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Monday, January 11, 2010

Tribute to Papa Lastinger

Sadly Papa Lastinger passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on January 6, 2010, just a couple of weeks shy of his 85th birthday. This past weekend we attended the services held in his honor. Jim, Lily, and I last saw and spent time with Papa Lastinger on Christmas Eve, where he gave Lily a Radio Flyer Tricycle that he had been talking about wanting her to have for months. He was able to see Lily playing and sitting on the tricycle enjoying it having a fun time. He loved Lily so much and looked forward to spending time with her. She loved playing with Big Papa too! She especially had fun playing w/ his walking stick and his hats! We are so glad that Lily had the opportunity to spend time with her Great Grandfather even if the time was cut short she will have some photos to look back on as we tell her all about him and his sense of humor and his ability to make everyone laugh! Rest In Peace Papa.
(Make sure you watch the short video clip at the end from Oct 2009)

Holding Lily when she was only 5 days old!

Playing with Lily at 9 months old.


Lily liked Papa's belt buckle!

Holding Lily at her 1st Birthday party!

At the Lastinger Family Reunion in October 09


Christmas Eve 2009 (playing w/ Papa's hat)


Siting on the tricycle Papa gave to her!

2 comments:

janet said...

what a sweet tribute. :)

granny faye said...

Jennifer, This was a very nice tribute. I am so glad you had that
video. The pictures are great. He
loved Miss Lily. Thank you:)