Thursday, September 24, 2009

Grandpa Bitter, passed away earlier today

I took this photo of Grandpa Bitter back in February. Little did I know it would be the last time I saw him.

Grandpa Bitter 1918-2009

It's my favorite.

I remember him always, sitting there, chin resting on hands, listening, thinking, or just enjoying the view.

I remember his hands.

Grandpa's Hands

They've always looked similar to this. Strong fingers, bent with age. I specifically made a point to take a picture, so I'd always remember.

They're so much like my father's hands, and a bit like mine.

He passed away earlier this evening.

He lived a full and happy life. Enjoyed 64 years of marriage, and lived to be 91.

Grandma & Grandpa

Love you Grandpa!
-M

6 comments:

  1. That is so sad. Great pictures of a great man! He will be missed!

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  2. My girlfriend's dad turned 85 last Sunday and I did not go to the party. Too busy. Now I feel like a heel. Half way through the party he started to refer to himself as Ochocinco!

    Sorry for your loss.

    DC

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  3. Melissa, I'm so sorry for your loss. What comfort it must be, for your family and yourself, to have these incredibly beautiful photographs of your grandfather. Thinking of you.

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  4. Thank you for sharing these Melissa. They are wonderful pictures.

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  5. saw your comment on Fatcyclist-

    New name I'm hoping that's a good thing.
    Are you still launching a New site?????
    I mentioned that I loved your pictures, so I have to ask--Any new Pictures?

    Thanks Dave

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  6. It was rather interesting for me to read that post. Thanx for it. I like such themes and everything connected to this matter. I would like to read a bit more on that blog soon.

    Sincerely yours

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