Additional information for those who don't remember us, my husband Bill died also at age 52 in 1985 with a sudden heart attack, in which he lost the rhythm, and my son's situation was similar except that the was in the hospital for 3 days and on the 4th they sent him home and he died several hours later.
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Dear Friends at Leesville Lake,
Words cannot express how much it meant to our family when you showed your sympathy and support in our loss. It has been many years since we were all friends together, raising our children together on the lake. Time has passed but friendship continues as evidenced by your presence, tears and love shown to us in the loss of my son Bill (or little Bill as he was called in those days). In spite of the newspapers error in not getting the obituary in at the proper time, it was unbelievable how many of you showed up to pay your respects, and still others who could not be there sent their condolences. I want you all to know how much you mean to our family, now in our tragedy, as well as in the past when we had such fun times at the lake.
I know the whole family joins me in thanking you for being there for us. Kevin is now almost 28 years old, and he and his wife Amanda have a beautiful son, Landon Jacob, who will be 2 years old in June. Kevin was in business with his dad (sub-contracting), and this is especially hard for him. Bill and JoAnn had celebrated their 10th anniversary in February, and she needs your prayers in the days ahead (as we all do.) My son Vic and I have shared a home for quite a few years now, (in the Charlotte, NC area) and he has been a blessing to me, especially in this last year since I have been dealing with health issues. Holly and Larry live a short distance from us and are always there for me. (As most of you know, Holly has always been my best friend as well as daughter). Their son Jacksen is 26 years old, and will be married to Jessica in September this year.
Again, thanks for your outpouring of love and sympathy in our loss, and thank you for all the friendship we have shared and continue to share.