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wildpaws · 09-21-2012, 07:29 AM

I know we have not posted much lately. I have a sad update, my beloved Janet passed away this Tuesday, it was a complete shock to me because she had been doing relatively well other than some flu symptoms for the last day or two. Once I get through the next few hectic days, I'll probably continue to read the forum and every once in a while chime in when I have something useful to add. I am overwhelmed at the loss of my very best friend ever, she was so much more than my wonderful wife, she knew how to make me smile and accepted every facet of my self and helped me to enjoy the last 16+ years.
Janet was a concert trained pianist (I'm just an old rock and roll keyboard player that drives nails for a living these days) and was the Music Director/Pianist at our church for several years, though I had said many years ago that I would never re-marry, after we met and started hanging around together, it just ended up being inevitable. We breed and show Bengal and Oriental Shorthair cats as a hobby since we both love animals (cats in particular). She was also a high performance car enthusiast with a fondness for mid '50s T-Birds, a NASCAR fan and she really wanted to experience a ride in a first gen Z/28, never was able to make that happen for her. I'm going to paste a short piece that I wrote on my Facebook status Tuesday evening, I think it expresses a little about how close we were.

"Janet, my beloved wife and best friend ever, heard God's Call today and answered it. I will miss her very, very much and tonight there is a huge part of my heart missing, you always knew how to cheer me up, make me smile and always encouraged me. I shall miss hearing you practice the piano and the breath taking pieces you performed. I will miss your running dialogue on the judges at a cat show, your dry wit and humour, I will miss gazing at you while you slept peacefully. The last 16 years of my life were brighter and fuller because you were part of it. And I will always love you for the rest of my years. Play for the Angels tonight, play on always, this is your encore."

I'm taking each day minute by minute at this point, some good, some bad, I know it will be a long process, but with help from my family and friends locally and all of my friends from forums of many different subject matters, I'll eventually get to the point I need to be.
Clyde

Note: If the mods feel this is inappropriate to this forum, feel free to move it to another topic area, I won't be offended.

strych9 · 09-21-2012, 07:44 AM

Condolences, Clyde.

PYROLYSIS · 09-21-2012, 07:47 AM

Can't even imagine what you're going through right now, just know that you will have lots of love and support from your friends here. Being that she was a music director at your church I'm sure you know what a comfort it is knowing that she's in a place where she will no longer experience pain and that one day you'll meet again. Sorry for your loss brother, I'll be praying for you.

DwRed1LTV6 · 09-21-2012, 07:54 AM

May, Janet Rest in Peace .

and ( dont want this to sound weird )
but hope she gets that 1st gen Z/28 ride in
heaven ~

Xedes · 09-21-2012, 07:59 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

OldScoolCamaro · 09-21-2012, 09:09 AM

I am saddened for your immeasurable loss. My deepest condolence's go out to you Clyde.

2cnd chance · 09-21-2012, 10:24 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. She obviously was 1 in a million. Stay close to family and friends it will help in getting through this. We are all here for you as well. Again sorry for your loss.

Bhobbs · 09-21-2012, 10:54 AM

Sorry for your loss

LOWDOWN · 09-21-2012, 10:58 AM

Clyde, please allow me to acknowledge your unimaginable loss...and I thank you for thinking of us in your time of need... Sincere condolences are extended.

You are an integral part of this community, and particularly this section, and so we share, in some small way, your plight...and we're here, when you care to visit.

Number 3 · 09-21-2012, 09:55 PM

I can not imagine what you are going through. What a loss an we are all thinking of you and hoping you find a wag through this.

Deepest sympathies

Mgizzle · 09-21-2012, 10:12 PM

Sorry for your loss, wish you the best and stay positive, she would want you to.

boxmonkeyracing · 09-22-2012, 08:46 PM

Sorry to hear. stay safe and things will get better.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 09-22-2012, 09:35 PM

Sorry for your loss Clyde. Remember, it's ok to be sad. Grieve the loss of your wife, and in time, your time, come out the other side a stronger man. I'm sure Janet would want it that way.

Fightinfire921 · 09-22-2012, 10:06 PM

Clyde, My deepest condolence's go out to you my friend.
If there is any thing we can do please let us know.

Just remember...."Because He Lives"

09-21-2012, 07:29 AM	#1
wildpaws Drives: 1999 Blazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,228	My current status I know we have not posted much lately. I have a sad update, my beloved Janet passed away this Tuesday, it was a complete shock to me because she had been doing relatively well other than some flu symptoms for the last day or two. Once I get through the next few hectic days, I'll probably continue to read the forum and every once in a while chime in when I have something useful to add. I am overwhelmed at the loss of my very best friend ever, she was so much more than my wonderful wife, she knew how to make me smile and accepted every facet of my self and helped me to enjoy the last 16+ years. Janet was a concert trained pianist (I'm just an old rock and roll keyboard player that drives nails for a living these days) and was the Music Director/Pianist at our church for several years, though I had said many years ago that I would never re-marry, after we met and started hanging around together, it just ended up being inevitable. We breed and show Bengal and Oriental Shorthair cats as a hobby since we both love animals (cats in particular). She was also a high performance car enthusiast with a fondness for mid '50s T-Birds, a NASCAR fan and she really wanted to experience a ride in a first gen Z/28, never was able to make that happen for her. I'm going to paste a short piece that I wrote on my Facebook status Tuesday evening, I think it expresses a little about how close we were. "Janet, my beloved wife and best friend ever, heard God's Call today and answered it. I will miss her very, very much and tonight there is a huge part of my heart missing, you always knew how to cheer me up, make me smile and always encouraged me. I shall miss hearing you practice the piano and the breath taking pieces you performed. I will miss your running dialogue on the judges at a cat show, your dry wit and humour, I will miss gazing at you while you slept peacefully. The last 16 years of my life were brighter and fuller because you were part of it. And I will always love you for the rest of my years. Play for the Angels tonight, play on always, this is your encore." I'm taking each day minute by minute at this point, some good, some bad, I know it will be a long process, but with help from my family and friends locally and all of my friends from forums of many different subject matters, I'll eventually get to the point I need to be. Clyde Note: If the mods feel this is inappropriate to this forum, feel free to move it to another topic area, I won't be offended.

09-21-2012, 07:44 AM	#2
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Condolences, Clyde. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

09-21-2012, 07:47 AM	#3
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Can't even imagine what you're going through right now, just know that you will have lots of love and support from your friends here. Being that she was a music director at your church I'm sure you know what a comfort it is knowing that she's in a place where she will no longer experience pain and that one day you'll meet again. Sorry for your loss brother, I'll be praying for you. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

09-21-2012, 07:54 AM	#4
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	May, Janet Rest in Peace . and ( dont want this to sound weird ) but hope she gets that 1st gen Z/28 ride in heaven ~ __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

09-21-2012, 09:09 AM	#6
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	I am saddened for your immeasurable loss. My deepest condolence's go out to you Clyde. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

09-21-2012, 07:59 AM	#5
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,030	Sorry to hear about your loss.

09-21-2012, 10:24 AM	#7
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	I'm sorry for your loss. She obviously was 1 in a million. Stay close to family and friends it will help in getting through this. We are all here for you as well. Again sorry for your loss.

09-21-2012, 10:54 AM	#8
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	Sorry for your loss

09-21-2012, 10:58 AM	#9
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Clyde, please allow me to acknowledge your unimaginable loss...and I thank you for thinking of us in your time of need... Sincere condolences are extended. You are an integral part of this community, and particularly this section, and so we share, in some small way, your plight...and we're here, when you care to visit.

09-21-2012, 09:55 PM	#10
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,169 View My Garage	I can not imagine what you are going through. What a loss an we are all thinking of you and hoping you find a wag through this. Deepest sympathies __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

09-21-2012, 10:12 PM	#11
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	Sorry for your loss, wish you the best and stay positive, she would want you to.

09-22-2012, 09:35 PM	#13
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	Sorry for your loss Clyde. Remember, it's ok to be sad. Grieve the loss of your wife, and in time, your time, come out the other side a stronger man. I'm sure Janet would want it that way. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

09-22-2012, 10:06 PM	#14
Fightinfire921 Drives: GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winter Springs FL Posts: 1,657 View My Garage	Clyde, My deepest condolence's go out to you my friend. If there is any thing we can do please let us know. Just remember...."Because He Lives"