I got the call at 11:06 this morning that Aunt Iva had passed away about ten minutes earlier.
Earlier in the morning I called and talked with her nurse. She told me that she was given 2 units of blood overnight and that she seemed “anxious”, but seemed to have settled down a bit, and was “doing OK”.
The doctor that called with the news said she had a lot of things going against her when she got there last night. He said he thought it was just her time. I thanked him for the “sometimes thankless” job they do and he really appreciated that. I thanked the nurses that worked with her also.
I’ve been making all the necessary calls to relatives and friends, her residence manager and the funeral home. She is to be cremated and didn’t want any kind of service. I plan to take my family out to Bob Evans, her favorite restaurant sometime in the near future in remembrance of her.
I’m, going to need to go down there in the next week or so. Her rent is paid up until March 1st. I’ll need to clean out her apartment and collect her personal belongings. I’ll probably be driving down this time. Perhaps next weekend. So there will be a few light days here on B&P.
Note: I know there are many people who will just pass by this post, and ones like it, and I understand that, but I also know that some of you genuinely care. I’ll try not to overload this space with details, but there seems to be an interest about her, so I wanted to share this news.
She was very lucky to have a nephew like you.
I am sorry for your loss.
brian clarke
Peterborough, Ontario
Canada
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jahaira
Brooklyn, NY
Very sorry to hear about your Aunt Iva. She was fortunate to have had such a caring nephew. *hug*
Awwwwwwwwwww… such sad news to hear… HUGS to you and your family.
Sorry to hear about your loss, my grandfather died in 2008 at the age of 82- and although he lived a full life- I’ll still miss him everyday and I’m sure you’ll miss your aunt.
The only thing that really got me through it is knowing the relationship I had with my grandfather is something special that somepeople don’t get to experience with their grandparents, or anyone for that matter. So I just try to think about how lucky I was to know him and have my own memories of him. My grandmother died before I was born- so the only memories I have of her are the ones that were given to me.
But I swore I’d carry on the memory of him- and that’s what I intend to do.. and I hope you get to do that too- for many many generations to come.to
we were so used to hear about her…she was also a little bit our adopted aunt, too. sending my condolences, Jonco.
Jonco, I’m so sorry for your loss. Aunt Iva was very fortunate to have such a wonderful nephew, and I’m sure she appreciated all of your visits. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Its so sad to lose people we have known and loved for so long. We all wish life would never end. Condolences to you and your family.
I don’t know you but I check your site almost every day.Sorry for your loss.
She was very lucky to have you.
I’m glad she can now get some rest.In my view she has simply gone to another room.
So sorry for your loss. She lived a long life. Perhaps she was ready. A body gets old. Her spirit won’t be encumbered by a body that hurts or a mind that is dulled. She is free now. Maybe running barefoot through the grass somewhere (in spirit) with someone she loved who passed before her. That’s how I like to think of it. 🙂
I always followed the posts about your aunt. It seemed like she knew she was close to the end, but still I find it a bit sad. I guess because when you live to be 95, all the people that really knew you are gone. Thanks for taking care of her.
David