Funeral Costs for Joe Defenbaugh

My dad passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on 12/10/23.

I'm very grateful that my brother who lives in Oregon was able to come down and help me with dealing with everything, because honestly, I couldn't have done everything we have so far alone, and there's still more to be done.

My brother and I both work full time, but we weren't prepared for this, financially or emotionally.

Between travel costs, cremation costs, and not working for two weeks while we did everything that was time sensitive, I am financially tapped out, and I know my brother has little more then he needs for the trip home.

He has mentioned that he is willing to apply for a loan in order to cover everything, but I can't not contribute and leave him not only missing a parent, but worse off financially for it.

I don't want to ask for handouts, and I don't like asking people for something in exchange for nothing, which made it very difficult for me to make one of these. Because of that I am going to do this a little differently then usual.

I am asking for donations to help pay for a memorial service for my dad, but not for nothing in exchange. Anyone who donates and resides relatively close (sonoma, napa, marin, sf, etc) and needs any sort of work done, is invited to call BMHD Services (7075038752), my small handyman business that I recently started, and receive 15% off any work done by me**.

I think that is not only fair, but fitting, because my dad taught me everything I know about building, fixing, and maintenance.

My dad wasn't perfect, but he was a good man. He took care of alot of people, whether they were family, friends, or just employees.

He taught me everything I know about my trade.

He never stopped working.

He was an inspiration, and all I can do is hope that he sees the work I do everyday, and is proud of me.

Thank you for taking the time to read what I had to say.

**Discount details: Discount applies to hourly rate or flat rate for labor exclusively. Discount DOES NOT apply to materials costs, tool and equipment rental costs, dump fees, disposal costs, or travel/gas surcharges. Discount does not expire, but is one time use only. Discount applies to one job only. Discount does not give priority as far as scheduling, scheduling is done on a first come first serve basis.