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Gus & grandson Jeff fishing in Wayne County. Dad loved to fish! I miss you so much dad!
May 6, 2009
Hollie Ellis
April 24, 2009
Peggy, Dan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Gus. Kind of a funny story I will always remember, when I was young I knew he did some sort of maintenance for the church, I thought he cleaned our church. Anyway, on the back of all the chairs it had GSS. I thought how lucky that Guss (or GSS) got to have his name on all the chairs cause he took care of our church house. I had no idea it stood for Granger South Stake! A great man and a great family. Our love and thoughts are with you. Love Hollie (Park) Ellis
Tony & Dalia Colindres
April 24, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Laura (Mills) Wirthlin
April 24, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Chappell family in the passing of Gus. I remember meeting him when Cal and Ruth were married. I am also a sister-in-law of Ruth, and am grateful that Gus introduced Cal and Ruth. May our dear Heavenly Father wrap you in the arms of His love and whisper peace to your souls. Much love to all.
April 24, 2009
To the Angus Chappell Family.
We express our condolences in the passing of Angus. It has been many years since we have had contact with him, but the memories of happy visits in Lyman during childhood days are ever with us. We are cousins on the Okerlund side of the family. Our prayers are with Peggy and family, as well as Aunt Ardeen's family.
Love,
Carmen Lloyd Houmand
(for the family of LaVerda Okerlund Lloyd)
Carmen Lloyd Houmand
(for the LaVerda Okerlund Lloyd Family)
Marco & Lindsee Colindres
April 24, 2009
Chappells, I am sorry for your loss. Gusty was a great man, and Dan, my brother, you know I am always here for you. To Gusty, may you rest in peace.
Gordon & Michele (Pace) Willey
April 23, 2009
To Peggy and the entire Chappell family - we send our love and sympathy. We love Gus. We love you.
Barbara (Mills) Morley
April 23, 2009
My condolences to the family of Gus. I am a sister-in-law to Ruth. We have him to thank in having Ruth in our Mills family. My love and sympathy to you.
Barbara (Mills) Morley
April 23, 2009
My condolences to each of you.
I feel honored to have had Angus as a cousin both on the Chappell and the Okerlund side. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Kathleen C Larsen
Melanie Thomas
April 23, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are such a beautiful and loving family. It has been our privilege to know and love Gus. May your hearts soon be filled with amazing memories of joyful times together as you celebrate his life - a life well lived. May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
We love you,
Ken, Melanie, Lauren, Spencer, Trey, Ellie & Brooklyn Thomas
LaJuana Taylor
April 23, 2009
My condolences to the family of Angus from a long ago classmate at Wayne High School.
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