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Weldon Irby Obituary
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Heather Derringer
June 3, 2014
I knew my Grandpa for almost 50 years...I bet most people don't get the privilege of saying that! He was one of the smartest people I ever knew! Getting his approval was always wonderful because he was such a great man! I haven't lived near my Grandpa for a long time...Last time I got to see him was at his 100 year Birthday party...I made a big wood carving of a clock with the year he was born and the year it was then..and it had "Happy 100th" carved into it...He seemed to love it..Showing it off to everyone at the party...So my last memories of him on that day we're really good ones! I asked him at the party what the secret was to living 100 years...He told me "Don't die"...;) Love ya Grandpa! He will be missed!
Luise Irby
June 2, 2014
Weldon became my father-in-law in 1959. I have always had a lot of respect for him. He always put his brain in gear before he opened his mouth. In all the years that I knew him it was obvious he was in control of whatever situation might arise. One time I was injured in an automobile accident. The next day the insurance representative came out to my house and had me sign a release while I was still dopey from a concussion and in a lot of pain from several injuries. When Weldon heard about it he took me into the insurance company's office to talk to the representative. When the representative said that the case was already settled, Weldon calmly reached over, picked up the paper I had signed, ripped it in half and threw it in the wastebasket. I don't believe I have ever seen anyone angrier than Weldon was that day but he never once raised his voice. Ultimately the insurance company ended up paying me a fair amount for my injuries.
He was never demonstrative around my children but they knew that "Grandad" loved them. Even though we haven't lived close to him for many years we always knew that he was there and it seemed like he would always be there. Now that he is gone there is a big hole left in our lives.
Luise Irby
June 2, 2014
Weldon became my father-in-law in 1959. I always had a great respect for him. In all those years I never once heard him raise his voice yet he could certainly get his point across. One time I was injured in a automobile accident. The insurance company representative came out to my house the next day and talked me into signing a release while I was still dopey from having a concussion and in a lot of pain from several injuries. When Weldon heard about it he took me into the insurance office to talk to the representative. As the representative was insisting that the case was closed, Weldon calmly and quietly reached over and picked up the paper I had signed, ripped it in half and threw it in the garbage. I don't think I have ever seen anyone that angry yet he managed to convey that without jumping up and down and screaming like the rest of us are inclined to do. Ultimately under Weldon's calm guidance the insurance company ended up paying a fair amount for my injuries. No matter what sort of problem came up he always managed to have a reasonable and fair solution. He never was demonstrative around me and my children but they knew that their "Granddad" loved them and even though we weren't around him much in his later years, we knew he was always there and it seemed like he always would be. Now that he is gone he has left a big hole in our lives.
May 30, 2014
My most sincere condolences to the family of Mr.Weldon Irby. I've known Mr. Irby for 21 years as a patient here in the office of Dr. Belitsos. But what stands out to me over the years is how he moved through his 104 years of life with such kindness and grace. His quiet,gentle demeanor made people want to know him.When he spoke of the things he'd done and accomplished in those many, many years people listened. I always looked forward to a visit from him, We would often share our love of woodworking.He taught me the the fine art of carving a tiny chunk of wood and turning in into what my grandsons called a ''masterpiece'. I imagine over the course of his long life he was many things to many people. To me he was a giant of a man with a heart the size of allthe heavens.One of his greatest joys was refurbishing bicycles and giving them to needy children. He was so proud of being able to do that for children who may never own a bike if it hadn't been for his love and generosity.
I will miss his smile and his words but I have learned much from knowing him these past 21 years. "Measure twice and cut once" he always told me, and "Suzie, be sure to bring it in so I can see what you created and if you need help let me know." More than woodworking and carving skills...I learned from Mr.Irby that if we each return the blessings of our lives to the Universe that we share.....that our spirits will indeed fly as his does today.
Rest in Peace...you will be missed but more important you will be remembered.
Respectfully,
Sue Kesterson
Amy Solle
Vanessa Tacho
Dr. James Belitsos
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Linda Shenk and all the staff at Archer
May 27, 2014
Everyone here at the Fred Archer Center will miss Weldon so much. Weldon made everyone smile just by walking into the room. I loved hearing his stories. When he talked about some past adventure or a simple day in his life you could feel that he was reliving each moment and loved that someone was interested. All of us cared so much for Weldon and it will take time to quit expecting him to walk into the room. We love you and miss you Weldon.....put in a good word for each of us here at Archer, we probably need it! :)
Patrick Gawne
May 25, 2014
It was a genuine pleasure to know Weldon. I extend my condolences to his family and friends and offer my sincere congratulations on a life well-lived.
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