I was devastated to hear that a very dear friend, no family member, died this weekend. Some of you may remember Ted Gose, the man who donated his house to host my father's funeral luncheon. He died this weekend. My heart goes out to his 16 year old son, Art, who I've known his entire life and his wife, Barb, and his daughters and step-son.
Ted (or Teddy Bear as my father and mother liked to call him) was a wonderful man. Warm, funny, smart, and endearing. He had the biggest heart in the world. My parents lived across the street from him for almost 20 years and thought of him as the son they never had. The photo above is from a dinner we had at Angel's - a mexican restaurant in Sumter that my father loved. Ted arranged for them to donate food for my father's funeral. Ted and Barb always dropped by and took my dad out or checked in on him to see how he was doing. He was there to give me advice when I needed it and to help out whenever we asked.
I loved Ted very dearly. I will miss him. My heart breaks. Its just too much. The world will be a much sadder and lonelier place without him.
I'm so sorry for your loss. That picture says a lot about how what a great life he enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteOh, Sarah, I´m so sorry..... Always remember: Remember: after the heart break go away, the sweet memories stay.
ReplyDeleteTed truly was one of the kindest, most generous men that I have ever known. We do feel that they are part of our family. I'm grateful that Ted was in our lives. His memoria service was beautiful and he will not be forgotten. Thank you for this lovely tribute. May he rest in peace.
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