“Grace, as in Amazing…” If you knew our father you probably heard this a time or two. He had a great sense of humor and liked to joke with everyone. He enjoyed spending time with people and seeing the people he cared about with smiles on their faces.
Everyone will have a different memory pop into their head when they think of John, but the odds that it’s humorous are very high. It has been a tough year for his kids and family, but the special memories we hold in our hearts help us continue on.
For Ashley, one of those memories is when she needed to get new tires for her car — and Dad disconnected some wiring so she couldn’t drive it. To this day, no one can figure out what he disconnected, or how to fix it.
For Mathew, it’s the countless hours gaming together and the conversations during occasional drinks.
Meadow fondly remembers in third grade, being in the Elkhorn Café (one of John’s favorite places) and her dad teaching her how to draw. They sat there for hours, drawing and drinking berry-berry smoothies. Meadow has a huge love of art that she attributes to her dad.
This holiday season, his presence will be missed, as well as his cooking. A couple weeks before he passed, John was sitting in his yard with his children watching the 4th of July fireworks. He talked with Ashley about being present and being thankful for those around you because you never know what can change in a moment.
Especially in these uncertain times, John gave the best advice.
