In Loving Memory: A Tribute To My Father

My precious, much adored father died peacefully in his home Friday evening, September 9th, surrounded by 18 members of his family — my mom, my siblings and our spouses, and most of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered around.  An experience both painful and precious to us all.

   It’s been a difficult week for my family as we laid him to rest and now try to adjust to our “new normal”.

Tribute To My Father

A kind and gentle soul was he…..

This man who graced the earth

Humbled by his modest means….

From the moment of his birth

A childhood spent near poverty

Filled with his mother’s love….

Formed this man of integrity

For which I thank my Lord above.

He possessed a quiet, genteel strength

And such a love for family….

A precious trait I hope to share

With all those close to me.

To journey through this “thing” called life

With such a great and gracious man….

To guide us with his father’s love…

And the kindness of his outstretched hand –

Is a journey made much easier

And blessed I know we are….

For he made his children better folks

Than we would have been thus far.

So I want to thank my God in heaven

Who’s dwelling with us here….

For the privilege of this father’s love….

A precious man I hold so dear.

by Sheri Martin

(His loving daughter)

The world moves on, but our grief continues.

We love you so much, daddy, and will miss you terribly.  I look forward to the day we all re-unite again in eternity.