Thank You Everyone At IDA, My Dad Passed Today

  • dan-larson
    Cedar, Min-E-So-Ta
    Posts: 1482
    January 27, 2006 at 4:20 am #1248697

    To all my friends on IDA,

    I just wanted to thank all of you for your prayers and and thoughts the last couple of days. I got the call today at about 9:30 a.m. from the hospice that the end was near. I left downtown to head to Elko with fear in my heart, I really wasn’t ready to for it, but I knew it was time. On my ride I thought about some of the PMs that I got from people here on IDA, words of compassion, hope, and most of all comfort. My dad, Arden Larson, passed away today at 5 minutes to 12:00, after a 14 month battle with cancer. As my adopted father he showed me so many things. The most of important of which, how to be a good man – work hard, play harder, love your family, love your friends, relish life, and never give up. As I watched him struggle in his last moments, all I could say was “Dad, just let go”, but he fought, right to the end. I guess I wouldn’t expect anything less. My heart is broken, my hero is gone. Again I want to thank all of you who kept my Father in your thoughts, you have given me comfort and solice through the hardest time in my life.

    Thank You

    aaronr
    Dundee, Iowa
    Posts: 479
    January 27, 2006 at 4:28 am #415055

    he is in a better place now, it sounds like he taught you alot, now just dont forget all thoese fun times with him!
    best of luck to ya Dan. just remeber he will be looking down on you while you on the water!
    -Aaron

    cherilovell
    Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1495
    January 27, 2006 at 4:47 am #415059

    As I fight my own battle with cancer, I know that it was rough for you and your family to watch this happening to someone you cared deeply for. But there will be no more pain or discomfort, no more needles and a peace will come that he longed for. My thoughts are with you and your family, very sorry for your loss.

    muskygator
    Foley MN
    Posts: 71
    January 27, 2006 at 4:48 am #415060

    Sorry for your loss. sounds like he was an outstanding man and has taught you lots and also left you with lots of great memories. please remember the good times and he is out there catching the big ones with you every time you go out. To me it also sounds like he left behind a great teacher as well as a student in you.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    January 27, 2006 at 5:11 am #415062

    Hang in there Dan.

    Brian

    brian_peterson
    Eagan, MN
    Posts: 2080
    January 27, 2006 at 5:34 am #415063

    My prayers are with you and your family, may God bless you!!

    landscats
    North Dakota, USA
    Posts: 360
    January 27, 2006 at 5:39 am #415065

    Very Very sorry my prayers are with you and your family.

    crosby-stick
    Crosby MN
    Posts: 613
    January 27, 2006 at 5:39 am #415067

    MY dad passed on to the big pond last year. Tough to deal with,but every day you fished or hunted together remember the good times . So continue to do what you do and remember all the good times you had . And you have to keep on as goining as hard as it is. Like he would haved wished.

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    January 27, 2006 at 7:12 am #415074

    Dan,
    Am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Hero. I am working on finding a poem that is terrific to read and listen to, but don’t have it yet.
    What better gift he had to give to your mother than to adopt you and your family as his own. And what better gift you all gave to HIM to accept him and love him as your Dad, and your Hero. You have many great memories to share with you own kids about him and know you will.
    I will get that poem on here as soon as I can get it.
    Prayers to your family.
    Jack…

    Steve Root
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 5623
    January 27, 2006 at 11:00 am #415080

    Sorry to hear the news, Dan.

    tony_p
    Waterloo, IA
    Posts: 1792
    January 27, 2006 at 12:25 pm #415087

    My prayers are with you and your family.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    January 27, 2006 at 12:33 pm #415089

    Dan, I’m sorry to hear of your loss Bud. That is not easy to go through but rest assured that where he is now theres no pain, no sorrow, and no unhappiness. He has made the journey from here to a better place so stay close to the Lord and you will join him someday and when that day comes you will never be seperated again from him. Thats the blessed hope we have. Take care. My prayers are with you and your family.
    Thanks, Bill

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    January 27, 2006 at 1:13 pm #415101

    As you go along, you will find solice in what you had…I great life full of memories. The pain of his passing will ease with time, but the great memories will always be foremost in your mind! Take care!
    Tuck

    horsch
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 85
    January 27, 2006 at 1:38 pm #415112

    Its hard to lose anyone in family or freinds, even harder when comes to parents. Just remember, as I do all the things you have done together and your childhood, and you will see him again!! My thoughts go out to you and your family.

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    January 27, 2006 at 1:39 pm #415113

    Sorry to hear the news Dan. I wish you and your family strenght during this difficult time. Hang in there Dan. That next Muskie you boat, your dad will be looking right over your shoulder buddy!

    Rob

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    January 27, 2006 at 1:47 pm #415117

    Very sorry for your loss. You’ll never lose the memories. Thinking of you and your family.

    Big g

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    January 27, 2006 at 1:47 pm #415118

    No words can take the pain away that you’re feeling right now! But thank God you’ll have the memories of the good times to help you through these difficult days! And it appears you have some great friends to lean on here on IDA!! God bless you and your family Dan.

    timdomaille
    Rochester Mn
    Posts: 1908
    January 27, 2006 at 1:56 pm #415125

    Sorry to here Dan. Your dad is in a better place. Hang in there and our prayers are with you.

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    January 27, 2006 at 2:22 pm #415138

    Sorry to hear of your loss Dan..Hang in there!

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    January 27, 2006 at 2:41 pm #415147

    Very sorry to hear this Dan!! My family will be thinking of you and yours this weekend.

    emover
    Malcom, IA
    Posts: 1939
    January 27, 2006 at 3:16 pm #415159

    Dan,
    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    dave

    Steve Hix
    Dysart, Iowa
    Posts: 1135
    January 27, 2006 at 3:30 pm #415170

    My thoughts are with you. I know when I lost my dad, how hard it was. Good friends and great memories are what helped me get along. I, like many others here, had a dad that taught me how to hunt and fish. It is in the great outdoors that I still feel his presence the most.

    tiger81
    MN.
    Posts: 42
    January 27, 2006 at 3:46 pm #415177

    DAN NO WORDS CAN OFFER YOU THE THE COMFORT THAT YOU NEED, BUT KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL THINKING OF YOU AND YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS WELL AS YOUR FAMILY. YOUR DAD IS IN A MUCH HAPPIER PLACE NOW AND HE IS NO LONGER IN PAIN. GOD BLESS!

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    January 27, 2006 at 5:49 pm #415249

    Dan;

    So sorry to hear of your loss. God speed.

    waterfowler99
    Midwest
    Posts: 1514
    January 27, 2006 at 8:45 pm #415356

    sorry for your loss, everyone’s thinking of you

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    January 28, 2006 at 12:05 am #415438

    I am sooo sorry Dan.

    If you need anything please call.

    Ron

    Willeye
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 683
    January 28, 2006 at 12:39 am #415445

    Dan,

    So sorry to hear that your dad is gone. Hang on to the good memories you have with him and continue to make him proud. My thoughts and prayers to you.

    Curt

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    February 1, 2006 at 7:54 pm #416652

    Dan,very sorry about the loss of both your father and hero.
    God Bless You.

    Ryan Hale

    gsmith
    Mondamin, Iowa
    Posts: 12
    February 2, 2006 at 2:37 am #416793

    Dan:

    I Father passed away many years ago and your post makes me reflect back to the many great times and all the things that he taught me. Hopefully anyone reading your post will take the time to experience life with their loved one.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Gary

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