Poppy's Party

Most people would say that they were going to a funeral for someone after they have died. However, that was NOT the case with Poppy. He wanted a nice personalized memorial and a celebration, and that is what he got.

Over 500 people came to his memorial service. We listened to him welcome all of us, heard some of his favorite Jazz songs, watched him perform "Sam You Made The Pants Too Long", listened to my sister and Heidi (his long time companion) talk about wonderful memories and listened to him ask us if anyone told us they loved us today (one of his "things" he always said). He was pretty well prepared for that day, and had taken a lot of time to put together what he wanted. And it was cool because we had his bust up in the front of the church with his saxophone, so you almost felt like he was there.

Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a nice lunch, music and visiting at the church, then we were off to Gamekeeper's. Gamekeeper's is a restaurant/bar that he had been going to since the late 70's. His band would play for occasions such as Valentine's Day, Derby Day, his birthday, and Christmas Eve. Every time he played, he made a T-shirt. So, everyone wore their favorite Chuck Fuller T from over the years, and we went and celebrated his life into the night. The place was PACKED!

As sad as it is to lose someone you love so, so much, at least everyone has wonderful, fun memories of my very unique Poppy.