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I'm still in shock at the news of Arnie leaving this world. Whenever I would see him walking over for a coffee, beer or simply to chat, it always made me feel good having his presence nearby. Regardless of our conversations, he would always take a moment to proudly speak about his kids or to express his heartfelt concerns for his loving wife.
Arnie's selfless acts to all that touched his life was undoubtedly one of his greatest qualities. Not only for Leslie and I but any neighbor could confidently leave home for extended periods knowing he was "Holding the Fort" until our return.
I will miss you my friend.
]]>Dad didn't call me David or Dave very often (only when he was upset/mad)it took a lot to get him there. Working along side him for many years at Tippet's it was like an unwritten rule I didn't call him dad he didn't call me Dave. He started calling me "Bud" I responded "Dude" it stuck and many summers went by it was only when my brother started working with us that other people started to realize we were related.
Some of my favourite memories of my dad was climbing in/out of that 5 ton moving other people's belongings and protecting crappy furniture with padding and tape on everything.
Dad you are no longer with us in person, however always in our hearts. We were speaking of you last night and I remember all the times you caught me sneaking in or out of the basement window. Again, never judging he would say " Why don't you just use the darn door" My response was always I didn't want to wake you. He'd say "Hows that working for you" Good times. I know he didn't say much to mom because he could look at her and she would somehow figure it out. My dad was simply a great person, always willing to help anyone with a problem and put them before himself. A man of few words, a great deal of loyal friends. He was a father, grandfather, devoted husband to my mother, son and brother. Most importantly my sounding board, my hero, my dude and my friend. You are missed and always on my mind.
More = I love you. Your eldest son (Bud) David Allan Lovely
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