My Musical Family

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and so often extend beyond the bounds of blood and genes. There are people who are part of your family — even though you will not find them on your family tree — because they have become so entwined in your life, you can’t remember a time when you didn’t know them. You can’t imagine a time they won’t be there, if not present in your daily life, at least out in the world, cheering you on, ready to step in when you need them.

I lost one of those family members this week.

Ron “Dommer” Domschot died on Monday evening, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. He was a retired high school teacher and coach, a devoted husband and father, a proud grandfather, a loyal friend, and so many other things to so many people.