Fred Vickers -- the oldest member of k/rfalconcam...

[anneintoronto]

    It's with sadness that I let our friends, here on rfalconcam, know,that my treasured father, Fred Vickers, died at 5pm today.  He celebrated his 94th birthday on the 8th of December.  My husband, Kevin, and I took over a little cake, with three candles, and he was able to blow out the candles and eat some cake.  Although he was very tired and not too verbal, he knew who we were and smiled at our singing of Happy Birthday!
    Starting last evening, Dad went to a deeper level, so we went over this morning and stayed with him when he died this afternoon.  He wasn't suffering at all, just plain worn out.  Although I am sad, I have lots of wonderful memories and knowledge from my Dad.  He and Mom always educated my brother and me about birds and all things "Nature".  Without that knowledge, I probably never would have found the Kodak peregrines and likely wouldn't have stopped to see what those two birds were in the (nest) box!  And what a loss that would have been!  I was so pleased, too, after showing Dad the Kodak website, that he decided that he wanted to join too!  He was very proud to be the oldest member and loved the daily posts, puzzles and photographs, and all the birthday wishes over the years!  You all were very accepting and supportive, especially Nora in Iowa (who he adopted as his second daughter!) and Aafke, whose puzzles and ecards he loved!  Even in the hospital, where he was since May 22nd, he wanted to hear about the peregrines and you people!
    Thank you, my friends, for accepting my Dad into this friendly and knowledgeable group, and for being so kind to him!  You are all very special!

Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada)

   

[Annette]

Hi Anne,

  


Annette

[valhalla]

Anne, it is with tears that I write to express my deepest sympathies for you and your family on the death of Fred.  Such wonderful memories you have - let them continue to guide you.  God Bless, Janet 

[Donna]

OH Anne, I am so sorry. My deepest sympathy to you and Kevin. I know how much your dad meant to you.

~hugs~
Donna

[rushhen06]

Anne,  My deepest symapthy to you and your family on the loss of your Father.
          My prayers are with you.
Helen R

[Tokira]

Anne, I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost your Dad.  It was really nice having him as a part of this group, and we will miss him too 
Thank you for letting us know.
Hugs,
Carol
WV

[MAK]

    I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Bird Crazy]

Anne I am so sorry for your loss. But he will live on in your heart and memories.

[Aafke]

Hi Anne
I feel so sorry for your lost.
I really liked your father and it was great to have him as the oldest member of our yahoogroup.
I wished I could talk to him once about: birds, collecting bird stamps and his time in The Netherlands during World war 2.
It was a special man.
It will be very hard for you, also for Kevin and for your brother John.
  greetings Aafke

[NoraH]

We're both so sorry Anne, Kevin, and John & family.  Although I never met him in person he DID treat me like a daughter and I'm really going to miss him.  It was such fun e-mailing back and forth on birding stuff or when we'd take a trip somewhere or just shared pictures of anything.  You hang in there "Sis".  Nora (& Joe)

[Dot_Forrester]

Anne, I too am sorry for the loss of your dad.  Sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Dot in PA

[jeanne]

Anne,

I am so very sorry about your dad.  I hope he is flying free from physical limitations with the birds he so loved 

[Paul Hamilton]

Our deepest sympathy for you and your family.  I really enjoyed having Fred as a member of this group.  I'm glad that the love of nature and the outdoors was something he was able to pass on to his children.

Paul

[Carol P.]

Oh, Anne.  I'm so sorry to hear that your dad has passed away.  I loved reading your stories about Fred.  I'm so glad that he joined our group and enjoyed watching Mariah, Kaver and their young.  He will truly be missed.   

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carol P.

[Wing Goose]

Dear Anne,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  I always wished that I had met your dad. 
He sounded so colorful.  Love to you all - - ---
      Lola