My dad - Harold Knipp

[3boys4amy]

My dad passed away Sunday night, 12/16/07 peacefully with his sister by his side. He was in a nursing home in West Virginia. I think the last time I logged in was in March when we placed him under hospice care. In April, I went back up to take my cousin to be his caregiver. While we were there, his home burned down, and he had to be placed in a nursing home. He made a remarkable recovery during the summer and was up walking around, making friends, playing games. He gave his heart to the Lord in March. He started getting sick again in September and I went and spent 3 weeks with him at the nursing home. This past week, he stopped being able to take anything in orally. Sunday morning, his temp spiked and his O2 level dropped. He became unresponsive. I called his sister who lives about 45 minutes from the nursing home and she went to be with him. He passed about 10:55 p.m. He wasn't in pain. He is being cremated tomorrow and his remains will be shipped to Florida to me to be held for his memorial service that we are planning in April. I want all of his family to be able to be there for a family reunion. Dad's favorite thing. Here is the link to dad's online memorial through the funeral home. Thank you so much for being there for me through out the years. I will be back. I just need some time to grieve.

http://www.honakerfuneralhome.org/runtime.php?SiteId=2198&NavigatorId=47875&ItemId=142151&viewOpt=dpaneOnly&op=moreinfo

[kamataca]

Your dad was a warrior. I am so sorry to hear that you have such sadness right now. Your family will be in my prayers.

Kelly

[Leela]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Hugs,

Lisa

[RandyW]

my thoughts and condolences and prayers for now. I am so sorry to hear this today..

Please know that we are here whenever you need us. THe grieving process is a difficult one and sometimes confusing. KNow that we are here though in case.....

[Patkid]

Please accept my sympathy for your family.

I am so sorry.

pat

[shineladysue]

My condolences to your family. I'm so very sorry.

God Bless,

Sue

[Barbb]

I am so sorry to hear about your dad.

Barb

[fillise]

I'm so sorry Amy. The poem was just beautiful. I hope it will bring you peace and comfort.

Susan

[MsC1210]

Amy

I am so very sorry about your Dad. Please accept my sympathies and prayers at this difficult time.

Warmly

Christine

[Ry]

Amy I am so sorry for your loss.

Rochelle

[Wendy]

I am so sorry. My prayers are with you tonight.

Wendy

[MEA]

I am so sorry. Keeping you in thought and prayer.

Mary

[J.C.]

Amy,

So sorry for your loss,

will keep you in my prayers

during this sad time.

Jackie

[tkelley]

So sorry Amy. Prayers and Hugs for you and your family.

Tammy

[karenlaureti]

I know what you are feeling so much. My Dad passed in October and the pain is deep. I pray for you and your family during this time.

[Welthy]

I'm sorry Amy.

Welthy

[ztweb]

Amy,

I am so, so sorry to read your post.

Eternal rest be granted unto him oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him always.

Jen

[Don M]

Amy, please accept my condolences for your loss.

Don M

[Maryanne]

Amy,

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your dad.

I am so glad that he seemed to have had some really good times before this caught up to him again.

Always keep him close in your heart and there he will live on through you.

Maryanne

[Nick C]

I'm so very sorry.

We'll be here.

[teriw]

Amy,

I so remember reading all that your dad went through. I'm so glad that you were able to spend quality time with him. And that he found peace with God.