Dad's Memorial Service will be Wednesday, May 25 at 11 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Chillicothe (24 South Mulberry Street). There will be a short gathering after the service in the Community Room, aka Fellowship Hall.The Dispatch Obituary is already available online. A slightly different version will run in the Chillicothe Gazette.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
13 Weeks.
13 weeks to the day after a doctor suggested Dad may have leukemia, he passed away. Today at about 11:30 in the morning he died peacefully at home.
His condition deteriorated quickly beginning Tuesday morning so we apologize for not giving much notice or warning that this was coming.
We are working on details for the memorial service and will update the blog as soon as things are finalized.
Thanks again for your love and support. Though we are terribly sad - and sad for all of you who are also dealing the loss - it is comforting to know he was loved by so many.
His condition deteriorated quickly beginning Tuesday morning so we apologize for not giving much notice or warning that this was coming.
We are working on details for the memorial service and will update the blog as soon as things are finalized.
Thanks again for your love and support. Though we are terribly sad - and sad for all of you who are also dealing the loss - it is comforting to know he was loved by so many.
Dan Herbert Marsh
June 11, 1950 - May 18, 2011
If you are looking for ways to honor Dad, please consider registering to be a Bone Marrow Donor or making a donation in his name to the Be The Match Foundation.
June 11, 1950 - May 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
May 4 Update
I can't believe how long it's been since I last updated. I'm sorry about that!
As many of you know, Dad spent 13 days at Kobacker House and was sent home early for good behavior (my words, not theirs). He was feeling well, eating like a horse and not Kobacker material. The doctors felt he wasn't "actively dying" and he got to transfer home under continued hospice care. I think it was a great treat for Dad to be in his own home and in familiar surroundings after more than 9 weeks straight in a hospital facility.
However, Dad is now returning to Kobacker. He's been dealing with an increasing level of pain and it is simply too much to be managed at home. The hospice nurse suggested returning and Dad agreed it is the right thing to do. So, this afternoon he'll be heading back to Kobacker after a week long vacation at home.
We thank you all for your continued love and support. At this time, due to Dad's ever increasing level of discomfort and need to rest (and to respect Kobacker House) we ask for limited visits. It's best to call ahead before stopping by.
As many of you know, Dad spent 13 days at Kobacker House and was sent home early for good behavior (my words, not theirs). He was feeling well, eating like a horse and not Kobacker material. The doctors felt he wasn't "actively dying" and he got to transfer home under continued hospice care. I think it was a great treat for Dad to be in his own home and in familiar surroundings after more than 9 weeks straight in a hospital facility.
However, Dad is now returning to Kobacker. He's been dealing with an increasing level of pain and it is simply too much to be managed at home. The hospice nurse suggested returning and Dad agreed it is the right thing to do. So, this afternoon he'll be heading back to Kobacker after a week long vacation at home.
We thank you all for your continued love and support. At this time, due to Dad's ever increasing level of discomfort and need to rest (and to respect Kobacker House) we ask for limited visits. It's best to call ahead before stopping by.
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