Two very special people passed away in the last few months. They were part of my personal history. They had an impact on my life. They were very special. Let me share a little about them.
Jim was a guy who was wise, full of humor and a great mentor and father to 3 delightful daughters and 1 lively wife. I enjoyed spending time in he and Norma's home with our youth group (they both were awesome leaders), baby sitting those 3 nutty daughter's (ask the girls about the fun we hand in those parentless adventures) and just plain "hanging out". As I grew up and joined the "working world" Jim, my dad and I enjoyed driving to work together. Hercules Aerospace Division was our destination. Good times. Jim always had a wise anecdote for struggles I was dealing with, usually with boys, and/or budgeting and always had an answer for the occasional spiritual battle. I loved his cool, Southern style. Never stressed out and just a real guy who had already walked where I was going. I will miss seeing him when I am in SLC. He was truly a great man.
Betty was a party queen. She was a born entertainer. No matter where, she was the life of the soiree. Kelsey learned to swim at the club where she was a long time member. She hosted many parties in her gorgeous mountain side home. We spent several weekends enjoying snowy fun at their cabin in the mountains. She was there holding babies and watching Addison conquer the diving board at Scott's 40th birthday bash also at the club. She gave out the best treats at Halloween. Betty knew how to have fun and include others in that fun. Betty was wife to John and mother to 3 daughters. Her oldest, Betsy, is one of my dearest long time friends. I wish I had been able to spend more time with their family these last few years. Time and distance are sometimes a cruel enemy. She was one of a kind.
These two people will never be forgotten by me and I am sure many, many others feel the same. They will always live in many hearts.
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