Donate Life Month

Tools

By Madelyn Jarrett

Story Published: Apr 16, 2009 at 6:25 PM MST

Story Updated: Apr 16, 2009 at 6:37 PM MST

BILLINGS - In this week's Spirit of Montana, a Roberts man honors his wife's memory and encourages others to give the gift of life.

Nine years ago Frank Ropp's wife Mary, a mother of 4, died suddenly from an aneurysm. While dealing with the news that his wife wouldn't make it, Frank made the decision to donate her organs and tissue. He says with 4 children, it wasn't an easy choice, but it was one his wife had been vocal about.

"It's rewarding and fulfilling because even though you've suffered quite a loss and it's hard to figure out the whys it's very rewarding to know that people benefit from your loss."

Mary's organs went to 9 people; 8 are still living today. Frank honored St. Vincent Healthcare with the Organ Donation Medal of Honor Thursday, for their efforts in educating the community about the importance of making their wishes known.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 1000 Characters Left

KULR-8 News, Sports, Weather and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

Your Weather Authority

Icon
Current Temp 18.0 °F
Overcast
Wind : Northeast at
9.2 mph
Humidity : 88 %
Pressure : 30.25 in
More Weather

Party America Sky Cam

More Weather

On Demand

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Links We Like