The Old Coot's Obit
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The Old Coot's Obit
My dear, dear friend, The Old Coot passed away this afternoon.....He fell and hit his head.....Please say a prayer for Joy and the family....This is so upsetting to me, and I can not quit crying....I loved that old man sooooooo much!!!!!!!!
Last edited by LucyGoose on Oct 25, 2013 9:40 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: The Old Coot.........:-(
Thanks for sharing and for calling to let us know. He did love coming here and sharing pictures back in the day, and sad that he is gone If you get details after they've made arrangements let us know if you can.
Take care,
Chris
Take care,
Chris
Re: The Old Coot.........:-(
Yeah, this is a hard one for sure!!!
Yes, I can do that...I was going to send him flowers or something.....I have to see how they are doing this.....Sometimes they don't want flowers.....but yes, i want to send something from us...I will for sure let you know...
I still can't believe that I won't hear his up beat voice.....He loved God, so he is in heaven for sure.....I loved him so!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, I can do that...I was going to send him flowers or something.....I have to see how they are doing this.....Sometimes they don't want flowers.....but yes, i want to send something from us...I will for sure let you know...
I still can't believe that I won't hear his up beat voice.....He loved God, so he is in heaven for sure.....I loved him so!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: The Old Coot passed away :-(
Joy called last night after we were in bed.....he fell monday, and never regained consciousness....She wanted me to tell you all he love you...and to thank me and anyone for his friendship to us meant a lot.........I will talk to her today.
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Re: The Old Coot passed away :-(
Thank you for the news, sad as it is. I'll always remember him for enjoying life's simple pleasures, even when things weren't going so well for him.
David
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Re: The Old Coot passed away :-(
It's hard to believe that he's gone. He overcame so many challenges, and was always so upbeat about everything. Thanks, LG, for keeping in touch with OC and Joy and letting us know. He'll be missed. I'm just sorry that you never got a chance to meet him in person. I know how special he was to you.
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Re: The Old Coot passed away :-(
He is with the Lord he loves, RIP Old Coot.
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Re: The Old Coot passed away :-(
Yes, he WAS special....when I would get off the phone, I always felt good....been very hard to not cry and I am doing a lot of it....can't believe he is gone.....it is amazing how we/I feel about people I never have meet....he so loved Hallsons....Didn't he just get an order from you Chris?? This is just so hard for me.....I feel bad that I have not gardened like I did....But Janet's hosta and the one Coot sent me one too, will always be so special.....I love all you Hallson'ites.....I don't tell you much, but I really do!! On FB, it is the world reading it, I watch how I say things best I can......On Hallson Garden's it's just US!!!!!
REST IN PEACE COOT!!! I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN!!!! XOXOXOXOX
REST IN PEACE COOT!!! I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN!!!! XOXOXOXOX
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In Memorium: John "Old Coot" Nettles - 7/29/31-10/23/13
Re: The Old Coot passed away :-(
Great picture! He Looked exactly the way I pictured him! And he will be missed! Tell Joy to stay in touch with us, everyone here was such a comfort yo me when I lost Lew so I know how hard it will be. Our hearts will be with her!
Lovin' the great northwest!
Re: The Old Coot's Obit
Here is the obit.....At least I have not cried today....
Oh, and I had a nice long talk with Joy....She want to thank all of us Hallson'ites for our love and friendship....I am running late for work right now but wanted to share this...
http://www.basscares.com/book-of-memori ... ituary.php
Oh, and I had a nice long talk with Joy....She want to thank all of us Hallson'ites for our love and friendship....I am running late for work right now but wanted to share this...
http://www.basscares.com/book-of-memori ... ituary.php
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Thank you Goose for the added information.
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Thanks lucygoose. We sent flowers for tomorrow's service and put down that it is from his friends at Hallson Gardens.
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That is awesome Chris, you have mail!!
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Re: The Old Coot's Obit
Such sad news. LG, could you pm me their address, so I can send Joy and the family a sympathy card? I know I can write something online at the funeral home site, but I'd prefer to do a card if possible.
Re: The Old Coot's Obit
So sad, he will be missed.
Thank you Chris, please let me know about a donation for the flowers
Thank you Chris, please let me know about a donation for the flowers
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sure will miss the Old Coot... best to his family... I'd also like a pm with Joy's address.
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Re: The Old Coot's Obit
thanks, LucyGoose, for all the information. I am so, so sorry the OC is gone - he was a constant and reassuring presence on this site, and I will miss him and his upbeat posts. I, too, would like a PM with Joy's address so I can send a card. Phyllis