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bigblock73 · 11-03-2010, 09:11 AM

My grandfather, James Edward Drew, died today at the age of 86. He was a very important figure in my life, more like a dad than a grandpa. So, please keep him in your thoughts, and if you are a father or grandfather yourself, please realize how important your role is in other people lives and how much of an influence you really are or can be.

Rest in peace grandpa.

dmwphoto · 11-03-2010, 09:39 AM

RIP my thought are with you. This is a big loss

GMCjunkie · 11-03-2010, 09:49 AM

So sorry darlin, youre in my heart today.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-03-2010, 10:05 AM

RIP and im sorry for your loss....

BB72CHEVKT · 11-03-2010, 10:09 AM

Sorry for your loss. My Grandfather was also one of the greatest people I have ever known.

boatpuller · 11-03-2010, 10:18 AM

sorry jeff.he sounds like he was a great man.i never knew any of my grandparents.they all died when i was young.i now have three grandson's.i try to be someone they can look up too and laugh with.iv'e lost several loved ones in my life and i can tell you.their still with you in your heart.they never leave.

rambler · 11-03-2010, 10:45 AM

sorry for your loss,

**BillGent** · 11-03-2010, 11:34 AM

Im so sorry bud. Glad you had him as a blessing.

DaSchlange · 11-03-2010, 11:44 AM

Sorry man, blessings are with you. I have two grandfathers still but I never had that close connection to them. You were blessed yourself to have a great grandfather.

big_al_71 · 11-03-2010, 12:34 PM

My condolences....

**71swb4x4** · 11-03-2010, 12:42 PM

Sorry for your loss, we are losing a lot of great americans from your grandfathers generation. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

That is a great picture. Would you mind sharing more about your grandfather?

bigblock73 · 11-03-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Sorry for your loss, we are losing a lot of great americans from your grandfathers generation. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

That is a great picture. Would you mind sharing more about your grandfather?

Thanks everyone.

71swb4x4
Jim and his wife Esther married young and had three daughters. He served in the US Navy from 42-62, fighting in WWII, and moving his family all over the world during that time frame. He was a devoted christian who would always greet you with a smile and give you the shirt off his back if needed. I never had a father growing up (Mom and dad divorced when I was three, step dad died of cancer prior ro my teenage years), Jim was there for me and taught me so much, from building RC car kits, woodworking, to working on automobiles. I think I was the son he never had. Before I got married in 2005, I decided to get rid of my biological fathers last name and take his because it would mean so much more to myself and future family. He was there as my witness, and was smiling from ear to ear the entire time. The Drew names lives on. My Grandmother died last year, so they are together once again.

JohnC · 11-03-2010, 02:43 PM

Sorry about your loss Jeff. I never really knew either of my grandfathers. One passed away before I was born, and the other passed away shortly after I was born. Cool thing is that I was born on my paternal grandfathers birthday. So that is something I always keep dear to my heart.

You, and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. From what little time I have gotten to know you. I would say he did a great job helping you along the way, and is proud of you.

PHOENIX · 11-03-2010, 03:16 PM

Really sorry to hear this Jeff. Sounds like you were both lucky to have each other.

**too much stuff** · 11-03-2010, 07:25 PM

Sorry to hear it jeff... Eric

**lolife99** · 11-03-2010, 08:29 PM

Very sorry to hear about your loss, Jeff.

keith61760 · 11-03-2010, 10:35 PM

Sorry for your loss Jeff.

RIP Chief Drew.

**70C10Toejam** · 11-03-2010, 11:09 PM

Sorry for your loss. Remember when my grandpa passed, Feb. '04. Still have the occasional "Brandy Manhattan" for him.

Jerry Jones · 11-03-2010, 11:21 PM

My dad was a WWII vet, great men!!! So sorry for your loss, maybe he will meet my ol' man and they can tell some stories!

**N2TRUX** · 11-04-2010, 09:14 AM

Jeff- Your Grandfather no longer needs our prayers. He is where I believe to be a better place. I will pray that you and your family endure the loss of a good man. It sounds as if he did what all of us should hope to do, and that is leave a positive legacy behind when we go.

**Ron 586** · 11-04-2010, 09:21 AM

Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

prairewolf · 11-04-2010, 07:50 PM

Sorry for you loss, ... what a beautiful tribute to your Grandpa when you changed your last name to his. God Bless

11-03-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Lost my Grandfather today My grandfather, James Edward Drew, died today at the age of 86. He was a very important figure in my life, more like a dad than a grandpa. So, please keep him in your thoughts, and if you are a father or grandfather yourself, please realize how important your role is in other people lives and how much of an influence you really are or can be. Rest in peace grandpa. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-03-2010, 09:39 AM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Lost my Grandfather today RIP my thought are with you. This is a big loss

11-03-2010, 09:49 AM	#3
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Re: Lost my Grandfather today So sorry darlin, youre in my heart today. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

11-03-2010, 10:05 AM	#4
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11-03-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry for your loss. My Grandfather was also one of the greatest people I have ever known. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

11-03-2010, 10:18 AM	#6
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Lost my Grandfather today sorry jeff.he sounds like he was a great man.i never knew any of my grandparents.they all died when i was young.i now have three grandson's.i try to be someone they can look up too and laugh with.iv'e lost several loved ones in my life and i can tell you.their still with you in your heart.they never leave. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

11-03-2010, 10:45 AM	#7
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Lost my Grandfather today sorry for your loss, __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

11-03-2010, 11:34 AM	#8
BillGent Pretty But Evil Doggy Woggy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 6,302	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Im so sorry bud. Glad you had him as a blessing.

11-03-2010, 11:44 AM	#9
DaSchlange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gainesville, MO Posts: 251	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry man, blessings are with you. I have two grandfathers still but I never had that close connection to them. You were blessed yourself to have a great grandfather.

11-03-2010, 12:34 PM	#10
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11-03-2010, 12:42 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry for your loss, we are losing a lot of great americans from your grandfathers generation. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. That is a great picture. Would you mind sharing more about your grandfather? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-03-2010, 02:43 PM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry about your loss Jeff. I never really knew either of my grandfathers. One passed away before I was born, and the other passed away shortly after I was born. Cool thing is that I was born on my paternal grandfathers birthday. So that is something I always keep dear to my heart. You, and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. From what little time I have gotten to know you. I would say he did a great job helping you along the way, and is proud of you.

11-03-2010, 03:16 PM	#14
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Really sorry to hear this Jeff. Sounds like you were both lucky to have each other. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-03-2010, 07:25 PM	#15
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,871	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry to hear it jeff... Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back... And sold again... 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-03-2010, 08:29 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Very sorry to hear about your loss, Jeff. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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11-03-2010, 10:35 PM	#17
keith61760 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lemoore, Ca Posts: 161	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry for your loss Jeff. RIP Chief Drew. __________________ 1977 Chevy Cheyenne 2wd SWB

11-03-2010, 11:09 PM	#18
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry for your loss. Remember when my grandpa passed, Feb. '04. Still have the occasional "Brandy Manhattan" for him. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

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Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Lost my Grandfather today My dad was a WWII vet, great men!!! So sorry for your loss, maybe he will meet my ol' man and they can tell some stories! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-04-2010, 09:14 AM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Jeff- Your Grandfather no longer needs our prayers. He is where I believe to be a better place. I will pray that you and your family endure the loss of a good man. It sounds as if he did what all of us should hope to do, and that is leave a positive legacy behind when we go. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-04-2010, 09:21 AM	#21
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11-04-2010, 07:50 PM	#22
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,897	Re: Lost my Grandfather today Sorry for you loss, ... what a beautiful tribute to your Grandpa when you changed your last name to his. God Bless __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

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