The 'Jack Sprat' Man.

It was a Beautiful Service... for Bob, today.

He would've been Pleased.

Bob had 11 Children, 22 Grandchildren, and 22 Great Grandchildren.

The Church, needless to say, was Full.

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Bob was Very Active in The Antique World, until... just a few weeks ago.

I've known Bob, and his youngest Daughter, Polly... for 30 years, or so.

I... don't believe Bob aged a bit, in all of the years I've known him.

Thought Sure... he'd be around, Always.

: )

Bob's Ashes are inside the old, old...

 Jack Sprat Coffee Tin.

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Bob, was from Marshalltown, originally... and worked for the 'Jack Sprat Company',

Marshalltown, Iowa, starting at the age of 12, picking produce.

When I first met Bob, he was collecting 'Jack Sprat' tins.

He had Quite a Collection.

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{I have an early Jack Sprat tin, in the Old Cupboard, by the stove... in the kitchen.

Every time I look at it, I think of  Bob.}

The Jack Sprat Coffee Tin, is Perfect.

Bob, would Approve.

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{The Priest didn't quite understand it.

 : )

Those who Knew... 'Antiquer' Bob, most certainly...

Understood!!}

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Pal, Dale... and Friends, 

Andy...and  Teresa Brown, 

{Big Daddy Mac's Antiques}

pretty much, stayed together throughout Bob's Services, and the Gathering, after.

We shared many fond memories of Bob.

: )

Visited with Polly, and her Husband, Bob.

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It's gonna be tuff, for them.

The Entire Family.

Bob, was Much Loved.

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Was going to write about mine, and Allyson's 'Day', yesterday...

but,

it's been a long day.

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{Strangely, Bob was born... on a February 13th, my Dad... passed away, on a February 13th.

Bob... passed away, on October 3rd.

John's Mom... Vivian, was born... on an October 3rd.

I was invited to Bob's 90th. Birthday Celebration.

As Much as I Loved Bob, February 13th, is a day... I don't 'celebrate'.

but...

went, anyway.

So Glad I Did.

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It was Such a Fun, and Happy... Gathering!!

A February 13th. I'll Always Treasure.}

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