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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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December 12, 2015
Dad,
Wow, two years. It seems like just a few months that you and mom passed. Things are very different now. Christmas will certainly never be the same. We all have so many great memories of all the fabulous Christmases growing up. I miss those holidays because I know Christmas was really special for you because of yours growing up. All the traditions that were passed down. You and mom had such a great love too. If we all could have that, wow. You both were so happy just to be together and enjoy the simple things. Having coffee together in the morning made your days.
We just cleaned out your wallet after two years. I now have the picture of mom that you carried in your wallet for nearly 60 years. She looked like a glamorous Elizabeth Taylor. Mom will be beautiful to you and us forever. Probably those dark eyes!!! There had been so much that I had forgotten until we had gone through your and mom's things. So many memories. We had a childhood like all should have, the trips, the boating, the sports, the fun we had all the time. All the times you helped me with my homework. You always pushed everything aside to be there for me. I will always be thankful for that and so much more. You were not the huggy, kissy type. When I fell off my bike and bloodied my knees, you did not clean me up, you told me to get right back on and ride. You told me to be strong. I learned from you that there is nothing that I cannot not handle. You words may have been silenced, but I hear them everyday and live by them. You showed me how to hold my head up, no matter what. I hope that you and mom and together celebrating your love for each other. It is hard not having you here, but I know that you did not want to leave us. I will never forget the tear that came from your eye shortly before you left. I guess you knew. It is comforting to me though that your last words were "I love you too" to mom. We all know that a true love story has no end. May your and mom's story continue. Good night dad,
Luv Carla
December 12, 2014
Dad,
It is now a year that you have passed. The pain is still there and we all miss you so much. I wish there was just some way to bring you back. I miss you so much. You were always a great dad to me. You were always there for me whenever I needed anything. I wish everyone could have had a father like you. You and mom really meant the world to me and now that you are both gone, the world is a very different place. Christmas will be a very sad time. We always had a fun and great Christmas. Our traditions will soon be broken because you and mom are no longer here to lead the bunch. I hope that you and mom are together, loving each other the way you did when you were here. Its been a year. The year has passed by so fast. Hard to believe the last time we spoke was that long ago. We spoke almost everyday. I am glad that we did that, I loved the stories that you told me. I learned so much from you. You are the man in my life that I will always remember and cherish. I am so happy that you were my father. I am proud to say that I was your daughter. May you rest fully in peace and love with my mother. I love you dad. Thank you for everything that you gave to us. I will miss you forever.
Luv Carla
Wayne Finley
December 20, 2013
Dear Dolly and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bob and Bill Truran started youth football in our corner of Brooklyn Center. He asked me to coach with him in 1970 and I hung around for 20 years. One of my favorite memories is the Halloween Parties in your garage. Some of Bobs costumes were great. He was a good husband father and grandfather. Katrina, your letter to him was, beautiful. I know your memories will keep Bob in your thoughts for the rest of your lives.
December 16, 2013
Aunt Dolly,
Chuck, our children, and me feel so bad and upset. We always had a good time with you when you and Uncle Bob came back home to visit. You and Robbie, Donnie, Michael, and Carla are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Patti
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December 16, 2013
Dolly and Family!!
Prayers and Thoughts are with you at this time!
Bev Truran
Katrina Evelius Glass
December 15, 2013
Papa,
I am still in shock...It doesn't seem real yet. I'm a little in denial because I still feel like you are at home sitting in your chair smoking a camel. It's hard not having you here with us anymore....I know you are spiritually
But I'm selfish I guess because I REALLY really want you here still. You have been SO good to me. You helped raise me, taught me so much. Always protected me. You always told me that I can come over any time I want no matter what time it is....you said you and my grandma will always be there for me, and you were!! I will NEVER forget you. I will always remember every single memory I have of you. I use to love coming over in the summer and drinking coffee with you and my grandma outside as we talked and enjoyed each other's company. I never thought it would be THIS hard to lose you. I took advantage of the time we had thinking you'd be around for much longer...
You are and will always be the most amazing man, grandfather, and hero in my eyes. I will NEVER meet anyone like you ever again...you are truly ONE of a kind. A true gem. I will NEVER say goodbye because I KNOW I will see you again...so it's, See ya Later Papa. You make sure to watch over us all but especially your loving wife...My beautiful grandma. She needs your warmth and love to surround her daily. Please keep her strong...she's very lost without you. We will protect her and watch over her though, don't worry. I love you SO much and miss you tremendously. God Bless you Papa. Xoxo up to you in heaven.
Kim Sandberg-Lowrey
December 15, 2013
Hi Carla, This is the awful part of growing older that is so so hard....you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care
December 15, 2013
We will miss seeing you at Little Six and having our our little talks I know your an ANGLE IN HEAVEN to watch over all of your family and frends love and miss you Larry & Sissy Thomas
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This says it all
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So much happiness
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December 15, 2013
Dad,
This is just one of those things that no one wants to see in the paper, their dad's obituary. It is so hard to say goodbye to you. I am so thankful that you are my dad and I know that you will watch over all of us. My heart is breaking and my eyes are full of tears but they say one cannot feel pain unless they had the chance to love. You will always be loved and never forgotten. You have given us so many happy memories and taught all of us so much. I know that there are not many like you dad. We will take care of mom but she is so empty without you. The love that you had for each other is something many don't get to see. You fought to stay with her so hard. All of your family surrounded you and wanted to be with you because of the man you were. Thanks for all that you gave all of these years. I love you dad. Luv Carla
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