Me and my Dad 1977Tomorrow is the the 5 year anniversary of my dads death. Each year it gets easier-but I still get angry that I didn't get more time with him. I love him so very much. Thanks for being my dad!
Some of my favorite memories of him:
he had a beautiful tenor voice
he loved the earth,
*collected rocks and sea shells, loved taking the scenic route, flowers, mountains, oceans
he was very artistic
*painted designs on wall, canvas, interior designer without formal training
he loved the beach and our family trips to Hawaii
he broke his collar bone boogie boarding in Hawaii
he had a contagious laugh
when I was little he would sing my "YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE" every morning when I would sneak into bed with him and my mom
sang in a barbershop quartet
overcame addiction
loved my mother
he loved the Cosby Show
he was a really good whistler
he was a great cook and candy maker
*garlic chicken, eggrolls, rolls, cinnamon rolls(some of my favs)
he would eat apple crisp every Sunday in the fall
he loved Schwans Black Raspberry Icecream
he always told me to be flexible-HAHA
he was choir director, bishop, a good friend to many people
served a mission in California
he was not very good at sports
he financially supported some missionaries on there missions who were NOT his own children
he wore black socks with his shorts-LOL
he loved me, my sister, and brother very much and he wanted the best for each of us
he would give even if he had nothing to give
he wore DRY IDEA deodorant forever
he made me laugh
very hard worker, but could play hard too
family drives singing lots of songs
he bought me a Bernina Sewing Machine
he always played the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
he had a love and great knowledge of the scriptures
Dad with Kaden 1 1/2 weeks before his death
4 comments:
I will be thinking about you tomorrow. I love you! -Karla
enjoyed your tribute to John (your father) He is doing the things you have a fond memory of in a better place for those who also will appreciate his love and talents. As you may or may not know, Carol and I are in India on a mission. The people are great, the culture is different and the work is moving forward. Enjoy seeing you and the wonderful family you are raising.
Carol/Kent Wood
Many fond memories of your dad, our families and his life. He WAS a very hard worker. I know that my dad always appreciated his artistic view and loved him like a brother. God bless you and your family. XOXO
I'm glad you have some good memories, looking at you I can tell he was a good dad, I'm so sorry you lost him so early.
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