Eulogy read by daughter Mary Elizabeth at Rosary on November 9, 2005
In Loving Memory of My Father
Robert Rambo Williams
May 16, 1936 – November 6, 2005
By: Mary Elizabeth Williams #9
As your daughter I feel truly blessed
As a father you were the utmost best
To have had you in my life this long
I’m thankful, but I’m sad you’re gone
Bestowing traits and values too
I’m hopeful to be just like you
Self reliant and head strong
Willing to admit you’re wrong (sometimes)
Building friendships that we all admire
As a parent you were one to inspire
Your generosity cannot be matched
Faith a trait you didn’t lack
Dedicated to your loving kids
Recognizing all the small things we did
You always opened up your home
It was hard for us to feel alone
A well loved Papa like no other
A devoted husband and stubborn brother
Helping me raise my son without reserve
Giving me so much more than I deserve
Filling my life with love and with bliss
Dad, there’s so much of you I’m going to miss
Our chats before I went to work
Consoling me when I was hurt
I miss the phone calls galore I received each day
Even the pointless ones where we had nothing to say
Cooking and eating and watching TV
All the times that you said that you’re so proud of me
Your laughter when I’d say I was the favorite
We both know that I am dad you didn’t have to admit it
I miss hearing you say how much you loved my son
And your daily complaints about pretty much everyone
The way that you hugged me when the end was so near
And telling me daily what I needed to hear
I miss all your bear hugs – and of course your love too,
But most of all daddy – I just miss the company of you
Being your daughter was absolutely a treat
I yearn for the next time we’ll be able to meet.
And yet, although you are gone – there’s still so much of you
I see
In all the faces that still surround me.
Jean – in you I see dad’s strong will to make
things happen
Kathi – your ability to listen and give advice –
as well as your gift of chatting on the phone for hours on end
Robbie – you are his namesake – who could ask for
a better gift
Damian – you are dad’s strength – just know it is
ok to be weak – we are here for you too
Mike – you are the bond the brings us together
– you give meaning to the word family
Tom – your gift of humor is definitely from dad
– You and Jake aren’t the only funny ones
Trish-Ann – your compassion for others and
selflessness are gifts from dad
Joe – your ability to whip up a cheesecake in
minutes for a special occasion – if that’s not dad, I don’t know what is.
(and you’re a bit stubborn too)
Heather – you are daddy’s little girl and always
will be – you are a true reflection of what he stood for – who he was – and who
he is in our hearts
Mom – your unconditional love for your
children – coincides with the love dad has for us
Jakob – your good nature and devotion to papa
makes it evident why he was so proud of us!
Mr.
Armor, Doc, Ralph, Rocky, and Mr. & Mrs. Schwenk (as well as so many others) In you all I
see the devoted friend my father was – and I thank you for being a part of his
life.
Dad, we are honored to celebrate the
distinguished individual you were in our lives – to recognize the united family
that you created – to acknowledge your accomplishments as a father, brother,
uncle, papa, and friend – and to let you know you were loved so deeply by so
many – know that your legacy will live on in us!
Rosary ~ November 9, 2005
Funeral ~ November 10, 2005