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for Theodore Champlin
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Chrystal Brehm
October 29, 2024
I can't believe it has been almost 13 years. I still think about you, grandpa. I wish you were still physically here.
Chrystal Nichols
February 24, 2024
Happy birthday granddad. Love and miss you forever
Clarence
November 4, 2023
We still miss you very much.
Chrystal Brehm
April 25, 2015
Yesterday was my 25th birthday. I wish you were here to celebrate with me. I miss you. =(
Chrystal Brehm
December 9, 2014
Thinking about you today Grandpa. I miss you.
Clarence Nichols
December 2, 2014
We still miss you, grandpa. Thought about you a few times lately. You had such an impact on me. Cannot believe its been 3 years.
March 31, 2013
HAPPY EASTER DADDY! WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH. SOME OF MY FONDEST MEMORIES IS HOW EXCITED YOU ALWAYS WERE TO DO FOR THE KIDS ON THE HOLIDAYS AND HOW MUCH YOU ENJOYED THEM. ANGEL (LEORA)
Clarence Nichols
February 24, 2013
Happy Birthday Grandpa! We love you!
Chrystal Brehm
November 2, 2012
Grandpa. I love you so much. I miss you everyday, but I just try to remember the good times we had together. I know you are up in heaven with all of the rest of the family I've lost & watching over us all. I know you would be proud of me & what I am becoming. Your physical presense is missed everyday, but your in my heart forever.
LEORA GRAY
November 2, 2012
DADDY; I miss you so very much; I think about you every day and try to remember the good times with you and try to remember your smile. Thank you for giving me life and for being there for me and my family. You are a great man and will always be in my heart. We love you so much!Give Baby Theo a big Kiss for me, and Frannie & James and Gary & Mary and Grandpa & Grandma and Sonbola & Lena. <):-}
Larry Nichols
November 21, 2011
I shall miss grampa forever. He taught me many lessons through my life, the most important was that people can not determine my limitation only I can. Rest in peace.
Lois Jackson
November 16, 2011
To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have not seen or talked to Ted in many years but was deeply saddened with news of his passing. I was his daughter in law for 10 years and always enjoyed the talks we shared. He had a wonderful sense of humor as well. I for one will truly miss him. Lois (Sherman)Jackson
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Final Resting Place
November 9, 2011
Mona Kindsvater
November 9, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My thought's and prayer's are with you.
Krystin
November 9, 2011
A memory of a loved one always burns bright forever
Krystin
November 9, 2011
The one chance I got to spend time with him I could tell he had a strong personality,I am just sorry I didn't get the pleasure to know him longer he is very much missed and loved.
Rebel Nichols
November 8, 2011
As the rain falls down upon the day
We morn the loss of one so loved
We know your spirit has gone away
And taken flight to the one who sits above
Though life and love still go on
A sadness still hold on to our hearts
For we miss the one who has left and gone
And we weep for the need for you to depart
But sadness often times breeds hope
for one day we know we will be together
and that is the joy that helps us to cope
and await that day that we will live forever
so long and farewell and even adieu
for goodbyes are never truly for long
and even goodbye is not completely true
for you are with us still in our hearts and in song
so good bye and farewell with sadness and love
and that goodbye not meant forever
as we live and wait for our time up above
for one day we will once again be together
FAMILY GRAY
November 8, 2011
From the time you're born
To the time you die,
There's a trucker right by your side.
When the doctor laid you in your mother's arms,
There was a trucker coming from a farm.
Bringing you milk and vegetables,
And meat to make you big and strong.
When your mother took you to school for the very first time,
A trucker was delivering things so you could learn to rhyme.
From your ABC's to your 123's
A trucker made sure you had all you need.
When you turned 16 and wanted to drive,
A trucker was in Detroit loading your ride.
From a Ford to a Chevy to a Dodge or a Jimmy,
A trucker made sure your selection was plenty.
When you turned 25 and wanted a home made of wood
A trucker was in the field making sure you could.
From the lumber you use to the bricks you lay,
A trucker was there every step of the way.
On the day they lay you down to rest,
A trucker sees that you have the best.
From the coffin you use for your final resting place,
To the hearse that carries you to your grave,
A trucker is there every step of the way.
So in your daily travels through day-to-day life,
Be thankful you have all you want and you thrive.
Just remember one thing in all you do.
A trucker was there to bring it to you. DAVID
I know we are all feeling a little bit sad,
That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend and our dad
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears
But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he watching us all with a smile on his face
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family
Thinking back now I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day
For in my life, you have played a special part
The memories I will treasure and keep close to our heart
For me I am glad my little baby he got to meet
And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete
To each one of us he has loved and cared
And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared
Although he has gone we will always be together
And his spirit will live on each one of us forever
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star
As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar
And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Grandpa with his kindness and love
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss
Take extra special care of our Grandpa as he is very dear to us
Grandpa if you are listening say a prayer for us every day
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way
We know when God called you, you had to go
But we want you to know Grandpa we miss you and love you so
Lacreacia Claussen
November 6, 2011
Grandpa was a wonderful person who always tried to help! he taught me so much! He will be missed! thank you for all you did for our family! I LOVE YOU!!!!
Teddy
November 4, 2011
My teacher of lifes hard lessons, my mentor, my dad who I miss already and will for a lifetime.
Chrystal Brehm
November 4, 2011
Grandpa was always there for me and everyone else in the family...even when he maybe should have let us fall down and learn life's lessons. He didn't have the heart to allow anyone he loved to fail. No matter what we needed he was there to lend a hand. I'll never forget the many truck rides with him as a child. You will always be in my heart grandpa!! I love you!
Robert Gray
November 4, 2011
Rest in peace Ted;you were a wonderful man to know,and a good father.U raised good children,and one heck of a daughter.Hope u enjoy that big truck in the sky.you'll be missed.
Eugena Nichols
November 4, 2011
Grandpa ... You were a great man who touched so many lives. Though your passing leaves a void in my life... You will always be with me in my heart. I love you so much and will miss you greatly
LEORA GRAY
November 4, 2011
ALWAYS IN MY HEART DADDY; LOVE YOU! LEORA
November 4, 2011
Daddy was a wonderful man who touched the lives of many; He was always there for his children {5}, grandchildren {20} and great-grandchildren {19}. His presence will be missed but he will be in our hearts forever! Love you Daddy
November 4, 2011
Daddy was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend. He was always there for his family and friends and willing to lend a hand in any manner he could. He is greatly loved by many and his presence will be missed but he will be in our hearts forever! Information for graveside service will be posted as soon as we have it. Love you Daddy!
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