We have had a hard week. Our beloved husband, father and friend passed away in an airplane crash on Tuesday the 11th. He was returning home from a trade show in Colorado. When he didn't show up we called the airport, and search and rescue was sent out to look for him. Around noon on Wednesday, we found out the devastating news that our father, and best friend did not survive the crash. Search and Rescue thought they would not be able to get him off the mountain until Saturday at the soonest, because of bad weather. After having a family prayer to calm the elements so they could bring him home, we received a phone call about an hour later saying the mountain was clear of the storm, and they were going up to bring our Dad home. It was truly a miracle. We have had so much support from so many family and friends, we would like to thank you all. Your prayers are definitely felt. We love you all!There will be a viewing on Sunday the 16th from 6-8 at the 4th/5th ward building at545 E 400 N Price UT
On Monday morning there will be a viewing form 9 - 10:30 and the funeral begins at11:00 at the stake center at 150 S. 500 E. Price UT
The last night that we were with our Husband/Dad/Grandpa, we had rented Indiana Jones. Because the movie is not appropriate for Andrew, we set up Finding Nemo in the other room. He did good for about the first 1/2 hour, but then he kept coming in and watching Indiana Jones. So we kept taking him back into the other room, and finally Mike went in and sat with him. Marcy was feeling bad that he was missing the show, so she went in and told him it was her turn to be with Andrew. He simply said, "Are you kidding, I'm hanging out with my little buddy. This is where I want to be." Little did we know those few precious hours with Andrew would be the last. We will forever be thankful for them.
He was also Bishop of a student ward here in Price, in which he touched so many lives. Last night Wednesday the 12th, a bunch of those students got together and wrote letters to Bishop about what they wanted to tell him before he left us. They got helium balloons, and attached the message to the balloons. Around 120 people went to the airport, and Colleen let go of the first balloon and yelled "I love you Babe!" Everyone else released their balloons, and Andrew did as well. When the balloons were all floating in the air we told Andrew to say Good bye Grandpa, and he looked up at the Moon and waved his hand and yelled "Goodbye Grandpa!!" It was a truly touching moment. One we will never forget. We now tell Andrew that Grandpa went to go live with Jesus. And tonight while Spencer asked Andrew where Heavenly Father lives, he pointed up to heaven. Spencer then asked him who else lives in heaven...Andrew answered, "Jesus!" Spencer asked again, "Who else lives in heaven?" Andrew told him, "Grandpa!" Dad loved his grandkids so much! He will truly be missed. He was able to be there for the blessing of our new baby, Monson. During that meeting we heard him bear his testimony of the Gospel. He also said, never ever go a day without telling those you love that you love them. So I am relaying that message, go and tell those you love that you love them, and do it everyday!! We love you and thank you again for your support and prayers.
