My family was very lucky to have a wonderful father!
He loved his family and would do anything for them. He loved his kids and had such patience with his grand kids! He was the first to have a computer in our family, neighborhood and most likely our town. If he were alive today… he would be on every social media platform and most likely have a blog!
Grandpa introduced my boys to “Gaming” where they would hang out in the Captain’s Quarters (his office) and sit on his lap and play games on his computer. Great memories for them!
He went by a lot of names. Dad, Grandpa, Stephen and some called him The Colonel because he resembled Colonel Sanders.
We live at the LakeHouse during the summer months which is my childhood home. He loved this house! Sweet Man and I try hard to keep his memory alive when we update the place.
Dad was a metallurgical engineer for US Steel in Pittsburgh for 40 some years. But owned a print shop in Pittsburgh to help bring more income in for the family. My Mom was at his side at The Shop.
He was a giver and made sure all his kids went to college. But printing was not a job for him… he loved it! He would set type for so many different jobs. Posters, newsletters, invitations you name it, he did it. Later in life he began to print and make miniature books. He also collected them. I too have started to collect miniature books because it gives me such a warm feeling and a loving memory of my Dad.
Later on when he retired… he belonged to an Amateur Printer’s Association where all the members would print a flyer or some kind of correspondence monthly… using hand set type, printers ink and a press. They would all share what they printed in a bundle. When that bundle came he would sit at the kitchen table for hours looking at each one. My brother has taken over his legacy and prints using my Dad’s type and some of his smaller presses. He also belongs to the same Amateur Printer’s Association.
Here you see my Dad…in his glory… getting ready to print for the bundle! The bundle is what made him start his Tidbits… his monthly newsletter. Now I have adapted that idea with my Tuesday Tidbits!
He was a character and could talk his way across town! He would leave in the morning to go buy milk or bread or something… and not come home for hours as he stopped at every little place in town to chat with everyone! My brother captured his personality in the above sketch!
All who knew him were glad they did. Our family was so blessed to have him!
Happy Father’s Day Dad… we all miss you!
And Happy Father’s Day to All Dads!
Such a lovely tribute to your Dad! I love that you are continuing his newsletter tradition with your Tuesday Tidbits.
Thank you so much! He was a great man and is missed! Thanks for the love!
What a lovely tribute to your father Nancy….what wonderful memories you have and I love that you incorporated his “tidbits” into your Tuesdays. Hugs sweet friend.
Yes… Tuesday Tidbits is all because of him. He was a great man! Thanks for the love Kari!
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Thank you! ❤️
Nancy, what a lovely tribute to your hardworking and gentle dad! I remember when you started your Tuesday Tidbits, you said it was inspiration from your dad! I loved reading about his life and your precious memories of him. Hugs~
Pam one day I would love sitting down with you at one of your lovely tables and enjoy chit chatting and laughter. I know that is what would happen if gathered.
Yes, Dad was gentle… you chose the perfect word for him! And his Tidbits shine on!
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I miss my dad too and try to remember the good times like when he would try to sneak in a restaurant size jar of mayo into the shopping cart when we’d go to the grocery store ♥
Love our Dads and their silly, gentle sides!
What wonderful memories of your Dad Nancy, he sounds like quite the talented character! I love that you named Tuesday Tidbits in his honor, so so sweet hearing about your family history!
Jenna
He was the BEST! Fun to be with and he loved life… !
Lovely tribute to your dad. Thank you for sharing the stories and photos with us.
Thank you for visiting Amy! Glad you enjoyed my Dad… miss him!
What a wonderful post of what sounds like a wonderful Dad! You were blessed to have him!
We were! Thank you Diane!
Such a tender-hearted, beautiful ode to your Dad! He sounds like a phenomenal man. Thank you for sharing, Nancy!! Also, I totalllly see the Colonel Sanders resemblance! He is definitely looking down so proud of you & the life you’ve made! <3
Mackenzie your sweet words touched me. It is you that is also tender hearted! Thank you for the love!
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