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Young Grieving Widow of 3 Children
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Hello, my name is Tia. I am married to a wonderful man (Jim Campbell) who died unexpectantlly at the age of 48. My husband was a great supporter of myself and my 3 girls, ages 4, 6, and 9, but recently lost his management job due to cutbacks (we also have two older children, Michael who is 26 & our oldest daughter, Alex who is 23 and has recently returned from serving overseas). He struggled to continue to suport us and opened up his own business (Campbells Road Side Service). Jim and I loved to cook together for the kids but yesterday, December 5, 2017, he got his first buisness call just before we got started. I was so excited for him, and he was too. The call was local so I expected to hear back from him soon to hopefully have dinner with the kids and I. Four hours later he was still not home. The kids and I drove and inspected the area where he was supposed to report to make roadside repairs, but there was no sign of him. I called and called, but no response. This was very unusual for him. I then called the authorities (all of them). The Sheriffs Department reported quickly to take a report. Over the next 4 additional hours, I called repeatedly to see if they located my husband Jim. It was not until 3:30 am, when the Sheriffs department Coroner arrived, that I found out that my 48 year old husband had died. He had a heart attack.
I have been grieving, caring for my 3 young girls, and making funeral arrangements. The kids and I were unable to say goodbye. I need to say goodbye, and so do the girls. I opted for the kids and I to be able to view the body before he is gone. The funeral, charges by the amount of people that are going to view the body, so this will cost $6,700 which includes the cremation. Who would have expected this to happen so soon? He was only 48. I am besides myself and have no options. I cannot afford to pay to see my husband one last time. Please please help me and my children say our goodbyes one last time. Please.
(This was written by a family member because Tia is currently focusing on her children and grieving).
I have been grieving, caring for my 3 young girls, and making funeral arrangements. The kids and I were unable to say goodbye. I need to say goodbye, and so do the girls. I opted for the kids and I to be able to view the body before he is gone. The funeral, charges by the amount of people that are going to view the body, so this will cost $6,700 which includes the cremation. Who would have expected this to happen so soon? He was only 48. I am besides myself and have no options. I cannot afford to pay to see my husband one last time. Please please help me and my children say our goodbyes one last time. Please.
(This was written by a family member because Tia is currently focusing on her children and grieving).
Organizer and beneficiary
Adena Sherburn
Organizer
Rio Linda, CA
Tia Campbell
Beneficiary