Candace Cameron Bure is paying tribute to her late father-in-law, Vladimir Bure.
Candace, 48, introduced the loss of life of her husband Valeri Bure‘s father in an Instagram submit on Wednesday, Sept. 4. In keeping with the NHL, Bure died on Tuesday, Sept. 3. He was 73.
Her submit included an older picture of Vladimir together with his two sons, Pavel Bure and Valeri, to whom Candace has been married for 28 years.
“Our hearts are damaged as we grieve the lack of Val’s dad Vladimir Bure. I liked this man so very a lot. To me, he represented not solely the present of life (my husband) that I’m ceaselessly grateful for, however one among energy, dedication, motivation, resilience, willpower and love. In my thoughts, he was the epitome of every of these phrases, somewhat bit tremendous human not directly,” she wrote.
Candance continued by highlighting Vladimir’s notable accomplishments. “Vladimir was an 4x Olympic medalist in swimming and a 2x Stanley Cup profitable coach for the New Jersey Devils,” she wrote alongside a number of images of Vladimir by himself, together with throughout one among his swim meets and the NHL’s picture memorizing him.
Vladimir was a four-time Olympic medalist in swimming occasions, profitable one on the 1968 Mexico Metropolis Video games and one other three on the 1972 Munich Video games. He was additionally a health marketing consultant for the New Jersey Devils from 1999 to 2010. Throughout his tenure, the crew received the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003.
Together with images from his youth, the Fuller Home star included two images alongside her father-in-law. One was a candy image of them embracing, whereas the opposite confirmed them dancing.
“He was a proud father, grandfather, husband and devoted coach. Most of all, I understand how a lot he liked his household. Thanks for praying for the entire Bure household as we grieve ❤️🩹💔🙏🏻. We love you Vladimir ♥️, and also you’ll ceaselessly be in our hearts,” Candace concluded.
A number of folks expressed their condolences for the Bure household in Candace’s feedback part, together with the account for the Nice American Household community.
“We’re deeply saddened to listen to concerning the passing of your father-in-law, Candace,” the remark learn. “Please know that our ideas and prayers are with you and your loved ones throughout this troublesome time. Wishing you energy, consolation, and peace as you navigate this loss.”
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Candace and Valeri’s daughter, Natasha Valerievna, 26, additionally paid tribute to her late grandfather on her Sept. 4 Instagram Tales.
“My unbelievable Dedushka Relaxation in peace. I’ve infinite love for you and for giving me my Papa,” she wrote on prime of the identical picture Candance posted of Valeri and Vladimir. “Dedushka” is the Russian phrase for “grandpa.”
Candace and Valeri are additionally mother and father to Lev, 24, and Maksim, 22.