I'm sad to report that my dad, Leonard McCain, passed away last Monday of complications due to COVID-19. There was an outbreak at his retirement facility earlier in the month and he had a positive test on Friday 10/9. He was asymptomatic initially but went downhill rather quickly. My brother and I got out to Colorado on Sunday to spend some time with him as he passed. It was a peaceful process and he received excellent care.
I'm shocked and sad as it happened quickly after he had such a long life. He was able to remake himself after my Mom's death in 1999, after he had heart surgery in 2008, and after moving to the retirement place in 2015. He was a very resilient man who was always there for me. He will be missed!
We are planning a graveside service for Sunday, November 1st at 11:30 am at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton. As some folks in the club that may be interested in attending, I'd appreciate it if you'd notify your members about the service when you notify them about his death. Is that something you'd be comfortable doing? There will be time for attendees to provide verbal reflections about him if they'd like. If they'd like to send a card, that can send that to me at 515 W Cherry Ave Apt B / Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Lion's club was a big part of his life for many, many years. It gave him a means to serve others and develop his leadership skills. Thanks for your part in helping the Denver group prosper.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute or the University of Colorado Foundation.
David McCain