My 100 year old grandfather passed away today

[CanuckInUSA 0]

My 100 year old grandfather passed away today.

My mother’s father, my last remaining grandparent who celebrated his 100th birthday on December 8th, 2006 passed away today in the hospital. I’m not sure if my current emotions are correct or not, as I am anything but distraught right now. Maybe this is because I view life different now (skydiving has been a blessing and a curse in my life), but Lloyd Erb (my late grandfather) lived a good life, was a good man and he will be missed. But he was 100 years old and we all know that none of us is getting out of here alive. So instead of condolences, please join me in celebrating his 100 years of life.

BSBD Gramps … I’ll see you when I get there.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[stitch 0]

I know what you're saying. I have a 92yo grandmother, that I hear "I wish I could get on otta here" from every day.

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[BillyVance 35]

My condolences. Your grandfather lived a full life. As long as he enjoyed the ride, celebrate that.

Got one grandmother still alive myself. She's 93. Her body isn't all that great although she can still walk a little bit, but her mind is crystal clear.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[racer42 0]

Think of all the history he witnessed.

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[NWFlyer 2]

My emotions at the loss of my grandparents were simliar. I was sad to lose them, of course, but they all lived full lives and (with the exception of my Dad's father, who died before I was 2) I got lots of time with them (the other three died when I was in my early-mid 20s). It seems more part of the natural rhythms of life than anything that requires one to be distraught.

Your grandfather sounds like he was a great guy and it's nice that you got to spend so much time with him.

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[CSpenceFLY 1]

sounds like you have a better grip than most on the situation.I raise a glass with you.

[Jewels 0]

I love to celebrate people! What did your grandfather do for a living? What things did he like? Tell us more about him.

TPM Sister #102

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I love to celebrate people! What did your grandfather do for a living? What things did he like? Tell us more about him.

I have contact with old folks all the time at work and I love working with them. I always prod them into just telling me a little about themselves. I really find thier stories interesting.

So, yeah, what did he do, what were his interests??(if you dont mind)

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[SkyDivinRyan 0]

Im gald he lived and enjoyed his life. Condolences to your family

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Congratulations on 100 years lived well, Canuck's grandpa.
See you in brighter skies.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[Michele 1]

I'm celebrating his life, a long, fruitful one, and wishing that yours is equally long and fruitful.

Ciels-
Michele

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While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[PRSKY71 0]

"instead of condolences, please join me in celebrating his 100 years of life"

Well, cheers to a wonderfully long life and may you and the rest of your family always remember the good times and "best" of Lloyd Erb!!

Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks

[ImGunnaJump 0]

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... but Lloyd Erb (my late grandfather) lived a good life, was a good man and he will be missed

We should all be so lucky to have this said of us, no matter what our age when we leave this life.

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Please join me in celebrating his 100 years of life.

Congratulations Mr. Erb (and Canuck) for having known what's important in this life...I'm sure it will serve you well in the next.

"...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson

[CanuckInUSA 0]

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What did your grandfather do for a living?

He was too young for World War I and too old for World War II. But he did help build parts of the Trans-Canada highway through northern Ontario which meant blasting through tons and tons of granite (if I'm not mistaken).

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[Jewels 0]

That's hard work! Very cool.

I can't even imagine the kind of stories and memories he must have had over 100 years. I hope he shared those kinds of things with you and your family. Cheers to your grandfather!

TPM Sister #102

[livendive 8]

When my grandmother passed away last year, I was sad, and I do miss her, but there was also a sentiment similar to what you're describing. A couple days later I took a woman on a tandem for her 90th birthday and had a total blast with her.
Cheers to your grandfather's good, long life.

Blues,
Dave

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