2010 ABC's--P is for Poppy

My precious daddy, better known to friends and

family as Poppy, went home to heaven

on December 10, 2010.

For all my 58 years, he has been there for me

in both big and small ways.

I miss him terribly, but am so comforted to

know that he is in Heaven and that his large

family will join him there one day.

I cannot tell you how many people have said they will

always remember his infectious smile and his sparkling eyes.

On the weekend of his Memorial Service, his 5 great grandsons

ran and played (and took a little time out for a photo op)

in his backyard. He would have loved watching

them and would have clapped his hands at each

of them and said, "HEY!"

Just a few weeks prior to his death, the "girls" gathered

to make Christmas cookies. He wanted to be with

us, and of course to sample all the sweets.

Eat the dessert first was his motto.

He loved children--his own, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren,

and anyone else's children.

In his favorite chair, enjoying the family being together.

Visiting Jeremy's library on his visit to Colorado.

Enjoying the beauty of Colorado with Sweetie and his baby, Kim.

Reading about the things that his family had learned

from his and Sweetie's 60 years of marriage.

I love this picture. Classic Poppy! Hugs

for the grandchildren!

As was said at his Memorial Service, you can't say Poppy without saying Sweetie.

Married for 62 years--a wonderful example to all who knew and loved them.