why did Tom Lester NOT attend Eddie Albert's funeral???

then he should've gone to eddies funeral... why didn't he if they were so close? and when you wrote him, did he write back?

Just for the record, currently 88 years old, Mary Grace Canfield (Ralph Monroe) is the only other regular cast member still living. (I still absolutely love Green Acres, BTW.)

I have to agree with deapwoods--this question isn't worthy of so much thought.

Even if we learned that he went to funerals of several other cast members, that doesn't prove there was any negative feeling towards Eddie-which is obviously the question being posed.

It could be as simple as Tom having the flu or something right at that time. As others have said, it could be finances or a commitment right then preventing him from going. Or it could be that Tom is really uncomfortable at any funeral and just doesn't like to go to any of them--I've certainly known people like that.

I would never criticize anyone for going to, or not, anyone's funeral. Let them mourn in their own way and it's best for us outsiders not to worry about it at all.

Good point. Some people just don't do funerals including me, unless it's immediate family.

Tom not attending Eddie's funeral does NOT mean he didn't like Eddie or care about him. He probably liked him a lot. He just dealt with the passing of Mr. Albert in his own way.

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"Praise God that Tom Lester knows the Lord Jesus Christ. Eddie Albert could have come to know the Lord before His death. Regardless, a funeral has no bearing on his eternity. At the point of death, his eternity was set in stone. Nothing more to be said"

Ahhh, so you're a fundamentalist Christian. Well hey if that works for you, then God bless you. I'm a Liberal Episcopalian, so I'm sure we have different views of the faith, but I can always agree to disagree. I say live and let live. But having a funeral for someone is not about "celebrating a corpse" or worshipping the dead." I've heard many fundamentalist Christians say both those things. It's really about celebrating a person's life, and the wonderful things they did while they were alive. It's a tribute. I became an Episcopalian a few years ago when my mom got ordained as an Episcopal minister. And my uncle died tragically a few years ago, and he died a hero. He was a firefighter and he died on the job saving two innocent 6-year-old twin boys from a fire. Both boys survived, but one of them had small burns. I was sad to learn of my uncle's passing because I was deeply close to him. But I was VERY proud to attend his funeral, and I was even PROUDER to give the speech I gave about him at the church. Everyone there was deeply moved by the speech, and I was proud that the speech did justice in honoring a great man. It wasn't about "celebrating a corpse" it was about celebrating the life of a GREAT man, it was about honoring a hero, giving him a tribute he DESERVED for a life taken before his time. I'm STILL quite sad about my uncle's death and I miss him terribly. However, when I get sad and miss him I take comfort in knowing he died a hero. And that someday when my own time comes, I'll be reunited with him. And every night when I say my prayers, I pray to God, Jesus, Mother Mary, and ALL the saints and angels to take care of my uncle, as well as those close to me that have departed, and are no longer with me (both humans AND pets)... I have no regrets about that funeral, the speech I made. And as sad as it was watching his fellow firefighters carry his casket into the cemetery burial spot, I couldn't help seeing all the love and devotion that was going on. Love from God, love from his firefighter brothers, love from his family (including me). I was proud to be a part of celebrating my uncles life and honoring his heroism. A man who put his life on the line EVERY DAY for average pay (less than what he deserved), and even died saving the life of 2 young twin brothers, who's parents now get to see their 2 boys grow up because of what my uncle did. Nothing wrong at all with honoring someone like that.

You have the right to your own beliefs, womenofbocc... and regardless of how you feel about funerals, I must respectfully disagree with you because I believe it DOES matter... when I die, I'd want the people I love there to celebrate MY life, and say nice things about me. I'd wanna be remembered as someone who made a difference in people's lives and helped them. I won't say I don't have my flaws or personal demons, because that would be a lie. Admittedly, I'm far from perfect. Jesus is perfect. But I'm a flawed human being and have no shame in admitting that. Abe Lincoln once said "I've often found folks who have no vices tend to have very little virtues" and I agree with that. Lincoln was a Godly president in my opinion. But I want to be honored and remembered upon my passing as well. But I take great care of my health, I work out every day, eat a healthy diet (my body is my temple, etc.), and as long as no accidents happen, I have a fairly good chance of living well into my 90s if I keep this up, so I'm good lol. I love the life God gave me and appreciate all that comes with it.

I'm not trying to change your opinion, I know Fundamentalist Christians are normally set in their ways, but I'm just letting you know not everyone feels the same way. As I said, I'm a proud Liberal Episcopalian and I'm more tolerant and open-minded to more possibilities. Different strokes for different folks.

But anyway, regardless of the fact that you clearly disagree with me, my beliefs, and how I feel I still would like to send kind thoughts, prayers, and blessings to you and your family. May God and His angels watch over ALL of you, and may you all live in love and do treat others as you wish to be treated. A rule I've always lived by.