diablopilot 2 #1 June 4, 2004 Grandma passed on last night. Strong woman, from a large family. Raised a good family of her own, married to grandpa since she was 19 untill he passed away Christmas Day 2002, she passed at 87 in her sleep. Dad just got back from a trip visiting her in NY two nights ago. He'll be back on a plane Wed. Wish I could make it to Nor Cal to see him before he goes. He's hurting. Energetic woman, she came to this country as a girl with her mother from Columbia. Worked as a seamstres for many years, while Grandpa drove a cab in NYC. Still have about 40 stuffed animals she made for us kids in the attic at Dad's place. Must of been a grand time. She was the first female pilot native of Columbia to be licensed in this country. She even flew acrobatics in a Piper Cub. Blue Skies Grandma, your spirit lives on in your family.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #2 June 4, 2004 QuoteBlue Skies Grandma, your spirit lives on in your family. Sounds like an incredible woman, JP. She will be missed. It's hard, sometimes, to let go. But she raised a good man who in turn raised another good man (you), so her legacy lives on. But...I just have this image of her flying around heaven dropping all the jumpers we've lost. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Hugs to you. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #3 June 4, 2004 She sounds like she was a beautiful, amazing woman. Thank you so much for sharing, JP. I found the story of her life quite touching. My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family. Take care, sweetie. You and she will be in my thoughts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #4 June 4, 2004 I really wish there was something i could do for you. You know you're in my thoughts... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 June 4, 2004 Thanks. Letting go isn't that hard for me. It's a natural progression.... she was 87 after all, that's a long and in her case full life. I'm ok. I hope Dad is too.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 June 4, 2004 You did. The *hug* means a bunch!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #7 June 4, 2004 Im sorry for the loss to your family...but WOW what a legacy she left! What a COOL Grandmother.... from sewing stuffed animals to flying acro in a Cub??? Truly truly a fascinating woman. You were blessed to have known her....for many more reasons, Im sure. She sounds quite remarkable. (((HUGS))) and prayers for you and your family, especially your father right now. Im happy to know she went peacefully in her sleep. We should all be so lucky. Eternal blue ones "Grandma" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #8 June 4, 2004 Sorry for the loss, always hard to lose a grandparent.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #9 June 4, 2004 Many hugs, my friend. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your grandma sounds awesome.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #10 June 4, 2004 Sounds like a special lady JP. I'll keep your family in my thoughts. {{{HUGS}}} JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #11 June 4, 2004 Big hugs pal........ Another friend my mom can sit and have a cup of tea with now and she was only 35 when she passed) Again - BIG hugs! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #12 June 4, 2004 Eternal blues. Sorry for your loss, bud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #13 June 4, 2004 Awe JP, Im sorry to hear. Blue Skies Grandma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 June 4, 2004 QuoteQuoteBlue Skies Grandma, your spirit lives on in your family. Sounds like an incredible woman, JP. She will be missed. It's hard, sometimes, to let go. But she raised a good man who in turn raised another good man (you), so her legacy lives on. But...I just have this image of her flying around heaven dropping all the jumpers we've lost. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Hugs to you. Ciels- Michele Wow, Michele sure knows how to come up with the right thing to say. All I can do is echo her and give you a big hug. Hugs and love, MarMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #15 June 4, 2004 she sounds like she rocked bro. RIPI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,159 #16 June 4, 2004 Condolences, JP. When they have had a good life, it's easier to say goodbye. My dad died at 92 a couple of years ago and really none of us "kids" were desperatley upset. On the other hand I attended a wake yesterday for a 27 year old, and I found that very distressing. Blue ones!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 June 4, 2004 QuoteWhen they have had a good life, it's easier to say goodbye. My dad died at 92 a couple of years ago and really none of us "kids" were desperatley upset. On the other hand I attended a wake yesterday for a 27 year old, and I found that very distressing. Exactly. Thanks.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #18 June 4, 2004 Condolences, brother; sounds like an amazing woman. I miss my grandma, too; no matter who you were, she always had a way of making you feel like YOUR call was the one she had been waiting for. Special lady. I said a prayer for you and your's..."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
