11/25/2025
It is with a heavy heart that I share my Dad has passed away Monday, Nov 24, 2025.
The last few years have been so hard on him. He received his Lewy Body diagnosis 6 months after my mom’s passing in 2021. We moved him from North Carolina to Colorado where my sister became his caregiver for the first year and then moved to a caregiving facility. Three weeks ago we moved him to a new place and could not be more thankful we did. They have made the past week so much easier on Dad and us with their kindness and genuine care and love for our dad.
I can’t speak for the relationships my dad had with anyone but the one I had with him, but I know he will be greatly missed.
My Dad was a jokester, musically talented in piano, guitar and singing, loved playing tennis, and entertaining friends in their game basement. He was a hard worker, dedicated and proud. Where even when times were rough I never knew it and they figured out ways to make ends meet.
I grew up in home where my parents were always kissing, holding hands and showing affection. Where they would brag to all their friends about their kids and grandkids.
My Dad loved my Mom fiercely and has been anxiously waiting to be with her again and for that, we are grateful they are together.
My dad was a “when there’s a will there’s a way” kind of guy, if anything was broken and you can’t fix it, duct tape is the answer. Help others when and how you can. Be an active member of your community. Show up; be there for your people- it matters.
Being 35 and having watched both my parents take their last breaths at 70 and 75 definitely has put my life into perspective. Tomorrow is never promised and time is precious. Don’t wait to make the memories. Do what makes you happy.
I will do my best to honor my parent’s memory and keep their spirits alive by talking about them and sharing stories. As heartbroken as I am, I am so thankful he is no longer suffering from this terrible disease and is reunited with my Mom. Rest in peace Dad, you will be missed.
