Sad day today

Jim Jamieson · 13th January 2015, 19:25

Today we had to lay to rest the Missus's father (Bill Speirs), he was 92 and passed away after a year of ill health.
He was very active up until we lost Mum two years ago, walking about 12 miles every day, yes 12 miles.
He was a member of the lodge (497) and had just received his 70 year diploma last month. He raised hundreds of £'s every year selling raffle tickets for our Christmas draw with his last collection in 2013 raising £650.

It's been a bit difficult time for the Missus keeping up work commitments and looking after Dad during the last two years since Mum passed. She retired finally for the 3rd time working her last shift just five days before losing her Father.
Life goes on so all we have is the fond memories of two people who have figured very much in our lives.

sworks · 13th January 2015, 19:28

Sorry to hear this Jim, condolences to your family

coolcat · 13th January 2015, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

Today we had to lay to rest the Missus's father (Bill Speirs), he was 92 and passed away after a year of ill health.
He was very active up until we lost Mum two years ago, walking about 12 miles every day, yes 12 miles.
He was a member of the lodge (497) and had just received his 70 year diploma last month. He raised hundreds of £'s every year selling raffle tickets for our Christmas draw with his last collection in 2013 raising £650.

It's been a bit difficult time for the Missus keeping up work commitments and looking after Dad during the last two years since Mum passed. She retired finally for the 3rd time working her last shift just five days before losing her Father.
Life goes on so all we have is the fond memories of two people who have figured very much in our lives.

So sorry to hear of your loss, take comfort in the memories of what must have been a life well lived .

barney bear · 13th January 2015, 19:38

Our condolences to you on your loss. Sad day indeed.

FLYER · 13th January 2015, 19:46

Ah Jim Jim Jim.

Condolences to your family.

Sounds very much like a life less ordinary.

Rest easy oldtimer.

stevestrat · 13th January 2015, 19:53

Thinking of you and your family Jim, been through it, lost my parents a couple of years ago and my wife's father passed away just before Christmas.

planenut · 13th January 2015, 20:03

That is a sad time for you and your family Jim, my condolences.
The true treasure of this life are locked away in your hearts and minds, and no-one can take them away.

13th January 2015, 19:25	#1
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Sad day today Today we had to lay to rest the Missus's father (Bill Speirs), he was 92 and passed away after a year of ill health. He was very active up until we lost Mum two years ago, walking about 12 miles every day, yes 12 miles. He was a member of the lodge (497) and had just received his 70 year diploma last month. He raised hundreds of £'s every year selling raffle tickets for our Christmas draw with his last collection in 2013 raising £650. It's been a bit difficult time for the Missus keeping up work commitments and looking after Dad during the last two years since Mum passed. She retired finally for the 3rd time working her last shift just five days before losing her Father. Life goes on so all we have is the fond memories of two people who have figured very much in our lives.

13th January 2015, 19:28	#2
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FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	Ah Jim Jim Jim. Condolences to your family. Sounds very much like a life less ordinary. Rest easy oldtimer.

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 7,000 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	That is a sad time for you and your family Jim, my condolences. The true treasure of this life are locked away in your hearts and minds, and no-one can take them away.