However, I believe the true reason is that my father wished to feel as if some part of himself would continue on after he died.

All the parts of the whole year, as winter, summer, months, nights and days continue in their order.

He made the case that some part of them and their hopes would continue.

A large, secret part of his thoughts and feelings he continued to hold back.

"Follow through" means that separate parts of a body will continue moving after the character has stopped.

True to the tradition, however, the best parts continue to go to the bad guys.

Although, some parts of the economy continue to perform well.

Better to play the part they expected, and have them continue to underestimate him, until he could take back the high ground.

Some part of this surplus, however, may still continue to bring back a return.

You should have left it alone, part of him continued to mourn.