Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Grandpa Stan

Brad's family has had a very rough few months. Stan Yates, Brad's step-grandpa, was diagnosed with cancer a while back. He had been fighting for months, with little results. Chemo would effect the cancer for a day or so, and his "bad" numbers would sky rocket a few days later. 

Brad and I rushed home Friday night to go see grandpa Saturday morning. We received a text at 8 AM Saturday that Stan had passed away in the night. 

Stan was a strong man, fighting against something I could never imagine having to go through. 

Today Brad and his family laid Stan to rest. Brad said the funeral went well and that the family is doing good. Stan will be missed by us all, family gatherings won't be the same, but, we will adjust. Grandma Yates is holding up fairly well, despite the lack of sleep from the most recent hospital visit, and a severe cold that overcame her immune system due to what I would assume to be stress. Grandma is a strong woman though, and she stood by Stan's side the entire fight. 

Stan is no longer in pain, or suffering from his cancer. His battle is over and he has won! He's forever in the arms of his magnificent creator. I'm sure he's looking down on us smiling because his new life is so amazing. :)

Here are the Obituaries of Stan Yates.




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