Grandpa Don passed away on April 11th. We were fortunate that we got to travel with him twice last year, a week in Kalamazoo Michigan, and camping up at Lake Tahoe last summer. He found out he was sick in October 2013. We were able to visit with him at home in Idaho last Thanksgiving and in March/April, less than two weeks before he passed away. He was a good man, and one thing for sure, he loved Tony's mom Fran, more than anything.
Maiya wrote this poem within a few hours after learning that Grandpa Don died.
Grandpa Don’s Dogs
By Maiya Grace Kuida-Osumi
A greatful good grandfather,
5 dogs weren’t a bother.
A dog named Sadie,
Who is a very nice lady.
A dog named Magillicutty,
who’s my grandpa’s buddy.
A dog named Bobby,
who sits in the lobby.
A dog named Tito,
who likes to eat a burrito.
A dog named London Baby,
who could be a hound, maybe.
Who had a great wife,
and a great life.
We all love you Grandpa Don!
4/11/14
Lake Tahoe, August 2013
