He has found his peace that we've been praying for, and I look forward to hearing the reason why God took such a good man so early. He must have had something special planned for him.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Dad has found peace. The fight is over.
It's beyond difficult for me to deliver this news, but we lost Dad around 6:30PM tonight. His color had been changing and his breathing had changed most of the afternoon. He went very quietly, and was very comfortable in the final hour. It was just me, Mom, and Tracy in the room and it was very quiet.
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Mary, I lost my Dad 6 years ago and I can remember his passing like it was yesterday. So I grieve for your pain, and loss, of a another very good man.
Elaine Stover, from ASU and a ROCKY friend of Roger's.
Mary,Tracy and Jan
I am so truly sorry for you loss. Girls this pain is tough I know that, I wish I could say or do something to help. I am glad your dad and husband is at peace. He will watch over all of you now and guide you. After loosing my dad 4 years ago I was devastated I miss him so much but it helps to remember the happy memories you all created.
God Bless you all and Take Care
Roxane
We know your hearts are heavy right now and are praying for continued strength in the hours, days and months ahead. Mike found a website relating to Butch's form of cancer. There was a posting on there from Butch to another man facing the same battle. It is a true testament to how hard he fought and we thought it would be nice to share, in Butch's own words, with everyone following your Blog. It shows not only how much he wanted to beat this, but how much he always wanted to help others. Much Love! Mike & Jodi
Jim,
Enjoyed your article very much. I to was diagnosed with a anaplastic astrocytoma grade 3 in April of this year. Dr. advised he wanted to do surgery within 2 months. When I asked him how many of these surgeries he had done for this part of the brain he stated five last year. Lights and sirens went off for me and told me it was time for a second opinion. My family agreed and we headed for Mayo Clinic. Ended up doing a biospy with a Dr. Lee and he confirmed my type of cancer.
Since then I have received all but eight radiation treatments and have been on chemo for the same amount of time. Waiting as you can imagine for that all important MRI to take place in about a month.
I agree that attitude in about 90% of getting through this. I was scared at first, but now all I want to do is whip this thing so I can see my Grandkids grow up and go to college someday.
Hope all continues to go well for you and I'm determined that my final report will turn out as good as yours did for you.
Roger
Mary and All,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Your dad was a truly AMAZING man! Someone that you could always count on and a person we always turned to for help with everything from edging our lawn to finding a water leak in the attic! He was the best neighbor you could ask for! We love your family and will be keeping you all in our prayers. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
The Wheeler's
Tom, Jill, Andrew, Ashley, Michael and Marissa
Mary, Tracy and Jan:
How lucky I was to work with Roger in RMACE many years ago. I haven't seen him for years, but I remember well his humor, dedication and absolute gentlemanly demeanor. It was wonderful to re-connect with him again by email and telephone this past year. What a treat to hear that deep voice and smile as he laughed heartily. How lucky you are to have been part of his family. How lucky he was (and is) to have loved ones such as the three of you. May the Lord's peace and blessing be with you and may you all be together again in another time and place.
One of the best and nicest people I ever knew in RMACE and Career Services
I feel so blessed to have known Roger and all the Dillon family for almost my entire life. The best neighbors, and life long friends anyone could ask for. I wish you all peace and strength in this more than difficult time. Love to you all,
Amy Jenson
dehino 'smin yatha dehe
kaumaram yauvanam jara
tatha dehantara-praptir
dhiras tatra na muhyati (BG 2.13)
As the embodied soul continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A self-realized soul is not bewildered by such a change.
-- May God keep your father's soul at peace
Mary and the "kids"
Words can't do justice to what we all feel about the passing of Roger. I will always value the business/friend relationship he and I had when on the recruiting trail for UPRR. I am so glad the Roger reached out last year and phoned his friends, so that I could get back in the loop of talking and seeing him. Thanks Tracy for the labor of love that you provided with the blog updates. I'd check weekly to see how my friend was doing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Tesar
Jan, Tracy and Mary....I worked with and for Roger at UPRR in the Employment Department. I am sure you don't need to be told what a fine gentleman he was. His positive nature, along with the perpetual smile and infectious laugh will be remembered by many. He treated everyone he met with respect and I was always impressed with his strong work ethics and fresh ideas. He glowed when he talked about his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
My heart goes out to you and your family Mary. I am glad that you were able to spend those last moments with him. Take care of yourself! ((HUGS))
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