Some folks struggle under the care of others, some leave too early, some tragically, and some slip away in the night. Our uncle bill (buck - as we affectionately called him) passed away in his sleep on Wednesday night. He is my father's older brother. He had polio as a child and a pacemaker for the passed several years. He was a reliable GAP employee for almost 20 years. He had his fair share of medical issues - but stayed as healthy as he could manage while living a simple life.
Although he spent most of his life in CA - we are thankful for many memories that include him. In high school he drove our high school car from Rockford to CT (my grandpa Roy selected it - my dad footed the bill and uncle buck was the one to transport it and stay for a bit--thus the 'uncle buck reference'....)
My uncles did a great job of visiting each other during those important birthdays - often surprising each other My dad flew to CA for Buck's birthday and it turned into a tradition. Buck and Mich were with my dad for his 60th in CT as well as his 65th in VA.
circa 2007 in CT
circa 2012 in VA
Though miles always separated the brothers - its was always nice to watch them put that aside and be with each other - annoying brother antics and all.
Peace be with you Uncle Buck,
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