In Memory of Ronald J Koett (1946-2009)

2009

A collection of photographs made during the week my father unexpectedly died. I don't remember making these photographs.

These photographs attempt to make sense of a life that was left suddenly, without warning, and without any goodbye. I desperately wanted a goodbye and did not get one. I needed to remember the nuances because isn't that the way he would've wanted to be remembered? How he lived, where he went, and what he loved the most is what emerges in these photographs.

This was his goodbye to me.

Notification

Last Clothes Change

Funeral Arrangements

Dad's Bedroom

Pond In Backyard

Dad's Freezer

Dad's Shirts & Ties

Dad's Garage

Dad's Tools

Packing Up Dad's Office

Boarded Door

Self Portrait with Dad's Headband and Wristband

Backyard Swamp

Dad's Memorial

Karis At Dad's Memorial

Reception Table At Dad's Memorial

Tyler At Dad's Favorite Restaurant

Karis Riding On Dad's Golf Cart

Dad's Favorite Beach In Sarasota

Me At Dad's Favorite Beach

Last Sand Castle

Mike, Nikki, Tyler, & Karis At The Beach

Dad's Ashes At The Beach

After Spreading Dad's Ashes

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