We received word yesterday that Far Guy’s cousin Stevie died from “lung problems.”
Stevie was 70 years old earlier this month. Stevie was a bit of a loner and lived in Missouri. He stayed in contact with his sister and occasionally his father. He was a USAF Veteran. He is survived by his daughter, his father, his sister, one half sister and four half brothers. He was preceeded in death by his mother and a sister.
Every 5 or 10 years Stevie would come to Minnesota. I did not see him the last time he visited but in 2008 I took a photo of him and Far Guy.
Far Guy and Stevie 2008
Cousins: Stevie, Jay and Far Guy in 1957
"A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.
It is better to go to a house of mourning, than to go to a house of feasting,
for death is the destiny of everyone ; the living should take this to heart." Ecclesiastes 7 :1-2
Far Side
I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to Far Guy on the loss of his cousin.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences. It is comforting to be remembered.
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
My sympathy in the loss of your love one. The Lord bless you at this time of sorrow.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to your family. Another family member with lung problems?
ReplyDeleteYes Genetics.
DeleteSo sorry for your loss. What a lovely memory from the 1957 photo!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Stevie lived as he wished.... which is all any of us can hope for. Sincerely sympathy, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Darn it!
ReplyDeleteSorry about FarGuy's cousin, Stevie. Looks like they were closer when they were kids.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences on the passing of Far Guy's cousin Stevie. I agree it appears they were close and I'm certain his loss will be felt deeply.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. 70 isn't very old. Stevie and Far Guy look like brothers in the 2008 photo. Would the lung problems being anything like what Far Guy deals with?
ReplyDeleteYes most likely the same thing.
DeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with the passing of Stevie. 70 isn’t very old.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings, Betsy
I'm so sorry for you loss. I lost my uncle a couple of weeks ago, it's so hard to lose family members. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy in your loss. Those photos are real treasures.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. May Stevie rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice that he came to visit from time to time. RIP yo your cousin, and I thank him for his service.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss...but it is good that he came to visit from time to time.
ReplyDeleteYou have written a thoughtful tribute to Stevie. I love both pictures. You and Far Guy have my sympathies. I pray for a cure to those lung disorders.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Stevie.It sure is difficult losing family and friends! I have take the lung test but have not heard back yet from the doctor! I'm kinda scared to find out.Will let you know when I do, ok? Sharon
ReplyDeleteyes please do:)
DeleteSorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to FG's cousin. I am so sorry to hear of his early demise. :-(
ReplyDeleteSo sad and sorry for your loss. Now that I'm 70....it doesn't seem that old. I guess as long as you feel good it doesn't. I have cousins that I was close to growing up but I've reached out and they don't seem very interested. I think cousins are great especially when several of us were only children. that is a darn cute picture of the cousins together....everyone wore those cowboy shirts and Davy Crockett was really big! Coonskin hats and the rifle and everything!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for you loss. Prayers for you all.
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