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Monday, January 16, 2012

Legacy to Remember !!

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On January 4th we said good bye to Grandpa George Conover. Almost 94 years old, married almost 72years and they lived at home basically independent for the entire time. Certainly something to Celebrate!

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The only sad part was he fell in his home from what we believe was the result of a broken top of his femur. In the fall he fractured his shoulder in three places. Two surgeries in the same day. The first successful from a local to repair the hip. Later he went back in to be put totally under to pin the shoulder. The plan was to secure it because it would be needed in the rehab to get better from the hip injury. While in the recovery, he had a heart attack and he flat lined. CPR started the heart again but resulted in broken ribs.

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Three days in ICU and no real progress, the family decided to put him in a private room and provide comfort which were his wishes.

He was relieved from all pain the next morning after Paul gave him a blessing and released him.

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We had such great support from many. Some came from as far as Nevada, Arizona, Arkansas, Ohio and New York.

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The Natural Man in us all leaves us very Sad. We are so grateful for the support of many Loved ones.

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The Military honors were very special!

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We know that Grandpa was very proud of his family and was celebrating along with us.

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Grandsons who Loved and Learned from Grandpa Honor him!

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Thanks Kids for such much support during and after!!!

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Grandma has spent so many years depending on Grandpa and now is not there to meet her needs. We have been blessed to have her stay at our home since the surgery. Going home is not an option with her special needs. Retirement from the day to day operations of the store since the first of the year has allowed us to show her how much we love her each day.

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Caden helping his dad picking up after a very special day! Thanks Bud! …..”and men are that they may have Joy”! This is it….FAMILY!

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3 comments:

fourballerinas said...

So glad I was able to come out. Wish I was there to help Mom out with Grandma. Grandpa and Grandma are both such special people and their blessed lives are evident. Love you

Aaron & Megan said...

How sad! I'm sorry. Although it is good to see your family get together. I wish you all well.

old mother hubbard said...

Tender day. Love that my parents were so great and spent their lives teaching and loving me. Mom keeps teaching us every day about love and patience.