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    • January 26, 2011 at 6:53 pm
    dian in spokane
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      I know that some of you have enjoyed the story of my old father in law, Mean Joe Greene, who, a couple of years ago at the age of 90, drove from las vegas to florida to see his sister. And who managed to blow up two RV's this last year.

      Sadly, he died in his sleep on Monday morning.

      Bob had been with him in the days before his death, and had flown home on Sunday night. I was, unfortunately, off in Hawaii.

      Joe had shoulder surgery a couple of weeks ago and really never regained his strength, but in the end there was really nothing wrong with him but old age.

      I know that some of you have enjoyed the story of my old father in law, Mean Joe Greene, who, a couple of years ago at the age of 90, drove from las vegas to florida to see his sister. And who managed to blow up two RV's this last year.

      Sadly, he died in his sleep on Monday morning.

      Bob had been with him in the days before his death, and had flown home on Sunday night. I was, unfortunately, off in Hawaii.

      Joe had shoulder surgery a couple of weeks ago and really never regained his strength, but in the end there was really nothing wrong with him but old age.

      He died just a couple of months short of his 93rd birthday, and lived independantly right up till last month.

      We're gonna miss him, but he had a great run!

      Dian

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        • January 26, 2011 at 6:56 pm
        jag
        Participant

          My condolences Dian. 

          • January 26, 2011 at 6:56 pm
          jag
          Participant

            My condolences Dian. 

            • January 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm
            Gale
            Participant

              Heartfelt condolences to you and Bob. Sounds like our FIL lived a meaninful and happy life!

              • January 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm
              Gale
              Participant

                Heartfelt condolences to you and Bob. Sounds like our FIL lived a meaninful and happy life!

                • January 26, 2011 at 11:07 pm
                LV
                Participant

                  Oh, I'm so sorry for Bob's and your loss, Dian. I'll miss hearing about him.

                  We also had a mean Joe Green in my husband's family. Characters till the end.

                  • January 26, 2011 at 11:07 pm
                  LV
                  Participant

                    Oh, I'm so sorry for Bob's and your loss, Dian. I'll miss hearing about him.

                    We also had a mean Joe Green in my husband's family. Characters till the end.

                    • January 27, 2011 at 12:52 am
                    debbieVA
                    Participant

                      Dian….

                       

                      So sorry to hear this Grand Old Guy has moved on….Deepest condolences to you and Cigar Bob.  

                       

                      Blessings…

                      debbieVA

                      • January 27, 2011 at 12:52 am
                      debbieVA
                      Participant

                        Dian….

                         

                        So sorry to hear this Grand Old Guy has moved on….Deepest condolences to you and Cigar Bob.  

                         

                        Blessings…

                        debbieVA

                        • January 27, 2011 at 3:07 am
                        lhaley
                        Participant

                          Sorry to hear about your father in law. Sounds like he had a wonderful life. His stories will live on as long as you tell them!

                          Linda

                          • January 27, 2011 at 3:07 am
                          lhaley
                          Participant

                            Sorry to hear about your father in law. Sounds like he had a wonderful life. His stories will live on as long as you tell them!

                            Linda

                            • January 27, 2011 at 10:24 pm
                            jJackie W
                            Participant

                              Dian, I am so sorry to hear this.  My sincerest sympathies to Bob and you.

                               

                              Jackie W

                              • January 27, 2011 at 10:24 pm
                              jJackie W
                              Participant

                                Dian, I am so sorry to hear this.  My sincerest sympathies to Bob and you.

                                 

                                Jackie W

                                • January 28, 2011 at 6:15 pm
                                yoop
                                Participant

                                  Sorry to hear about 'old Joe', bet he would have been a hoot to hang around with.

                                  yoop

                                  • January 28, 2011 at 6:15 pm
                                  yoop
                                  Participant

                                    Sorry to hear about 'old Joe', bet he would have been a hoot to hang around with.

                                    yoop

                                    • January 28, 2011 at 11:08 pm
                                    Jerry from Cape Cod
                                    Participant

                                      dian,

                                      My condolences to you and Bob.  I enjoyed the stories of Joe's adventures they always brought a smile and a warm memory.

                                      Jerry from Cape Cod

                                      • January 28, 2011 at 11:08 pm
                                      Jerry from Cape Cod
                                      Participant

                                        dian,

                                        My condolences to you and Bob.  I enjoyed the stories of Joe's adventures they always brought a smile and a warm memory.

                                        Jerry from Cape Cod

                                        • January 30, 2011 at 2:17 am
                                        Eehgads
                                        Participant

                                          Oh Dian, when I saw the title of your post I was hoping it wasn't true. I am one of "Old Joe's" fans. My condolences to you and Bob.

                                          Michele

                                          • January 30, 2011 at 2:17 am
                                          Eehgads
                                          Participant

                                            Oh Dian, when I saw the title of your post I was hoping it wasn't true. I am one of "Old Joe's" fans. My condolences to you and Bob.

                                            Michele

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