Dad gave us more than he ever knew,
  A love so strong and a faith to cling to.
Now he's gone and sings the praises of God,
          And his presence not here seems so very sad and odd.

Let us take time today to thank the Lord up above,
For the time we had when we basked in Dad's love.
He was the perfect example of how we should live,
With a heart always patient and willing to give.

He showed us that though life can be strenuous and hard,
We can carry any cross if keep our faith pure and unmarred.
We pray that his gentle ways will forever be passed on,
Through those who knew him into every new dawn.

So when the children who are yet to come, ask about his name,
They will hear of his strength and love, and will feel the same.
We thank God his pain his over and done,
And pray that ours will soon be none.

May he know our hearts will forever hold,
A special place for his memory with love that won't grow old
So until God reunites us again to feel his love,
May he rest in peace, safe with Our Lord above.

Sadly missed, and written by, his eldest daughter,
                                                   Chris