Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Bye, Dad.

Today I found out that my dad died. He was only 56.



This was in '82 when he took us to Disneyland. What a cutie!



This is my dad, myself, with a classic Nike tee-shirt (Dad owned a shoe store) my sister Lani, and then my brother Zeke. We were at my grandmother's house--Dad's mom. She just died a few years ago. I like to think they are having some good chats now. =)


This is little me, and my dad. He was probably only 27 or 28 at the time. He always loved the outdoors.



And this is one of my favorite pictures of him. He always said his nose was so pointy he could use it as a pencil. But it was actually quite a handsome nose. =) We went cross country skiing in Sun Valley, and built a snow wall. My uncle Tom took this shot through a hole in the snow wall. Back before Photoshop. =)

I love you Dad. Thanks for sharing this time here with me. You are missed.

6 comments:

M.E. Greene said...

I am so sorry, Apryl. He was handsome, indeed, and you look a lot like him.

Duncan said...

I am sorry- you will miss him. And he was so young!

BTW- Stephanie looks just like you!

DreamPacker said...

My prayers and condolences are with you. He is a handsome guy.

Mrs. Egg said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked at the news. Do you know when the funeral is? We really want to be there with you. Love you so much sister.

Apryl said...

You guys are so sweet. Thank you! Jenna, we're thinking Monday or Tues for the funeral. Should know better tomorrow. Lani & Steve will be in from Germany. =)

Lisa Martin said...

my thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry.