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04-22-2010, 04:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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It has been a tough week.
It was 48 years ago when he moved his family three doors down the street. His name was Jim and he had five kids. Two of the boys were my age, 13 years old and they had a “baby” sister 10 years old. She had a crush on me and she did not care who knew. It was downright embarrassing.
My step father had no interest in the outdoors or camping so Jim would invite me to go hunting and fishing from time to time when he would take his boys out.
Jim’s little girl turned 18 and I married her. Jim changed from my very good friend to my father-in-law.
Jim got Dementia and on September 14, 2009 we put Jim into a nursing home. 16 days ago Jim aspirated and developed pneumonia. He was transferred to the local hospital. Three days ago it was obvious Jim was getting worse and not going to make it. The doctor suggested we put Jim on a morphine drip to make him comfortable and ease his passing. The family agreed and my friend, and father-in-law, James Rollings passed away today at 12:10 PM. Prayers for the family are most welcome.
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04-22-2010, 05:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Prayers for the family are definitely there. Remember the good time as you addressed and know he is at peace, hunting and fishing to his hearts content. So sorry for your lose.
God Bless.
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04-22-2010, 05:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,529
M.O.C. #2471
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John,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jack & Dave
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04-22-2010, 05:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
Posts: 1,726
M.O.C. #7487
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You and your family are in our prayers.
Rich & Kathy
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04-22-2010, 05:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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So sorry for your loss. You and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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04-22-2010, 05:14 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Plain City
Posts: 42
M.O.C. #10068
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Patty & Ron
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04-22-2010, 05:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canon City
Posts: 1,340
M.O.C. #7919
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John we also are sorry to hear of your loss and our prayers are for you and the family.
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04-22-2010, 05:55 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,749
M.O.C. #7560
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It's never easy to loose a relative especially when that relative has been a long time friend also. Just remember the good times you spent with Jim and know that he is now at peace without any pain or confusion. You,your family, and James' family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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04-22-2010, 06:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City
Posts: 931
M.O.C. #8757
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So sorry for your lose.
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04-22-2010, 06:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oakland
Posts: 887
M.O.C. #5811
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Sorry to hear about Roxanne's dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with both of you and Roxanne's family.
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04-22-2010, 07:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Siloam Springs
Posts: 2,206
M.O.C. #8890
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We are so sorry to hear about the lose of your friend, father and fatherinlaw.
Ron & Rose
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04-22-2010, 07:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 707
M.O.C. #6958
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prayers have been said. Alot of those going around on the forum this week. Sorry for your loss.
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04-22-2010, 09:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Wow, what a great way to experience the father-in-law/son-in-law relationship. So many are alien experiences. To know and love that deeply intensifies the pain of separation. That collage of warm memories will, in time relieve the pain and sadness. C. S. Lewis wrote about the loss of his wife and the terrible pain. She told him that the pain was the other side of a magnificent relationship. The strength of the bond of friendship both brings the hurt and then heals it.
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04-22-2010, 09:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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John and Roxanne,
We are sorry to learn of your loss. Even knowing that they are out of pain and in a much better place does not take all the pain away. Time will help. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and Mary Kay
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04-22-2010, 09:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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So sorry to hear about your loss John and Roxanne . I know the feeling,My mother pass away 12 years ago because of Dementia.
You and your family are in our prayers. God Bless!
Jack and Terry
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04-23-2010, 12:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,369
M.O.C. #8728
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I understand the loss of a father-in-law who is also a friend. It's not easy. He will live on in your memories and your telling of stories of the good times. Our prayers are with you.
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04-23-2010, 02:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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A beautifully written tribute to your friend and father-in-law. Our condolences.
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04-23-2010, 02:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lake George
Posts: 1,078
M.O.C. #3847
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John and Roxanne,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
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04-23-2010, 02:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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John,
What a wonderful father in law, you and Roxanne have our prayers.
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04-23-2010, 02:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Sorry for your loss and we will remember the family in our prayers.
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Paola, Kansas
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