Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Happy Birthday Dad

Today, 18 December 2013, would have been my Dad's 85th birthday!  The reason for the gray is that was his favorite color.  He was born in Minneapolis, MN, the only child of Olga Andersen Black and Albert Gain Black. He died on 17 September 2009 due  kidney problems.  He is survived by his wife, Agnes McKenna Black, his eight children and multiple grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Jennifer Amber Black. He is sorely missed- and I freely admit that I am a Daddy's girl!


16May 1970- my First Communion

Mater and Pater

20 May 1984- my college graduation dinner at home

Dad showing his serious side

My Army commissioning- May 1984

Dad made a great horse

Christmas 1962

Norwegian Cruise Line 1999

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14 comments:

  1. stellaroselong18 December, 2013 11:12

    Thank you for sharing those wonderful picture of your daddy and momma. I am so so blessed that I still have my mom and dad, but my dad also just turned 80 and is contending with kidney and heart issues. It is very worrisome and heartbreaking to me. I can feel all your love in each picture.
    Hugs
    Stella Rose'Momma

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  2. Kat18 December, 2013 11:46

    Happy birthday to your dad. He seems like he was a wonderful man and very well loved!

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  3. Frankie Furter and Ernie18 December, 2013 11:55

    What a wonderful tribute to your dad. He must have been a very SPECIAL fellow. I love his sense of humor.
    Thank you for sharing these Beautiful Memories with us.
    You may be a Daddy's girrrrl butt you really look like your mom.

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  4. Walter & Angel Millie18 December, 2013 12:42

    What a wonderful tribute to your dad. I just saw that your mom was a McKenna and Charlie's first cousins are McKenna's too. Maybe you two are related somehow. BTW you look so much like your mom (and that is a compliment because she is beautiful).

    Love to all,

    Cindy

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  5. Unknown18 December, 2013 12:59

    Happy birthday to a much loved and cherished daddy. Hug him and love him because he deserves it but you know that already.
    best wishes Molly

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  6. Two French Bulldogs18 December, 2013 15:13

    Happy Birthday to your Pops
    Lily

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  7. Anonymous18 December, 2013 18:19

    Boy it's great to look back at the wonderful times with ones parents!

    The Mad Scots

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  8. Tweedles -- that's me18 December, 2013 20:43

    This is a very beautiful tribute. We see lots of love in each photo.
    Your dad and moms memory lives forever- and thank you for sharing it with us.
    love
    tweedles

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  9. Lovable Lily19 December, 2013 06:46

    Those are beautiful memories of your Dad!

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  10. Marilia19 December, 2013 08:28

    So beautiful tribute!

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  11. Unknown19 December, 2013 11:43

    Thanks for sharing your memories of your dad with us. We are sure you still miss him lots but you had for a long time too. Love Dolly

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  12. Cat and DOG Chat With Caren19 December, 2013 16:41

    sending you (((hugs))) I lost my Dad in 2001 so I know how you feel

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  13. Little Miss Titch21 December, 2013 00:43

    Happy Birthday to your dad,and merry christmas,xx Speedy

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  14. ♥Mona + Prissy + Angel Weenie♥25 December, 2013 22:23

    Merry Christmas!!

    Hope Santa paws was very good to you today.

    ♥♥♥Mona, Prissy & Angel Weenie

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