496 days later

My Dad, Larry Tideman, lost his battle with Lukemia 496 days ago.

When he passed we all felt like the Fun Family had died with him. True - there is something immeasurably big missing - but in truth - the Fun Family still exists.

My Mom, his wife of 42 years, moved to Colorado to be with my younger brother and his family.

My sister in law gave birth to a brand new baby girl on Larry's birthday, Aug. 13th, just one month after he passed away. Amazing how life works huh? Mom is helping with this new addition and Aubree's 5 year old brother, Kord. It gives her focus - something to "still be here" for. That's important.

Meanwhile, Mom continues to find adventure where ever she goes. All of this has certainly been hardest on her - but she's bouncing back with her sense of humor still in tact. I recently received an email from her that basically said "it's Sunday. I'm bored. Guess I'll go pretend I have a life. Shit." That says a lot right there.

UPDATED: Memorial Details

UPDATED!!!!
Larry's own heaven on earth was Sekiu, Washington, near Neah Bay on the Olympic peninsula. In honor of him we'll be having a big old fashioned pot-luck picnic there to celebrate his life and his love.

When: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Time: 1pm-ish
Where (exactly): Spring Tavern Camp Ground - 16091 Hwy 112, Sekui, 98381
Campground Phone#: 360-963-2855
What: Pot-luck (bring your favorite picnic dish - and yummy beverages)

Options:
Just for the day: It's about a 4 hour drive from Federal Way - and also about 4 hours from the Seattle area (with a ferry ride thrown in there). Feel free to drive out for just the day,

OR

Here are some options for staying overnight:
Sekiu & Callam Bay areas (most hotels are filling fast due to last weekend of fishing - so call quick!)

• Curleys Resort ~ 360-963-2281 / 800-542-9680
• Olsen's ~ 360-963-2311
• Click here for more lodging, as well as RV & Tent Camping options
  

Port Angeles is just an hour and half away from Sekiu and you'll find more options there.

Feel free to give Zoey (Peggy) a call or drop her an email if you'd like help with lodging and logistics. (please note: Kurt, Duffy, Robert, Gary, etc - we have reserved some rooms at Olson's resort already - so be sure to give us a call before making any reservations).

We're looking forward to this time - connecting with you all, sharing our gratitude to have had Larry in our lives.

We love you Larry

Larry Tideman passed away this morning about 1:30am.

We are making arrangements today - and will have a very special memorial in September.

Thank you all again for your support and well wishes.