Unexpected Losses

A tragic event took place the beginning of this year, taking my dad, brother and leaving my mom recovering in the ICU.

 

If you didn’t know my Dad, you missed out. He was accepting, forgiving and easy going. He supported and helped as many people as he could. He played a huge role in many recovery and support programs and was affiliated with multiple churches. He was beyond proud to display his 41 year AA sobriety token. Known as “Donut Bob,” he was a sponsor within AA, he opened his arms and his heart to offer support and help anyone navigate this crazy thing called life. He didn’t care what anyone thought of him and would never judge you, only accept. If only the whole world were full of my Dad it would be a better place. Everyone’s time here is limited, but he always made time for his grandchildren, just as he did with us kids. He’d let his grandchildren decide and direct the play, maybe a little too much sometimes, but always by their side. My dad had a way with connections, making them, keeping them, even if it was a simple text “GM”, he let you know he was there, he cared and was thinking of you.

 

If you didn’t know my brother, you also missed out. He had a big heart and would do anything for his family and friends. Not always the best at communication, but who is. He had a love for cars, knew the mechanics inside and out and could take a totaled car, revive it and bring it back to life.

 

As my mom takes the necessary steps for her recovery and my brother and I navigate our way through this we ask for your support, not your curiosity, we need your respect and your love. It is a time to come together to support one another, to connect with people as my Dad did, always leaving an open line of communication and letting others know he was there for them.

 

If I can take one positive from this tragedy, it’s connection. Make time for the people you love. Make time for connection. Let people know what you mean to them, they may not always be there.

 

“One day at a time,” that is the only way we will get through.

 

Many have inquired about donations to our family. If you wish to support our family and alleviate any additional financial stresses, please donate here. Donations will go directly to the cost of funeral services, medical expenses, and family support, while also allotting a portion of funds to be donated to AA.

 

If you would like to donate directly to “Donut Bob’s” local AA chapter please mail checks to:

AA District 21-22

P.O.Box 480594

New Haven, Michigan

48048

 

Any donation amount is appreciated, even if it is just enough to buy a cup of coffee.

Funeral services can be found here.

https://www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com/m/obituaries/Robert-Terbrack/Memories

https://www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com/m/obituaries/Douglas-Terbrack/Memories?fbclid=IwAR38zm-8n_nctdKbKDO-gWo0CgT0jOjqD8B3yqlljmSvmibD12_1SYBzE-s

 

With Love,

Kim