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for Kenneth Johnson
Karen Waugh
October 9, 2023
Dad, it was fourteen years ago today that you passed away and went to heaven. And, it's every year on this day that I remember October 9th of 2009. I remember every detail of the day, right from the moment John and I got the call telling us you'd left the earth. I didn't want to say "good-bye" to you then and I could not do it. But, dad, there are no real good-byes between a father and a daughter because your heart is in mine. You, like mom, Gary & Shawn, and Darnelle are alive and well in heaven. And, to this day, I still walk down the street and I talk to you. Of course, I don't talk out loud because I'd be looked at as a crazy person. They wouldn't understand that I have a dad that is magical. I love you, I miss you, and I thank you for being the great man and father that you were and are. With love from your little baby girl, Karen
Trent Guerin
October 12, 2014
Both of my grandfathers passed away when I was young, so I feel very fortunate to have had time to know Ken. I always enjoyed spending Christmas Eve with him and hearing about his watch collections. I especially admired his strength, and how he would always manage to smile even when he was not feeling his best.
Aimee Guerin
October 12, 2014
Grandpa, we were so blessed to have such a fun, funny, sweet, silly, talented, and loving grandfather. I have so many great memories of traveling, slumber partying, swap-meeting, garage saling, watch(part)-hunting, card-playing (31), swimming, watching you paint, and listing to you sing. I remember that I thought it was you who sang the "It's now or never" song. Funny, I grew up to learn it was actually Elvis. Anyway, I sure do love you and think of you often. I wish you were still around, but I know you are with us and that we will see you again someday in Heaven.
Paloma and Amelia Guerin
October 12, 2014
We love and miss you Great Papa Tucson. XOXOXO Paloma and Mimi
To my dear sweet husband,,, I wrote for tour legacy but it went on my page,
October 12, 2014
To
Gary Johnson
October 9, 2014
Hey Dad, time sure does fly by. All those years ago, when I was a kid, in many ways, seem like yesterday. And the last five years have flown by too. I really can't believe it's been five years since we lost you. I want to tell you how much I cherish my many wonderful memories of our time together and that I miss you so very much. Even in your absence I feel blessed to be your son. I couldn't have asked for a greater father. Thanks for everything Dad, from your loving son,
Gary
Kayla Graham
October 9, 2014
Well today is the day we always have you in are hearts and minds...but everyday is a reminder of you in what we do and consume are life's with. Such an awesome, amazing, caring and loving man you can see it in everyone of you kids and grandchildren. I see you in Torrey so much and I'm proud of that. I can only hope that are kids will take are teachings of you and use it to become better men and achieve in life. I'm so glad I got the chance to know you and be in your presence I will always think of you fondly :) miss you greatly. Love you always, Kayla
Kathleen Lockhart
October 9, 2014
This day Dad, is a day of nostalgia...rememberance. Remembering Oct 9th... five years ago. I remember going to pick you up for dialysis. When I walked in your front door, you were sitting in your favorite chair, sleeping, with a smile on your face. Mom was sitting at your feet with her head in your lap. It just looked like a beautiful picture of true love. Then she looked up at me with tears in her eyes and cried "Oh Kathy, he left me." The world seemed to come to a standstill. You were gone. That moment in time will remain forever etched in my memory. The moment I realized that the greatest man I had ever known was not sleeping, you were really gone. Not dead, but moved on to your new home in Heaven. Alive and smiling down on us. But the tears flowed anyway. The sadness consumed all of us. Letting you go, knowing you were no longer suffering, seemed like the right thing to do. But how does a family let go of someone who was their rock, their hero, their mentor and their friend? Between all of us kids and especially Mom, surely we cried a river. Time has not eased our pain but it has increased our sense of comfort in knowing that you are happy and healthy and waiting for us to join you someday. I look at your picture, your gentle eyes and I can feel your love surrounding me. I miss you so much, Dad. We all do, but then...you already know that. For five years, you've been watching us, guiding us, protecting and loving us. For now, that is enough.
Until we meet again, I'll be loving you as much as I ever did.
Your daughter, Kathleen
Kelly Priestley
October 9, 2014
Good morning Grandpa. I miss you so much. I cannot believe it has been 5 years that you were called home to God. Your body may be gone, but your spirit still breathes strong in all of us. You made such a huge impact to us, that will live on forever through our children and their children, and so on.
It is truly a blessing to have felt the love you gave for each one of us. Never making any of us feel more special than the others. You loved us all, equally, unconditionally.
You cared about what we had to say. You held our hands like you truly wanted to. I can still feel you squeezing my hand, and maybe that is because you are still squeezing my hand.
You are a hero to many, a true saint in our eyes.
I am so proud to be your granddaughter and I love you so much.
Here is to you Grandpa. Thank you.
I will see you one day again, and when I do, I hope you are ready for the endless hugs and kisses you will get!
Love you.
Joshua Graham
October 9, 2014
What else can I say about an amazing, caring, genuine and humble man that hasn't already been said by so many that knew and loved him? He has given so many moments that have become such good memories. I wish I could relive any one of those moments just so I could see in his eyes the genuine love he felt for me, one more time. I will keep those memories close to my heart and I will treasure them for the rest of my life. Grandpa, I miss you and I love you so much.
Scott Pross
October 9, 2014
Grandpa,
Five years have past since you left us, and every day I sit down at my desk, I still find inspiration in the work you did way back when and your lingering words of encouragement that I can do great things with my talent. Thank you for leaving that legacy with me. I love you and miss you greatly.
Darnelle Goodsell
October 8, 2014
Our hearts were broken on October 9, 2009. The loss was overwhelming. Suddenly, our hero was gone. So wise, so kind, so gentle, Dad had a way of making each of us feel special. He listened intently as we told him stories of our lives, always looking directly into our eyes as we talked, and always making each of us feel that he was extremely interested in and proud of whatever success, large or small, we shared with him. He had the kindest eyes imaginable, and was the greatest role model ever. Anyone who had the opportunity to know Dad knew the dignity and power of his presence.
I continue to miss my Dad so much that at times it's hard to breathe. My tears still flow freely when I think of him. I will forever be grateful to have had this beautiful man in my life, and I love him so much that I can never let him go.
The day will come when we will all be together again...of that I am certain. Our life on earth is very short in comparison to an eternity in heaven. So, in the meantime, we continue to love and cherish our many memories of this truly wonderful man.
Love you forever Dad,
Darnelle
Karen Waugh
October 8, 2014
Hi Dad,
Five years ago, you went to heaven, and there's not a day that goes by when I don't think of you. You stand by me when I make the morning coffee for John and I. I feel you tapping my shoulders, telling me to lay off on the sugar. In so many ways, you are always with me. I miss you and my heart aches but I know you are at peace now. You are no longer racked with pain and you are at home in heaven. I could never thank you enough for being my father, Dad. You outshine them all. I love you and I'm always holding you in my heart and thoughts. With love, from your little baby girl, Karen
Joshua Graham
October 8, 2014
What else can I say about an amazing, caring, genuine and humble man that hasn't already been said by so many that knew and loved him? He has given so many moments that have become such good memories. I wish I could relive any one of those moments just so I could see in his eyes the genuine love he felt for me, one more time. I will keep those memories close to my heart and I will treasure them for the rest of my life. Grandpa, I miss you and I love you so much.
shawn johnson
October 8, 2014
Love and miss you always . My hero!!!!!
Chelsea Roles
October 8, 2014
Hey there Grandpa,
I have been missing you lately. I guess October is a reminder that you really are gone. I read to my boys every night and some nights I think of us reading together and what a special time that was for me. I loved sitting in your lap and you telling me what a good reader I was. When I listen to the song, If Heaven Wasn't so Far Away, it makes me wish I really could pack my kids up and come see you in Heaven. You are such a special man and I love you more than anything! Thank you for all of the wonderful memories!!
Darnelle Goodsell
July 10, 2014
Love you Dad! Sure glad you and Mom met each other. We celebrated your 65th wedding anniversary last night with Mom, and as always, I could feel your spirit there with us. We miss you every day, and love you forever!
July 9, 2014
Well Dad, You and Mom were married 65 years ago today. I know it's a sad day for her, but I know as well that you are looking down on her from Heaven and loving her every bit as much as you did 65 years ago. Sure wish you were here though. We all miss you so much.
Love, Your daughter, Kathleen
Dad, Grandpa and Dad's brother Reid. Compliments of Stephanie P. (Reid's daughter.)
June 16, 2014
Karen Waugh
June 15, 2014
Dad,
Happy Father's Day to the greatest Dad in the universe.
Dad, sometimes words flow
out of me easily and other times I struggle. It's hard to find the words when there's a lump in my throat and my heart is tied in a knot. How can I ever repay you for everything you have given me? I miss you so much,and I think about you all the time. The light that you shine will never go out. You define love. No one else will ever compare to you. Thank you for being the most wonderful father that a girl like me could ever have. With all my love to you, forever and ever, from your little baby girl, Karen.
Darnelle Goodsell
June 15, 2014
Thinking of you on this Father's Day Dad, as always. In heaven, as here on earth, you are very loved, and are being thought of by all of us on this special day. I read something last night that said so much, in just a few words.... "A daughter needs a Dad to be the standard against which she will judge all men." You are that standard ...that perfect Dad, who was also a wonderful Husband, and a true Friend to many. I love you forever...my hero, my sweet Dad!
June 15, 2014
Happy Father's Day, Dad. Today is special, but in a way no different than any other day. Because every day....I miss you, I touch your picture as I walk by, I think about you and I hear you speaking to me in the breeze. I feel your warmth in the sunshine. I see your eyes twinkle in the starlight. Yes, I miss you every day. But today is a special day for Dads. So happy Father's Day to the greatest Dad who ever lived. I love you. Your Daughter, Kathleen
Gary Johnson
April 1, 2014
Thanks for coming to me, in my dream last night Dad. It meant a lot to me. Been thinking of you all day, with lots of love.
Gary
Kathleen Lockhart
April 1, 2014
Happy Birthday Dad,
How I miss you.
How I wish you were here.
I look at your picture and it brings a tear.
Life moves on,
Years go by,
But you are ever present in our hearts and mind.
Today is your day, Dad and I honor your memory. In my heart, I give you a birthday hug and a happy birthday kiss in your cheek. I miss you so much. I know that I will see you again. Until then, Dad I love you, I miss you and I wish you a Happy Birthday. Your loving daughter, Kathleen
Karen Waugh
April 1, 2014
Dad,
Happy Birthday to the greatest Dad that a girl like me could ever ask for. No one else could ever compare to you. I love you and I miss you. I know you are watching over us from heaven and that your loving smile never fades. I wish you could come back and I get mad that you're gone. Then again, I know you are no longer in pain and the anger diminishes. I think about all of your birthdays that we celebrated with you over the years and I miss you all over again. Again and again, Dad, not just on your birthday but everyday. I hold you close in my heart and I keep you in my thoughts. Thank you for being such a wonderful father. I bet they'll throw you a fantastic birthday party in heaven!!! I love you, Dad. Happy Birthday! With love from your little baby girl, Karen
Darnelle
March 31, 2014
I'm thinking of you Dad on what would have been your 84th birthday, and of course, I'm missing you as much as ever! It's been 4 and 1/2 years, yet you remain amazingly vivid in my mind. When I think of you, I can clearly see your face, your hands, and your sweet smile, I can hear your kind voice, and I feel very loved. You had such a true heart...so loving, so proud, so kind, so honest and so sincere. So many adjectives, and so many strengths, in one great man! No wonder you live on so strongly in the hearts of your family. Your sweet soul left us with never-ending love for you, and with a strong sense that you are with us, watching over us, waiting patiently as we live our lives without you, knowing that we will all be together again some day. Love you Dad....always have, always will!
Darnelle
shawn Johnson
March 31, 2014
Happy birthday grandpa love u always
Kelly Priestley
March 31, 2014
Happy birthday Grandpa.
I love you and miss you so much. Thinking of you tomorrow on your special day, just like every single day of the year.
Kisses and hugs forever.
Kathleen Lockhart
February 23, 2014
I miss you, Dad :(
Kathleen
Gary Johnson
October 12, 2013
Hi Dad!
I've been thinking of you alot, these past few days, four years on. Especially Thursday night, when your beautiful bride took us all out for dinner at your favorite restaurant, El Molinito. It was a wonderful family gathering and it felt like you were right there with us. I'd bet you were. Thanks again for being the great father you have always been. We all miss you and our love for you is never ending!
Your loving son,
Gary
Donna Johnson
October 10, 2013
it's been4 years since you left me alone, Why did you have to go without me? we always did everything together.I love you forever.
Kayla is a part of your family now! Your Grand-daughter-in-law!!
October 9, 2013
Torrey married his sweet Kayla on Sept. 15th, 2013
October 9, 2013
Karen Waugh
October 9, 2013
Dad,
I can't get over the fact that it's been four years to this day since you went to heaven. I think about you all of the time and I write stories about you to bring you back to life with the words. My heart aches for you so much. I miss you like crazy. You will always be a diamond to me. As you know,I still look up to the heavens and wave at you. I watch the old home movies of you and I cry.
Losing you was the hardest time of my life. I haven't really lost you though. You walk with me everyday. Thank you for being my father. You define love. You gave 100% to your family. In return, we will never ever forget, Dad. I'm sending this message to you with a heart full of gratitude. All my love to you from your little baby girl Karen
Kathleen Lockhart
October 9, 2013
I miss you so much Dad. You've been gone four years now and it still hurts. I cherish every single memory of you. Some of them make me cry, others make me laugh. But they all fill me with a deep appreciation for the fact that you were and always will be my Dad. No other father in the world could compare to you in any way. I will forever remember you as the wonderful man who always loved me unconditionally. There's a song that brings teats to my eyes every time I hear it, "Daddy's don't just love their children every now and then...it's a love without end. Amen." I know you are loving us all from afar and I hold that close to my heart. Until we are reunited in Heaven some day, I'll carry you there, in my heart. I love you Dad.
Your Daughter, Kathleen
Darnelle Goodsell
October 8, 2013
Dear Dad,
It was four years ago tonight that I saw you in your earthly life for the very last time. We ordered pizza, and you drank your beer from a sippy cup. We joked together, and we visited, and you were, as always, such a gentleman, offering Dick a beer, and even thinking you should get up an get it for him. That was you Dad, always a kind gentleman, even on that very last night of your life here on earth. I remember how thankful I was to have been there with you that night, Dad, especially when the sad news came the next morning that you had passed on to Heaven as we all slept.
I've had people tell me that in their memories of a loved one who has passed on, they usually do not see the actual face of that loved one...that they feel a presence of that person, accompanied by loving memories and some sadness. I do see your face though Dad. Your kind, concerned sweet face is perfectly clear in my mind each time I think of you, as if you are standing in front of me. And I'm just so glad, because I love that face so much!
Mom, and all of us "kids", will be celebrating your life this week, having dinner together Thursday evening. It hardly seems possible that it's been four years since you were called to heaven. It's as if it was yesterday.
You are so very loved...today and every day, just as you were when you were here with us in life. I find tremendous comfort in knowing that we will some day be joined together again in heaven, forever and ever!
I love you Dad!
Darnelle
Kathleen Lockhart
June 16, 2013
Dad, I woke up this morning in the White Mountains and immediately remembered that it was Father's Day. What a perfect place for me to be today. I felt so close to you in those mountains. I remembered how much you loved being there. I visualized you sitting on your porch in Show Low working on your watches and enjoying the peacefulness. I felt your presence all around me. You are always in my heart Dad, but certain things make me feel that you are right there with me. Today, I felt that way and I'm so happy that on Father's Day I could be with you in spirit in a place that meant so much to you. I love you Dad and I miss you so very much. Happy Father'S Day to the best Dad who ever lived. Love, Kathleen
Kelly Priestley
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's to the worlds most amazing Grandpa there ever was or ever will be!
Love you!!!
Karen Waugh
June 16, 2013
Dear Dad,
It's Father's Day morning and I can't stop thinking about what a wonderful father-friend you were to all of us. As your youngest daughter, I have so many wonderful thoughts and memories. I liked when it was just you and me, before dinner, and we sat on the swing set in your backyard, talking about how our day had been. You were and will always be a hero in my eyes, Dad. You lived for and loved your children as though EVERY day was Father's Day and there's no one to compare to you. I love you and I miss you dearly. With all my love from your baby daughter.
Gary Johnson
June 16, 2013
Thinking of you today, on Father's Day.
You were the best and I was blessed to have you for my Dad. Love you always.
Gary
Darnelle
June 15, 2013
I thought of you today, Dad,
but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
and each day before that too.
I think of you in my silent times,
and I often speak your name,
I love to share my memories
although they're not the same.
Your memory is a keepsake, Dad,
from which I'll never part.
God now has you in his arms,
but I have you in my heart.
Thinking of you this Father's Day, as I will for the rest of my life. Love you so much!
Nothing Is The Same Without You
Donna Johnson
June 12, 2013
to my sweet darling husband ,I still love you more than life itself. I am remembering all we went through togetHer in our lifetime. so many things happened but we had each other to hang onto,and we sure did a lot of that! you were my rock and were always there for me. save a place for me in heaven right next to you...... it,s been too long , I want to see you. Donna
Gary Johnson
April 2, 2013
You were in my thoughts all day yesterday, on your birthday, Dad. I miss you so much.
Love always,
Gary
Karen Waugh
April 1, 2013
Happy Birthday, Dad. I've been thinking about you all day today. I bet your birthday up in heaven has been heavenly and I'd like to think y'all had a big party up there with cake and balloons and everything. You are so loved, Dad, and so missed by us all. I'm proud to be your daughter and I look up to the heavens often and smile. It's good to know you're home with God and the others who you have joined to be with. Just wanted you to know I'm singing Happy Birthday to you and wishing you were on the Earth. You're not in pain now so it's ok that you left us, Dad. You're in a better place. Love and hugs from your little baby girl Karen
Mike Johnson
April 1, 2013
Dear Dad,
There are so many things I wish I could say to you. Mostly little things that just pop up and make me think of you. I miss you and you mean so much to me.
Your ship is anchored and the winds of time have given you your new home with God. Our final home! Love you Dad. Your son, Mike
Eli
April 1, 2013
Your newest grandson, Ian
April 1, 2013
Kathleen Lockhart
April 1, 2013
Happy Birthday Dad, I've been thinking about you all morning and wishing you were here. I want to give you a big birthday hug!! I was listening to you and Mom's music CD last night and a flood of happy memories washed over me. What a wonderful father, grandfather, husband, man you always were...we were all blessed by your life in so many ways. Today we celebrate your life and know that, as always, you are with us in spirit and in love. Today is your birthday...it's bittersweet. I miss you so much, but I carry you in my heart always.
Your loving daughter, Kathleen
Kelly Priestley
April 1, 2013
Happy birthday Grandpa. I love you and miss you so much.
Darnelle
April 1, 2013
The minute I woke up this morning, I looked at my clock, saw "April 1" on the display, and my heart did a little flip flop as I thought of you. I miss you every day Dad, but on special days like your birthday, you're especially on my mind. If birthdays are celebrated in heaven, I hope you have a great one, with lots of cake and ice cream, and with loved ones celebrating your special day. We will celebrate you today Dad, and I know you'll be with us in spirit. I love you very much....always have, always will!
Karen Waugh
December 25, 2012
Hi Dad,
I sensed your smile in the room when we were opening up some of the craziest gifts at our 'white elephant' Christmas get together last night and I could almost hear you laugh when we laughed. Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas today and to tell you that we missed you at Darnelle & Dick's house. You're a wonderful father and I will NEVER get over losing you but I know you're watching over us all from heaven. All my love to you from your little baby girl, Karen
Ken and Donna on their 55th Wedding Anniversay
Gary Johnson
November 4, 2012
I love this photo of my wonderful parents on their 55th Wedding Anniversay.
October 10, 2012
Three years on and I miss you Dad. I will always cherish my memories of you and I'll always love you.
Torrey graham
October 9, 2012
Hey grandpa I now have a one year old baby boy with one more on the way. Everyday evrything I do every move I make I am motivated by you. In fact I strive to be the man you are all I want in life is to see my family happy no matter the cost and to teach my boys honesty by being honest, to show them commitment by being committed, respectfull by showing respect, hard work by providing and doing whatever it takes to provide and most of all love by showing them love all the things you have showed me and I have seen there is no man that will ever impress me like you have or impacked my life like you did I hope I can be half the man you are.The older I get and the more I think about you my appreciation for you only grows.I wish my boys could have met you. When they get old enough I am going to tell them about all awsome things I got to do with and just how awsome your presents was and how honerd I am to be your blood I love everyone in this family and I will do anything in my power for anyone in it. Thanks for for all of us grandpa I love you so much. Till we see eachother again
Kelly Priestley
October 9, 2012
Grandpa, I wanted to say that I miss you so much. I know we all do but because it is the third anniversary of your passing I had to say it again. I love you so much. Please continue to watch over us all but most importantly, Grandma....your soulmate. I love you both.
God speed.
Karen Johnson
October 9, 2012
Dad,
You will always be my father, my friend, and my hero. I find myself thinking about you all the time and
I can't stop missing you. Has it really
been 3 years since you left us and went to heaven? Yes, it has been and I'm walking around with a big lump in my throat, remembering so many wonderful things about. I watch old home movies, rewinding to every minute that you are on the film, just to see you again and again. There's my Dad, sitting on his chair in the living smile, with your beautiful smile. You are in heaven now and you are no longer in any kind of pain. Thank-you for being the best Dad a girl could ask for. I love you with all of my heart. A million hugs from your little baby girl, Karen
October 9, 2012
Dear Dad,
It's hard to believe it's been three years since you went to heaven. Your face, your voice, your presence are as fresh in my mind now as ever. I continue to think of you many times every day, and even now, each time I have a thought of you, a lump comes to my throat and tears come to my eyes. I'm amazed at how clearly I can still see your face just by closing my eyes and remembering. You had such a huge presence in each of our lives, Dad, with your quiet, genuine, unwavering love. I pray every day that the wonderful example you set for your family will continue to guide me throughout my own life. You're my hero, forever and always. Love you Dad,
Darnelle
October 8, 2012
Three years gone, but never forgotten...Dad, I learned everything that's important in life from you. No matter how long you're gone, the gifts you left will live on. I try to live my life as you did. In doing so, I know I can never go wrong. ButI miss seeing you be you…The greatest man I ever knew.
LESSONS FROM MY DAD...
Love unconditionally
Always be kind
Show others respect
Listen with my heart
See the best in everyone
Speak gently
Never judge
Always be available
Though I can't touch you or see you, I always feel you. I know your there watching over all of us. Love you so much Dad and miss you. Your daughter, Kathleen
Chelsea Roles
July 11, 2012
Hey Grandma and Grandpa,
I was just driving and the song "You decorate my life" was playing on the radio. Just been thinking about Grandpa a lot lately. Love you both!!
Karen Waugh
July 10, 2012
It's your wedding anniversary today, Dad, and I've been thinking about you a lot. If you were still with us, you and Mom would be at your 63rd year together, isn't that amazing? Mom said she "got nostalgic" and went to Wendy's for a burger. She said she was listening to all the music you both loved so much. The two of you are still very much married and Mom will meet you up in heaven someday. I love you very much and I have the best Mom and Dad that a girl could ask for. Happy 63rd Anniversary. We all miss you, Dad. With all my love from your little baby girl, Karen
shawn,shawna,chris n josh johnson
June 18, 2012
Love u and miss u grandpa got my kids back living in tucson were all thinking bout u.
josh johnson
June 18, 2012
I really miss you
chris johnson
June 18, 2012
Hey great grandpa love and miss you
Kelly Priestley
June 18, 2012
Sorry for the late fathers day wish, but I was thinking of you all day yesterday. I love and miss you! Xoxoxo
Karen Waugh
June 18, 2012
Happy Father's Day, Dad. I've been thinking about you a lot today, remembering how Father's Day was when were were all growing up. Your smile is what I remember the most and I just want you to know that I love you, I miss you, and I think you're the greatest Dad. It's just like Gary said, I love you Dad. Always have and always will. With all my love from your little baby girl Karen
Kathleen Lockhart
June 17, 2012
I'm missing you so much today Dad. You truly were the best Dad any of us could have asked for and days like today make not having you with us so much harder. I love you always Dad. Kathleen
June 17, 2012
Hey Dad. My thoughts have been with you today, on Father's Day. I sure miss you. Thanks for being such a great father to me.
I love you Dad. Always have and always will.
Gary
Darnelle Goodsell
June 17, 2012
Missing you today Dad! I've been thinking of all the Father's Days we spent together, and wishing I could be with you today. I'm just so very glad to have the memories, and to have had such a wonderful Dad. Loving you,
Darnelle
Darnelle Goodsell
April 2, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad! We celebrated your birthday last night, and did alot of reminiscing with Mom. We missed you being there with us, and we laughed about how much you would have enjoyed the Mexican food and margaritas. I wondered outloud with Dick on the way home what it's like for you in heaven, as I so strongly felt your presence there with us on your birthday. You are so very loved Dad, and for such a quiet man, you made a deep impression on each of us, and on many other people who were fortunate enough to have known you. I love you so much, and I will always be thankful that you were the Dad that we got.
Your daughter,
Darnelle
Karen Waugh
April 1, 2012
It's your birthday and I miss you so much, Dad, but I know you're happy in heaven. I've been thinking about you a lot today,wishing you were here to blow out the candles on your birthday cake. I'm sure you are smiling from heaven to know that your lovely wife is having dinner tonight, with Darnelle and Dick. We're all watching out after Mom, Dad, and we look forward to the day when we'll all be re-united. Until then, I will look up to the heavens and wink at you. You are truly the most beautiful man I have ever known in my life. I love you so much and I miss you. With all my love from your baby daughter, Karen
kathleen lockhart
April 1, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad, Wish I could bake you a cake and have you over to celebrate like we always did.Wish I could hug you and kiss you on the cheek and say Happy Birthday, Dad. Wish I could just talk to you for awhile. Wish I could look into your eyes and see all the gentleness and love that reflected outward to Mom, to us kids, your grand-kids and your great grand-kids.Wish you were here Dad. I love you and miss you so much. Happy Birthday!
Your Daughter,
Kathleen
April 1, 2012
It was always said that your birthday was easy to remember because it fell on April Fool's Day but I don't think it really mattered what day your birthday was on. It would have been easy to remember anyway because you were so totally loved. You still are and always will be loved Dad. By me and by the rest of the family. Remembering you fondly on your birthday as always.
Your son,
Gary
Karen Waugh
January 1, 2012
I guess you could say I'm a writer but I can't find any words but I will tell you just how much you are loved and missed by your little baby girl. There have been so many times times that I've wished I could just pick up the telephone and call my Dad,and how many times I've dreamed of you, waking up to feel the gap that is in our family with out having you with us here on the earth, but, you're in heaven now that's such a perfect place for you to be. It's a new year and my resolution is to always try to love in the way you have. Truthfully, I could never compare to you. My heart hurts and I miss you but I find comfort, knowing you are in heaven where we will all be reunited someday. I love you. Your daughter, Karen
Kathleen Lockhart
January 1, 2012
It's a new year, Dad. The holidays have come and gone. It's Another year without you in our lives. I know you're watching over us from above and I find comfort in that. But I still miss you so much. Time just keeps moving on. Someday the time will come when we are all reunited and that will be a very beautiful thing. I think about that so much and I do look forward to it. The world has changed but Heaven will always remain the way God created it. Until that day, Dad, you will always remain in my heart. I love you and miss you so much. Your loving daughter, Kathleen
Kathleen LOCKHART
October 15, 2011
Dad, Sometimes I miss you so much I can hardly stand it. It seems so long ago that God took you home. Two years is not a long time, but it feels like it, sometimes. If you were here right now, I would talk to you. I know you would comfort me. I wish I could hug you and cry, and spill out my sadness to you. I miss you Dad. Your quiet strength, your gentle concern, your compassionate heart. I know you are happy now and that makes me happy. I would never want to take you away from that. But grief has a way of lingering. Often it creeps up and snatches my joy away when I least expect it. A picture of you, a song on the radio, something Mom says will remind me of you and I get sad all over again. I miss you so much Dad. Sometimes I can hardly stand it. Your loving daughter, Kathleen
Mike Jonson
October 15, 2011
Dear Dad, Over 700 days have gone by since that morning when Mom woke up and found what we had all been dreading, knowing that it was inevitable and it was coming. In all our hope and praying it was so hard to watch you suffer for so long. I wish it could have been an easier part of your life.
You touched so many without even realizing it. You had an effect on people. You had style and you were a classic American with that old school charm and wit.
I love you Dad in all past and present times. Life is forever, not the opposite of death. We are forever together in Life.
New souls are being born into our family even now. There is so much to thank you for Dad even now.We are with you forever Dad. Thank you. Love always, Mike
Karen Johnson
October 10, 2011
Dad~Mom said she talked to you a lot yesterday, on the two year anniversary of your passing, and so did I. Like Darnelle said, I, too, feel your presence and believe you listen to my words, just like always, Dad. I cry as I type this because I miss you but I feel peace knowing you are in heaven. I love you, Dad, and I'll keep talking to you everyday. With all my Love, from your little baby daughter, Karen
Gary Johnson
October 10, 2011
We had a real nice family gathering last night Dad, on the second anniversary of your passing. We all felt your presence, sitting next to Mom, with your wonderful smile, as your newest Great-Grandsons (Oliver and Eli) were prominently featured. They sure are beautiful boys, as I'm sure you know.
It was great being there with our loved ones. Had a good time as always. I love you Dad!
Darnelle Goodsell
October 9, 2011
Dear Dad,
It's hard to believe that it's been two years today since you soared off to heaven. I have continued to feel your presence in my life every day, and I talk to you often, telling you all about my latest trials and tribulations in life. I picture you listening intently as you always did, and I still feel the pride that was always so evident in your loving eyes and your sweet smile. I thank God every day that he made you my Dad. You are very missed, but your family is content in knowing that you are no longer suffering, and that you are in heaven, and will enjoy a strong healthy body throughout eternity. We know you are watching, and we feel your love. Tonight, we will be together, and you'll be there in spirit, enjoying family time with us. I know that this is true. Love you Dad!
Karen Johnson
October 7, 2011
Dad, there's no better man on this earth than you and no one will ever compare. You are truly loved and missed by all of your us and there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Just yesterday, I was thinking about your beautiful smile and your loving, kind spirit. Thank-you so much for being my father, Dad, and for making me want to be like you. You have touched so many lives and it makes me happy knowing you are happy in heaven. With all my love from your little baby girl Karen
shawn johnson
October 6, 2011
Almost 2 years later love and miss you give ron a hug for me - love you grandpa- shawn
Kathleen Lockhart
October 4, 2011
Dad, I picture you with open arms, the first to welcome Ron into the Kingdom of Heaven.My heart aches, my soul mourns at the loss, first of you and now my beautiful husband, Ron. You were his role model, Dad. He wanted to be just like you, with a gentle heart and loving others unconditionally. He watched you always, with your family. He listened to me talk about you and absorbed anything that anyone ever said about you, which was always good. He had so much admiration for you and put every effort into being the kind of man you were. As I read back on his entry in this book after you had passed, I am comforted by his words "Til we meet again" and I can feel his joy in seeing you there with your arms open wide and welcoming him home. I picture him with new legs, walking beside you and still wanting to learn all he can from you. I envision you teaching him "the ropes" in Heaven. Showing him all the beauty that surrounds you. It soothes my soul to know that the 2 most important men in my life are together, sharing eternity. I look forward to the day that I can join you there. I love you Dad and I miss you so much. Please hug my beautiful angel, Ron and tell him that I love him. Til we meet again, your daughter, Kathleen
Nolan reading to Oliver
Chelsea Roles
October 4, 2011
Nolan and Baby Oliver
Chelsea Roles
October 4, 2011
Hi Grandpa! I know you have already seen Oliver because you are watching over us. I just wanted to post a picture because he is one of the newest members of your family. He is laying next to me as I type this message. He looks so peaceful and content. He is in and out of sleep and keeps smiling. I can't help but thinking you are here making him smile. I miss you a lot and I wish you were going to be there on Sunday to meet him. I just wish you were here one more time so that you could give Nolan and Oliver a watch. I know that Nolan would love it. He is in preschool now and is learning about time. I am sure he would get a kick out of having his own watch from you. I treasure the memories I have of you giving me watches when I was young.
Nolan and I were looking through his photo book the other day and he asked me who you were. I told him that you were his Great Grandpa. He said, "Oh yeah, I remember him, he was really nice to me." I wish he had more memories of you. I wish you could hold Oliver and give him a hug. I will make sure that I share all of my memories of you with them as they get older so they know what an amazing man they had for a Great Grandfather. I love you and miss you so much. Thanks for watching over us.
Love,
Chelsea
Karen Waugh
July 16, 2011
In my dreams, I close my eyes and I see you alive, sitting in your old favorite chair, talking to Mom. It's a beautiful dream too because you're not at all sick. We talk and we laugh and I'm back with my Dad. I wake up from the dream and feel peace because I know you really aren't sick anymore. You're up in heaven and you talk and laugh. I just wish you didn't have to go away. We all need you. Ron's sick and Kathy is stressing, and all of us have our ups and downs. I just want you to know I'm thinking about you today, Dad. I think about you all the time and I love you with all of my heart and soul. With love from your little baby girl Karen
shawn johnson
June 20, 2011
I love and miss you so much grandpa I always see you cause your forever on my arm best tattoo I ever got. See you soon
Darnelle Goodsell
June 19, 2011
Dear Dad,
Father's Day is just not the same without you. Your memory is here, stronger than ever, but I didn't get to fix dinner for you today like we did on so many Father's Days. We didn't count our pennies and play Tripoli like we did on so many Father's Days. I didn't have the fun of buying you a new shirt like I did so many times (even though you usually saved them for "good"). I miss you so much! I do know you were here though, because I could feel you watching me. I know you watched over all of us as we celebrated this day with our families, just as I know you are here with us every day in spirit. The way you lived your life, Dad, and the way you loved your family, left a very deep impression on your kids. Your quiet sweet loving ways will never be forgotten, and I'm sure all of us feel as I do...I want to be like my Dad. I want to treat my children as you treated us. I want to love them without judging them, and I pray that my spirit will live on in them as yours lives on in me. Love you Dad. Darnelle
Lockhart Kathleen
June 19, 2011
Another Father's Day. Another day to honor your memory.A day of wishing (you were here) and remembering (when you always were.) Some days it seems like forever since you've been gone. And I wonder if the sadness will ever go away. But then there are other days where it seems like you never left. Those are the good days, when I know I am holding you close in my heart. Those are the days when I know you never really left. I just can't see you. But L feel your presence. Today, Father's Day is one of those good days. I sense your presence as I sit and type this letter to you. And I know you're there with Mom in the home you shared with her. You're with Darnelle, Gary, Mike and Karen too. You're with us all Dad, in our hearts. Not just today, because it's Father's Day, but every day, because you are the greatest Father who ever lived. With a Dad as great as you, every day is Father's Day and every day we honor your memory. I love you so much Dad. Happy Father's Day from your daughter, Kathleen
Karen Waugh
June 19, 2011
Dad, I wanted to light you a candle to go with the message I posted to you earlier but it didn't appear on your legacy page after I submitted it so let me correct that now. You will always be the brightest light that shines. Love you with all my heart. Your little baby daughter,
Karen
June 19, 2011
Dad, I had to go to your house today, on Father's Day. So many good memories there and, of coarse, your bride is such good company.
Love you both forever.
Karen Waugh
June 19, 2011
Happy Fathers Day, Dad
I miss you so much, looking for you in that old chair in Mom's living room, as you read the paper. You were and still are the best Dad that a daughter could ask for. I miss your smile. It was so beautiful and I miss just being able to talk to my Dad.
I still wave at you while you're up there in the heavens. Everything that is ever said is always so positive when ever you are talked about. As far as I can see, you made your wife and children better people. I love you and I'm thanking you, right from the heart, for being my Dad. Thank you, thank-you, thank-you, Dad. I could sit here and say "I love you" a billion times over but it wouldn't nearly be enough. There are no words to make it complete. All I can do is tell you that I'm always thinking about you. You bring comfort to my soul in trying times and you bring happiness to me with every memory that I can pull. Happy Father's Day to the World's Greatest Dad. With love from your little baby daughter, Karen
Darnelle Goodsell
April 2, 2011
Paloma called me yesterday and asked me to tell her some of the tricks Great Grandma played on Great Grandpa for his "April Fools Day" birthday. I shared some of Mom's pranks with Paloma and we laughed together. I said "What did you do today in school, Paloma?" She said "Mostly tricked people." I was thinking about what a kick you got out of those two little girls, and I'm so glad that they remember and talk about you. I missed you alot yesterday, Dad, but in a happy way, not a sad way. It was a nice day to remember some of the fun and funny stuff. Thinking of you with love, as always, Darnelle
Gary Johnson
April 1, 2011
Been thinking about you a lot today Dad.
It's your birthday and I miss you so very much.
I can't thank you enough for being such a great father. Just wish I could give you a hug today and see your smile again.
Love always,
Gary
Kathleen Lockhart
April 1, 2011
Happy Birthday to the most wonderful Dad in the world. You are no longer in this world with us, but we still celebrate today with fond memories of you. I remember some of the silly gifts we gave you when we were children because your birthday happens to fall on April Fools Day. The way you went along with our little jokes is just the way you were...every day. Like when you opened a beautifully wrapped box of rocks and said it was the best present anyone had ever given you and you meant it! Because you never cared about the gifts, only the givers. Our lives were all blessed Dad, because of you. Happy Birthday to the greatest Dad in the universe. Love Always, Your Daughter, Kathleen
Mom's new love is bird watching.Will never take your place, but it helps fill her days
March 16, 2011
2 new great- grandbabies to add to your legacy...Chelsea and Kayla both expecting
March 16, 2011
Most of your family gathered to celebrate Mom's birthday
March 16, 2011
Wish you were here
March 16, 2011
Mom's 80th Birthday
March 16, 2011
Kathleen Lockhart
March 16, 2011
Dad, You've been on my mind so much lately I just wanted to tell you so. I think you already know in your heart how much you are missed,but sometimes we just need to express it verbally. Since I cannot do that, I can't hug you and say I miss you so very much, I'll write it here instead. I miss you Dad. I miss the long chats with you in your chair and me on the floor at your feet... working on your exercises, or rubbing lotion on your legs, Sometimes just listening to your words of wisdom. Yesterday I sat in your chair . I felt like you were hugging me. What a comfort it was. I miss your gentle acceptance and concern for all of us. Whenever any of us needed to talk about something, we knew you were the one we could go to. I sure wish I could talk to you now instead of writing in your book. Sometimes life is really hard, but you always made me realize that it was worth it. I thank you for that. Life IS good in spite of the trials and the heartache. You taught me that. I know that you know what I'm going through right now and if you were here you would say that everything will work out. To keep my chin up. So thats what I'm doing, Dad...for you. I love you and miss you so very much. Your daughter, Kathleen
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