Nov 9th “There are TIMES when YOU just THINK”

Sometimes in Life you learn something… that you did not ever stop to think about… and then… one day…  you start to wonder about it… and ask the question,    “WHY?”

 

My younger brother  “Denny” left  EARTH on August 9th 2015.

Today … I was just  thinking  about that  date and giving  some thought  about the month of August, and then to the dates … as they are only two days apart … and seven years apart…  in the very same month of August,  as my son “AL” … just left EARTH on  August 7th, 2022.

The above photo is of my son, AL…   and the information  below is from the… 

FUNERAL HOME

Al Aldrich, age 60 of St. Louis, Missouri, departed from this life on Sunday August 7, 2022. His legacy lives on through his children, Alan Aldrich, Alyssa (and Andy) Leverenz, Jaime (and Tyler) Cardwell, and grandchildren, Lex and Ruby Leverenz. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Detective Lee Aldrich Sr. His beloved mother, Ellen Aldrich, lives on, along with his older brother, Lee Jr. (and Darlene) Aldrich. 

He was born on January 9, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was born to fly. He became a pilot at age 16, flying both airplanes and helicopters. He went on to work as an aerospace engineer. He was also the CEO of Aerocad and owner of Bowling Green Airport. Aviation was among his greatest passions, as well as music. He was a multi-instrumentalist musician, guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter. 

Anyone who knew Big Al knows he was a man with big dreams, a generous heart and a remarkable sense of humor. He was a self-published author, connoisseur of film and rock n roll, plus an epic storyteller. He pushed the limits of his creativity and accomplished everything he put his mind to. 

He inspired those he met throughout his journey on Earth and was a good friend to many. He was surrounded by family as he cleared for takeoff, making his grand departure from this world. He now flies with the angels.

The Shepard Funeral Chapel is honored to assist Al’s family. Please contact the office at 314-426-6000 for any assistance or questions.

 

This next PHOTO is of my brother, DENNY and…  I just love this PHOTO of my younger brother DENNY,  Jr., flying on “Cloud   9” doing that which … we all wish we could do, on any given day!

 

DENNY MCCLARREN OBITUARY

Denny H. McClarren, 76, Holmes Beach, died August 9, 2015.

Born in St. Louis, MO he moved to Holmes Beach in 2001 from Wheaton, IL, was a member of St. Bernards Catholic Church and was a Veteran of the US Army.

Survived by wife, Judy of Holmes Beach, FL; sons, Tim (Sharon Vosmek) McClarren of San Francisco, CA and Mike (Desiree) McClarren of Porterfield, WI; daughter, Kelly Schultz of Winfield, MO;

brother, Tom (Rose) McClarren of St. Louis, MO; sister, Mary Ellen Aldrich of Florissant, MO; 

grandchildren, Ashley, Kristina, David, Elizabeth, Kayla, Brandon and Jesse; great grandchildren, Ayden and Adisyn.

Memorial Services will be at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

And just for those that remember a very long time ago… this next PHOTO is of  Denny  standing in the center … and on the right side is his wife, Judy… and on the left side of this Photo is our Aunt Irene  Brady Riley… and she did  have a very good life  and did live to the  very good ole age of 84!

 

My brother Denny does look good, and this Photo was taken a long time ago… as I forgot … when this was taken, but the WHERE is…  German Saint Vincent’s Orphan Home Picnic…

and they celebrate with PICNICS… in the month of JUNE and also the month of AUGGUST!

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