There are times in life when we ask “why” and other times when we say “why not”. After surviving triple heart valve surgery, Dad was preparing to explore the possibilities remaining in his life, asking “why not” retire, “why not” travel and “why not” celebrate the blessings he’s received and those yet to be realized. Unfortunately, his plans and our hopes were cut short on Friday, October 21, 2011 as he passed quickly from a pulmonary embolism in Rancho Mirage, CA.
In keeping with Dad’s wishes, we did not have a formal funeral. Instead, he we had a celebratory event with family and friends, filled with all his favorite things. We shared fond memories of our time with him including a dinner celebration at his favorite restaurant serving all his favorite foods. Dad will be remembered for his sense of humor, his laugh and the gentle way in which he touched even the most insignificant acquaintance. Memorial gifts in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association.