Our souls achingly miss you, dear man, and this world will never again be the same now you've left it. You are so loved! No words could ever express what you have meant to us nor the example you have been. Thank goodness for those great writers and the amazing words they wove so many moons ago because the words of Robert Louis Stevenson remind our family of you, Pap. You truly were the very best man we have ever known. We love you so very, very much. Thank you for loving us and for imprinting so many of your smiles upon our hearts! We love you, Pappy! Eric, Kyle, Bryce, and Leora
"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it;
Who has looked for the best in others and given the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration
Whose memory is a benediction"