Craig's Long Way Home

09/06/2024

There's a hummingbird in the picture. Can you find it?

05/27/2024

2024 Birthday tribute lunch/dinner. Venison skewers with Dad's potato salad, noodle salad, garlic bread and a Busch Latte. Happy birthday Dad thanks for borrowing me you skewers 😎

05/05/2024

Remembrance dinner for Dad in honor of a year since he passed. Greek Seasoned Arm roast kabobs, grilled zucchini, veggie kabobs and some garlic bread and a tomato mozzarella salad..

04/04/2024

Bon Voyage, see you next time in Mexico

10/02/2023

We just passed through a year since Craig had his stroke and was taken to University of Iowa hospital. At the same time I get to remember our trip to Cancun and the smile on his face swimming with a dolphin.

05/28/2023

Craig's obiturary is available on line at Iowa Cremation - Waukee.

Also Globe Gazette on line and in today's edition, May 28, 2023.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/globegazette/name/craig-foutch-obituary?id=52063799

Today celebrate Craig, he loved his birthday and celebrating the annual event.
"Peace, love, and harmony in the universe." Craig Foutch

View Craig James Foutch's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

05/06/2023

Celebrate Craig
Sunday, May 7, 2023
1 - 4pm
East Park, Mason City
Shelter House near the sledding hill
Picnic food and beverages to be served
Stay awhile or make a quick visit

05/04/2023

Craig Foutch
May 28,1951 - May 4, 2023
"Peace, Love, and Harmony in this universe" quote by craig foutch

05/04/2023

Update May 3, 2023: Craig had a peaceful day. No change in his condition.

05/03/2023

Update May 2, 2023: Day 2 of hospice, comfort care. Craig, most of the time, is resting peacefully. He has had some uncomfortable periods. Hospice care works tirelessly to bring him back to comfort.

Our family is preparing a Celebration of Life for Craig. Our plan is to have it Sunday, May 7. East Park "sledding hill" shelter house 1-4pm. It will be a picnic theme event with some of Craig's favorite food and beverages. Join us for a short visit or for the whole time.

04/24/2023

Update: April 24, 2023
Craig recovered nicely from his March 21 colostomy surgery, however during the night of March 29 he was transferred to ICU. He developed a infection related to his trach. He continues to receive iv antibiotic for this infection. During his ICU stay, the Dr. was direct about his condition. He would continue to be in a cycle of infection for the rest of his life. Along with all his layers of care and his immobility of his right side. He was in ICU for 7 days, then sent to med floor for 5 days. On April 10 he was sent to 4th floor where the Ltac(long term acute care) hospital is. Yes, a hospital within MercyOne in DSM. He was on this floor back in October 14 to November 23, 2022.
So today he continues to be stable, however his quality of life has declined with this last infection.
Craig has done all he can to regain something of his physical and cognitive self over these last 7 months. We as a family have searched and used all avenues we could to give him his best chance.
What remains for him is to be trauma free and to be at peace. He will begin to receive comfort care the last weekend in April.
Visits are welcomed, if you want or need. Continue your prayers and positive thoughts for comfort and peace. Know that we are very grateful for all and everything.

04/24/2023

Liddy, Mimi and Popi