-Cheryl- Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Just wanted to let you know that I will be out of pocket till probably Mon.. My beloved Papaw died of black lung form years of working in the coal mines. He suffered greatly, until last night when his weary lungs just gave out. My family said that he lapsed into a coma and died peacefully, for that I am greatful. He was a kind and generous man. He gave away everything to his kids before he died some twenty years ago. My mother died of cancer, so he gave my siblings and I her portion of his land, which we leased to a coal company at his suggestion. It helped me to pay for graduate school. I am forever grateful to him and his generosity. I will miss him tremendously. Thanks for listening, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear of your Pawpaw's death. He sounds like a wonderful man who gave more than property to his family. Have a safe trip, and I wish you happy memories of him. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Cheryl, Sorry about your Papaw, he sounds like the best, sympaties to all the family. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I was just telling one of my eight year olds about "Pop-pop heaven". Told her that her Pop-pop just joined my pop-pop, and they are in heaven together watching us. I know my pop-pop has welcomed yours. I hope you can enjoy those Virginia mountains. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Jack have a safe trip. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Dear Cheryl, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your grand papa. My heart goes out to you. It sounds like you were close. May the pain in your heart heal quickly and you will have nice memories of him... In my prayers always. Blessings, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 ((((Cheryl))))) I am sooo sorry for the loss of your beloved Papaw , hugs and prayers going out for you and you family today! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Billie Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved Grandfather. Treasure your memories and hold them close to your heart. Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KellyB Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Your Grandfather was an angel to take of you all so long ago I am very sorry for his passing... Bless your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Cheryl, So sorry to hear of your PawPaw's passing. On the otherhand, this should be a beautiful weekend in VA. I'll say a special prayer for all the grandpas in heaven. Safe trip, Safe home. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I am sorry to hear about the passing of a special man. Hope you have a safe trip and it brings back lost of wonderful memories. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Sounds like you're heading to SW Virginia - wish you were coming closer to us, we'd love to meet up with you. Our part of Virginia isn't near there, although I have family populating areas of WV and NC mountains nearby . . . Have a good trip, celebrating your PawPaw's life! God Bless, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Karen, What part of WV do you have relatives in? My mother was from Weston, WV. Her father was a diamond cutter there. I don't know too much on the family history. I never got back there too much. I was very young and was raised in St. Louis, MO... Just curious. You may know some of my family. Let me know, that would be interesting and a small world... Prayers for you and your family to get well and over the cold bug that attacked you... Blessings, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen C Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Hey the other Karen: My mom's family is from the greater Rainelle area, which is about 30 miles from the big city of Beckley, in southeastern WV. My Dad's family hails from Charleston (I say I'm going to Charleston and people just assume it's Charleston SC and say, oh, how pretty! Yeah, pretty if you like rundown trailers and chemical plants . . . haha, no I love my birth city!). I think Weston is up north of Charleston, near Clarksburg, not far from Morgantown? Is that correct? Our company has alot of business and offices in that area. I HAD a cousin who lived up there, but unfortunately he committed suicide two years ago. So I don't get up there much anymore, Dave and I used to go visit him alot. It was REALLY PRETTY in that part of the world. I also would go to Clarksburg on business once or twice and poked around the area. I doubt I know your family, but if you'll tell me their last name maybe I'll recognize it from some of our WV employees or I'll ask my Aunt, who seems to know every single person in West Virginia. Especially if they're Catholic. You never know, it's a darn small world. Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Cheryl- I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your "beloved Papaw". Please accept my sympathy for your grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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