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Life is full of changes.

Codger Harold Peterson died on Wednesday morning, peacefully, in his sleep. We buried him today. He will be deeply missed by his family and his friends.

We knew sooner or later one of us would make that final journey.

We also agreed that would mean the end of the Codgers as a blog-entity, so as you can see, changes have been made here.

Our other blog and the on-line store have been closed.

This blog started out as just me—and it is again—just me.

Sunday Morning Update:

I just learned there was an obituary in the St. Paul paper for a “Harold Peterson.” This is not our Harold. The name “Harold Peterson” was a self-chosen “Blog Name” and not his real name. It was the only way we could get our friends to allow us to use their words in our blog.

Harold had prearranged his funeral and cremation—he didn’t want all the trappings. Notification of his passing went out by email and by telephone. A short service was held and a moving eulogy delivered by his son. It was attended by some 25 friends and family. His ashes were interred with his parents and siblings—just the way he wanted.

Jay

Posted by Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers on 07/08/2007 11:25 AM

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JUL

2007

Jay - so sorry for your loss - I know many here will miss the ol Codger. It will be interesting to watch as you move on... on your own.

Know that all of our thoughts are with you.

Jay, I am so sorry. I am just so, so sorry.

I am so sorry Jay. It really seems like the only thing to say. Even bloggers can be at a loss for words.

I hope you find words soon.

Blog on...

It is sad when we lose loved ones but life goes on and I am sure he will be sadly missed. He will live on in our thoughts and prayers.

Jay, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't put what I'd like to convery to you into words. Please accept my sincere condolences. I will be keeping you all in my prayers.

Jay - I am really sorry to hear about Harold but at the same time to hear that he passed peacefully. Please pass on our condolences to his family and we will keep him in our prayers.

Jay,

I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. We send our condolences to your families.

Jay - I knew as soon as I signed on today that something was wrong. Seeing the two of you everyday on AR has been like seeing family. The loss of Harold is a sad day here on AR. Best wishes to you and his family.

Jay, I am sorry to hear that Harold has past away. It is never easy to lose someone close to us, and words always fall short of what we truly feel. Keep the memory of him close to you, that can never be taken away.

Jay, I am so sorry to hear that Harold passed on. I just found you, (the Codgers). Best wishes to his family and friends.

Jay, very sorry for the loss of your dear Friend. I guess the one good thing about the written word is that you had this project with him and how cool is that, you have a record of all that on AR for all time. Not everyone gets to say that.

Although we have been virtual friends, I sit here with tears. There is nothing to say but that he will be missed by those who loved him and by you. I, too, express my condolences to you and to Harold's family.

JUL

2007

Jay - My condolences to you and Harold's family.

Harold Peterson Cyndee, Don, Sarah, Linda, Jay, Maggie, Ines, Neal, Jennifer, George, Judi, Carole, Bonnie, Paula: Thank you all for your condolences, thoughts and prayers—they will be passed on to Marie and family.

Harold, in his own words, was “a second tier actor” (along with Carl & Fred) in the “Codger” saga, and he liked it that way—still, he often had the best lines when we were gathered at the café—that is how he was in the real world; always ready with a quip—always well-timed, and usually somewhat inappropriate—and always reducing us to laughter.

Carl & Fred will go on with their busy lives.

Medford will reclaim the name “Medford” for his personal blog/wiki—written under his real name. Medford is a character there (I’m not certain if that “Medford” is a real person or not??).

As for me—I don’t know. Blogging is an addiction! Still, it was difficult this morning for me to open up AR—knowing that it will never be the same. Time will tell.

I think I’ll walk over to Boomer’s (he’s no doubt up now) and see if my step-beagle Daisy would like to go for a walk—I need some Daisy-time about now.

Jay

Jay, I was going to come back and suggest you go visit Daisy. She'll know how to help.

Jay, Words escape me. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Harold will be missed here too.

Sarah & Lysa: I was just about to leave for my Daisy-time, and I saw your comments. Thank you.

Jay

Jay, thank you for letting us share in the Codger adventures, it's been delightful. Harold will be missed. My thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to all of you.

I am so sorry. Thank you for bring Harold to the rest of us at Active Rain - We're all lucky you shared him with us.

Harold will be missed.

Jay, I hope time tells you to keep up with your addiction. You are a welcome addition to my life. I truly enjoy my newfound AR friends. I hope the time with Daisy helps your day.

Jay,

I am sure if you need a long break you'll take it..blogging and all of us will always be here for you so if you need to reflect then go do what you need to do..maybe it will be better to relax for a while.

Jay, I too am so sorry to hear this. i willl keep you all in my prayers. Have strength my friend. Come back when you are ready.

Jay...

Like others here I mourn with you. My prayers have been lifted.

I to am at a loss for words for I know that words can not heal wounds that runs this deep...

Only time can do that.

TLW...ROAR!

Jay, This kind of loss really takes the wind out of one's sails. I found it hard to blog last week when a personal friend's brother committed suicide at 28 years old. I didn't know him, but knew his sister intimately and he was the age of my children. It makes one reevaluate what is important. However, we will miss you if you don't go on. Blogging is a slice of life, I've found, and this is part of it. Let Daisy's doe eyes comfort you.

Peace be with you and the family.

Jay, my prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. We also found out this Wednesday that out very good friend passed away. He was on vacation in Germany. Life is full of unexpected surprises. We all need to enjoy every day. Take one day at a time. So sorry...

Jay - I am so sorry to hear about Harold. Know many MANY thoughts, prayers, cyber-hugs, and so much more from all your AR friends are being sent your way and to Harold's family and friends.....I can only imagine how hard writing this post had to have been for you. I'm glad you're out with Daisy - animals give unconditional love and they seem to sense when the world is not right with those they shower with their love. May Daisy have sensed that with you and showered you with her love and dog slobber.... ;-)

Thoughts and prayers for you,
Ann

Jay.... so sorry to hear of your friend Harold. My prayers and thoughts are with you and his family & friends.

Jay,

Sorry to hear about Harold. My thoughts and prayers for you and Harold's family. :)

My heart aches this morning for your loss. Know that we'll all here be holding you in our hearts.

Jay, I am truly sorry for your loss. He will be in our prayers.

I'm sorry for your loss and pray that the love of Christ will comfort and guide you.

Jay, I am so sorry to hear about your and our communiy's loss.

I didn't know him and haven't met you...new to AR...I do know the pain of the loss of someone you love. Know that in time, the pain of your loss will be replaced by the sweetness of the many memories he left which is something no one can ever take away. May God Walk With Him Always,

Jay- There aren't words to express what I want to say other than, he will be missed. Both of you have brought a great deal of laughter and fun into my life. He made a difference in my life and the lives of many others. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jay

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Harold was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Please express our condolences to his family.

Sandra

Jay,

Harold is resting in Codger Heaven now..

"Once a Codger always a Codger!"

God bless.

Jay~ Many condolences to you and Harold's family and other dear friends. He will be missed, but through you and all the Codgers he will always be in our hearts. Laura~

Jay - so sorry to hear of your loss. Harold meant so much to all of us as well, and he will be missed. Thank you for letting us know. If there is anything we can do, you only need to ask.

Jeff

I am so, so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts

How sad. I am so sorry for you and for his family. He will be greatly missed and my prayers and condolences go out to his friends and family.

RIP man, RIP. That's that.

I am so sorry for you loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you all. His contributions to your blog will surely be missed.

So sorry to hear of your loss. He will always remain in your heart...hope you have a great walk with Daisy.

Harold left the way he lived, with dignity and class. He will be missed.

Jay, so sorry to hear about this...you and everyone else involved with Harold's life will be in my thought and prayers.

Condolences to you, he will be missed by many.

I'm so sorry to hear the news...

Cheryl, Peep, Gentle Maggie (Daisy worked her magic), Neal, BB & TLW, Neighbor Bonnie (she did), Sally, Irina, Ann (Daisy was great comfort—she seemed to know), Jeff, Suzanne, Tricia, Peep (sweet photo), Joe, Wayne & Linda, Mana, Sally & David, Jennifer, Sandra, Scott, Laura, Jeff D, Jennifer W-D, Christy, Jason S (LOL), Bob, Gena, Lenn (love the tribute—fitting), May, Missy, Susie:

I am truly overwhelmed by all your thoughtful comments and support. Thank you so much.

Jay

Jay-I had to come back to your post today..I am deeply sadden and am sending love and prayers to you and yours.

I haven't been on AR since yesterday morning, and I can't believe that I've come back to this. There just don't seem to be the right words out there to express my sorrow. Harold will be truly missed. I'll be sure to keep yours and his families in my prayers.

Maria

Midori & Maria: Thank you for your thoughts.

Jay

I just logged onto AR after being off for several days. I am so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jay,

Many thoughts and prayers be with you as well as Harold's family and all who were touched by his life. We're so sorry we didn't take more time to know him here in the Rain. He was obviously loved my many. We hope your memories will help to carry you through your sadness.

Like a bird

Singing in the rain,

Let grateful memories

Survive in time of sorrow.

—Robert Louis Stevenson

Jay, my sincerest condolences to you, Harold's family and all his friends.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Jay. It's always difficult and painful to lose a close friend. I hope the healing process will be kind to you and those who loved him. He will be missed here.

I am sadden to hear about your loss. I am sorry to say I never go to know Harold and the cloggers .. I constantly was looking at your blogs but sorry to say not got involved in any conversations. I've heard several AR members speak very highly of your bunch.

I am feeling like I missed out on getting to know a "great spirit"... my thoughts are with you and Harold's family

So sorry for your loss

I am sincerely sorry about your lost, I can only imagine.... May you find comfort in this very tying time

JUL

2007

Melissa, Lisa & Robert, Janie, Wayne, Leanne, Desiree, David & Nattalie: Thank you.

Everyone: I will make your comments available to Harold’s family as I know they will appreciate very much your thoughts and prayers, thank you all again!

Jay

Jay--I missed this over the weekend...My condolences are belated but no less sincere. AR is changed without Harold...I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.

Jay - I didn't stop at the store nearly as often as I had planned, but was there often enough to know what a loss Harold's death is to you. I'm so glad he went peacefully in his sleep - it's the way we would all choose to go, if we had that choice. Sincere condolences!

Jay,

My deepest sympathies to both you and Harolds family. I often read the Codgers in solitude but did not comment. I will miss the gentle and not so gentle humor and life advice. Time really does have a way of lessening the sorrow one feels when we lose someone close to us and hopefully this will be the same for you. Take care and keep well.

Jay: I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray warm and happy memories bring you peace and comfort.

Teri, Sharon, Karen & Melody: Thank you for your kind words. The gang & I spent most of our time this morning at the coffee shop telling Harold anecdotes--and laughing. The healing is under way, as it should be.

Jay

JUL

2007

Jay, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Saying goodbye is always so painful. Thank God he went home peacefully in sleep. That's a real blessing. I know you will cherish all the memories.

Hugs, Ginger

JUL

2007

Jay- I'm so sorry.. I missed this.. it's never easy losing a dear friend.. you are in my thoughts..

JUL

2007

Jay- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have been away from AR for s short time and just read this today with tears in my eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Harold's family.

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