Mountain Man Forever

At midnight on May 29th, Bob died after a courageous battle with cancer. He and my mom were sleeping, holding hands, when he passed. The past few months have been the most difficult I have ever experienced, but the outpouring of support and love from expected and unexpected places gave our family strength.

He will be remembered for the countless things that he quietly did with the utmost care, attention, and skill. I now begin a new journey with the memory of a man that I looked to for support, knowledge, and guidance. Though he is gone, what he taught me, what we learned together remain behind to guide me through what is yet to come.

Friends have asked about donations. Our family has suggested:

Burchfield-Penny Memorial Fund
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222

Hospice Buffalo
225 Como Park Blvd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14227


Thank you, Pops. I love you.