Rob Cunningham
05-19-2009, 11:55 AM
My wife was looking through the paper Friday evening and saw an obituary for a friend of mine. Steve and I worked together in several tool shops over the years. As my family grew and Steve got married and moved out of the area, we kind of lost touch with each other.
We went to the viewing Sunday evening. We were greeted by his father and two brothers in the receiving line. Next in line was his wife who I had only met once while they were still dating and she didn't remember me . When I introduced my self and my wife, she threw her arms around me, crying uncontrollably, and thanked me for coming. She said Steve talked about me often. I feel bad for not trying harder to stay in touch with Steve as he was a good guy. Yesterday at work was very difficult. I spent most of the day remembering fun times Steve and I had working together.
The only good news from this is that he did not suffer. He fell and banged his head and passed away at the hospital. Devastating for his family, but I am thankful that he did not have to go through a long and painful illness. Steve was 40 years old.
I write this to ask for prayers for Steve's family, especially for his wife, who is so distraught with grief.
Thank you in advance.
We went to the viewing Sunday evening. We were greeted by his father and two brothers in the receiving line. Next in line was his wife who I had only met once while they were still dating and she didn't remember me . When I introduced my self and my wife, she threw her arms around me, crying uncontrollably, and thanked me for coming. She said Steve talked about me often. I feel bad for not trying harder to stay in touch with Steve as he was a good guy. Yesterday at work was very difficult. I spent most of the day remembering fun times Steve and I had working together.
The only good news from this is that he did not suffer. He fell and banged his head and passed away at the hospital. Devastating for his family, but I am thankful that he did not have to go through a long and painful illness. Steve was 40 years old.
I write this to ask for prayers for Steve's family, especially for his wife, who is so distraught with grief.
Thank you in advance.