Journal entry by Patrick Keplinger —
Update on Fred:
Hello again family and friends. Dad’s health is continuing to decline with brief periods of lucidness. When we talked with him about the idea of having a Living Celebration, he saw it as a time to say good bye to everyone one last time and fellowship. We also talked about the possibility that if he was not in the best of health what his wishes were. He said that even if we must “wheel him in and plop him in a chair” he wanted to be there. So, we will still be having the living celebration on Sunday and depending on his condition…Dad will be there. If not, we will video tape it to show him at home.
Also, we want everyone to know that this will be his ONLY memorial; after he passes there are no plans to have another one.
We hope to see you all there on Sunday, October 28th, 1 pm at the Elks Lodge (1200 Hastings Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482). Remember this is a potluck…so please bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to share.
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