Saturday, January 28, 2012
Time to Say Goodbye
On Friday, January 27, 2012, my dad, Herb Guenther, left this life for a better place at the age of 99 - free from physical ailments, pain, and weariness. He was loved, cared for, and earned the respect of everyone he came in contact with. He taught courage through example, forgiveness through compassion, and never, ever complained. He kept his wit and humor intact, thanks especially to my son, Tom, who has been an exemplary model of a modern-day caregiver. He made new friends from Hospice and Home Care aides, and kept in touch with old friends. He will be sorely missed by all - particularly by his four-legged friends, Biggie, Six, and Leo who never left his side and protected him from all strangers.
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So sorry for your loss! I enjoyed following his story! ;)
ReplyDeletePop was such a special man. He is certainly in Heaven with Ging now and for that we can all be happy. Thank you for making his last years so special. We've heard how amazing Tommy was with him too- thank you Tommy! We love you guys!
ReplyDeletePraying for you Barbara. Thank you for taking such great care of Pop for us these past couple years!
ReplyDeleteWe hope you keep up the blog, Barbara. Your Dad would probably like you to because I know he enjoyed seeing everyone else's. And it would be nice to continue hearing about his grandkids and his furry friends. We're thinking of you - it is always hard to lose your Dad. Take care of yourself.
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