With each year the memories fade,
makes me sad as they slip away..
I miss him so, can't even explain,
I still tear up and feel some pain..
He'll always be daddy and remain in my heart,
the moments we shared together, we shall never part..


Jerry Otis 1940-1996

My dad was quite a charater, always had something funny to say. And don't get him going on politics..a republican through and through... He told me years ago things that have come true today. He was pretty amazing. He flew airplanes, real ones and model ones. He made models since he was 9 yrs old. He grew up in costa mesa and surrounding areas. He met my mom at mile square and 3 months later they married. 3 yrs later I was concieved in Taft at a model airplane gathering (WTF of all places..TAFT JK ) We came to Lake Elsinore when I was 1. They divorced and he moved to Oatman AZ in 88ish....He died in Kingman AZ. I love him so much. I miss him so much...


It was pancreatic cancer...

Nice way to remember him hun! Cancer got my mom too. He raised a wonderful daughter.

to you my sweet friend!!!

I know you miss him and know you will hold his memories tight forever!

I think he would be very proud of you today!

this makes me very sad. I want my pain to get easier and apparently it doesn't.
I know exactly how you feel girlfriend. My heart goes out to you.

PS Cancer for my dad also

loss of someone you love and admire is beyond the toughest thing... Sharon you are an awesome young lady, and I'm sure your parents are both looking down from heaven and bursting with pride...

that was really nice sharon

Lost my dad 12 years ago. He was 47. He was my best friend, taught me the begining of every skill that makes my business today. Somedays I think he just walked in the door, others seems like my memories are just dreams. I can still hear his voice and see his expressions.

I lost my dad in sept 04 and everyday i think of him.All the times i am in a jam working on something i try and think how he would have helped me,or how he would have done it and tear up from time to time
I will always have the memories from a kid growing up til the day he passed!But some vacations are hard to do without him.All i can do is tell my 2 kids(one was 3 when died) about how grandpa did things and what he taught me.

He was 55 and died from cancer.

guess we know where you get it from them

big to you sweetie

Oh man I'm NOTHING compared to him...Hahaha

I shoulda shot one of his cannons off today..owell. I'll just shout obsenities in the shout box!! JK..

I remember we were out shooting one time. Black powder of course..haha. When he wasn't looking I laid out a trail of black powder and lit it up...dang near took off all my hair!! He was so pissed at me!! If I wasn't 12 I think I woulda got spanked! He asked me why I did it, I said I just liked the way it smells... I was banned from BP for awhile...

Another time we were BBQing and he went inside for a few... I got a stick and wound some dead grass around it stuck it in the coals..and whola...FIRE!!!!! It got kinda big and I got scared so I dropped it. It started the grass on fire and I used his beer to put it out.. He came back out and I played it off like all was well. He ended up never knowing and thinking he just drank more of his beer than he thought.

I wish now I could tell him what really happened..

you are crazy woman! but i ya!

Sorry to hear about your dad's loss 12 years ago. I lost my dad last year! It's hard to see him go, but the memories last forever!

13 years now...



With the blink of an eye a last breathe was drawn,
the call came in at the break of dawn.
I stood there in shock at what I just heard,
all I can remember was the song of that bird.
He was happy as can be singing his mockingbird song,
while my world collapsed...my daddy was gone.
To this day there's a hole in my heart that is deep,
sometimes late at night the thoughts they just creep.
I miss him and wish I could share our memories,
but the past it fades fast like a cool mountain breeze.
It took years for the pain to begin to subside and still sometimes I cry,
but mostly I go numb as the years fly by.
I find joy in my son, my animals and life,
I thank God for what I have..even the strife.
I cherish the days I smile and spend with my son,
I look back and I realize what I have done.
My parents taught me well and made me strong,
with that and God is why I go on.....

R.I.P. ~DADDY~ 1940-1997

RIP Jerry. We will miss you.

You are awesome and they did teach you well. Your a beautiful human being and a fabulous Mommy.

God Bless you and Tristin (and the 4 furry kids).

So this is the first year I could not remember if its been 14 or 15 yrs...I just can't believe its been this long. I miss you daddy....

Bless your heart Sharon, the memory of your Dad will always be your's to keep and share with your little man

I remember so many good things about him.

Sharon, I couldn't help but notice your thread....I'm sorry for your loss, it is also the 6th anniversary of my Dad's passing. He was able to pass at home in the comfort of his own bed with family close by, he too died from cancer. I know how badly we miss them, and one day we'll be reunited with them, and all those who went before us. Heres a it always helps.

for you, I'm sure your dad is very proud of the woman you are!

Thanks Doc, Done and esco lady...

I just don't like March. BLAH!

I just posted in my moms thread now....