My dad passed away November 9, 2008. I went to Minnesota and spent a week and as usual it is unfortunate that you have to wait until someone dies to see family and friends. Dad had been in an alzheimers home for several years so he was ready to move on and it was a blessing although difficult. 

Sister's Joanne and Dianne

my nephew, Clint and me

sisters Joanne and Karen

my dad's brother Roy's sons, Roger and Ronnie and cousin Gary Hoffman

my dad's brother, Arlo's wife Phyllis and my sister Dianne

my proud brother John with his new grandbaby, Lahria