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Offline Cliff Ruggles

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Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« on: May 09, 2015, 03:11:58 AM »
My dad left us last Sunday to make the journey to be with those that went before him.  He was a good man, and we were blessed to have him for 87 years.

He had a dramatic influence on my life, and he was glad to see that I became successful and reached all the goals that I had set for myself.  We spent a lot of time together in recent weeks, he told me stories of his childhood, and from the war, and his Military service.  I knew his time was short, and I was glad that we could spend some time together before he passed. 

We miss him dearly and he will never be forgotten......Cliff

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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2015, 06:55:30 AM »
 I am sorry for your loss, Cliff! God bless to you and your family!
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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2015, 01:40:27 PM »
   My condolences Cliff. My mother left us last year in October. My prayers go out to you and your family.

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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2015, 09:37:21 PM »
cliff, sorry for your loss, when your feeling down just think of all the good times you spent together . god bless

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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2015, 06:52:06 PM »
Very glad you got to spend some time together.  Tough time to deal with for sure.  Prayers for you and your family.
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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2015, 07:21:31 AM »
Very sorry that you lost your Father Cliff. Glad to hear you had a great life with him and had a chance to spend time with him.

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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2015, 01:26:03 AM »
Condolences from Denmark, Europe.

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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2015, 08:53:47 AM »
the loss of a family member makes mere words feel empty.  Regardless, I am sorry for your loss.

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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2015, 01:36:00 PM »
Are you doing okay, Cliff? Did not want to call the shop about something personal. It is very hard to lose a parent. I lost my dad at age 17 (now 26) and I was at the lowest point in my life. Take care my friend! If you ever need to talk, just please contact me! Take care bud! Ethan
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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2015, 07:19:38 AM »
We're doing fine, extremely busy at the moment.

We had a bad couple of months.  My dad passed away, then two weeks later my wife's mom passed, then a couple of weeks later she lost her younger brother.

I hope we're done with that stuff for a while......Cliff

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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2015, 10:00:30 AM »
 I hope so too, Cliff. :D
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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2015, 09:53:02 AM »
God bless your family
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all during this difficult time.
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Re: Donald Ruggles Sr. June 26, 1927- May 3, 2015
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2015, 12:48:14 PM »
Glad you had that time with your dad. I am not close to my dad anymore. I hope all your family members find strength during your times of struggle.