On New Years' Day we woke up super early, piled the sleepy kids in the van and began the long trip out to California. I wish the trip was for a happier reason. My sister Julie started dating Travis 5 years ago. After 3 years of dating they were beginning to think about the future when Travis began not feeling well. Soon afterwards he was diagnosed with Bone Cancer. In a nutshell, the next 2 years that followed were full of a variety of unpleasant and exhausting treatments. We prayed for him continually and wished there was more we could do to help. I'm so happy Travis and Julie were able to travel out here to Utah in May. I had no idea that would be the last time we saw him. Come early December we had an idea he wasn't doing well, but we didn't know to the extent. We were told he had about a month left to live. My sister was a mess- really we all were. Over the course of the next few days he went downhill rapidly and passed away early December 14, 2013.
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| We stayed with Blake, Adrian's brother in San Jose for a couple days. This was us leaving for the funeral. |
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| Kids driving in the car. We were all still smiling at this point. |
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| Great Grandparents with Adam |
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| Our family with my grandparents |
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| The 4 girls and our kids! |
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| My sisters and I- Carol, Julie, me and Jenn |
Julie wanted to wait until after the holidays for his funeral, so that's what we did. The funeral home was packed and although we all tried to focus on how much we all loved Travis and was an incredible person he was, it was so difficult to accept that he was really gone. Adrian and I had talked to the kids about Travis' passing many times but death is a difficult concept for an adult, much less a child! Well, I think part way through the service the fact that Travis was really gone sunk in for Thomas and he just sobbed. It was heart breaking.
It was wonderful to be there with my sisters and we tried to make the best of it. I was able to see my grandparents after not seeing them for about 9 years. I saw my Aunt and Uncle for the first time in 12 years- they had never met Adrian!
I'm so glad we took the trip. Even if it wasn't under the best circumstances, it will be something I think at least Adrian, Thomas and I will never forget.
RIP Travis- we love you and won't forget you!
Travis' Obituary:
Travis' Obituary:
Travis was born on December 3, 1980, and passed away in the comfort of his home on December 14, 2013 in Livermore, CA. He was 33 years old. Travis loved to go camping, fishing, and boating. Basically anything outdoors was right up his alley. He recently visited Yosemite, another favorite spot of his. Travis will be remembered for his kind heart and energetic personality.
Travis is survived by his fiancée Julie Kokanour, his parents Patrick Haney of Livermore, Deborah Haney of Pleasanton, and his brother Thomas Haney of Livermore.
A Celebration of Travis’ Life will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 10AM to 12PM at Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 East Avenue, Livermore, CA
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| Travis playing with Leah, late Spring 2012 |
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