Earl J. Gareis, Jr.
January 29, 1943 ~ January 18, 2010
Earl J. Gareis, Jr., 66, of Weirton, was called to heaven on Monday, January 18, 2010 while a patient at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Born January 29, 1943 in Canonsburg, PA, he was a son of the late Josephine Fuller Shiel. He was also preceded in death by twin daughters Margie and Nancy Gareis and sister Barbara Rogge.
He was a graduate of Burgettstown Union High School. With 30 years of service, Earl retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Blast Furnace Department. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and WSX 25-Year Club. He was a devoted husband and father who loved hunting, the outdoors and flea-marketing. He served in the United States Air Force.
Earl is survived by his loving wife Ellen Virginia Gareis; daughters Cheryl (Timothy) Derby, Diana (John) Dulaney, Jr.; son Gregory Gareis; grandchildren Timothy (Milene) Derby, Jr., Monica Derby and Heather and Tyler Dulaney all of Weirton and father Earl J. Gareis.
Friends will be received Wednesday 6-8PM and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Friday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate. Interment will be in St. Columbkille Cemetery, Imperial, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to McGuire Memorial Home, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066.
Dear Ellen, Cheri, Diana, Greg and Family, I am so saddened to hear of Junior’s passing. He was a wonderful man. I have such fond memories of him and being at your house when I was younger. I am very blessed to have him and Ellen as my Godparents. Please accept our sincerest sympathies. Love, Suzy, Chuck, Matthew and Luke
Dear Mrs. Gareis and Family: What a shock to see that your husband has died at such a young age! I remember you well from my days at St. Paul’s. Whenever you came to mind, I would remember you in prayer — fondly. I send my prayerfuls support at this difficult time for you but take comfort in the joy that he is now being “Daddy” to his daughters in Heaven. Love and prayers, always, as ever… Stan
Dear Aunt Ellen and Family, Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Earl.I have many fond memories of Uncle Earl.Spending time with him hunting and fishing.And spending a few weekends down state with him.He always thought of me and my family,he will be greatly missed as a uncle,god father and friend. love, kevin padgelek and family
My deepest condolences my prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Ellen, Cherie, Diana and Greg, We are so sorry to here of Earl’s passing. He will always be remembered as a sweet and kind person and the best neighbor we have ever had. We have so many fond memories of you all and our kids still call him “Errol” like the actor, which used to give him a chuckle when he heard it. We will never forget when you came to SC to see us after we moved away. We were so homesick and your visit meant all the world to us. We will always remember Earl with love and gratitude. May God bless you all, as we will keep you in our prayers. With love, Chris and Eloise Walker family
Dear Ellen, Cherie, Diana and Greg, I was shocked to hear about the passing of you husband, dad. I am so sorry! He was the greatest guy and a great neighbor!! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
PAP, i cant believe you are gone but god took you in his hands and you are now in a better and safer place.We will all take care of grandma and if greg needs anything we will help!i know you are looking down smiling on all of us!You were a proud dad and especially proud about what your grandchildren were doing!You were a one of a kind man in my eyes but i will always live with your advice at the tip of my brain because it was always the best advice!You left us here on earth but all the memories will still remain!I will always remember the parties and vactions!Every day was your birthday and whoever came over you would ask for a birthday gift!I cant believe next week is really your “real” birthday! i love you pap and no matter what i know you will be with me and my family every step we take! grandma is taken care of pap, i promise just keep smiling down on us and we will make it! i love youu n miss you! your grandaughter, Monica
Dear Ellen and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Junior’s passing. I remember how kind and sweet he was. Just know that he is in a better place and you are all in my thoughts. With love, Amy
Dear Ellen, Cherie, Diana and Greg, I am so sorry to hear of Junior’s passing. When I think of Junior, I always remember him laughing and with a smile. He was a sweet, sweet man! Ya’ll are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Lois, Paul, Ali and Noah Kelly
Dear Ellen, I grieve your loss and send you my prayers. I am grateful to have seen the two of you so recently, both looking beautiful and full of life. I could always feel the love between you and Earl, and I hope that love comforts you now. Cathy White
Dear Ellen and family, My heart and my prayers go out to you..Ellen please dont hesitate to call if you need anything. Love and God Bless you .. lisa hamilton
Ellen,Cherie,Tim and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Earl,what a great guy. wish I could be there for you. Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you guys.
Dear Ellen and family, I read the news of Earl’s death and write to offer my condolences to you and your family. Earl was my confirmation sponsor, chosen because he was a man of faith, simplicity and character. Be assured that I will remember him at the altar when I celebrate Mass and hold all of you close during the pain of this loss.
We were sorry to hear the news of Earl’s sudden passing. Our sincere sympathy to Ellen and his children, and the entire Gareis and Stack Families. Earl will be remembered for his kind and gentle manner and strong family values. Our family will miss him. Dan and Judy Ebbert
Dear Aunt Ellen & My Cousins, Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Earl. He really was a wonderful man and just loved all of you so much!! I have many great memories of Uncle Earl. Times at the cottage, coming over to get some of jelly when I was a little girl, him letting me borrow yard tools(which I broke;), Etc! He was such a kind man and always remember the great memories that you all got to share with him. He will be missed. Aunt Ellen If you need anything I’m a Street way. Love you all, Chrysti & Frankie
Ellen and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. On behalf of my Mom, my sister Lisa and my brother Hank, we grieve his passing and will so miss his gentle, kind and loving heart.
He Only Takes The Best God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you, And whispered, Come to Me. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts To prove to us, He only takes the best.
Dad, I can’t believe this is happening to our family! What am I going to do without you? I talk to you everyday, I depend on you for so much; your advice on everything. I feel like Tyler needed so much more time with you, he doesn’t have the memories like the older kids. Its just not fair and it makes me so mad! Everyone says your in a better place, well maybe in time I might think that but right now I can’t. I just can’t imagine my life without you, I will miss you forever!
Dear Ellen, Cheryl, Diana, & Greg and families, I am so sorry about the loss of your wonderful husband and father and grandfather. I’ve never seen him when he wasn’t smiling. The one thing you can always be thankful for is the love. I pray your wonderful, happy, loving memories will see you through. You are all in my heart and my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest, heartfelt sympathy.
Ellen & family So sorry to hear of Earl’s passing. He was a very sweet man & I’m sure will be missed by a lot of people. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Oh Ellen, my heart goes out to you. Seems like I just spoke to you and Earl such a short time ago. What a nice man. My thoughts are with you.
We are very sad to hear of Earl’s passing. I have not seen him in a long while but I will always have fond memories of Earl bringing me coffee or food or tools or something. He was the best guy in the world, bar none. He was like everyone’s Dad.
DAD, Time doesnt stop for anything!I feel like the whole world should stop, but it keeps on going!I miss you everyday and will forever. We are okay but its been so hard! You were everything to us! Now we are left with your memories and we have alot of them!left to go through life without you! I cant imagine doing this! We will be strong for you, because that is what you would want! We will be there for mom and each other! I just want you to come back! I will see you again in heaven! love with all my heart Cheryl
Thinking about you. our prayers are with you and your family Arden, Nancy, effrey
Thinking about you. our prayers are with you and your family Arden, Nancy, effrey
WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME WEHN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME, AND I”M NOT THERE TO SEE. IF THE SUN SHOULD RISE AND FIND YOUR EYES ALL FILLED WITH TEARS FOR ME. I WISH SO MUCH YOU WOULDNT CRY THE WAY YOU DID TODAY ,WHILE THINKING OF THE MANY THINGS WE DIDNT GET TO SAY. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE ME, AS MUCH AS I LOVE YOU. AND EACH TIME THAT YOU THINK OF ME i KNOW YOU MISS ME TOO. BUT WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME, PLEASE TRY TO UNDERSTAND THAT AN ANGEL CAME AND CALLED MY NAME, AND TOOK ME BY THE HAND,AND SAID MY PLACE WAS READY IN HEAVEN FAR ABOVE, AND THAT I’D HAVE TO LEAVE BEHIND ALL THOSE I DEARLY LOVE. BUT AS I TURNED TO WALK AWAY A TEAR FELL FROM MY EYE, FOR ALL LIFE,I’D ALWAYS THOUGHT I DIDNT WANT TO DIE. I HAD SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR , SO MUCH YET TO DO, IT SEEMED ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE THAT I WAS LEAVING YOU. I THOUGHT OF ALL THE YESTERDAYS, THE GOOD ONES AND THE BAD. I THOUGHT OF ALL THE LOVE WE SHARED AND THE FUN WE HAD. IF I COULD RELIVE YESTERDAY JUST EVEN FOR AWHILE, I’D SAY GOODBYE AND KISS YOU AND MAYBE SEE YOU SMILE. BUT THEN I FULLY REALIZED THAT THIS COULD NEVER BE,FOR EMPTINESS AND MEMORIES WOULD TAKE THE PLACE OF ME. AND WHEN I THOUGHT OF WORLDLY THINGS, I MIGHT MISZ COME TOMORROW, I THOUGHT OF YOU AND WHEN I DID,MY HEART WAS FILLED WITH SORROW. BUT WHEN I WALKED THROUGH HEAVENS GATES I FELT SO MUCH AT HOME. WHEN GOD LOOKED DOWN AND SMILED AT ME FROM HIS GREAT GOLDEN THRONE, HE SAID ” THIS IS ETERNITY AND ALL I PROMISDED YOU” TODAY FOR LIFE ON EARTH IS PAST BUT HERE IT STARTS ANEW. I PROMISE NO TOMORROW BUT TODAY WILL ALWAYS LAST, AND SINCE EACH DAYS THE SAME DAY THERES NO LONGING FOR THE PAST. SO WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME , DONT THINK WERE FAR APART, FOR EVERY TIME YOU THINK OF ME, IM RIGHT HERE IN YOUR HEART.
WHEN I THINK OF YOU, DAD, I THINK OF SONGS THAT FIT THE MAN I LOVE! I HAVE DONE THIS FOR YEARS! IT ALL STARTED WHEN I GOT OLDER AND REALIZED THAT EVERYTHING YOU HAD DONE FOR US, YOU DID OUT OF LOVE! THE ONE SONG I FELT FIT YOU THE MOST IS:: WIND BENEATH MY WINGS YOU ARE PRETTY HIGH ON A PESTISTOL TO ME!! YOU ARE EVERYTHING I WOULD HOPE TO BE! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO. DIANA & GREG & I ARE BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH GREAT PARENTS! WE WERE RAISED IN A LOVING ENVIROMENT, THE LOVE OUR MOM & DAD HAVE FOR EACH OTHER IS STRONG! THEY MADE IT THOUGH A LOT OF THINGS IN THE 47 YEARS THEY HAVE BEEN MARRIED! DAD YOU DIDNT EVEN HAVE A DAD GROWING UP & I OFTENED WONDER HOW YOU BECAME SUCH A GOOD ONE!! YOU DEFINITLY BECAME ONE OF THE BEST! OUR HOUSE WAS FULL OF LOVE. A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY I LOVE YOU WITH WORDS. IN OUR FAMILY WE JUST KNEW! I REMEMBER YOU WALKING ME DOWN THE AISLE & YOU CRYING ALL THE WAY! I WAS SO HOMESICK & I REALIZED YOU TRULY LOVED ME! WHEN I WAS YOUNG I TOOK EVERYTHING FOR GRANTED! I REMEMBER YOU TAKING US ALL TO THE AVIARY & SNOW WAS MELTING. WE WERE ALL EXCITED! GREGORY WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD! THEY DIDNT HAVE CARSEAT OR SEATBELT LAWS & I OPENED THE DOOR & GREG FELL OUT INTO A SLUSHY CURB! HE HIT HIS HEAD & WAS COVERED WITH SLUSH! YOU SAID WE WERENT GOING AND DROVE ALL THE WAY HOME! I CRIED ALL THE WAY HOME. YOU EVEN TOOK YOUR GRANDKIDS TO THE PITTSBURGH AVIARY! ( NOW AS I LOOK BACK I THINK WHY DID YOU LIKE THAT PLACE?) AS A KID IT WAS A BIG DEAL!!! YOU HAVE BEEN SO CARING & UNDERSTANDING TO MOM! OUR FAMILY IS SO CLOSE! YOU HAVE HELPED US KIDS OUT MORE THAN ANYONE WILL KNOW! YOU HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH OF YOURSELF & I ALWAYS KNEW NO MATTER WHAT I COULD ALWAYS CALL YOU & YOU WOULD BE THERE! HANDYMAN OF ALL TRADES! WE CANT EVEN COUNT HOW MANY TIMES YOU WERE HERE FOR ALL OF US! THE TRIPS WE WENT ON THROUGH THE YEARS WERE GREAT! YOU ALWAYS LIKED TO STOP AND SEE SITES WE WERE PASSING IN CASE WE WERENT BACK THROUGH THAT AREA AGAIN! CAVERNS, PLANTATIONS & SO MUCH MORE! THE ONE TRIP TO MRTLE BEACH WE HAD TO LISTEN TO BILL MONROE BLUE GRASS MUSIC THE WHOLE TRIP! YUCK!! BUT IT WAS FUN & UNWILLINGLY WE LEARNED THE SONGS! DAD YOU BUILT YOUR DREAM HUNTING CABIN & SHARED A SPECIAL BOND WITH GREG WITH THE GREAT OUTDOORS! YOU HAD A LOT OF PLANS FOR THE FUTURE & I AM SURE GREG WILL MAKE THEM COME TRUE FOR YOU. YOU & DIANA SPENT SO MUCH TIME TALKING ABOUT EBAY & GARAGE SALES & TAXES & EVERYTHING ELSE. WE CALLED YOU FOR YOUR ADVICE. WE ALL THOUGHT YOU HAD THE ANSWERS TO EVERYTHING! YOU WERE OUR SUPPORT & OUR SECURITY! WE HOPE YOU WERENT TO SCARED IN THE HOSPITAL! THEY SAY YOU DIDNT REALIZE WHAT WAS GOING ON! WE KNOW YOU WOULD HATE US BEING UPSET BUT ITS HARD!! WE ALL WERE STRONG TOGETHER BECAUSE YOU ARE SUCH A BIG PART OF EACH OF US! YOU DIDNT JUST LOVE YOUR GRANDKIDS, YOU KNEW THEM! TJAY, HEATHER, MONICA & TYLER WILL ALWAYS BE PROUD THAT YOU ARE THEIR GRANDPAP! THEY SHARE A CLOSENESS WITH YOU THAT ONLY COMES FROM LOVE. EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE YOUNG THEY HAVE A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES! ITS BEEN HARD ON US THE LAST FEW DAYS. DEALING WITH THINGS WE NEVER IMAGINED! I REALIZED EVEN MORE THAT THE LOVE YOU AND MOM SHARED WAS SO SPECIAL! WELL NOW HERE IS ANOTHER SONG THAT FITS OUR LOVE DAD! IT IS IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. DAD IF YOUR TIME ON EARTH WAS THROUGH & WE HAD TO FACE THIS WORLD WITHOUT YOU, YES THE LOVE YOU GAVE US IN THE PAST IS GONNA BE ENOUGH TO LAST, BUT WE WANT TO SPEND TOMORROW WITH YOU!! DAD, WHILE YOU HAVE BEEN SICK I STARTED TO PRAY TO MARGIE & NANCY TO HELP, BUT THEN I THOUGHT,, NO I CANT DO THAT,,, THEY MIGHT WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU NOW! HERE I AM WANTING TO KEEP YOU HERE FOR US! THEY ARE PROBABLY LOOKING DOWN & THINKING WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS GREAT DAD FOR AWHILE! WE KNOW YOU ARE WITH THEM NOW! PROTECT US & WATCH OVER US FROM UP ABOVE! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS! WE WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!
thinking of you at easter time! you would have really liked the weather that we are having! you would be proud of us all, think of you everyday!love you!
Dad…so many images come to mind whenever I speak your name; It seems without you in my life things have never been the same. What happened to those lazy days when I was just a child; When my life was consumed in you in your love, and in your smile. What happened to all those times when I always looked to you; No matter what happened in my life you could make my gray skies blue. Dad, some days I hear your voice and turn to see your face; Yet in my turning…it seems the sound has been erased. Dad, who will I turn to for answers when life does not make sense; Who will be there to hold me close when the pieces just don’t fit. Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time and once more hear your voice; I’d tell you that out of all the dads you would still be my choice. Please always know I love you and no one can take your place; Years may come and go but your memory will never be erased. Today, Jesus, as You are listening in your home above; Would you go and find my dad and give him all my love.
i dreamed you called me on the phone today! I have been hoping I would have a dream about you!!! I was sad when I woke up! Miss you!
missed you more than ever today! It sometimes seems like its getting harder the longer you have been gone. I need to stop & realize that you would want me to be happy..
Me and monica were just going through the invitations for her graduation party and started crying, she wishes you were here for this!! we know you are here with us all! Miss seeing your face and hearing your voice! love you dad,, wish you were here!!
Dad I had this page saved so I could come on it easy,, well I had to redo my computer and had to find it again,, so many people have passed since Jan 18th, sorta scary,,, Well wanted to let you know that lately things are happening that make us miss you even more and more.. Sometimes it feels like I dont do anything right!! love ya!!!! I must be crazy for writing on a funeral website!!
I went through pictures the other day,I miss you more than words can say! I wish i could hear your voice! I know you would be here but you had no choice! All the memories that we shared I wish one more time you could be here! I miss your face & and your presents in your house! I love you and will never forget what and how you loved us!! Getting ready for the party, you would be helping like always! love you!! See you in Heaven!
Confused alot, getting ready for the party, you are missed! love you!
Cher seems to think this helps her so I am hoping this makes me feel better because I am missing you like crazy!! Tyler’s 12th birthday was yesterday and I didn’t even want to do anything for him. Parties just aren’t the same when Mom has to come alone. I hate that cards are just signed from her now. It makes me realize that you are really gone and I get so scared!! I just want to talk to you, I want to show you all of the work we have been doing on the pool, you would really like it. I could really use your help on staining the deck, you’d probably have an easier way of doing it. I always felt better after talking to you, I guess I never realized how much. Love You Always!!
today I just want you to be here!! Really Really want you back!! love you
pap, i been thinkin about you awhole lot! i made it through school and i know you are soo happy for me! the day of graduation was hard because i knew you werent here to watch me my diploma but i knew you were lookin down proud as you always been for us! i know you showed all of your knew friends up in heaven how pretty i was! gram gave me my presents early and i wanted to tell you thanks too! you know i always can use the money in many different ways! my grad party is sunday it will be really fun but i wish you could be here! i cant wait to see you again pap! gram is doin really good! she went to the ocean and had a nice time and i know you were really happy! i love you pappy! ill right you soon! make the sun shine for me pap! miss youuu 🙁
pap! 3 more days til my grad party! make it pretty out for me if you can! be shining down on all of us!.. miss you so much..wish u could come home! love youuu.
Well today is Heather’s 20th birthday and Fathers Day. I wish you were here!!
Dad we are struggling to make things as normal as possible but you were a big part of our world, wish you could have met Bekah but believe me I will tell her all about you and the wonderful memories we had. I am a blackjack dealer now, you would be surprised!! love and miss you! Watch over all of us Dad!!! We will always need you! love me
PAP! YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF ME! I SAVED UP TO GET A CAR! WISH YOU WERE HERE TO TAKE A RIDE BUT YOU WILL BE SMILING DOWN WATCHING ME TAKE GRAM! GRAM IS DOING GOOD AND WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE GOING TO LUNCH SOMETIME SOON! I AM A AUNT NOW TO PAP! BEKAH IS BEAUTIFUL AND I KNOW YOU SEE HER UP THERE IN HEAVEN! MOM DAD GRAM AND DIANA ALL SPOIL HER! WISH YOU WERE HERE PAP, YOUR MISSING ALOT BUT WE ALL KNOW YOU ARE WITH US NO MATTER WHAT! I LOVE AND MISS YOU PAP! ALOT! 🙁
happy anniversary pap.. i miss youuu! we spent our first holiday together without youu.. it was very sad but we pulled through it! next is christmas and i wish you could be here! we are all taking care of gram! love you paparoo 🙁
Merry Christmas Eve Dad! I feel like our family is falling apart sometimes. I miss you like crazy! If I could write a story It would be the greatest ever told Of a kind and loving father Who had a heart of gold If could write a million pages But still be unable to say, just how Much I love and miss him Every single day I will remember all he taught me I’m hurt but won’t be sad coz he’ll send me down the answers And he’ll always be MY DAD MERRY CHRISTMAS!
pap its been one year i miss you soooooo much! love youu
I miss you being here to talk! I always thought you had all the answers and now that you are gone, I realize how much we all depended on you! You were our strength! Its weird how much I carry you with me your presence is still with all of us. You will continue to live in each of us!! Dad come back if there is a way? Even if its in a dream!! love ya!! you will be never forgotton!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY EASTER PAP! MISS N LOVE YOU!
Happy Father’s Day Dad! Heather’s actually going to be 21 tomorrow. Please continue to watch over all of us! Miss you and Love you!
Looking at pictures I cant believe you are gone, I miss you with all my heart! Living life for you! Thats what you would want! Happy Fathers Day to my dad who lives on in my heart!!!!! Love you more than words can say!!!!!!! Best Dad in my eyes ever!!!!! Missing you forever!!!!!
Yesterday was 2 years that I haven’t got to talk to you. Boy do I miss calling you or you stopping by. You would be bragging right now about all the xmas sales you found. We are all doing better than I expected, the first year without you was the worst!I know you are watching over us, but sometimes I just wish you could come back just for a day. Tyler is really growing, alot of people say he resembles you. That makes me feel so good. Heather is still trying to find her way, but she is a hard worker. Please keep an eye on her, she makes me worry alot. Mom is doing so much better now. She has lots of friends and keeps herself busy. Cherie is busy working and being a Grandma (hard to believe huh) Boy would you love Bekah! She is adorable, Cherie makes sure she tells her who you are in all the pictures. TJay finally found a job that he likes and Monica is at Mountaineer too. Keep watching over all of us. Love and Miss you so much!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! Sure is weird not buying you cards anymore, never did know anyone who loved cards more than you. I think Im going to buy you one and take it to the cemetary. Me mom and Tyler are going there today. Watch for the balloons we will be sending to you. Love and Miss You!
well I guess you know that bobby is going to be coming to visit you soon. I just hope his suffering can end.. He has fought long enough… I feel bad for anyone young losing there dad, I was in my late 40s and still struggled with losing you…so glad you got to be here with us as long as you were. would have loved to had you here longer!! You are with us dad… love and miss you forever!
Well its been awhile Dad. Just was on here reading about Danny Olexia and made me look at your page. Its still so unbelievable that you are gone forever. We went to cemetary other day with Johnny’s new jeep you would like it. So many things I would love to talk to you about. Tyler has his first home game today, wish you could be there. I know you will be watching (don’t let him get hurt) He’s so tall now. Heather is working at quaker steak and lube me and her clash so much. Johnny is away at school now and you would have loved to hear about his trip to Alaska. Keep watching over us Dad. Love and Miss you Always!
Hi Dad! Its the 1st day of deer season and it made me think of you. This was always one of your favorite times of the year. Wish Greg was going, but he misses you too much. I am sure you have seen that you have a new Great Grandson, Colton Jaxon. Such a pretty baby. Things like this really make us wish you were here, you would love Bekah she is so fun! Miss you Always!!
Happy 70th Birthday Dad! Things are really crazy right now, which makes me miss you more! Please help us through all of this. Love and Miss you!
Happy birthday pap! Thanks for watching down on my dad today and making him okay! I miss you so much right now!! Love you pappy!!
Happy 3rd Father’s Day up there Dad! I hope you are spending it with Margie and Nancy. Keep watching over us. Love and Miss you so Much!
Another birthday for you to celebrate without us. I hate not buying you a gift and especially not get you cards that you loved the most! Everything has changed so much since you are gone…Tyler is growing like a weed and Heather is finally heading in the right path (keep watching over her) Monica bought a brand new car yesterday and Tjay found a job. Mom keeps herself busy. Cherie and Tim working all the time. Greg still is Greg doesn’t really want much to do with any of us. And me and Johnny are very busy between working and basketball games! Miss you so much, keep protecting us all. And please watch over Gram, I don’t think it will be long before she is with you. Hope you and Bobby are celebrating together!! Love You Dad!
Well Cherie is now 50 years old, hard to believe we are getting old! Had a really cute party for her, wish you could have been with us. I know you are but not the way I want you with us!! Well hope Gram isn’t driving you too crazy up there, I will miss her. Had a great time at Beth’s wedding, I think those occasions are when mom misses you the most! Johnny and I always try to dance the way you did, but we aren’t smooth enough. Judy’s husband Gene just passed away today, such a nice man. Watch over Jennifer D. she really is going through alot! Tyler passed his permit test, I am NOT ready for him to drive at all! Please keep us all safe Dad! Love and Miss You!
Well Dad….Barb is with you now. I really am having a hard time with this, I know she was sick but she just went so fast! PLEASE watch over Johnny’s Dad, he worries me. I love and Miss you!
Its actually been 6 years today that we all got the awful morning call to get to the hospital. I can remember it so clearly, I am the only one who didn’t go in the room cause they were just keeping you alive so we could just say goodbye. I had to remember you the way you were, I couldn’t see you like that. In my heart I know it was the right thing for me to do. I wish you could just come visit for a day…catch up, meet your Great Grandkids, see how everyone has grown. I know you are watching us but it sure would be nice if you could. Keep being our Guardian Angel Dad. Love and Miss You!!
Well Dad its been awhile. Hope John is filling you in on all that has been happening through these years without you. Both of you please watch over Heather. Johnny is having such a hard time with losing his dad (so am I) Love and Miss you So Much. Keep watching over us.