Time to go home...

Fossilman
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Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 8:55:00 GMT -5 drocknut, Thunder69, and 5 more like this

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Post by Fossilman on Jul 1, 2014 8:55:00 GMT -5

My Uncle Willis has Alzheimer's disease and finally had to be taken in to a care home for his safety...he was moved back to his home town (mine too) and started living in Montana again,as of several months ago..
My wife and I got to visit Willis in June of this year and he was in and out with himself,but he started humming a song I knew from Dad singing it(his brother)..
I sang it and he hummed it..LOL Willis looked at me,smiled and said,"That's how it's done"...Than he went back into his little world..
Yesterday we got a text from his son Steve...My Uncle Willis has given up the fight..

Quote" Sad to report that dad seems to be fighting his last battle. He is no longer eating or drinking and is on hospice. There comes a time when people turn their attention from this world and look toward heaven. One of dad's favorite songs says, "This world is not my home, I'm just passing through." The words seem prophetic. His family loves him with every fiber of our soul. He has been a mentor and a role model not only to his children but to so many relatives through the years. Please pray that he is comforted in the coming days by the thought of joining his wife, his brothers, two sisters and parents in that land filled with mansions and gold-lined streets.' Quote

No grieving,we will celebrate his long life(93)and the things he helped us with,love,happiness and his kind thoughts through out his life..
A great teacher towards me with his experience with fossils and agates...Thumbs up Uncle Willis
You will be missed,but my memories will be forever.......( Willis is the last of the VanDyke brothers in his generation )..

Last Edit: Jul 1, 2014 9:00:02 GMT -5 by Fossilman

God,family and life.....

herchenx Cave Dweller Member since January 2012 Posts: 3,360	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 11:23:36 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by herchenx on Jul 1, 2014 11:23:36 GMT -5 So sorry to hear. My dad had to go into full time care in April and has been going down hill. Your uncle sounds a lot like him. I'll be thinking of you and your family.
	John Fort Collins, Colorado USA

RockIt2Me has rocks in the head Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time." Member since December 2009 Posts: 668	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 13:24:51 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RockIt2Me on Jul 1, 2014 13:24:51 GMT -5 Sounds like Uncle Willis is ready. So glad y'all will be able to "celebrate" his glorious life and contributions he has made.
	Nancie "Rock It 2 Me" the Original Fatsister! Don't take life so seriously...It's not like you're going to get out alive ;-)

quartz Cave Dweller breakin' rocks in the hot sun Member since February 2010 Posts: 3,359	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 14:12:11 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by quartz on Jul 1, 2014 14:12:11 GMT -5 Sad to hear that, our thoughts are with you. Lost my dad the same way 8 years ago. We think they go to a better place.
	Larry

garock fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2006 Posts: 1,168	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 18:33:28 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by garock on Jul 1, 2014 18:33:28 GMT -5 Like Mr Quartz, my dad lost his fight to Alzheimer's disease 7 years ago. Hard to watch him go as with your Uncle Willis. Take Care and Prayers for you and the Family.

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 19:46:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Jul 1, 2014 19:46:29 GMT -5 Yes my Granny (Willis) Mom died of that disease too...
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snowmom still telling self it's just a hobby Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect. Member since April 2014 Posts: 4,480	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 20:15:27 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snowmom on Jul 1, 2014 20:15:27 GMT -5 a life well lived and a man well loved.. sweet story. Keeping you and the family in thoughts and prayers.

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Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 20:32:13 GMT -5

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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 1, 2014 20:32:13 GMT -5

Sorry to hear this Mike. Prayers be with you and the family.

I fear that my mother in law is headed down the same path, and my wife is stuck with taking care of everything. She has a brother living out of state who would help, but can't drive long distances anymore. Her other brother living right here is a worthless POS, who would rob his mother blind if he could. At least your uncle Willis is well loved, and will be well looked after right up til the end.

Don --- USN Retired

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 21:30:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Jul 1, 2014 21:30:07 GMT -5 Thanks Don...
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nowyo fully equipped rock polisher No talent hack Member since August 2013 Posts: 1,322	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 23:09:43 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nowyo on Jul 1, 2014 23:09:43 GMT -5 Thoughts for your family. No need to grieve, celebrate his life. We lost my Dad the same way last September. Russ
	I may not change the world But I'm gonna leave a scar.--Travis Meadows

gemfeller Cave Dweller Member since June 2011 Posts: 4,061	Time to go home... Jul 1, 2014 23:55:54 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gemfeller on Jul 1, 2014 23:55:54 GMT -5 That's a moving testament Michael. Bless you all for caring and remembering.

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Time to go home... Jul 2, 2014 0:58:37 GMT -5 Fossilman and snowmom like this

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Post by bhiatt on Jul 2, 2014 0:58:37 GMT -5

Sorry to hear about your uncle. Im shure it is rough for his son especially. He sounds like an interesting feller. That is great pic with the huge ammonite.

those lyrics he sings, this world is not our home, we're only passing through. May be from this song.

hi

1nickthegreek spending too much on rocks Member since February 2014 Posts: 383	Time to go home... Jul 2, 2014 2:39:12 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 1nickthegreek on Jul 2, 2014 2:39:12 GMT -5 So sorry to read this Mike, sounds like he is well loved and will be missed by all!! May you and your family be well taken care of during these difficult times!!!

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Time to go home... Jul 2, 2014 22:07:24 GMT -5

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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jul 2, 2014 22:07:24 GMT -5

Really sorry to hear of your loss Bro!!!
My dad passed a long time ago and it still hurts sometimes as he never got to see my daughter Jane or some of his other grandkids.
We already have you in our prayers, as I do all my friends here, and will gladly add a lil extra for this time too!!
Mario & Jane

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