Day 501 (May 31, 2012)

George Bokanich, My Beloved Grandfather

This was the day that my grandfather joined his love of his life in heaven.  He was sharp as ever when I said goodbye to him the prior day, his 94 year old body just could not continue on.

I will never forget sitting in his hospital room with a constant flow of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren coming in to say goodbye.  It was then that I was sitting across from Grandpa and he was mesmerized with my baby belly.  I can imagine he was sad that he wouldn't get to meet his 19th great-grandchild, I know it makes me deeply sad to know that Sparky won't be able to meet this great man.  Grandpa, you will be missed!

My grandfather's obituary is as follows:

"George Rudolf Bokanich Mar. 22, 1918 - May 31, 2012 Resident of Livermore George is preceded in death by his wife, Joan in 2010. He is survived by his 4 daughters, 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 4th, 12:00 Noon at St. Michael Catholic Church, 458 Maple ST., Livermore, CA. Final resting place at St. Michael Cemetery. Callaghan Mortuary."