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Kimberly Byrd uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 13, 2024
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Hi Dad, Alex and Kyle had their birthdays. Kyle's pride and joy, the Subaru, died. We bought him a white truck (Tacoma). When I glance in the driveway it reminds me of you. Sometimes I smile and other times, tears. I had everyone over here for Mother's Day, as usual. Mom asked me to cook the ham you bought before you died. Who knew a ham could have such a emotionally crumbling effect. I carved it as I cried, well who am I kidding, sobbed. Carving is your job. Grief is taking over me, not sure how to stop it or what to do about it. As you know, I am a strong, independent person. I feel like a cracked shell of my old self. Mother's Day showed me I am in no shape for Father's Day. I am petrified for that day to come. I don't know how to "be" without you. I miss you. I am starting to say a sentence of gratitude over and over in my mind each day-today's line is: Thank you Dad for showing me how to push for what I want and what I deserve.
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Kimberly Byrd uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Hi Dad, it's me. Well.....my birthday passed without your song in my voicemail. Your birthday passed, without you yelling for gifts (here is a picture of the 3 of us celebrating you, with margaritas of course). Alex had to have emergency surgery without you calling me asking how you can help. I need dirt delivered, you are not here to put it in my driveway and bill me later. I could go on and on. Nearly everyday something happens that stops me dead in my tracks to feel your absence. I feel overall numb and unmotivated. However on the outside, I look "fine" and productive. To participate in the day feels like a major chore. I gear up for every task, every interaction only to find exhaustion with no ability to sleep. Everyone is living their life without apparent emotional pain and I find it annoying. I feel unseen and lost. I get jealous of others who lose their 89 year old parent, why did mine have to die at 75. I find myself spending most of my day reflecting and remembering the year leading up to your death. It was human torture, which I thought was against the law, but apparently not. I am angry that I could not stop the torture, I feel like a giant failure. I am sorry I failed you. I didn't stop your pain or make your death comfortable, instead I watched you suffer until your very last breath. I lied to you about a comfortable hospice death. All of my years working at hospice and I could not fix your death. It unraveled everything I defined as a hospice death. I waiver between a sadness that seems not possible and an anger that can't be defined. The statement, I miss you, does not capture my feelings. Spring is here, which means its fishing season. You are not here to do your favorite activity, I'm sorry. I love you, think of you every minute, want to call you and want to hear you say I will be ok.
P.S. You would have enjoyed the solar eclipse yesterday
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Kim Byrd uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 26, 2024
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Hi Dad, Guess what-I finally tried curling! I thought of you the entire time, remembering us watching curling together on tv growing up. You would have loved it. Turning 50 without you proved more difficult than I anticipated. I felt sad, even though I know you don't think I should. I don't know to have a birthday without you. Next weekend the fam is coming over to celebrate. You, your presence, you making fun of me for being old will be missed. I have you here, in my living room. It provides me so much comfort. Dad, I am not sure how to navigate the days with this much pain. Call me co dependent, but I need you. I miss you and I love you.
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Kim uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Dad, I miss you so much
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Kimberly Byrd posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Dad, we are picking you up on Sat at the crematorium. I am scared and very anxious. I am trying to be "kool" ;) I miss you terribly.
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Roger Soivis posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Judy, over this past year I have grown so fond of you and Dick both. Your commitment to one another has been so encouraging to witness. Despite the challenges, you have faithfully walked alongside Dick every step of the way. What an example the two of you have been to me, and I am sure to many others.
Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to pray with both of you on so many occasions. Your faith, and Dick’s faith, have shined so brightly. May Christ continue to hold you in the palm of His hand, giving you the Peace and Comfort, which only He can provide!
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Rae D'Attorre posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Might have known Dick just for a few years but he left an everlasting impression of a friendly and generous man who brought a smile on your face with his hearty and jovial laugh. Wish the world was filled with more like him. Rest in peace.
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Mike Hutson posted a condolence
Sunday, December 24, 2023
I recollect meeting Dick for the first time (who could forget a first meeting with Dick?) in a noisy restaurant and at a crowded table following a church service we attended. That lunch gathering -- seemingly yesterday, but years ago -- began a lasting friendship. He apparently made friends easily for he had my friendship immediately. He also had my attention. It was his strength of character that one could not miss (nor could anyone ignore his physical strength). He was also strong in his convictions, including his belief that he would soon "...see the Big Man" because the was a believer in the promises of Scripture. So, we'll see you again Big Guy.
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Kim Byrd uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 24, 2023
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Patsy Snack posted a condolence
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Judy is one of my best long-time friends. We both love to walk the trails and have worked on many events/projects together -- hence, I got to know Dick. What a charming and interesting man. I so enjoyed the banter with Dick comparing work & travel experiences. If you needed anything and Dick could, he was there. His belly roll laugh brightened the room. And he liked to "win." His beautiful family is his legacy!
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Dan & Kiley Kallenberger posted a condolence
Saturday, December 23, 2023
I met Dick when my family moved into the neighborhood. He and Judy were the first to welcome us. Over the years we became friends and would banter about who’s yard was greener/nicer and complain about the chipmunks (among other things). He was a true friend, always willing to lend a hand, fry some fish, and had a joke ready to bring a smile to everyone around.
He was a good man, who adored his family, especially Judy. Weve lost one of the good ones. RIP big guy.
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Margo Brown posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2023
I first met Dick in 1973 when he was working at a local tavern where I and my friends would hang out. I got to know him better in 1975 when he asked me to “babysit” his baby daughter, Kimmie, so that he could go deer hunting with my boyfriend at the time. Judy had never met me and was probably mortified when she found out what was going on. It was a snowy Thanksgiving Day and she was working at the local hospital. I’m sure he was thinking that it was better to ask for forgiveness than permission. As it turned out, we all became fast friends. Although we had lost touch over the last few years, we always stayed connected and participated in our families graduations, baby showers and weddings over the years. There was never any doubt that Dick loved and adored Judy, Kim, Jodi and his five grandkids. His infectious laugh, sense of humor, loyalty to friends, and strong work ethic made him the man he was. We have lost a great one.
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Tony Williams posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2023
Sorry for your loss.
To many you were a friend, but to me you was more than just a friend. You were my mentor and I will never forget you. Sure going miss our conversation about anything and everything but most importantly going miss your knowledge and encouragement to keep my small business going. I will not let you down old man, going to keep busting my ass and making you proud.
Love you Mr. Broek (heavy on the Mr. ) as you always said to me.
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Nancy & Jim Schmidt posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, December 22, 2023
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We are so sorry for your loss...Dick entertained the pool area in Florida...we could always hear his laugh.
He was a best friend to Jim...Dick was super supportive to Jim with his carving display & became his Sales Mgr........Dick never knew a stranger.. Dick will be missed by all..Love to family
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Stuart Hopper lit a candle
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Dick was a wonderful caring man who had a big heart and made my moms life much better. I enjoyed his conversation.
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Jack white posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss, but the guidance in the knowledge that he passed on to me, I will treasure the rest of my life
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Joe Betoski uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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My family and friends over the last 20+ years have had countless memories with Dick. Aside from all the memories that I will never forget the one thing I will mis the most is Dick’s laugh. His laugh was the best.
I will mis you Dick. Say to Hi to Jerry for me.
Joe Betoski
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Anthony Cocco posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Dick was the Best First Mate a Man could Ask For!! To Be Absent From the Body is To Be Present With The LORD!! Farewell My Friend!!
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Dave Plank posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Dick was a good friend and classmate 1966 RPHS. After high school Dick went off to college, I went off to the service years. Later we became the best deer hunters in Newaygo county Mi. Later years we ended up on Twin Lake pontooning still telling the same old stories. Farewell my friend . PS he’s telling all the angels now. Mr.Plank
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Steven Tyler posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I worked with Dick for many years. He and his crew were the "Top Shelf" for contractors of Mechanical Installation of Paint Finishing Process Equipment. He was one of the most ethical businessmen I ever met. I have many fond memories. Don't think I would have him teach fork truck operation thou (private joke)..ha ha. He will be missed.
Steven Tyler, Global Finishing Solutions
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Jack white Posted Dec 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM
I would just like to say that dick was one of the greatest men I’ve ever known we bonded over fishing fishing stories, and just a real real man of of trust, and his word if he told you something that was that there will never ever be anyone dick ever again, and I miss him dearly but I know he’s up in heaven, cleaning out the bluegill and walleye up in heaven, Godspeed deck I love you, Jack White
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The family of Richard Alan Broek uploaded a photo
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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