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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy father in law died today
He was 88. In the last month, his health kinda fell off a cliff. He was a very smart man. Pretty snarky and sarcastic but a loyal husband and devoted dad and grandfather.
A true blue Democrat, with a giant blinking D. Ran for judge on the Liberal line in a pretty conservative suburban county. Got thrashed of course, but stood by his principles.
He had a good run, but I will really miss him.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)As you said he had a good run, lots of folks don't make it to 88 so he did pretty good.
democrank
(11,112 posts)true blue Democrat with the giant, blinking D.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Zoonart
(11,887 posts)Donkees
(31,481 posts)DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)TEB
(12,920 posts)MaryMagdaline
(6,856 posts)Freddie
(9,275 posts)Sometimes they go so fast after 85. Same with my FIL. He got that nasty flu 2 years ago, turned to pneumonia, that was it. Still miss the old guy.
dhol82
(9,353 posts)Thats about all we can ask for.
chillfactor
(7,584 posts)You were so fortunate to have such a kind, wonderful father-in-law in your life. My father-in-law was an alcoholic as was my mother-in-law. They both committed suicide that ended their destructive lives. Bless you and your family. And bless this man that was so important in your life. May he rest in peace.
NNadir
(33,574 posts)Karadeniz
(22,587 posts)kozar
(2,138 posts)I hope your good memories of this man sustains you through the dark times.
sinkingfeeling
(51,482 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,839 posts)kimbutgar
(21,224 posts)Last edited Tue Dec 17, 2019, 10:42 PM - Edit history (1)
Sounds like he was also a good father in law and raised his
(Son) well!
Danmel
(4,932 posts)Daniel and Melanie. My husband does have a sister, though. We actually have the same name. (Slight spelling variation.)
kimbutgar
(21,224 posts)Danmel
(4,932 posts)I wasn't offended. Danmel isn't really a woman's name, lol
iluvtennis
(19,882 posts)yardwork
(61,715 posts)May you share your memories of this brave Democrat with others who loved him.
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)My wife and I performed CPR on him for 10 minutes before the paramedics arrived. We were too late, it was not enough to save him.
Rest in Peace David, my beloved father-in-law.
irisblue
(33,036 posts)Danmel
(4,932 posts)How traumatic for you. My father in law thankfully died peacefully at a hospice facility. I'm so sorry for your loss.
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,439 posts)cate94
(2,816 posts)May your family find peace in and gratitude for his life well lived.
Backseat Driver
(4,400 posts)Please take comfort that we share your sorrow with so much sympathy for his life, well lived.
Permanut
(5,661 posts)to make the world a better place. We need more like him.
irisblue
(33,036 posts)stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)Blue_playwright
(1,568 posts)My dad always thought the greatest compliment you could give someone was to call them a good Democrat. Im sorry you lost your good Democrat.
PJMcK
(22,056 posts)Maraya1969
(22,507 posts)RestoreAmerica2020
(3,439 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Its always too tough to lose family. And at this time of year it can be unusually difficult, especially with kids. I hope he went confident that his beloved country was headed back on the right track. Hugs to all of you.
VarryOn
(2,343 posts)Prayers that the next couple of weeks are bearable. I lost a grandmother at this time of year a few years back. It was tough, so I've always had a special place in my heart for those that lose loved duing theChristmas time of year.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)He sounded like a wonderful person. It's always hard to lose someone, but especially so around the holidays.
Peace be with you and your family.