Monday, August 17, 2009

ALVIN WILLIAM SHACKLETON




Dan's Dad went home to be with the Lord at age 91 on Saturday night. We rejoice that he is no longer suffering in his broken earthly body but is now free in the loving comfort and care of Jesus Christ our King. He was an amazing man and a most loving father. He was soft spoken, extremely funny and witty, completely devoted to living his life in service of others, and had more perseverance than anyone I've known. We will miss him so much but take comfort in knowing that our separation is not eternal.

Alvin's memorial service will be: September 5th in Garden Grove, CA (exact time and place TBA)
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Start: 38.7% Body Fat at 207.0 lbs = 80.1 lbs of fat
Goal: 33.0% Body Fat by September 1, 2013
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Wk1: 38.5% at 204.0 = 78.54 lbs of fat (-1.56 lb)
Wk2: 37.8% at 205.5 = 77.68 lbs of fat (-.86 lb)
Wk3: 36.9% at 203.5 = 75.09 lbs of fat (-2.59 lb)
Wk4: 37.3% at 204.0= 76.09 lbs of fat (+1.00 lb)
Wk5: 37.4% at 201.5 =75.36 lbs of fat (-.73 lb)
Wk 6: 37.1% at 199.5 =74.01 lbs of fat (-1.35 lb)
Vacation
Wk 7: 36.2% at 198.0 = 71.6 lbs of fat
Wk 8: 36.7 at 196.0 = 71.9 lbs of fat
Wk 10: 35.9 at 198 = 71.0 lbs of fat
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