Monday, February 9, 2009

A great loss


My youngest brother, Ted, 53, passed away suddenly last week. He is in the middle of the photo. I am on the left and my brother, Gary, is on the right. The photo is from Mardi Gras a couple years ago.

It was a hard blow to the family. Besides Ted's wife, Robin, and kids, the loss was probably hardest for Gary, because he and Ted were not just brothers, but best of friends, doing everything together.

Ted was a man that anyone would be proud to call brother, father or husband. His wife, Robin, and their daughter, Emily, and son, Chris, lost a great father and husband.



This is the first shot we can find of Ted -- from left to right (and going up in age) in the back row are Gary, Hank, Karen, Steve (me) and Sue. Ted is in my lap in the picture. The seventh of the pack, Judi, had not yet been born.

We all miss him deeply.

--steve buser


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25 comments:

Debbie Courson Smith said...

Condolences to your family

TOG said...

Our prayers are with you.
Thank you for sharing.

Virginia said...

How special that the friendships we make on this blog bring us all together at good times and the times that we need each other the very most. Steve, I don't have the words to help you now but you are certainly in my prayers. God bless you and your family. Your precious brother is in a better place. Thank you for sharing him with us.
V

Ms M said...

I'm so sorry to hear of the great loss to your family. Know our prayers and thoughts are with you.

raf said...

I am so sorry for you and your family on your great loss, Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robin's Egg Bleu said...

So sorry to hear of your news. The loss of a sibling must surely be one of the most difficult to bear. As we all approach that time of life when we will begin to lose our closest lifelong companions and confidants, may we all keep those memories of our childhood together close to our hearts. Your brother sounds like a wonderful person, and the world was surely a greater place to live with him in it.

gogouci said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Very touching tribute.

Kim said...

Immediate tears. I know this pain. What a special guy and how heartbreaking for you all to have him gone from you so suddenly and so young. Thank you for sharing these great family photos, Steve. His little toes. . .its just too sweet to see you all together in happy kiddo times. I will be thinking of you and your fam. God's comfort be with you all in these next days and weeks.
-Kim
Seattle Daily Photo

PS: I'm just filling in the word verification and it is "billytho". My big brother's name is Billy (well, Bill in our adult lives :-) ) and he passed away three years ago last week. . .what are the odds of that word verification coming up? -K.

Southern Lady said...

Steve, you have my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your brother. I will remember you and his family in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Janie

Sarabeth said...

My condolences to you and your family.

Halcyon said...

Oh dear. I am really sorry for your loss Steve. 53 is quite young... let's hope he's in a better place now.

Anonymous said...

It is with some great sadness in my heart that I wish the family only the best.

Tash said...

I am so very, very sorry for your loss.

Jill said...

Steve, blessings and peace to you and all your family. Thanks for sharing these touching old family photos. (His sweet little feet!) The heartache of loosing someone we love is directly related to the joy of knowing, loving, and having them in our life. May He who calls us His brethren, comfort you all.

Jack and Joann said...

I am so sorry for you and your family's lost. Keep his memory alive by sharing things you remember about him with us here in blogland and with his friends and family.

Write down a funny story or memory of your brother and share it. May the act of doing this bring you some closure and peace.God bless you.

Jon said...

Steve,
So sorry to learn of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

It was gracious of you to post your brother's picture taken during a happy time y'all shared at Mardi Gras. Just seeing his smile hopefully will give you some comfort and help ease your sorrow.

Jon at Mississippi Garden

Sharon said...

This is such a touching tribute. My condolences for your loss.

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother at such a young age (younger than me). Your post was a fitting tribute and I am sure that his family will cherish his memory and continue his legacy.

Janet said...

My deepest sympathy, Steve. Glad you have such fond memories of your brother, and what a happy family photo of you and your siblings!

Lynette said...

Oh, my, Steve. I am feeling so badly for you and your family. Please know that y'all are in my prayers.

D said...

Oh Steve, I'm late reading this, but wanted to add my prayers for your family and sorrow for your loss.

Holly Myers said...

The loss of close family is a hurt that never goes away. Blessing an peace to your family over the loss of a brother and friend.

photowannabe said...

I'm so sorry to read this. My heartfelt condolences to you and the family.

sandy said...

I haven't been here in awhile and just read this, I'm so sorry for your loss!

Anonymous said...

Sitting here four years and three months later still missing him. Always will.
His loving wife, Robin