J.4knee Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Very sorry to read this. Payers to you, your father and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly0116 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Very sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thank you all for you kind words, thoughts, and prayers. They are greatly appreciated. I was her first born so Mom and I had a kind of "special" relationship. That's not to say that she didn't love all 4 of us equally but she and I shared things that we didn't share with my brother and sisters. Frankly, the magnitude of my loss still hasn't fully struck me. I'm not sure when it will. The funeral is scheduled for Monday. I suspect it'll be one of the hardest thing I'll ever do. For those who wish to see here is her obituary published in the local newspaper: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theledger/obituary.aspx?n=carole-j-hoak&pid=167069583&fhid=7783#fbLoggedOut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 James, My condolences and sympathy. There really are no words. WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Jeff, I am still full of deep sympathy for you and the loss of your dear mother. I just read the obituary, and I must say that by the photo, it appears to me that you resemble her a great deal... [{][}][A] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Jeff, My heart is still aching that you are faced with this time of sorrow. It is obvious that your love for your mom(and dad) is something to be admired and this sad news prompted me to call my 84 year old mother to just tell her "I love you". You are a wonderful devoted son that we all can immitate. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I feel really bad for you, but I can't stop thinking about your Dad. 56 years is a really long time -- you guys all need to rally around him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Jeff, I'm saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. As others have mentioned, be sure to provide a lot of support to your father. He's going to need all of you while he deals with his grief. Keep your head up brother. Time marches on... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Mom's memorial service was held yesterday. It was a true and meaningful tribute to her life and enduring faith. Not a dry eye in the house. Mine included.In the hours since I can't seem to stop crying for her. And as bad as I feel for the loss for my mother I feel even worse for my father over the loss of his wife of 50+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Condolences for yours and your family's loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Been way Jeff and did not know. Very sorry and condolences also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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