My Uncle Steve apparently "dropped" while talking to the geologist on site at the rig. So, it sounds like a heart attack. This makes 3 uncles (all on my Dad's side) that all died of heart attacks while at work on the rigs. Seems to be something running in the family.
My Dad's family isn't overly close, but there are three sets of families (uncles, aunts & cousins) that we are closer too... and Uncle Steve's family is one of those. :'( We went over for a quick visit with my aunt and cousins last night - it seems to be really affecting my one cousin who will be getting married this fall. Poor guy!
Anyways... funeral is likely this Friday (only my 3rd funeral ever).
Thanks for the kind thoughts...
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((hugs)) Niki.
How is your Dad handling this? It must be tough for him to lose another brother. Such a shock too. I'll have your family in my thoughts.
My Dad is a *very* hard man to read. Partyly due to the generation he is in and party due to his upbringing, he is not one to show emotion (other than anger... which my sister can bring out quite well in him, when she's in the drug world). So, it's hard to tell how he's handling it - he seemed okay when we celebrated 'Christmas' on Sunday (the day after finding out about Steve). James thinks my Uncle Pete is taking it harder than Dad, seeing as how Pete is 2 years older than Steve. We'll see how things are at the funeral - my Dad is a palbearer.
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