Loved and missed by Wife Sharon, his children; his many friends and family.
A Graveside Service is to be held at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park Friday October 23rd at 3PM.
Loved and missed by Wife Sharon, his children; his many friends and family.
A Graveside Service is to be held at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park Friday October 23rd at 3PM.
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Grandpa I really miss you. I know that with the unexpected shock of grandma passing everyone’s attention has been on that but I want to remind you that you are missed and loved so very much. I’ve always been a grandpa’s girl and I’ll continue to keep that promise. You always told me that you loved from my tippy toes to the last strand of hair on my head and I never doubted for a second that you meant it. You showed me unconditional love and always made me feel like the most special person in the world. You were always there for me. I remember my 5th birthday you took me to the store so I could pick out anything I wanted. I picked out this giant Pocahontas ball and you were so happy to get it for me. I still remember your smile that day. I remember every time I was sad or just wanted attention you were more than happy to cuddle with me on the couch and tell me stories. We always had so much fun. I’ll never forget the little song you’d sing to me when we would go out on Saturdays with grandma and Aunt Velma. Every time you guys bought me something you’d sing, “Oh I wish I wish I was as rich as Kris” and we both would crack up laughing.. and I’ll never forget the owie gooie worm poem you’d tell me. I miss how you would tickle my neck then tease me for hours by putting your hand by neck so I’d freak out thinking you were trying to tickle me again. ❤ we always had a great time. I miss you teaching me how to drive. We had those back roads from Dodge park to Boyer Shoots memorized like the back of our hands. I remember when you thought I was doing such a great job that you let me drive your car which was a huge deal because everyone knows how you were about that PT cruiser. I miss fishing with you, I miss our living room coffee dates and I miss hearing your jokes and stories, I miss being able to hug you whenever I wanted, I miss hearing you tell me how much you love and care for me, honestly I miss everything about you. You were so good to me. I remember how happy you were when I told you i was pregnant. You always checked on me asking how I and the baby were doing and you’d give me $5 and tell me to go eat because you and grandma never thought I was eating enough. I remember you asking every time I saw you if I’d bring your great granddaughter to visit you and I promised I’d bring her over all the time. That made you so happy and it made me happy to see your excitement. Unfortunately you passed a few weeks before Aubrey was born. It really broke my heart that you never got to hold the great granddaughter that you were so excited for. It really tore my heart up. I know you’re watching over her so please help me and her dad keep her safe. Please be our eyes when she’s away from us. Show her the unconditional love you always showed me even if it’s from heaven. I replay the week we lost you over and over again in my head. I remember getting a call from mom saying you weren’t doing good at all so I came and saw you and you could barely say a word. I told you I loved you and as soon as I made it out of the door I broke down crying because I knew the end was close. The next day you seemed to be doing better when I was over and you apologized for not talking the day before because you were just so tired. You promised me that you were alright and you didn’t want me to be upset or worried. I remember you asked me to give you one of your iced coffees from the fridge so I brought you a mocha one before I left. I knew you weren’t doing ok but I knew you were pretending to be because you loved me so much and you didn’t want me to be sad. I remember us telling each other we loved each other over and over and over that day. I remember our very last words to each other were I love you. I’m still very thankful that we had that goodbye. The next day I was sitting on Mark’s parent’s couch when I got the call saying you passed. My heart instantly broke and I rushed to you. I remember staring at you for 7 hours until the process was done and they took you to the funeral home. I remember being almost 9 months pregnant sitting on the floor in front of you staring because I knew I wouldn’t get to see you anymore. That night is burned into my brain. I couldn’t forget it if I tried. Just like how I’ll never forget your funeral. I bought you those flowers and I got to put them in your casket with you right before they lowered your coffin into the ground. I remember wanting to jump in and pull you out. I wanted to save you but I couldn’t. They gave me one of your flowers from the service so I took it home and put it into a photo album so I could press it and have it preserved. I still have the flower and every time I see it I think about you. I wasn’t ready to lose you grandpa. Your an the world to me. I will always miss you and cherish the times that I got to spend with you. I really miss your hugs and I really miss all the time we spent together. Grandpa I’ll love you always and miss you forever. Enjoy heaven with grandma and Jesus. I can’t wait forthe day I can run into your arms again.❤