Stan Cole (Poprocks Dad) passed away 12/23/05

[Surfus]

Just wanted you all to know Ann's Dad Stan Cole a long time Resident and well known Square dance caller Passed away This morning at 2 am at the age of 75.

We all were there in the ER waiting for him to take his last breath of life and to take his journey to be with his Daughter Lorie, Ann's Mom Peggy and his parents in heaven.

He had a good life and a long struggle the past 6 months to stay alive. We all are relieved that he is not suffering anymore he is in a better place.
Ann and Stan's Wife Barbary and Barbary's family are doing fine.

Memorial services will be at the Boot jack Stompers hall in Mariposa on 1/7/06 2pm

[Surfus]

Originally posted by Surfus:
Just wanted you all to know Ann's Dad Stan Cole a long time Resident and well known Square dance caller Passed away This morning at 2 am at the age of 75.

We all were there in the ER waiting for him to take his last breath of life and to take his journey to be with his Daughter Lorie, Ann's Mom Peggy and his parents in heaven.

He had a good life and a long struggle the past 6 months to stay alive. We all are relieved that he is not suffering anymore he is in a better place.
Ann and Stan's Wife Barbary and Barbary's family are doing fine.

Memorial services will be at the Boot jack Stompers hall in Mariposa on 1/7/06 2pm

The Hall is accross from the Fair Grounds

[Californee Girl]

Im so sorry for your loss Pops. Best wishes to you and your family.

[Kahlua Kid]

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Please.

We will pray for you and your family and hope you will have solice in knowing that your father is now at peace.

[Mysteefied]

Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry for your loss and also glad he is no longer suffering. I'm sure in one way or another he'll be with you at Christmas.

[oakhurstleaf]

Sorry to hear that, Poprocks and Surfus. You have my sympathy...it's something of a blessing when they've suffered so long, but it's also very sad saying that final goodbye. At least, he had time to be with his family in those final months, days and hours.

Take care.

Alice

[Dodgergirl]

Annie, what more can I say? We'll be there to help out on the 7th.

[Goddesschyyld]

You are both in my thoughts and prayers. It's such a tough time of year to have a loss.

Much love to you both -
K

[saraskii]

You're both in my thoughts. My parents worked with Stan and Peggy when they worked for CLM and I knew both of them very well. We are all saddened to hear the news.

[Surfus]

thanks all
things are going fine
we spend yesterday with Stans wife and kids

[MtnBreeze]

HUGS to you both. Is always very hard to lose a parent...lost my mom at Christmas 33 years ago.
If you need help with anything. Let me know.

[rimalicious]

my thoughts are with you all ...

[TOT]

You're in my thoughts.

[Kim]

Hugs to you Pops....my Grandpa went to Heaven for his Christmas present on Dec. 23d 4 years ago.
"My First Christmas in Heaven"

I see the countless Christmas trees

around the world below

With tiny light, like Heaven’s stars,

reflecting on the snow.




The sight is so spectacular,

please wipe away the tears

For I am spending Christmas with

Jesus Christ this year.




I hear the many Christmas songs,

that people hold so dear

But the sounds of the music can’t compare

with the Christmas choir up here.




I have no words to tell you,

the joy their voices bring.

For it is beyond description

to hear the angels sing.




I know how much you miss me,

I see the pain inside your heart

But I am not so far away,

We really aren’t apart.




So be happy for me, dear ones,

you know I hold you dear.

And be glad I’m spending Christmas

with Jesus Christ this year.





I sent you each a special gift,

from my heavenly home above.

I sent you each a memory

of my undying love.



After all, love is gift more precious

than pure gold.

It was always more important

in the stories Jesus told.



Please love and keep each other,

as my Father said to do.

For I can’t count the blessings or love

He has for each of you.



So have a Merry Christmas

and wipe away the tears.

Remember, I’m spending Christmas

with Jesus Christ this year.

[Summer]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Dodgergirl]

The Memorial Service was, well, what can I say? It was sad, heartwarming, funny, and brought up emotions long buried in myself. (I didn't attend my Dad's service, because I wasn't told of his passing until after the service, but that's a whole 'nother story)
I've been to many services, but don't think I've ever been to one with so many real people, with real emotions and a genuine love for each other.
Pops, I never met your Dad, but I can see he must of been a really great guy, So many people... So much love...
And then there was that table of OAF members... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif

[Kahlua Kid]

I agree Dodgergirl - there were so many people at the service that really were part of your family (even though they weren't by birth).

I don't know what more to say because DG has already said it best.

[SheilaMae]

Just want to add in as well - Pops, Rachel and I were there for YOU, because we love you dearly and wanted you to know we recognized and respected your great loss at your Dad's passing. In doing so, at the same time kinda unawares we extended the same to members of your family we didn't even know. Listening to your family members share of their memories and love for your Dad I was thinking too of my Dad and remembering his service (he passed the day before my 39th bday) and though I hadn't expected to share tears and laughter with such genuine heartfeltness with your "family" yesterday - of course, I did. Daddys are Daddy and brothers brothers, uncles uncles and grandpas are grandpas and we are all blessed to share those funny, warm, loving memories that make them both common to us all and yet, so uniquely ours. I was touched deeply to find that recognizing that caused natural barriers to fall and hugs were given and accepted amongst total strangers that touched not just body but soul. Thanks for allowing us to share.

[beautiful_mess38]

Sorry I coulndn't make it Pops, but you were in my thoughts all day. We didn't spend Christmas with my mom being we were down south, Then the kids were gone. So we did it yesterday.
Lets have breakfast sometime this week ok.
Love ya

[Pop-Rocks]

I just wanted to give thanks to those of you who showed for my Dad's service. I would also like to say thanks for those who could not make it but posted sweet messages and for those who stopped by Rod's AKA Surfus store. Even though this has been a sad time for me because I realized that not only has Rod lost both of his parents that I have now lost both of my parents too.
I felt sort of lost inside but Then I realized that for those of you who wrote the sweet messages and the those who came to my Dad's service and for those who stopped by Rod's AKA surfus store are not only OAF members you guys are my family. It may not be blood family but you guys are just as much my family as some of my real blood family. Again Thank you for all that you have done. There will always be a special place in my heart for all of you guys.

Love Always!!!!
Poprocks, Surfus and Baby Pop

Jan. 8,2006