his love ,you have some beautifull memories, our prayers go out to you L Sherene X
5822You are very Blessed to have the Memories to keep you going. One never knows when GOD calls His children home. we are given a little time to make cherished memories and friends. I am truly sorry you lost such a one, but I believe we need to look at the bigger end of life, Thank you for sharing what an amazing person you had.
34246What a nice tribute to your husband. I'm sure he's watching over you still. The hurt will always be there but it does get better with time. You're in my prayers.
10474Sorry to hear about his death. Sounds like you two had a great relationships. Therefore, lots of lasting memories.
62461So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful companion you were blessed with. I pray you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless.
10494My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear husband. May God be with you in his love and provide you with comfort and peace. Hugs, Mary
33871Sorry for your loss, It sounds like he was the love of your life and your guiding light through life.. thank you for sharing some of his wonderfulness with us. Marian
45918Suzanna,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Blackie. It sure sounds like he knew how to make the world a better place for everybody - especially you! May your memories of Blackie & the life you had together comfort & refresh you during these difficult days. And may the Lord hold you especially close as you walk thru them.
Warm regards,
Gwen
1210I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.HE SOUNES LIKE A VERY NICE PERSON.NOW HE IS WITH GOD .MY HUSBAND IS VERY SICK RIGHT NOW.THEY CANT FIND THE CAUSE .I AM SO WORRIED ABOUT HIM....LUCY
12613So sorry for your loss. Praying for strength and encouragement for you In the days ahead.
312So sorry for your loss of such a great person. we need more like him in this world.
5148So sorry for your loss you have many happy memories Take Care
6222Wij zijn ook in 1982 getrouwd, maar gelukkig nog wel samen. Veel sterkte en koester de mooie herinneringen.
We married in 1982, but fortunately still together. Many strength and cherish the great memories.
711Suzanna, thank you so very much for sharing about your sweet husband, what a caring tribute to the man he is/was and it shows not only your love and respect for him, but his for you as well. You are going to miss him terribly and no one can fill his shoes. He lived his life to the fullest, and people will remember him. I hope people will continue to talk about him and use his name. You will make it through, with Gods help, and you don't ever have to give him up. He is a part of you. Rest, dear friend, in knowing he is at peace. Hugs, Jan
59631Suzanna, reading your lovestory to your husband brought tears to my eyes, you have so much to remember him and love him. I am so sorry for your loss,
sending you a big hug across the ocean,
Gabi
3554I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to these wonderful memories of the man you loved forever and he will stay in your heart forever. --Sharon
9754I think he was much a man to be proud of and his greatest accomplishment in life was marrying you. I know how hard it is to give up the one you love but oh the wonderful memories you have and he will always live in your heart. I know this because I buried a husband over 25 yrs ago and even though I remarried the one I buried remains in my heart always. God Bless you/Lillian
145791My heart felt condolences go out you. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Hugs
51302I'm so sorry for your loss..You were both blessed to have known real true love.
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22595Suzanna, sorry to read about your loss. When I read your text, I noticed you had a marvelous life togther. That is so special. And you have all those nice things to remember. Bigg hug send in these difficult moments
148928So sorry for your loss. I love that the years never affected the love you felt for each other. He sounds like a special man.
3074Sorry about your loss condolences to you and your family. Hugs Maureen in South Africa
11566a beautiful story with a sad ending, praying for you, take care of yourself,
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1736951268sorry about the lost of your soulmate may He comfort you in the difficult time
1969I am so sorry of your loss. It sounds like you had a great marriage with a very caring man. I wish I could say something that would help but I am thinking of you.
48168Thank you Suzanna for telling a little about your wonderful husband. I am so terribly sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. Hugs Sarah
255054Thank You for posting his Honor Guard Ceremony, You were blessed with a wonderful man and he with a wonderful wife. Yours was a marriage that was a fantastic example of how a marriage should be, when people love enough that they work together and put their partner before themselves. You have shared such beautiful memories of your time here on this Earth together, and I know his last words in this lifetime will help to carry you through these difficult days, until you will join together back with him on the other side of the veil. It is hard to have a will to live when your heart and soul feel ripped out and empty. I was once given the advice of "Fake it until you make it." I am sure you have done a great deal of "faking it" as you have been going through these most difficult days just trying to survive. I have also been given the advice to take your most treasured photo of him and when you are wishing to bring him flowers or something special, instead of leaving them at a graveyard place them in a vase or on a stand by that favorite photo. I do not believe that our loved ones who have passed on, spend their days hanging around the grave yard with the other spirits instead they will likely be in all the places that they shared with their Earthly loved ones. Fill the area around the photo with mementos of your life together and then on your birthday if he always bought you a favorite flower then continue purchasing them for him as he will want to continue to show you his love. I hope and pray you will feel of his spirit many times through the remainder of your life. Many cyber (((hugs))) being sent your way.
8217It's a sad thing to hear of someone losing their mate. Sounds like you have wonderful memories and that will help to keep you going.
Sounds like Valentines day was the right day for his memorial service!Take care.
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38558Dear Suzanna. I know just what you are feeling right now because i lost my preciouse one just over a year ago and he too was a wonderfull husband and my greatest friend. We had just 26 years together and he was 20 years older than me but we had a lot of fun. Just like you our last words together were I LOVE YOU. Stan told me he wanted me to get on with my life and live it to the full as if he were still with me.
things will get easier and there will be days that have laughter in them again but there will also be what i call crying days when something as simple as a song will cause that melt down. But there will be longer times between those crying days. My husband was cremated and i bought a small piece of cremation jewelry that has two hearts. the small gold heart hold some of his ashes so he is still allways with me.
at the momment you will be busy sorting things out and your family and friends will hopefully be there to suport you but in a months time you will find that they are moving on with their lives and that is when you will have to show Blackie that you are still the strong person he loves.
I wish i could wrap my arms around you and give you a hug but please if you ever want to talk about things and need suport them please PM me and i will get right back to you.
Your husband sounds like a very special person and I am sure that he will be around you for a while to suport and help you through these dark days.
14995So many nice words. Means you will always have him in your thoughts. That will help you to go on
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113921What beautiful words you have written about your Sweetheart. He has a very kind face. My prayers are with you both. I know he will always be with you and you will know when he is.
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by sebsews
22 Feb 2015
How true that is. He continues to show me strength and comfort. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Suzanna
30656Suzanna, our hearts & prayers are with you in your loss. What a sweet memory as he last words were for you alone.
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by sebsews
22 Feb 2015
thank you and yes those last words he spoke will remain forever in my heart. Hugs, Suzanna
35675Suzanna, I wish I could wrap my arms around you. I can't fathom the depth of loss you must feel. Be comforted that you gave him the greatest gift any of us here on earth can give each other- the gift of love. Your words touched my heart and soul.
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by sebsews
22 Feb 2015
Your words touched my heart too. the deep love we had for each other was there from the very beginning. Thank you for your beautiful words, hugs, Suzanna
158718Suzanna, I don't know you but I read the story of your husband and I can feel the love. He sounds like a wonderful man. God Bless you and I will pray for your healing and strength.
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by sebsews
22 Feb 2015
He was such a wonderful person. At his service many spoke of how they could feel the love between us. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, hugs, Suzanna
7590This is a beautiful tribute. I pray for your comfort and peace and a sense of safety and well-being in your new "single" life. It's a hard adjustment and I've been through it, although remarried now.
Be careful about making any big decisions the first few months. It's all so new and untested and hard to decide for "just" you. Receive others' help; they are trying to love you. Ignore the stupid remarks; they just don't know what to say and are struggling to say something.
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by sebsews
22 Feb 2015
I understand your words. This is such an adjustment for me as I have never then by myself. Of course family and friends are here to give me comfort and support. thank you so much, hugs Suzanna
66912This is a beautiful love story. You have so much love and joy to remember. I pray you will find peace and comfort.
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3948I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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29801How lucky to have a sole mate so so long. You were both blessed to have each other. My sincere sympathy to you and your family and pray God gives you strength to get through this difficult time. Thanks for informing us. Kay
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85867My sympathies to you and the family!! Prayers are with you! Suzanne
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111384Sending a hug....so sorry for your loss....so happy you had him so well for so long....
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40397Dear Suzanna, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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6069I am sorry for your loss and my prayers go to you and your family. I can hear your love in your tribute. You are blessed to have such a true love.
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10990What wonderful memories, sad they had to end. My prayers are for you and your family. What a kind looking soul. God Bless. Sandy
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41781Dear Suzanna, what a lovely tribute you have written about your husband. You left one fact out-- He had the most beautiful, blue, kind eyes to go along with his charming personality! I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will help heal your broken heart soon. Hugs, Sharon
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by sebsews
22 Feb 2015
thank you so much for those beautiful words. Yes those blue eyes were a winner, and he was a charmer. Hugs Suzanna
1431May I add my condolences. Thinking of you at this sad time, you have many great memories.
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12452Thank you for telling us about him. You must have many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time.
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140717Oh, Suzanna, am so sorry for your loss....what a wonderful man and life you had together........stay strong........
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by sebsews
edited 21 Feb 2015
Oh yes he was the best. I try to stay strong but sometimes it just does not work. thank you for your comment Hugs Suzanna
261163Suzanna it breaks my heart to read of your great loss...........I can't imagine your sorrow & all I can offer you is my heartfelt sympathies & my prayers. ~hugs
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
The sorrow is unbelievable. I never thought it would end like this. The memories are unforgettable. I did finish my radiation. thank you for your prayers, hugs Suzanna
299559Sorry for your loss and sending prayers your way. Juanita
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72397Dear Suzanna, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine your pain, and I'm glad you have such beautiful memories. Love, Yoriko
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
The memories are wonderful and many more of those memories I did not post. But believe me those memories I have are the best and I will always cherish them. Hugs Suzanna
88650I am so sorry for you. His fight is over and so are his pains. I am glad I was able to get to know about him a little bit through you. I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but there are no words. Cyber hugs is the best I can do.
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
I am glad you feel you got to know a little bit of him. He was so special. Thank you for your comment, hugs Suzanna
109774You have said such sweet words. My hubby and I have been married for 48 years. I cannot imagine life without him. I pray that you will find comfort and peace and healing for your loss. God bless you and keep you strong and give you HIS PEACE.
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
Thank you for your beautiful comment. I continue to wait for the comfort peace and healing. Hugs Suzanna
4698I add my condolences to those already mentioned. Your testimony says it all. Your husband certainly has a place in the list of wonderful husbands. Nothing can fill the void in your life now, but take comfort knowing he has made a huge difference in this world.
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
Thank you for your beautiful comment. The void is huge,and yes he did make a different in this world. Hugs, Suzanna
169064dear Suzanna, thank you for sharing these beautiful memories. He will always have that special place in your heart. And how beautiful his last words were : I love you. In hard times remember these words and cherish the memories you have. he will always watch over you.
Hugs and prayers for you ,hope you can feel the comfort of the Cuties here. Love Gerry
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
I'm glad you enjoy the little bit of our memories. I will always remember the I love you and I know he is watching over me. It has been very hard for me to get back on cuties but I know they will help me get through this. As I'm reading the comments I must stop and wipe the tears because I know cuties are with me. Hugs, Suzanna
74331124424Dear Suzanna I am very sorry to hear of your loss and deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. You have some beautiful memories to keep and to help you through this tough time. Your love will live forever. Hugs Marg
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
I have so many loving memories, they are comforting. Right now it is very tough. Hugs, Suzanna
24826Dear Suzanna, my heart aches for you but rejoices also that he is finally at peace. I've loved reading all about him in your posts and looking at the video when all of his friends came into his hospital room. You had a wonderful marriage and obviously were a very loving couple. How wonderful to hear his last words of "I love you". What great memories you will keep within your heart. Loving thoughts, prayers and blessings to you. Love Chris
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
I am glad you were able to get to know a bit of him through my posts. From the first time he asked me to dance we were inseparable. We were meant to be together. Our loving memories will live on forever. At the service many people spoke of the love they could see between us. Thank you and hugs Suzanna
234501So sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories and love for each other comfort you and give you peace. Hugs.
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6196Oh Suzanne! What a tribute to a wonderful loving husband. Thank you for posting this - you know he will always be with you and know you are in my prayers!! Bless you!! Hugs to you, Laura*
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by sebsews
21 Feb 2015
Thank you so much, I am glad you liked the summary.Yes I know he is with me. thank you for the hugs, Suzanna
96283May you be blessed with comfort and peace I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing about your husband he will be missed by many but mostly by you. I'm so glad that he loved you as much as he did and I'm sure that love continues now. Hugs
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by sebsews
edited 21 Feb 2015
It has been very difficult to get back on Cute. I am glad you enjoyed the short story of my man. Our love does continue and I know he knows it will continue. Hugs, Suzanna
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