Sharon Margaret Muncy (3/25/1923 to 5/6/2010)
Not the forum to highlight the passing life of your mother. But, I have a need; indulge me. Maybe it will help. Even for a brief few moments. In the future, being on the water will distract. I haven’t been on the water in almost eight months. For the past five years, my mom’s life became a repetitive series of appointments for chemo, transfusions, blood draws and lab work. On and on it went with diminishing probabilities and possibilities. Finally, in December, this dynamic, strong woman was declared to have devolved into a hospice status and we brought her into our home. I won’t go on about the mental aspects for the patient or the family in a drawn out wasting of life. It is full of so many twists and turns for all involved. Most of you know some aspect of these life altering events in your own life. No, I just want to say the toughest woman I have ever known and loved fought until the end. I will miss her spirit and strength. As my mom always said, at the most challenging of times…’kid, things are looking up’. Yes they are mom, indeed. Love you mom.
Peaceful Run (Janet Miderska)
I have always been of the belief that we are reflections of our ancestors in one way or another.
I was not fortunate enough to have known your Mother, however I do know you.
I know you to be a compassionate & fair man with a keen wit & a kind heart.
Your dedication & commitment to your family, friends & peers speaks volumes of this woman’s character & strength, that she would instill these admirable traits into her son.
The world mourns the loss of a such a beloved mentor.
Please accept my deepest condolences, from my family to yours.
T. Duncan
Mr. Duncan,
beautifully said and very true. Hang in there Gary my family has been praying for you and your family!!
Gary,
Hope this reaches you, my friend. Jane’s kept us posted on how Sharon was doing and we’ve kept both your Mom and all of you in our prayers throughout all of this.
We’re going to try and be at her service. Please know how proud we were that you and Mary Jo opened your home up to her during this most challenging time of her life. The gift you gave to her in doing that and the gift she gave you in sharing her final months…..WOW! What a HARD thing, but what an AMAZING one, too.
I know she and your Dad will be there Thursday, sharing their love as we celebrate her life.
Much love,
Sue and Phil
Phil & Sue…so nice of you to reach out. I appreciate your very kind words.
Gary
Gary: So sorry for your loss – you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roberta
My humble condolences SwittersB. Of all the things I have learned from this blog, it is that fishermen are people first.
David Silver
I know the effort and sacrifice you and your family made in order to make your mother’s last days comfortable. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria
I am so very sorry for your loss Gary.
Connie Baird
(Kelly Wallace’s sister)
Your mother no doubt bragged about you to anyone who would listen. She had good reason. I am so very sorry for your loss Gary. I hope healing comes soon.
Chris
You have my condolences Gary. I hope you can find comfort and support from all the great folks here in the online fly fishing community.
I’m in hopes that with your Mom’s passing and the pain it brings you find the joy knowing the elation you must have provided her with your success, pursuits, passion and devotion to her in her final stages.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dean
My thoughts and prayers are with you…
PT/TB
My condolences Gary. I too am dealing with life’s challenges. Your Mom is in a Good place now.
God Bless
Gary, sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and yours.
Gary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Rough Gary. You have my sympathies, and all my friends here who follow the blog have asked me to pass along their condolences as well.
JB
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
I am sorry for your loss.
Tak
My Condolences Gary.We berried Lena’s grandfather yesterday after a long fight against cancer.A day out fishing would be good for the soul!
Thank you Simon and, of course, my heart felt condolences to Lena and you.
That’s tough. Sorry, dude.
My condolences.
Brooke
My condolences to you and your family
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today Mr. Switters Man!!!
Heartfelt sympathies to you and yours. We have been touched by her struggle and humbled by your response to it. Blessings to you and your family, and a prayer for comfort in this difficult time.
Creek