Not Just Bears

Richard T. Woodcock , 70, passed away on November 25, 2014.  He was born February 14, 1944 in Akron to the late Thomas and Marcia Woodcock . Richard worked as a tire builder at General Tire, was co-owner of Glen Dot Security, also worked for Asarco Mining & Refining in Tucson, AZ, serviced offshore oil rigs for Muchowich Offshore Oil Services, a news reporter for The Independent, of Massillon and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple.                                                   Richard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Lou ; sons, Richard (Celena) Woodcock II and Steve (Kristine) Woodcock ; brothers, Thomas (Tammy) Woodcock and Michael Woodcock ; sister, Lois (Thomas) Von Gunten ; grandchildren, Savannah, Cody, and Richard III ; and great-grandchildren, Ava and Athena . Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd. on Friday, November 28, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with service beginning at 10:30 a.m., Rev. L

This has been a very sad day for me. I lost my oldest brother Rick this morning. We didn't often get along but never the less I loved him very much. He is the one who brought God into my life and for that I will be forever grateful. We had a very dysfunctional family from growing up with alcoholic parents. He was the oldest of us four. When we were young we would spend hours just drinking coffee and talking. I love you Rick and will miss you always.

Here is one of the other dogs I take care of. Gunther was a rescue and is a pretty old man. He still loves to play. His favorite toy is a stuffed lizard that we call Lizzie...I just love him!!!

Here is my sweet Dixie Lou looking over  at my house for me from her bedroom window...Where is Auntie Lois at?? Isn't she coming over today to play???

The cold has returned. I don't like it the older I get but it does help get in the holiday spirit. A little over a week and thanksgiving will be here. We are going to put up the Christmas tree this weekend. I have my new hallmark ornaments all ready to place on the tree. I think the whole tree is nothing but hallmark ornaments now.   I donated a bear to the golden treasures animal rescue's silent auction over the weekend. I hope it made some money for the dogs.   Dixie and Ellie Mae are doing good. This was Ellie's first snow and she loved it. Abbie doesn't like the snow or getting wet. She is such a delicate little girl.