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John C. Shyne 11/26/25 – 10/11/22

Dad collage

My father passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was a few weeks shy of his 97th birthday.

He was a wonderful man. He was a Stanford professor for 25 years, then started up his own successful company with several colleagues. He traveled all over the world and took his wife and daughters with him on many international trips. He was married to my mother for 57 years and had five daughters, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In 1976 he rode his bicycle, solo, across the United States, from Chevy Chase, Maryland to Palo Alto, California. He was an avid reader and passed his love of books on to me and my sisters.

Throughout his life, he was a kind and generous man. A loving parent, a good teacher, and a wonderful provider. As one of my sisters said, he gave us everything we could ever possibly need or want. He was respected by his colleagues, loved by many friends, and cherished by his daughters. It has been an honor to have him as my dad, and a privilege to care for him and keep him company in his later years.

I miss you Dad. 

237 responses to “John C. Shyne 11/26/25 – 10/11/22”

  1. I’m so sorry to read this; your posts sounded like he was fighting the good fight. My prayers are with you; nothing compares to losing a parent.

  2. I’m so sorry to read this; your posts sounded like he was fighting the good fight. My prayers are with you; nothing compares to losing a parent.

  3. I’m so sorry to read this; your posts sounded like he was fighting the good fight. My prayers are with you; nothing compares to losing a parent.

  4. I am sorry to be reading that your Dad has passed. His life sounds like a wonderful adventure, and you couldn’t have loved him any better…you’ll miss him forever, as it goes with a Dad that is engaged, kind and loving. Having been hearing about him in your blog, this hits a bit in the heart. What an amazing life!

  5. I am sorry to be reading that your Dad has passed. His life sounds like a wonderful adventure, and you couldn’t have loved him any better…you’ll miss him forever, as it goes with a Dad that is engaged, kind and loving. Having been hearing about him in your blog, this hits a bit in the heart. What an amazing life!

  6. I am sorry to be reading that your Dad has passed. His life sounds like a wonderful adventure, and you couldn’t have loved him any better…you’ll miss him forever, as it goes with a Dad that is engaged, kind and loving. Having been hearing about him in your blog, this hits a bit in the heart. What an amazing life!

  7. I am so very sorry, Nicole. I’m glad you have wonderful memories of him that will warm your heart and that you can pass on to Eva.

  8. I am so very sorry, Nicole. I’m glad you have wonderful memories of him that will warm your heart and that you can pass on to Eva.

  9. I am so very sorry, Nicole. I’m glad you have wonderful memories of him that will warm your heart and that you can pass on to Eva.

  10. Your Dad lived his life to the fullest. What an inspiration as a patriarch to your family. He will be missed for sure, because there is never a good or proper time to say good-bye to a parent. There is something about that father/ daughter bond and with 5 girls I know you will cherish your memories. My condolences, sending hugs.

  11. Your Dad lived his life to the fullest. What an inspiration as a patriarch to your family. He will be missed for sure, because there is never a good or proper time to say good-bye to a parent. There is something about that father/ daughter bond and with 5 girls I know you will cherish your memories. My condolences, sending hugs.

  12. Your Dad lived his life to the fullest. What an inspiration as a patriarch to your family. He will be missed for sure, because there is never a good or proper time to say good-bye to a parent. There is something about that father/ daughter bond and with 5 girls I know you will cherish your memories. My condolences, sending hugs.

  13. As the initial pain of losing him fades, the memories just get better. You have my deepest sympathy.

  14. As the initial pain of losing him fades, the memories just get better. You have my deepest sympathy.

  15. As the initial pain of losing him fades, the memories just get better. You have my deepest sympathy.

  19. What a beautiful tribute, Nichole. So glad you were able to keep him in his home as he wanted. May your many wonderful memories continue to shine and keep him with you.

  20. What a beautiful tribute, Nichole. So glad you were able to keep him in his home as he wanted. May your many wonderful memories continue to shine and keep him with you.

  21. What a beautiful tribute, Nichole. So glad you were able to keep him in his home as he wanted. May your many wonderful memories continue to shine and keep him with you.

  28. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.It’s always difficult to lose your foundation. But weren’t you fortunate to have such a wonderful dad and wasn’t he fortunate to have such loving daughters.
    What did he teach at Stanford?

  29. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.It’s always difficult to lose your foundation. But weren’t you fortunate to have such a wonderful dad and wasn’t he fortunate to have such loving daughters.
    What did he teach at Stanford?

  30. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.It’s always difficult to lose your foundation. But weren’t you fortunate to have such a wonderful dad and wasn’t he fortunate to have such loving daughters.
    What did he teach at Stanford?

  34. What a blessing he was for you and your sisters, Nicole. Beautifully written. My deepest sympathies to you and take care during this time.

  35. What a blessing he was for you and your sisters, Nicole. Beautifully written. My deepest sympathies to you and take care during this time.

  36. What a blessing he was for you and your sisters, Nicole. Beautifully written. My deepest sympathies to you and take care during this time.

  40. So sorry for your loss. I always have gotten the impression from your posts and references to him that he was a wonderful Dad. Your sadness will ease in time and he will be missed. Thinking of you. ♥️🌹♥️

  41. So sorry for your loss. I always have gotten the impression from your posts and references to him that he was a wonderful Dad. Your sadness will ease in time and he will be missed. Thinking of you. ♥️🌹♥️

  42. So sorry for your loss. I always have gotten the impression from your posts and references to him that he was a wonderful Dad. Your sadness will ease in time and he will be missed. Thinking of you. ♥️🌹♥️

  43. What a wonderful father and human being. Please accept my condolences. May the beautiful memories which you’ve shared with us comfort you now and always.

  44. What a wonderful father and human being. Please accept my condolences. May the beautiful memories which you’ve shared with us comfort you now and always.

  45. What a wonderful father and human being. Please accept my condolences. May the beautiful memories which you’ve shared with us comfort you now and always.

  49. I lost my dad 26 years ago next month. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. I am eternally grateful that he was my dad. Like your dad he was an inspiration, respected in his field, liked far and wide. Loved by his family. You have my sympathy.

  50. I lost my dad 26 years ago next month. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. I am eternally grateful that he was my dad. Like your dad he was an inspiration, respected in his field, liked far and wide. Loved by his family. You have my sympathy.

  51. I lost my dad 26 years ago next month. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. I am eternally grateful that he was my dad. Like your dad he was an inspiration, respected in his field, liked far and wide. Loved by his family. You have my sympathy.

  52. I am very sorry to hear of your father passing. It sounds like you have many wonderful memories, may they bring you some peace at this sad time.

  53. I am very sorry to hear of your father passing. It sounds like you have many wonderful memories, may they bring you some peace at this sad time.

  54. I am very sorry to hear of your father passing. It sounds like you have many wonderful memories, may they bring you some peace at this sad time.

  55. Nicole, my heart is saddened to read of the loss of your dad. Thank you for sharing this with your readers so beautifully. You & your sisters were fortunate to have him in your lives for so many years. You’re in my thoughts today.

  56. Nicole, my heart is saddened to read of the loss of your dad. Thank you for sharing this with your readers so beautifully. You & your sisters were fortunate to have him in your lives for so many years. You’re in my thoughts today.

  57. Nicole, my heart is saddened to read of the loss of your dad. Thank you for sharing this with your readers so beautifully. You & your sisters were fortunate to have him in your lives for so many years. You’re in my thoughts today.

  61. I am so sorry for you and your famille’s loss. You all took such wonderful care of him and showed him so much love.

  62. I am so sorry for you and your famille’s loss. You all took such wonderful care of him and showed him so much love.

  63. I am so sorry for you and your famille’s loss. You all took such wonderful care of him and showed him so much love.

  64. I am so sorry for you and your famille’s loss. You all took such wonderful care of him and showed him so much love.

  65. I am so sorry for you and your famille’s loss. You all took such wonderful care of him and showed him so much love.

  66. I am so sorry for you and your famille’s loss. You all took such wonderful care of him and showed him so much love.

  70. Thank you for sharing some of the many wonderful things about your father. You were truly blessed to have such a father and you have many memories to cherish. Know that you will be in the hearts of many during this sad time.

  71. Thank you for sharing some of the many wonderful things about your father. You were truly blessed to have such a father and you have many memories to cherish. Know that you will be in the hearts of many during this sad time.

  72. Thank you for sharing some of the many wonderful things about your father. You were truly blessed to have such a father and you have many memories to cherish. Know that you will be in the hearts of many during this sad time.

  73. My heart is sad for your great loss. You definitely got in the right line when dad’s were being passed out on the way to this life. He was blessed to have a long life with the love of so many. I wish you comfort and peace at such a difficult time. every day I miss my dad and mom. I am so glad you had so much time with your dad and you have dear sisters to move through this with. I am so sorry for your loss.

  74. My heart is sad for your great loss. You definitely got in the right line when dad’s were being passed out on the way to this life. He was blessed to have a long life with the love of so many. I wish you comfort and peace at such a difficult time. every day I miss my dad and mom. I am so glad you had so much time with your dad and you have dear sisters to move through this with. I am so sorry for your loss.

  75. My heart is sad for your great loss. You definitely got in the right line when dad’s were being passed out on the way to this life. He was blessed to have a long life with the love of so many. I wish you comfort and peace at such a difficult time. every day I miss my dad and mom. I am so glad you had so much time with your dad and you have dear sisters to move through this with. I am so sorry for your loss.

  76. Oh Nicole, my heart aches for you. Your dad sounded like such a wonderful man from all the stories you have shared. May you find comfort in all your memories of him.

  77. Oh Nicole, my heart aches for you. Your dad sounded like such a wonderful man from all the stories you have shared. May you find comfort in all your memories of him.

  78. Oh Nicole, my heart aches for you. Your dad sounded like such a wonderful man from all the stories you have shared. May you find comfort in all your memories of him.

  82. I am so sorry Nicole. I am hoping that your many memories of your Dad will bring you and your family peace and comfort during these very difficult days! Sending you a virtual hug!

  83. I am so sorry Nicole. I am hoping that your many memories of your Dad will bring you and your family peace and comfort during these very difficult days! Sending you a virtual hug!

  84. I am so sorry Nicole. I am hoping that your many memories of your Dad will bring you and your family peace and comfort during these very difficult days! Sending you a virtual hug!

  85. Hugs to you and your lovely family at this time of loss. Recall his smiling face in the sunlight and know that he resides in you forever.

  86. Hugs to you and your lovely family at this time of loss. Recall his smiling face in the sunlight and know that he resides in you forever.

  87. Hugs to you and your lovely family at this time of loss. Recall his smiling face in the sunlight and know that he resides in you forever.

  91. Your family’s love and dedication to your beloved father was evident in all your actions. He knew how much he meant to you. Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing his story—remarkable!

  92. Your family’s love and dedication to your beloved father was evident in all your actions. He knew how much he meant to you. Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing his story—remarkable!

  93. Your family’s love and dedication to your beloved father was evident in all your actions. He knew how much he meant to you. Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing his story—remarkable!

  94. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nicole during this time. Hold your treasured memories of your Dad close.

  95. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nicole during this time. Hold your treasured memories of your Dad close.

  96. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nicole during this time. Hold your treasured memories of your Dad close.

  97. I am so sorry to hear that, prayers to you and your family as you mourn your terrible loss.

  98. I am so sorry to hear that, prayers to you and your family as you mourn your terrible loss.

  99. I am so sorry to hear that, prayers to you and your family as you mourn your terrible loss.

  100. I’m so sorry to hear this, but what a heartfelt tribute to a wonderful man! I’ll be praying for you and your family as you lay him to rest. Peace to you, my friend. ❤️

  101. I’m so sorry to hear this, but what a heartfelt tribute to a wonderful man! I’ll be praying for you and your family as you lay him to rest. Peace to you, my friend. ❤️

  102. I’m so sorry to hear this, but what a heartfelt tribute to a wonderful man! I’ll be praying for you and your family as you lay him to rest. Peace to you, my friend. ❤️

  103. Oh, Nicole, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonder person. I know you will miss him.

  104. Oh, Nicole, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonder person. I know you will miss him.

  105. Oh, Nicole, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonder person. I know you will miss him.

  106. I am so sorry to read this. Your father sounded like such a wonderful man. Your beautiful tribute tells us all his great accomplishments, and I admire your steadfast loving care of him. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

  107. I am so sorry to read this. Your father sounded like such a wonderful man. Your beautiful tribute tells us all his great accomplishments, and I admire your steadfast loving care of him. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

  108. I am so sorry to read this. Your father sounded like such a wonderful man. Your beautiful tribute tells us all his great accomplishments, and I admire your steadfast loving care of him. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

  109. Oh, Nicole. I am so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute. Now I wish I’d known him personally! What a wonderful legacy he leaves. You were surely blessed to have him in your life. Love to you and your family!

  110. Oh, Nicole. I am so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute. Now I wish I’d known him personally! What a wonderful legacy he leaves. You were surely blessed to have him in your life. Love to you and your family!

  111. Oh, Nicole. I am so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute. Now I wish I’d known him personally! What a wonderful legacy he leaves. You were surely blessed to have him in your life. Love to you and your family!

  112. Love & sympathy to you & your family in the loss of your father. You were so blessed to have him in your life for so long. 💔

  113. Love & sympathy to you & your family in the loss of your father. You were so blessed to have him in your life for so long. 💔

  114. Love & sympathy to you & your family in the loss of your father. You were so blessed to have him in your life for so long. 💔

  115. My sincere condolences, Nicole. All you’ve ever shared about your dad made it very clear that he was a wonderful man and father. And it sounds like he lived a full life. Of course he will be greatly missed. May all your memories keep his spirit alive and warm in your hearts.

  116. My sincere condolences, Nicole. All you’ve ever shared about your dad made it very clear that he was a wonderful man and father. And it sounds like he lived a full life. Of course he will be greatly missed. May all your memories keep his spirit alive and warm in your hearts.

  117. My sincere condolences, Nicole. All you’ve ever shared about your dad made it very clear that he was a wonderful man and father. And it sounds like he lived a full life. Of course he will be greatly missed. May all your memories keep his spirit alive and warm in your hearts.

  118. I’m so sorry for your loss. My dad lived to 99 and needed lots of care the last 4 years so I can relate. You and your sisters did such a good job to keep him in his home with your loving care and home cooked meals.

  119. I’m so sorry for your loss. My dad lived to 99 and needed lots of care the last 4 years so I can relate. You and your sisters did such a good job to keep him in his home with your loving care and home cooked meals.

  120. I’m so sorry for your loss. My dad lived to 99 and needed lots of care the last 4 years so I can relate. You and your sisters did such a good job to keep him in his home with your loving care and home cooked meals.

  121. heartbreaking. I am so glad you and your sisters were able to be with him and keep him in his home for his final years.
    I hope your family can find comfort in remembering all the happy times. May love surround all of you in this very sad time.

  122. heartbreaking. I am so glad you and your sisters were able to be with him and keep him in his home for his final years.
    I hope your family can find comfort in remembering all the happy times. May love surround all of you in this very sad time.

  123. heartbreaking. I am so glad you and your sisters were able to be with him and keep him in his home for his final years.
    I hope your family can find comfort in remembering all the happy times. May love surround all of you in this very sad time.

  124. I am so sorry, Nicole. It is so hard to lose a parent. (My mother died 7 months ago at age 97.) May all your good memories bring you much needed comfort and may God give you peace and comfort.

  125. I am so sorry, Nicole. It is so hard to lose a parent. (My mother died 7 months ago at age 97.) May all your good memories bring you much needed comfort and may God give you peace and comfort.

  126. I am so sorry, Nicole. It is so hard to lose a parent. (My mother died 7 months ago at age 97.) May all your good memories bring you much needed comfort and may God give you peace and comfort.

  127. So very sorry to hear the sad news, Nicole. Your dad sounds like he was an extraordinary man in all ways. I’m sure he is resting happily now with no aches and pains and no infirmities to deal with. Blessings on his spirit!

  128. So very sorry to hear the sad news, Nicole. Your dad sounds like he was an extraordinary man in all ways. I’m sure he is resting happily now with no aches and pains and no infirmities to deal with. Blessings on his spirit!

  129. So very sorry to hear the sad news, Nicole. Your dad sounds like he was an extraordinary man in all ways. I’m sure he is resting happily now with no aches and pains and no infirmities to deal with. Blessings on his spirit!

  133. I am so sorry for your loss. Reading your blog right from the beginning, it felt like loosing someone from the family. please accept my condolences and love from Romania.

  134. I am so sorry for your loss. Reading your blog right from the beginning, it felt like loosing someone from the family. please accept my condolences and love from Romania.

  135. I am so sorry for your loss. Reading your blog right from the beginning, it felt like loosing someone from the family. please accept my condolences and love from Romania.

  139. I am so sorry, no matter how long, life seems too short. I am sure you have many memories to think of during these first, tough days. God bless.

  140. I am so sorry, no matter how long, life seems too short. I am sure you have many memories to think of during these first, tough days. God bless.

  141. I am so sorry, no matter how long, life seems too short. I am sure you have many memories to think of during these first, tough days. God bless.

  145. your care and patience was a cherished gift to him. he received such love and comfort these past few months of his journey. your father sounds like a wonderful man. (a real zest for life and adventure too) 5 daughters.. god bless him for surviving that alone !!!!

  146. your care and patience was a cherished gift to him. he received such love and comfort these past few months of his journey. your father sounds like a wonderful man. (a real zest for life and adventure too) 5 daughters.. god bless him for surviving that alone !!!!

  147. your care and patience was a cherished gift to him. he received such love and comfort these past few months of his journey. your father sounds like a wonderful man. (a real zest for life and adventure too) 5 daughters.. god bless him for surviving that alone !!!!

  148. It is so difficult to lose a loved one. Your father sounds like he was a great man. Take care of yourself as you go through this time as you adjust to your new normal.

  149. It is so difficult to lose a loved one. Your father sounds like he was a great man. Take care of yourself as you go through this time as you adjust to your new normal.

  150. It is so difficult to lose a loved one. Your father sounds like he was a great man. Take care of yourself as you go through this time as you adjust to your new normal.

  151. I’m so sorry to read of your fathers passing. He sounds like a wonderful person. Riding his bicycle across the country is an incredible accomplishment. One of many!

  152. I’m so sorry to read of your fathers passing. He sounds like a wonderful person. Riding his bicycle across the country is an incredible accomplishment. One of many!

  153. I’m so sorry to read of your fathers passing. He sounds like a wonderful person. Riding his bicycle across the country is an incredible accomplishment. One of many!

  154. So very sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. You were lucky to have had him for so many years and have such wonderful memories.

  155. So very sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. You were lucky to have had him for so many years and have such wonderful memories.

  156. So very sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. You were lucky to have had him for so many years and have such wonderful memories.

  160. I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your Dad was a wonderful and caring man. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  161. I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your Dad was a wonderful and caring man. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  162. I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your Dad was a wonderful and caring man. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  163. I’m so sorry Nichole for you and all your family. You have a lot of really good memories to share.

  164. I’m so sorry Nichole for you and all your family. You have a lot of really good memories to share.

  165. I’m so sorry Nichole for you and all your family. You have a lot of really good memories to share.

  166. My heart is broken for you, Nicole. He was such a wonderful man. Sending prayers for you and your family.

  167. My heart is broken for you, Nicole. He was such a wonderful man. Sending prayers for you and your family.

  168. My heart is broken for you, Nicole. He was such a wonderful man. Sending prayers for you and your family.

  169. I am so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing Nicole. He was clearly a wonderful Father and man and someone who lived his life to the fullest. I am so glad you were able to spend time with him and care for him. I know you and your family will miss him tremendously. I wish you comfort and the warmth of many happy memories.

  170. I am so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing Nicole. He was clearly a wonderful Father and man and someone who lived his life to the fullest. I am so glad you were able to spend time with him and care for him. I know you and your family will miss him tremendously. I wish you comfort and the warmth of many happy memories.

  171. I am so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing Nicole. He was clearly a wonderful Father and man and someone who lived his life to the fullest. I am so glad you were able to spend time with him and care for him. I know you and your family will miss him tremendously. I wish you comfort and the warmth of many happy memories.

  172. I am so sorry. Your dad sounded like a wonderful man and left so many many great memories for you and your family. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Claire
    Connecticut

  173. I am so sorry. Your dad sounded like a wonderful man and left so many many great memories for you and your family. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Claire
    Connecticut

  174. I am so sorry. Your dad sounded like a wonderful man and left so many many great memories for you and your family. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Claire
    Connecticut

  175. He sounds wonderful, Nicole. I hope it was a peaceful passing, and he had a long and full life. I still miss my dad, who died much too soon.

  176. He sounds wonderful, Nicole. I hope it was a peaceful passing, and he had a long and full life. I still miss my dad, who died much too soon.

  177. He sounds wonderful, Nicole. I hope it was a peaceful passing, and he had a long and full life. I still miss my dad, who died much too soon.

  178. So sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose a parent. You were blessed to have him for so many years. Praying all the happy memories will bring you and your family comfort.

  179. So sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose a parent. You were blessed to have him for so many years. Praying all the happy memories will bring you and your family comfort.

  180. So sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose a parent. You were blessed to have him for so many years. Praying all the happy memories will bring you and your family comfort.

  184. I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the great memories you and your family had with your dad.

  185. I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the great memories you and your family had with your dad.

  186. I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the great memories you and your family had with your dad.

  190. So sorry for your loss. A lovely tribute to a wonderful man. We never have enough time to spend with our loved ones. You have such a treasure chest full of memories to help you through the ensuing days, weeks, and months ahead as you grieve your loss.

  191. So sorry for your loss. A lovely tribute to a wonderful man. We never have enough time to spend with our loved ones. You have such a treasure chest full of memories to help you through the ensuing days, weeks, and months ahead as you grieve your loss.

  192. So sorry for your loss. A lovely tribute to a wonderful man. We never have enough time to spend with our loved ones. You have such a treasure chest full of memories to help you through the ensuing days, weeks, and months ahead as you grieve your loss.

  199. My heart goes out to you Nicole. After reading your heartfelt tribute to your Dad, it is clear that he lived life to the fullest while passing down his interests & passions to his children. I’m sure he would consider helping to create 3 new generations of decendents his finest legacy. You were fortunate to have inherited his love for traveling around the world & reading. No matter how many years we share with a parent, it will never feel like it was long enough. You and your sisters made sure your Dad was able to remain in the comfort of his own home and that was a wonderful gift and act of unconditional love.
    Please be kind to yourself as you go through the grieving process. You Dad life was truely an example of a life well lived.

  200. My heart goes out to you Nicole. After reading your heartfelt tribute to your Dad, it is clear that he lived life to the fullest while passing down his interests & passions to his children. I’m sure he would consider helping to create 3 new generations of decendents his finest legacy. You were fortunate to have inherited his love for traveling around the world & reading. No matter how many years we share with a parent, it will never feel like it was long enough. You and your sisters made sure your Dad was able to remain in the comfort of his own home and that was a wonderful gift and act of unconditional love.
    Please be kind to yourself as you go through the grieving process. You Dad life was truely an example of a life well lived.

  201. My heart goes out to you Nicole. After reading your heartfelt tribute to your Dad, it is clear that he lived life to the fullest while passing down his interests & passions to his children. I’m sure he would consider helping to create 3 new generations of decendents his finest legacy. You were fortunate to have inherited his love for traveling around the world & reading. No matter how many years we share with a parent, it will never feel like it was long enough. You and your sisters made sure your Dad was able to remain in the comfort of his own home and that was a wonderful gift and act of unconditional love.
    Please be kind to yourself as you go through the grieving process. You Dad life was truely an example of a life well lived.

  205. I am so very sorry for your loss Nicole. My sympathy to you and all your family…keep all the good memories close at heart now.
    Gail

  206. I am so very sorry for your loss Nicole. My sympathy to you and all your family…keep all the good memories close at heart now.
    Gail

  207. I am so very sorry for your loss Nicole. My sympathy to you and all your family…keep all the good memories close at heart now.
    Gail

  208. Sending my condolences to you and your family – thank you for sharing your dad with all of us over the years.

  209. Sending my condolences to you and your family – thank you for sharing your dad with all of us over the years.

  210. Sending my condolences to you and your family – thank you for sharing your dad with all of us over the years.

  211. What.a phenomenal life he had! And how lucky you have been living near him. Rejoice for a good life he had! My condolences.

  212. What.a phenomenal life he had! And how lucky you have been living near him. Rejoice for a good life he had! My condolences.

  213. What.a phenomenal life he had! And how lucky you have been living near him. Rejoice for a good life he had! My condolences.

  214. I am so sorry Nicole. I know how your heart feels. He had a wonderful life and wonderful daughters. May your memories last a lifetime.

  215. I am so sorry Nicole. I know how your heart feels. He had a wonderful life and wonderful daughters. May your memories last a lifetime.

  216. I am so sorry Nicole. I know how your heart feels. He had a wonderful life and wonderful daughters. May your memories last a lifetime.

  217. So sorry Nicole. I am just getting back to reading blogs and I find this. I know this is difficult for you and your family, as you all seem to be close. May you find comfort and peace knowing you dad lived a long fulfilling life. And you have sweet memories to cherish.

  218. So sorry Nicole. I am just getting back to reading blogs and I find this. I know this is difficult for you and your family, as you all seem to be close. May you find comfort and peace knowing you dad lived a long fulfilling life. And you have sweet memories to cherish.

  219. So sorry Nicole. I am just getting back to reading blogs and I find this. I know this is difficult for you and your family, as you all seem to be close. May you find comfort and peace knowing you dad lived a long fulfilling life. And you have sweet memories to cherish.

  220. I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he lived a wonderful life. What a blessing that you had him for as long as you did. Hope all of your great memories bring you comfort.

  221. I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he lived a wonderful life. What a blessing that you had him for as long as you did. Hope all of your great memories bring you comfort.

  222. I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he lived a wonderful life. What a blessing that you had him for as long as you did. Hope all of your great memories bring you comfort.

  226. Condolences to you and your family Nicole. Fortunately, he had a long, full life and you have lots of wonderful memories.

  227. Condolences to you and your family Nicole. Fortunately, he had a long, full life and you have lots of wonderful memories.

  228. Condolences to you and your family Nicole. Fortunately, he had a long, full life and you have lots of wonderful memories.

  229. It would appear that your father was truly remarkable, accomplished and generous in loving you girls. May I add that he was quite handsome too!! Please accept my deepest sympathy!

  230. It would appear that your father was truly remarkable, accomplished and generous in loving you girls. May I add that he was quite handsome too!! Please accept my deepest sympathy!

  231. It would appear that your father was truly remarkable, accomplished and generous in loving you girls. May I add that he was quite handsome too!! Please accept my deepest sympathy!

  232. So sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was amazing and funny he shared my birthday! Now I will always remember him too!

  233. So sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was amazing and funny he shared my birthday! Now I will always remember him too!

  234. So sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was amazing and funny he shared my birthday! Now I will always remember him too!