1945-2017. RIP

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Bochiman
Bochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
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My mother passed away, with me by her, Friday morning....due to complications from COPD and Chemo treatments for cancer.
She was strong, opinionated, and loyal to friends and family. It's been hard.

I was going to stay off the board, as I have been dealing with her issues for awhile now, as a few forum members knew, but she was also one of the ones who encouraged me to be involved in numismatics.

We never had money growing up. Grandma and Mom would use the old Whitman books and collect from change (working in small retail places or just in change in general). Sometimes, that change/collection went to feed us and it would be started again, later.

When she was better, she liked the Walking Liberty design. It was also on the SAE, obviously, and she liked that.
I used to get her yearly SAEs as she liked the weight, that it was silver, and she loved the design.

While she was never military herself, all the males in her family were at one time or another (her father and those before him, husbands, sons, her brothers, brother in laws, etc). She also served in every elected role in the local branch of the ladies Auxillary unit for the American Legion, including being a past president. She took it very seriously as the role was to support veterans.

I am working on her memorial for later this month, but would appreciate seeing posts of 1945 WLHs and also a 2017 SAE or two thrown in, if anyone would be so kind.

I just can't do it myself at this moment.

I did, thanks to a forum member here years ago, put together a customer holder to have the birth year halves for her, her children, and her grandchildren. I will be picking that up as I handle her estate. I just couldn't do it the last few days, after I lost her.

Thank you for letting me get this out....it is cathartic, and thank you to anyone who posts 1945 coins (particularly the halves) and 2017 coins (particularly SAEs).

I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

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  • RPM2
    RPM2 Posts: 91 ✭✭✭
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    Sorry for your loss. Praying for peace of mind for you and your family.

    Rob
  • BruceS
    BruceS Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Too young, sorry for your loss.

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  • coinkat
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    Sad to read about the loss of your mother. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family

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  • skier07
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    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • VanHalen
    VanHalen Posts: 4,330 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice eulogy. I am sure she is at peace and I hope you and yours are also.

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2, 2017 5:51PM
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    My deepest sympathies, bro.

    She was born just one year before my own mother.

    I will certainly pray for you and your family.

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  • WinLoseWin
    WinLoseWin Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sad for your loss.

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  • kranky
    kranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
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    Sincere sympathies on your loss, bochiman.

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  • cameonut2011
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    I am so sorry for your loss.

  • Pandavab
    Pandavab Posts: 960 ✭✭✭
    edited July 2, 2017 6:10PM
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    I am truly sorry for your loss. Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.

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  • mkman123
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    Sorry about your loss bochiman!

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  • wondercoin
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    Very sorry for your loss my friend.

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  • Stooge
    Stooge Posts: 4,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2, 2017 7:45PM
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    Ron,

    I am so very sorry to hear that you lost your dear mother. We have some similarities as I just lost my mother 2 years ago in May, 4hrs before my own birthday. Safe to say I do not celebrate birthdays anymore...or at least for a while as it's too hard. My mother was also the one who started me in numismatics, and I cannot thank her enough. It has turned into a lifelong passion.

    I hope you find some comfort knowing that the coin collecting bug your mother gave you is now one you are installing into Ronnie Jr. I get a sense that you are great father, because you had a great mom.

    Many condolences my friend.

    Paul B. Gunsallus


    Later, Paul.
  • Mark
    Mark Posts: 3,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Bochiman I am so sorry to read of your loss. Losing your Mother is a just awful. Keep your memories of her close. Every time you look at a SAE or Walking Liberty half dollar, think of her.

    Mark


  • BryceM
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    Very sorry. I'm sure words are of little comfort. Here's an old rattler, as requested:

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  • AUandAG
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    So sorry, for you and your family. Never is easy and memories will always be there. Here's a dime from '45, likely she spent this one in her childhood.
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  • ECHOES
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    I am so sorry for your loss.

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  • Peace_dollar88
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    Sorry for your loss. It is never easy.

  • DBSTrader2
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    Ron:

    My deepest sympathies for you and your family, and I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories and times you shared with your Mom.

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  • astrorat
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    Sorry you lost your mother. :'(

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  • acloco
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    Our condolences.

    Remember all of the good times.

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    I am very sorry for your loss. When you look back, you will be thankful for all of the time you shared with her.
    When you look forward, you will know that her spirit is alive within you. Best wishes, and my sincere condolences.

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  • dpoole
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    I'm so sorry to hear this. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.

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  • jtlee321
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    I'm sorry for your loss, I can't imagine losing my parent's. I know it's going to happen, but it just can't be easy.






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  • coinnut
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    So sorry for your loss of your mother. I lost my mother 4 years ago. My prayers and sympathies are with you.

  • Zoins
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    My condolences for your loss. Cherishing your memories of her will keep her alive in your heart.

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  • robec
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    My condolences on the loss of your mother Ron. Far too young. :(

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  • cmerlo1
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    Very sorry for your loss. Keep thinking about her- it will bring you peace and keep her memory alive.

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  • SkyMan
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    Very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

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  • Sandman70gt
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    Sorry for the loss of your mom,
    My mom's birth was 45 as well.





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  • Justacommeman
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    Sorry for your loss : (

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  • zippcity
    zippcity Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭✭
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    Very sorry to hear this, my condolences. :(

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  • stash
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    I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother, Ron .
    My mother passed on Labor Day, 2016, she was 74 ..
    It's been very hard on my farther, too ..

    Until we stop making Carcinogens, there will be lots of post like this .
    God bless you and your family, Ron ...

  • ElmerFusterpuck
    ElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So sorry to hear about this. May she RIP.


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  • ms70
    ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sorry for your loss. All the best to you and your family during this tough time.

  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm very sorry you lost your Mom.

  • Cameonut
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    So sorry for your loss. I lost my mom this past Christmas and though I miss her very much I know she is in a better place.

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  • RedneckHB
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    Very sorry for your loss Bochiman.

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  • 1630Boston
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    Sincerest condolences to you and your family.

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  • illini420
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    Sorry for your loss. :frowning:

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  • NotSure
    NotSure Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭
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    I'm so terribly sorry for your loss, Ron. Your mom will be in my prayers.

    I'll come up with something.
  • 1tommy
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    Ron,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Here is the 45 s I acquired from you a few years ago. I know there is not one day that goes by that I do not miss my mom and dad.

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  • grip
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    Sorry for your loss:(

  • SONOMOSCA
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    My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

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  • ricko
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    Very sorry for your loss Ron....Condolences to you and your family. RickO

  • Stork
    Stork Posts: 5,208 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My condolences for such a profound loss :'( :'(

    No proper US coin to post, but here is one of my mother-child/love medals, perhaps appropriate:image

  • coinsarefun
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    I'm so sorry for your loss Ron.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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