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(COOLLIST) My Grandmother's Passing
I just got a page from my father on my way back from lunch today; my
grandmother, Ruby Jones Combee, died this afternoon around 2
P.M. Eastern time. She had been seriously ill for the last three
weeks after a liver failure and massive swelling. I was able to fly
back to Dalton briefly to see her and talk to her while she was still
cogent, and I'm glad for the moments I was able to spend with her and
with my family.
Grandmother Combee was a great woman. She raised two wonderful
children, but touched so many more people. She was always giving
herself, especially through her cooking. When I was very young, she
watched me while my mom went to work, and I continued to visit her
often. Her house was a second home to me and to my sister.
It's going to be a sad time for me and my family, but we are at peace
with the situation. She was mentally ready for this, and we had a
chance to say our goodbyes and our prayers for her. I'm told that it
was quiet at the end. She was sleeping, breathing very slowly; then,
the breathing stopped.
I'd like to thank those of you whose thoughts have been with me and my
family through this. The beams have been appreciated.
--
Ben Combee, Software Guru, (in 'ARMs way, perhaps???)
Motorola > MIMS > MSPG > AMG > AMCD > Austin Design Center
E-mail: ra3781@email.mot.com Phone: (512) 891-7141
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