Our friend has died / myLot

Rockingham, Australia

November 30, 2020 5:18pm CST

A good friend of ours passed away yesterday. They live about an hour away and we had intended to visit them when we were over that way a few weeks ago. However, we ran short of time and decided to make a separate visit at a later stage. And now it’s too late. The couple were very good to Vin before he was married, then kind to both of us after. We ended up in partnership with them in a farm machinery business. During that time, Vince played in a dance band with them. However, four years of drought pretty much crippled the business and Vince had to find another job. Our friend put his farm on the line and eventually the business came good and did very well. Our friend had debilitating arthritis and had a heart condition. He is at peace now. Photo is of the dance band which many of you have seen before. Vince is on drums and our friend on saxophone. His wife played keyboard. His brother played guitar and was another good friend of Vince’s and closer in age. He passed away in May from cancer.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 20

So sorry for your loss. We never seem to have enough time in this life.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

Thanks and what you say is very true.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160717)

• United States

1 Dec 20

Poor health has certainly taken its toll on that family this year. I am sorry for your loss.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (69973)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Nov 20

I am so sorry you lost your friend. A few months ago, one of my husband's former co-workers passed away. We'd talked about gogoing to see her before she passed away, but when my husband decided to get the address, we learned she'd passed that morning. Perhaps it was for the best. I doubt he would've wanted to see her on life support.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

It can be very hard sometimes to see someone who was once fit and strong reduced to a very frail person. Seeing a person on life support can be quite confronting. Thanks for the kind words.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (69973)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Dec 20

@JudyEv Not a problem. I watched both my parents pass of natural causes at home. So, believe me, I understand.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112875)

• El Paso, Texas

1 Dec 20

Oh no, my condolences for your loss.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

Thanks. It would have been their 60th wedding anniversary in a few weeks.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (112875)

• El Paso, Texas

2 Dec 20

So sad he didn't make it @JudyEv

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Dec 20

@rebelann Thanks. And deaths around Christmas always seems a bit sadder too.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61184)

• Centralia, Washington

1 Dec 20

I love the photo though I am sorry about your loss.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61184)

• Centralia, Washington

1 Dec 20

@JudyEv Nancy did a fine job.

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

Thanks. Nancy (piano) made their shirts and jackets. The shirts were a bottle green, although they don't look it here. The coats. were white.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

30 Nov 20

Oh, my! I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

Thank you. It's always a shock somehow.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (180934)

• United States

1 Dec 20

I was married to a Gordon which is supposed to be a Scottish name but his father was a Russian Jew...go figure! So sorry about your friend, and sorry you didn't get to see him before he passed. We never know when is the last time we will see someone.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

We need to take opportunities when they arise. Our friend had a great nephew (or is it grand-nephew?). Australian born and bred for a heap of generations back but his name is Sanjay - as Indian as you could get. lol

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much2say

@much2say (55683)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Dec 20

So sorry for your loss. In business and pleasure, sounds like you all had wonderful history together.

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much2say

@much2say (55683)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Dec 20

@JudyEv

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

The business came so close to going broke. We walked away with nothing but we still remained friends. Thanks.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (139743)

• Roseburg, Oregon

1 Dec 20

Sorry you loss a friend.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Dec 20

Thanks. We had known them for a very long time.

Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (106478)

• Marion, Ohio

1 Dec 20

So sorry. He is pain free now.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

He hasn't had much quality of life the last few years. Thanks.

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rakski

@rakski (123561)

• Philippines

30 Nov 20

I am sorry to know that. may his soul rest in peace.

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rakski

@rakski (123561)

• Philippines

1 Dec 20

@JudyEv

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

Thanks. Yes, he is no longer in pain.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (103001)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Nov 20

I am sorry to learn that a friend of yours passed away.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (340286)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Dec 20

Thank you. He is at peace now.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (103001)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 Dec 20

@JudyEv You are welcome.

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40243)

• United States

1 Dec 20

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, and if I understand right the friend's brother as well? That is tragic. Like you said , he's not hurting any more... that helps a bit to think of it that way I find when I think of my dad. I'm sad he's gone, but he isn't being tormented anymore, either. Fascinating, I didn't know Vince is a drummer, that's awesome. Does he still play?

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