Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted January 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2020 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx?n=sandra-h-yardumian&pid=195034901 For you guys not on the Fazebooks, my mom passed away Saturday 1/11/2020 after a brief illness that was attributed to the dimentia she had been suffering from for the past 4-6 years (maybe longer.) Mom and Dad met on a blind date while in the US Navy. He was aboard the USS Seneca ATF91 and she was a Hospital Corpsman at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Dad's ship was a 205' fleet oceangoing tug home ported in Little Creek but they tied up at Pier 3 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard often. A buddy of his hooked them up. Mom grew up in Walnutport Pa and her family didn't have two nickels to scratch together. She knew that enlisting was the only way she could get out of dodge and to obtain an education. She enlisted in Allentown Pa. When she went to see the detailer, he asked her where she wanted to go- she said "Germany, Japan, Italy..Someplace foreign and exotic overseas....." She got orders for foreign exotic South Philadelphia and boy was she PISSED at the Navy and for the rest of her life she cussed them like a sailor....But she did meet Dad so that was good or I guess I wouldn't be writing this. With the help of a friend, a flag was hoisted yesterday over the USNS COMFORT, one of the Navy's two hospital ships. The flag is enroute to me as we speak by fedex and should be delivered tomorrow for her funeral on Saturday. If anyone can ever choose to learn the way a close relative dies, pick the sudden, unexpected phone call advising "So and So had a heart attack and has passed away" because this watching someone die for three weeks sucks....I don't know how people can do it for months or a year or more. 6 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted January 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) So sorry about your mom. PM me if there is any thing I can do for you. I watched both parents and wife suffer for a number of years and would never wish that one my worst enemy. Paul Edited January 17, 2020 by 41chevy 3 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sorry to hear .may she rest in peace Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Sorry for your loss, great story with great pics though. Watched my grandpa slowly lose it and die of Alzheimer’s. It sucked bad, especially when he would have a real lucid moment and tell me he knew he was losing his memory. Edited January 17, 2020 by HeavyGunner Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sorry to hear about your mom, sounds like a last I would’ve loved to have met in my travels. It does suck watching them suffer, it took my grandpa 3 years of cheating death before it finally caught up with him. Granted my other grandpa and an old family friend both died suddenly of heart attacks and it was such a shock that I’m not sure which was better. It’s just really unfortunate all around. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. May she Rest In Peace. Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Randy, my condolences to you and your entire family. Good memories of your Mom will last forever. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sorry about your Mom, Randy. Mine passed 1/9/19 dementia also . 4-5 years of my father caring for here full time and the last year spent in a hospital bed in the living room. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. The pain of losing your Mom will pass but the memories will last forever. You have a great story and pictures as a forever reminder. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Very sad to hear. To difficult to choose words for such a case. Unfortunately we all are guests in this world and at a sertain moment the time comes to everyone. Good to a person if he or she was honest going over the life and there are people who are thankful for the things the person has done for them. Rest In Peace. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Condolences, Lord rest her..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sorry to hear Randy. Mines 90 and just starting on the slippery slope. All my other family has been sudden. I agree, the slow steady failure is horrible to watch. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 My condolences Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Sorry to hear of your loss my condolences Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Randy,I met both of your parents by accident,and I mean by an accident.It was my fault,your mom was very quiet and your dad was a true gentleman.I watched my dad go down that same road.My prayers are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Rest in peace. We can only hope some day they will have a handle on the dementia/Alzheimer issue. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC68 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Sorry to hear of your loss, this is definitely one of the hardest things to have go through! It’s been almost 3 years since I lost my father and I think of him every day my condolences. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Sorry man...... tough to let go....no way to sugar coat.....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Our condolences to you and your family.. All of you will be in our thought and Prayers. Brocky and Nelle Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 7:29 PM, hicrop10 said: Randy,I met both of your parents by accident,and I mean by an accident.It was my fault,your mom was very quiet and your dad was a true gentleman.I watched my dad go down that same road.My prayers are with you and your family. I am intrigued, tell me more!!!??? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Condolences. It's something you never get over. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Randy,it was a rainy night I was coming down Huntington pike and rear ended your mom.Your mom called your dad and we exchange info and went about our merry way.Your dad and my dad talked down at Chuck’s and settle the whole thing.I think your mom was driving a ford station wagon.If my memory serves me right I ended up paying something like $100.00 to have your moms car fixed.On another subject wouldn’t you like to have your dads old Mack he would park at Chucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, hicrop10 said: On another subject wouldn’t you like to have your dads old Mack he would park at Chucks. Which one? The green/white single screw Hayward F-Model or the white Allentown tandem F-Model? I logged a lot of miles riding shotgun in both trucks, but wow what I would give to have that single screw Hayward....(300/5-speed.) He put 700,000 miles on that thing when it finally started falling apart from the rot. By then he had started working for Harry Muschlegel (Jevic) and needed a tandem. The single screw was great for pulling new trailers but it was no bueno for freight work. On another note, both Lee and Don Hale (Chuck's two oldest sons) were at the church on Saturday, I hadn't seen them in years. Was good to see them, suck circumstances though. What is your name? Edited January 20, 2020 by 1958 F.W.D. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Sad news, Randy. So sorry to hear. May she rest in peace. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Mike Durkin. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Randy,the truck I remember would have been in the early 70’s. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60593-my-mom/#findComment-440957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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