Comments for Bozgratch http://bozgratch.wordpress.com A son-in-law journals about dad's difficult journey Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:33:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by Lisa and Fred http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-81 Lisa and Fred Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:33:10 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-81 We will miss Dad very much. He was always there for us. He was very kind and generous. I remember when he build our home on Independence and letting me help and how patient he was. I realize now how much I learned from him all those years about patience and persistance in solving problems. He also taught me a lot about life both by his words and example. He was truly a great person and Dad. We will never forget him; he will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We truly wish with all our hearts that we would have been able to attend his funeral. We were there from April 16-23, but at least we were there when he was still with us and he knew we were there. Much love, Fred and Lisa We will miss Dad very much. He was always there for us. He was very kind and generous. I remember when he build our home on Independence and letting me help and how patient he was. I realize now how much I learned from him all those years about patience and persistance in solving problems. He also taught me a lot about life both by his words and example. He was truly a great person and Dad. We will never forget him; he will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

We truly wish with all our hearts that we would have been able to attend his funeral. We were there from April 16-23, but at least we were there when he was still with us and he knew we were there.

Much love, Fred and Lisa

]]> Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by Ray, Karen, and Mike Coffey http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-80 Ray, Karen, and Mike Coffey Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:58:48 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-80 Peg and Pete, We will miss Frank. He was very helpful and considerate, when I was nineteen and thought to have aortic valve disease. He made a special trip to New Castle to talk to me. I really appreciated it. I don't know if many people realize that he made the trip; however, it made me much more aware of what a special person he was. I'm glad he was my uncle. I just wish I could be more like him. Pam "Burke" Pfeiffer has been attempting to contact you. She is the daughter of Ken Burke --- Frank's deceased brother. Her e-mail address is as follows: pbj_pfeiffer@yahoo.com. If you have time, please communicate with her. Thank you. I wish you and your family the best. Peg and Pete,

We will miss Frank. He was very helpful and considerate, when I was nineteen and thought to have aortic valve disease. He made a special trip to New Castle to talk to me. I really appreciated it. I don’t know if many people realize that he made the trip; however, it made me much more aware of what a special person he was. I’m glad he was my uncle. I just wish I could be more like him.

Pam “Burke” Pfeiffer has been attempting to contact you. She is the daughter of Ken Burke — Frank’s deceased brother. Her e-mail address is as follows: pbj_pfeiffer@yahoo.com. If you have time, please communicate with her. Thank you.

I wish you and your family the best.

]]> Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by diana http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-79 diana Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:00:55 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-79 I, too, have fond memories of Uncle Frank. I sat in the living room closet just after it was framed. I remember thinking how talented he was to have built a house! Then he and Fred built a stereo. He did many many things for our family of four--with hardly a word--and not wanting praise or reward. I think he blushed when he was thanked. He took me to get glasses when I was about 14 and my grades must have been slipping (don't know whether it was my eyes). He did a lot of tsk-tsking when I wore lipstick before I should have, along with a Roaring Twenties dress. But I always felt that he loved me anyway. Peg and I (was it just me, Peg?) whined and begged when I wanted to spend weekend nights on Independence Road and then meet at church, where I would go home with Mom--or to go home after church to have one of Aunt Marge's delicious Sunday dinners--shared lovingly and generously. To this day I compare hired painters' work to his--none measures up. I was so fortunate that he was my uncle and he'll never be out of my heart. I, too, have fond memories of Uncle Frank. I sat in the living room closet just after it was framed. I remember thinking how talented he was to have built a house! Then he and Fred built a stereo. He did many many things for our family of four–with hardly a word–and not wanting praise or reward. I think he blushed when he was thanked. He took me to get glasses when I was about 14 and my grades must have been slipping (don’t know whether it was my eyes). He did a lot of tsk-tsking when I wore lipstick before I should have, along with a Roaring Twenties dress. But I always felt that he loved me anyway. Peg and I (was it just me, Peg?) whined and begged when I wanted to spend weekend nights on Independence Road and then meet at church, where I would go home with Mom–or to go home after church to have one of Aunt Marge’s delicious Sunday dinners–shared lovingly and generously. To this day I compare hired painters’ work to his–none measures up. I was so fortunate that he was my uncle and he’ll never be out of my heart.

]]> Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by Bill and Marilyn Facker http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-77 Bill and Marilyn Facker Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:02:33 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-77 There are so many fond memories that I have of my Uncle Frank. I remember when he built the house on Independence. He made sure that it was a home filled with love,with doors always open for guests.I remember many profitable discussions around the kitchen table with a lot of brethren on various occassions,There were many holiday gatherings in his and Aunt Marge's loving home. The weding of my mother and step father was held there. My Uncle Frank was such a kind and genorous man. When I was about 12 years old he built a basketball hoop and backboard for me and together he and I installed it on our garage. There were a lot of trips taken with my uncle Frank to Bible Study conventions. One fond memory I have is the time that he flew with me to visit his brother in Indiana.I mean just think he was willing to flywith me in a single engine plane just shortly after I received my pilot's license. There are so many wonderful memories of times spent with my uncle Frank. I truly feel very blessed by the fact that our lives touched. He was a humble man with a great big heart.I feel he was a true example of a christian. He lived his life according to his faith. I feel that he was faithful and that he has passed to his reward to be with my aunt Marge and with His Lord. ! Cor. 15:54-57 Our thoughts and prayers to all of Uncle Frank's family, love Bill & Marilyn There are so many fond memories that I have of my Uncle Frank. I remember when he built the house on Independence. He made sure that it was a home filled with love,with doors always open for guests.I remember many profitable discussions around the kitchen table with a lot of brethren on various occassions,There were many holiday gatherings in his and Aunt Marge’s loving home. The weding of my mother and step father was held there. My Uncle Frank was such a kind and genorous man. When I was about 12 years old he built a basketball hoop and backboard for me and together he and I installed it on our garage. There were a lot of trips taken with my uncle Frank to Bible Study conventions. One fond memory I have is the time that he flew with me to visit his brother in Indiana.I mean just think he was willing to flywith me in a single engine plane just shortly after I received my pilot’s license. There are so many wonderful memories of times spent with my uncle Frank. I truly feel very blessed by the fact that our lives touched. He was a humble man with a great big heart.I feel he was a true example of a christian. He lived his life according to his faith. I feel that he was faithful and that he has passed to his reward to be with my aunt Marge and with His Lord. ! Cor. 15:54-57 Our thoughts and prayers to all of Uncle Frank’s family, love Bill & Marilyn

]]> Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by diana http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-59 diana Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:07:02 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-59 Peggy, Peter, Fred, Lisa, and mostly Uncle Frank, you're on my mind almost every minute. Please give U.F. a kiss for me. Love from Mom too. Peggy, Peter, Fred, Lisa, and mostly Uncle Frank, you’re on my mind almost every minute. Please give U.F. a kiss for me. Love from Mom too.

]]> Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by Ray, Karen, and Mike Coffey http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-53 Ray, Karen, and Mike Coffey Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:51:10 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-53 Pete, In your next blog update, please indicate the address of Hospice. Or, perhaps we should send cards to Frank's home address. Thanks. Pete,
In your next blog update, please indicate the address of Hospice. Or, perhaps we should send cards to Frank’s home address. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Back In Hospital by kathy Adams http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/back-in-hospital/#comment-49 kathy Adams Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:21:38 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-49 My prayers are with you all. Hang tight and know God will bless you in every way. I know sometimes it doesn;t make sense and you can't help but wonder why your dad has to go through this but it's at this very time that you must turn this whole thing over to God and trust Him. I know it's difficult and easier said than done but don't neglect yourself and the rest of your family. Right now you need eachother for support. I will pray for the Lord to make perfectly clear to you what will be best for your dad regarding his care and treatment. God bless Kathy My prayers are with you all. Hang tight and know God will bless you in every way. I know sometimes it doesn;t make sense and you can’t help but wonder why your dad has to go through this but it’s at this very time that you must turn this whole thing over to God and trust Him.

I know it’s difficult and easier said than done but don’t neglect yourself and the rest of your family. Right now you need eachother for support.

I will pray for the Lord to make perfectly clear to you what will be best for your dad regarding his care and treatment.

God bless

Kathy

]]> Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by rem4233 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-48 rem4233 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:37:27 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-48 Peg and Pete, Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help out. You have done a tremendous job helping Frank through this difficult period of time. Again, thank you for keeping us informed. Ray, Karen and Mike Peg and Pete,

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help out. You have done a tremendous job helping Frank through this difficult period of time. Again, thank you for keeping us informed.

Ray, Karen and Mike

]]> Comment on Funeral Arrangements Now Online by Pam Pfeiffer http://bozgratch.wordpress.com#comment-47 Pam Pfeiffer Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:04:52 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=19#comment-47 Peggy and Peter, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Uncle Frank. Please tell him Mike, Mom and I are thinking of him and we love him. Love, Pam Peggy and Peter,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Uncle Frank. Please tell him Mike, Mom and I are thinking of him and we love him.

Love, Pam

]]> Comment on Comfort Care by diana http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/2008/04/13/comfort-care/#comment-46 diana Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:33:21 +0000 http://bozgratch.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-46 I know this is difficult. Love to especially Peg and Peter; Katherine Hope and family; Fred and Lisa; Katherine Suzanne and family; Uncle Frank's family; Phyllis. diana I know this is difficult. Love to especially Peg and Peter; Katherine Hope and family; Fred and Lisa; Katherine Suzanne and family; Uncle Frank’s family; Phyllis.
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