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[Bojiboy]

Many of you might remember my post almost almost exactly three years ago of the passing of my dad. Now I'm posting to tell you all my mom passed away this Wednesday at 96 years of age. Of course it was tough and will be for some time. However, it was time. Mom and dad were Harley riders for many years and had a great time riding. So many stories that are memories we'll have for a long time.

Many of you posted comments after I told some of their stories of riding before dad died. I shared those comments with them and it sure did bring a lot of pleasure to them. It stirred a lot of memories up and we talked a great deal after that about their time together riding their "machine". Thanks to you all for that! One story comes to mind that was pretty funny. Mom was on the back of the knuck and apparently a bit sleepy coming home one evening. They crossed over a small bridge and there was a bit of a bump, she became airborne for a brief moment and nearly left the buddy seat. After that she stayed awake. Many stories like that.

So, while we're sad we're also happy they are together again. Perhaps riding the "machine" again.

Here's a picture of the two of them about four years ago by our bike......

[Bojiboy]

Here's one of the two of them on one of the knucks they had. Circa 1941.

[Bojiboy]

Mom in 1942 at 27 years. This was while dad was in the Navy during the war stationed in Tacoma Washington. Mom worked as a civilian in a shipyard helping to build baby flat top carriers.

[Bojiboy]

Last one, the two of them at some sort of airshow heading back to the bike. Check out those riding outfits. I'm sure they are strolling together again......

[wachuko]

May the rest in peace.  Sorry to hear, but as you mentioned, they lived! Rode together and enjoyed life. We never want to see them go.  I lost my mother to cancer at her young age of 55, dad passed away a month or so ago at 71.

Thank you for making us part of this and sharing those beautiful photos of them and their ride.

[MAT]

Very Sorry for your loss of such great parents, the times you had with them, talking and them telling their story's will be memories ( Jewels in the treasure chest) that you will have the rest of your life. So important to spend quality time with family and loved ones!     MAT

[dayne66]

Sounds like they had a full life! Looks like you have some pics......why not put a story to some of them to pass along to your kids.....and then on to their's....

[CVOThunder]

Sorry for your loss but glad you have fond memories of them as they traveled through lifes adventure. Thank you for posting these great pictures and letting us enjoy some of the heritage. 

[ultrafxr]

Condolences on your loss.  Great photos and as you said they had a wonderful full life.  What more can one hope for.

[Grizzly]

I do remember when your Dad passed, and once again I'm sorry for your loss.
All the very best to you and your family.

Great pictures, and thanks for sharing.

They were riding buddies then, now & forever!

[sadunbar]

Sorry for your loss... It looks like your parents led wonderful lives, and riding was a part of it.  May they rest in peace.

[MIKEYTEE]

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing, I remember when your dad passed and now they are together again.
Mike
 

[erniezap]

I am sorry for your loss.  I lost my mom 3 weeks ago so I know how you feel.

[Chains]

Sorry for your loss, may they be rejoiced by you and meet again in heaven.

[ice6900]

sorry fro your loss, but its always nice to have fond memories