Here we are in Spokane, Washington without my dad. It is surreal actually. I keep expecting him to appear any moment. To me Spokane will always be about my dad even though I have so many other wonderful people that I love here.
We're here this week because Kathleen launched her book tour for the paperback edition of "The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry" in Spokane mostly because my dad insisted she do it. The turnout at Auntie's bookstore - a crowd almost entirely made up of friends of my father's or mine from my high school days at Mead - really got a treat. Kat is a wonderful speaker and provided an intimate picture of the process and thoughts that went into her memoir. I was so happy to see so many old friends come out and attend.
Friday, Floyd's dearest friend in Spokane, Frank Trutton, arranged a pool tournament in his honor. He even printed up shirts. What a great guy. His friend Rick brought the trophy which had "Floyd Klozar" listed as the last winner of the tournament. I was very proud. We had a wonderful time seeing all of these friends together again. My second family, the Coles, were there in force and I was thrilled Kevin Langford and his lovely wife Karen made a special effort to be there. It had been many years since I've seen him. They had just suffered the sudden loss of her brother-in-law in a situation eerily similar to that of my dad's loss.
I guess it brings home that our time on earth is not to be wasted. We all agreed that Floyd knew how to get the best of every little moment in life. He would have had a great time tonight. We did.
Here's to you Floyd. You'll never by forgotten.
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"I did it my way"
A place for friends and family of Floyd Klozar
Floyd Klozar
"I did it my way"
About this site
This is a site to communicate the events of Floyd's final days and information about services and wishes to his family and great many friends of his 79 wonderful years.
This blog was created as way to immediately inform family and friends as to Floyd's condition after his stroke. We were in Mexico and unable to call.
The post begins with my account of the stroke, and the events as they happened. To read them in order, start with "The Stroke," which is the first post and read them in reverse order.
Be sure to have "OneForFloyd!" at your favorite pub/bar. We hope you'll be able to contribute to the establishment of the Floyd J Klozar memorial baseball field and scholorship for the children of Spokane.
Over 100 cards offerring condolences arrived at my dad's house the week of the ceremony. Thank you all for sending these, it is much appreciated. Unfortunately, we do not see the cards contents or senders names. Although we cannot send a reply, you have our gratitude.
I've unfortunately had to hide the overwhelmingly caring and thoughtful comments due to provocative and hurtful rants posted by my father's estranged daughter Sherry and her child Alaina. The comments were hurtful, inappropriate, and would have devistated my father to know such things were being shared on his memorial site with his closest friends and loved ones. He wanted the best for everyone. Always.
This blog was created as way to immediately inform family and friends as to Floyd's condition after his stroke. We were in Mexico and unable to call.
The post begins with my account of the stroke, and the events as they happened. To read them in order, start with "The Stroke," which is the first post and read them in reverse order.
Be sure to have "OneForFloyd!" at your favorite pub/bar. We hope you'll be able to contribute to the establishment of the Floyd J Klozar memorial baseball field and scholorship for the children of Spokane.
Over 100 cards offerring condolences arrived at my dad's house the week of the ceremony. Thank you all for sending these, it is much appreciated. Unfortunately, we do not see the cards contents or senders names. Although we cannot send a reply, you have our gratitude.
I've unfortunately had to hide the overwhelmingly caring and thoughtful comments due to provocative and hurtful rants posted by my father's estranged daughter Sherry and her child Alaina. The comments were hurtful, inappropriate, and would have devistated my father to know such things were being shared on his memorial site with his closest friends and loved ones. He wanted the best for everyone. Always.
About Floyd
- Floyd update
- Spokane, Washington, United States
- Floyd loved life and lived every day his way. He brought joy to all those he met. He passed away 12 April, 2008 and will be missed by all.