Goodbye, Uncle Richard

We got the call at 1:15 a.m. My uncle passed away this morning.

Goodbye, Uncle Richard. We love you, and we’ll miss you.

Richard Otto Boyken

August 9, 1929 - April 23, 2005

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(Uncle Richard, my Dad)

For more pictures, you can see my earlier post: For My Uncle

13 Responses to “Goodbye, Uncle Richard”

  1. Oh, my condolences on your loss. What a neat picture that is though!!

  2. So sorry about your loss…He was obviously loved by many..and will be missed.

  3. I’m so sorry for your loss, he lived a long life and it’s so nice he had a family that loved him.

  4. So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

  5. It is good that your parents got to visit him and that you sent the ‘fruitcakes’. Although you are currently in a ‘twilight zone’, prayers are with you…and if you can work on your fiberart, it will help you (as will Chappy).

  6. rest in peace uncle richard. you will be missed

  7. Oh, I’m so sorry. I hope your dad got down there in time to see him a little bit before the end. There’s always the small consolation that the suffering wasn’t drawn out for too long.

  8. I’m really sorry, go give Chappy a big hug.

  9. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  10. My condolences on your loss. Your family with be in my thoughts and prayers. If there’s anything I can do, please ask.

  11. Deb, I’m sorry for your loss, and glad your Dad was able to spend time with him before he passed. I’ll be thinking of you.

  12. My condolences to you and your family. You don’t have to answer this - just know your fiber friends are here whenever you’re ready to blog again. Take care, Nancy

  13. Never an easy thing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family thru this difficult time, comfort and soothing vibes headed your way

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