Alex Humphries

Think of you often Alex. You have never been far from thoughts. I can say your photo lets me know you never age and I see you just as I always did. Which really is comforting. Sending you hugs you are still so missed. Alexis A

Al I want to thank you again for always welcoming me into not only your business but your personal family life as well. You and Sam never treated me like "just another blade salesman" but like family and I can't thank you guys enough for that. I miss the Christmas party's and motocross races the most. Most of my days now are spent in the South East "Home" but I'll never forget you, your family and the rest of the A-Core family.
Clay Morphis

Uncle Al,
I am so grateful for you and sam taking me into your home and I feel so blessed that I got to spend some quality time with your awesome family. I still think about you all the time and remember how supportive you were for me. I'll always love ya al.
Love cody

Hi Al I miss you and think of you often .I saw your beautiful wife a few weeks ago .she is doing pretty good I'm sure you know that though. Well the business took off although sometimes I wonder if it's worth it.no time to enjoy anything but that will come I think of you all the time Al I miss you and I will see you someday and we can b.s about how things went. I Miss you and want to hear your voice but I will always remember (NO SIR)

Hello Alex! Missing your bright red cheeks every football game! Can't believe it's been 5 years already.. Well, I want you to know I miss you and love you. Thank you for letting me into your wonderful family of crazy that I love so much! You're definitely missed. I love you!

Your wife has welcomed me into her home. I can't tell you how thankful I am for that love and kindness. However, I feel you everywhere in that home. I can tell you that you are so very missed by the legacy you left behind. Your wife and girls are doing amazing. Living life and making you proud. God bless you Alex.

Today marks your 5th Heavenly birthday Babe. At times is shocking how quickly time has passed and yet also plainly apparent that it has. It looks like I dropped the ball last year and did not write in here, for that I am sorry. I thought I'd take today to update some photos and honor your (our) legacy. Our girls.. Our sunshine! So many wonderful changes have come into their lives.
Alexis married Cameron Keane on Feb. 19th 2014 we had a celebration of their marriage in June at the Boise Stage Stop of all places haha, it was very cute and she was beautiful walking down the aisle with Jonathon. Cameron is in the Air Force and is a great man, an M.P. just like your Dad. He loves everything about a Jeep and worships the ground that our baby girl walks on. They soon adopted Carly & little their knotty & nice dogs. and after trying for the last 1 1/2yrs they will be giving us our 2nd grandchild in April of 2015! As you hold him/her please tell that baby what great parents they will be.
Stevie met Connor Silliker while in College in Dillon. They became an official couple in June of 2014 and have not been apart since. Connor is an Art teacher and also coach's basket ball & football We could not have hand pick a better match for our jock lol. They moved to Billings in Jan of 2015 when Connor was offered a job teaching. They bought a cute little home and have made it their own, it's far away & I need to visit more often. On July 24th 2015 they gave us our 1st granddaughter Lakyn Rylee Silliker, and as you already know she is simply beautiful and I can only imagine the things you whispered in her ear I now have experienced a type of love like none other! Being a Gma is simply the best.
I always think about you babe, more so lately with all of these blessings that are going on down here, I have a feeling you have had a hand in all of it & I thank you. I would love nothing more than to sit on the deck & talk face to face about our kids, our day, just hear your voice once again.. I have no doubt that we will again one day. I read something today and I loved it, it said. He never really left he's just watching you from a different seat I'm going to always remember that.
Love you more Babe.

Alex and I played a lot of games while we were growing up like Payday, Monopoly, Mousetrap, Battleship, checkers, chess, and poker. He taught me to play all of these games and I always think of him when I play a game with my daughter. He was always the banker and he always won when I was younger. When I got older and could do well enough to win, I totally had to watch him because he would cheat (something he would never do when he grew up). But that became a part of our game together and it was all in fun. He taught me to play pool and foosball in the back room of the Merc. He taught me to play pingpong on our dining room table. He bought a badmitten set that we played in the back yard for hours. I can shuffle cards like a pro because of Alex and always think of that now when the cards are sliding fast. We played a card game called speed for hours and never got tired of it. I taught my daughter how to play it last week and told her about learning it at about the same age (7). Alex would buy fireworks every year and we would do all sorts of unsafe things. I especially liked shooting the bottle rockets into the canal by our house and watching them explode under water. Every year when the water would be let out of the canals, Alex would take me with him to walk through and find the pools of trapped fish. We would pick asparagus along the railroad tracks and one year when I was 6 or 7 a badger came out of its den when we were picking and it bluffed us and started to chase us. Alex put me behind him away from the badger and told me to run and he made sure I was out in front as we ran away from one mean mad badger. He always watched out for me and always took care of me. He helped me in so many ways. I'll never forget how he and Sam helped me with a place to live when I got my first full time job in Idaho Falls. I rented their basement for dirt cheap and got to hang out with them. He taught me a lot that year about working hard at my job. I think about him when certain things come up at work and I think about what he would tell me if he were here. Someday I am going to see him again and it helps to think about that when I miss him.

Hey, We think of you so very often. I sure miss those get hugs and kisses on the check from my friend and brother-in-law. I have been reading all these comments again and a mentor to us all you were in some way each their own memory to cherished.

I met you in a time in all of our lives that were around was a little crazy. I will never ever forget the love and caring person you were. One of my memories was when you worked at Larsen Farms and we were all going a hundred miles an hour through the harvest. I ended up pretty sick. You knew and stopped by to check on me one afternoon. I was talking to you and must have dozed off. Christy and MaCoy we not that old I thin like 5 and 1. I woke up and it was dark out and there you were sitting in the recliner. I remember you had fed and put my kids to bed. I know you were supposed to be working and Dave was probably at Monteview that day or something. What a huge act of kindness! This was Alex I know that you loved us so dearly. Good times, Bad etc. Love You So Much and miss you tons. I do find comfort in the fact that we will see you again someday. Lisa Ward

I am getting ready for an upcoming elk hunt and it got me thinking about some of the hunts that I have been on with great friends and family .it reminded me of a particular hunt in Colorado ,Alex myself, Cory, brad and Craig .this hunt was late November and the high temperatures for days were about ten below zero .anyway it got so cold at night and the outfitter didn't have heaters in the tents .man it was cold ,well the first morning we all woke up freezing Alex's head and mine were kind of pointing at each other well when I said damn al its cold he looked at me and I swear to god it was soooo funny he had his full wool face mask on it was covered in frost but my hell he looked so funny .but I will tell ya that night we all had our wool masks on . I love and miss Al tons his smile just warms my heart .And when I get to see Alex again we are going fishing for sure .and I hope it isn't ten below

I had So many Memories with Alex One that sticks out was Snomobiling in Island park, it was snowy day and of course we were going very fast across the flats when Alex droped out of sight I slowed down and there was a 6ft drop off and he stuffed the sled into the side of the snow bank,luckly he was not hurt we pulled the sled out with a broken winshield only, I think he was showing off to Sam haha we miss you Alex

Alex, I know you are missed by so many, your wonderful attitude toward life, that smile, patience. You never laughed at my tile work in my bathroom, has character you said :). Family reunions sitting around the campfire, you and Dave always let me have a big fire and poke it with a stick. Memories will last forever. Your kids have grown to be wonderful young adults from what I see, and your wife has been a great mother and so so strong!

It has been 3 years since you left us. There is not a day that goes by we do not think of you miss you and pray that Sam and the girls are doing good and living the life you would want them to!!! Miss you Big guy Love always Stacy and Lance

My last memory of Alex was a few months before he was gone. Little did I know it'd be the last time I would see him. I brought my new husband and stepdaughter to Boise for the weekend so of course we stayed at "the humphries halfway house for wayward relatives." Aysia (my stepdaughter) was about six at the time and had no interest in hanging with the boring grown ups. She started playing with awzwald and uncle al went over and started playing with her and the dog. He showed her this ball thrower thing that she loved and just kept asking him over and over to throw the ball. He did it for what seemed like hours. She adored him for that. I've thought of that weekend since and it is such a great memory to be my last. It speaks to his nature as an uncle and its just who he was as a human being. Truly one of the best there ever was.

I was in California recently and visited with my son Scott Walker. Only meeting Alex and Sam on a few occasions I asked how the family was doing.
Scott regarded Alex as a mentor, friend and employer. It touched my heart when Scott said "I miss him!" I wondered how many times a day those 3 little words are said by the many many people Alex had come in contact throughout his short life. Alex thank you for being such a wonderful person to my son.
My best to the family,
Deb Martin

Alexwas my son-in-law and I ;oved him just like je jad been born to me/ I'm so glad that Sam had the good sence to marry him.
I think that there are a few spirts that God sends to the earth to show us all how we should live, and Alexwas one of them. pur whole family is better off just having him is our lives fpr a time.
Its been a little over two years now, I still miss him,I miss ansering ny door to find him standing there wuth athose rosie cheeks and big smile and getting a big gear hug. even when he was alone up here on busness he always stopped bye to see haw everyone was. I look forward to seeing him again if I,m lucky enough to to go the same place.
I know how proud he was of his girls and I know that he will always be watching ove all three of you I want you to know that we akk miss him and that I am a;ways here for you.
Sam, Stevie, and lexie I just want you to knoq I am here for

Alex was the greatest father/husband that I have ever met. He was definitely like a second dad to me and whenever I was hanging out with Stevie at the house, I loved to just sit there and talk to him and watch how he interacted with Stevie, Alexis and Sam. Stevie would always crawl on his lap and cuddle and it always made me smile and laugh. There are many memories I have of Alex sitting with all of the parents at basketball games. Him and the dad's would just sit there and quietly watch while the mothers went crazy. I have read many of the comments and a few people talk about how they never saw Alex mad and it reminds me of the one time that I did see him mad. I can picture him out by the hammock in the backyard with Stevie and I. I can't remember the conversation but all I remember is Stevie saying something including the word God. Alex was so angry and said "Never use God's name in vain," and sent her to her room. I know that shortly after he went in and talked to her and they were completely fine afterwards. For some reason I always think back to that memory and it always reminds me of how great of a guy he was and how much he loved not only Sam and the girls but everyone that he encountered. Thanks for being such a great man and showing me what it means to love unconditionally.
XOXO

WHATS UP AL BEEN MISSING YOU BUDDY THINGS HAVE GONE REALLY WELL FOR PENNY AND I . HER CANCER HAS BEEN KEEPING IN CHECK AND WE TALK ABOUT YOU OFTEN .I JUST CANT TELL MYSELF ENOUGH HOW LUCKY I WAS TO KNOW YOU AND CALL YOU FRIEND WHEN SO MANY PEOPLE USE THAT WORD FRIEND LOOSLY.YOU AL ARE A MAN OF TRUE CONVICTION,HONOR,RESPECT AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU .THE IMPACT AN HONEST GREAT MAN HAS ON ME CANT BE SAID IN WORDS YOU ARE TRULY MY BROTHER AND SOMEDAY WE WILL HANG OUT AND LAUGH AGAIN.SAM AND THE GIRLS SEEM TO BE DOING OK .SO I'LL CHECK IN WITH SAM AND KEEP AN EYE ON THEM IF THEY NEED .LOVE YOU MISS YOU SHAWN

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." (Martin Luther King Jr.)
I know Alex in many ways. We first met when I was applying for a job with a company where he was manager. He was stern in business but always fair. At times he was shrewd but never rude. He was my boss but it wasn't long before I could call him friend. We had our disagreements to be sure and on occasion even yelled at each other across the desk (the very few times his door was closed). But there NEVER was a notion of disrespect. He is one person like so few, that can touch your life for a second and change it forever! And I am eternal grateful for the time we had. The time went by so fast but I know I'm a better man for knowing him and being close to his powerful influence. The true measure of a man IS where he stands at times of challenge and controversy but also what he made and built to leave behind.
It wasn't long after we lost him when one of the guys brought hard hat stickers into the shop that said "A.C.H Never Forgotten". It was a great gesture and I was proud to ware mine. And how simple and true it is. I stopped by to say hi to Al the other day and thought about that sticker. I wish there were more people that could have spent time around the man, more people to where the sticker, in honor and memory of him but mostly because if there were, this world would be a better place.
Thanks Al.

As many have expressed in these comments, Alex had the biggest heart of anyone that I have ever known. When we were first married and having little ones, he would get off of the bus after school and come help my wife Johanna. When my daughter Dixe was living in Boise, Alex and Sam adopted her and her new family. It was such a comfort to know that if she needed something, Alex and Sam were right there and more than willing to help.
I have thought many times of a hunting trip that we made to Kilgore one fall. Alex was about sixteen. The hunting trip was a disaster, but we had a great time. I had an old Ford pickup with a flatbed that we threw a tarp over for shelter. About midnight, a blizzard came in from the north and we spent all night standing around the fire to keep warm. Once it was light enough to see, we set out to find some elk. After about fifteen minutes, we decided that we should call it a day as the snow and wind were so bad, we would not see the sights on our rifles. That little hike was my shortest hunting trip ever, but the time spent with Alex will never be forgotten. Alex, thanks for being such a great, big, little brother.

LaLa, he liked my bathroom floor, all the uneven lines and all, he just smiled that smile and told me it had character! Our world was made so much better by the years we got to spend with you! You will always have a place in my heart my friend ;) you would be proud of Sam and the girls.

Well I have several great memories of Alex, but one of the best ones is the time Alex took us to the Boise river with his family and the Sipe's family of course Alex had his own raft but insisted that we ride in the raft and he took the inner tube, I remember thinking is he really going to wear those expensive glasses in the river and of course he did everything went fine until about 3/4 the way through the ride I then looked up and Alex was gone and when he popes up his glasses were gone I was so worried we all tried to find them but had no luck and in true Alex style he said oh well their just glasses Ill buy some new ones. Alex you were only my brother in-law but when God called you home I really felt like I had lost my brother and still do Thank you so much for marrying my sister and giving me 2 great nieces I also want to thank you for saving my life only you could have done that for me and only you and Sam know what I mean I Love you Alex and I always will all my memories of you are great ones who does that ? only you that's who,I miss you dearly and always will, you were one of a kind Thank God for sending you to us cause I know you are with him right now. Hug's and kisses your sister and friend Lanie Berrett.

I can't believe it's been two years already. It still seems so unreal to me and sometimes I wake up and it all comes back to me that you are not here with us in person. It's still hard for me to understand...I suppose we may never understand all the details until we see you again. I'm so glad that I have that knowledge that we will see you again and be with you and be able to talk to you and recieve a great big over-due hug from you again! I have missed you so badly! But it's been wonderful to see your dear wife Sam carry on and be such a great mother to your beautiful girls! They are awesome and seem to be doing so well. I know that you love them and that it must've been hard to leave when you did. I'm sure that it pained you just as much as it pained us. I still remember that day when my Spencer called and gave me the news. I was utterly devastated! I don't suppose we will ever get over it. We all miss you so very much!
I remember when we were younger how we used to play and argue and fight! Crazy sibling stuff! But when we got older things calmed down. I sure wish we had been able to spend more time with one another.
One thing I do remember and regret...we had a fight, it was a bad one. I don't remember what it was about. It probably involved friends, or borrowing something or just getting on each other for some stupid reason or another. I think you purposely got my goose and it worked. I was just enough older that I was going through puberty before you were and my hormones were playing with my moods. You probably caught me on a bad day and I blew! I said some things that were not meant... I wish I could take it all back! After we each went to our rooms, our rooms were upstairs. You were on the East side and I was on the West side of the upper floor of our old home in Egin. I remember distinctly how you wrote me this long little love letter. I call it a love letter cause that's what it was. You said the nicest things and appologized and told me how much you loved me. I wish I still had that little letter. I'd frame it! How could I be mad at a guy like you? I couldn't! I wrote you a note back. I appologized and told you how sorry I was and that I loved you too! It was all so sweet! We hugged each other like we'd never hugged before and kissed each other on the cheek. That was the first of very many hugs from you Alex. I sure miss your hugs and that little kiss on my cheek. You always remembered me on my birthday and called me just to remind me that I was getting older! Your birthday always followed mine and I always called to remind you that you were getting older! It was always so good to hear your voice and you always had time to listen and to be there for me when I needed you.
I fear that I was not always there for you and I'm so very sorry. I hope that you know that I love you and that I miss you! I'm sure you laugh at times at us here left on earth. I wish we could hear you and I wish we could see you. Sometimes I think if I just have enough faith...but I guess I don't cause it never works. Now, I know you are laughing! It's just that we miss you so much and at times it is so very hard! I long to call you and to just talk to you. I still haven't deleted your phone numbers out of my phone or contact list. I can't! Sometimes I come across them and wish I could just dial that number. Do you think you could answer it for me if you hear it ringing? I just want to talk like we used to and share stories about the kids. We have so much to catch up on... I love you Bud! Thank you for everything that you've ever did for me. YOu were always so awesome, unselfish,and very compasionate. You were always more concerned about others and such a happy go lucky kind of guy. I cherish your advice to me on so many occasions. You always seemed to know what I needed to hear and always was able to calm me down if I was upset. You were the best listener and cheered me up so many times. Thank you Alex for being you. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget you. Please be near us all... Love you forever! Hugs!

My favorite memory that my uncle and i shared together was sledding in island park and staying at the cabin. I was never worried about getting stuck if big al was there. I will never forget the dreadful call that changed our family forever. Uncle alex you were an amazing man and we miss you dearly. Love always tyler

My favorite neighbor. I miss you Alex. My family will forever remember the true friendship you gave to us next door. Your children are a true testimony to the love you and Sam have raised these beautiful daughters! You are missed and your heart never forgotten.

Big Al,
Oh how I miss you.. What great time our families have had. It will never be the same again. I don't go a day without thinking about you and wishing you were here. I miss the bsu parties we'd have and how happy you always were. I miss you..
I still remember the day I met you with in your big office.
I know you're definitely one of my guardian angels always watching me. I cant wait to meet up with you up there. I'm glad I'm writing this so people don't see me cry haha.
But I miss you. I'll see you up there sooner or later.
I love you.

Alex,

I remember being a child and you always taking care of us kids when you stayed at our house. You always had the coolest camper that you let us all sleep in! I remember you being so sweet to your girls and also to me. Both you and Sam always made me feel very loved. Not only will I miss you sitting on our bench in our kitchen chatting with us when you came to visit, I also won't forget your sweet smile.

Thanks for always making me feel so loved and beautiful and being an example of a good guy to me. I really appreciate it! I love you and miss you Uncle Alex

I have so many great memories of Alex that are so great. Al, if I could only tell you to your face how much I miss our long conversations setting in your office talking about anything & everything going on in our lives. I miss that friendship so much. For a great memory that is still fun i think about is the time we went to Riggins salmon fishing. We fished our buts off & no one caught a no native fish. So rather than being defeated you drove you to where the Tribes were on the little Salmon river & bought a couple of large fish. I remember you wanting to tell every one we had caught them like real fisherman so bad. As soon as we go back into town the 1st person you saw the truth came right out….no luck, had to pay for the fish. I loved how truly honest you always were. I miss you tons my friend.

Alex (aka:Flex) for some reason we all needed a nickname in Egin :) There's so many memories I have growing up with you and your family. With all the memories comes your big smile! Even when you first rode Layne's XR75 around the field behind our house for the first time and you literally flew off the seat from going to fast over the jumps, but still held on to the handlebars. We were laughing so hard. All the times building forts, riding dirt bikes, fork fishing, Hot Wheels, so so many. We lost an amazing man but, you are forever in our thoughts and heart. Keep on Smiling!

Hey Flex. There's a big ol' empty spot in this world where a big man used to be. I'm really sorry I didn't pick up the phone and call, Dude. I'll see ya when I see ya.

The majority of my memories of Alex (Flex) are of course when we were younger. Thats what I will write about today. I remember many nights cruising main in Rexburg in his pickup, Geralds Trans Am or my Camaro. Even way back then Alex was the leader. He was the guy that was in charge. Not because of anything other than his natural ability to lead. In all those years, I only remember 1 time we were ever mad at each other. I remember our fist fight in jr high. The principal took us aside and told us that if we wanted to fight then go ahead duke it out. He knew neither of us wanted to do that. We hugged and were good friends until high school when Alex & I became best friends. Lots of memories hangin out at the (Merc) with his dad & brother gerald playing pool & watching movies. I remember Alex & I watching the store & giving his dad a break for an afternoon every once in a while. I remember our dirt bikes & riding the dunes. Those were the days of summer, when you wish the day would not end. I also remember when my dad & I got into a disagreement & I wanted to get away. So Alex & I left in my car without telling my dad where we were going. We went to LAKE powell & eventually ended up in california at a friends place who used to live in Egin. Alex & I went swimming in the ocean. I remember it was very cold. A big wave hit Alex when he was not expecting it. It messed up his knee. We ended up coming home fairly soon after that. He later had to have surgery. I always marveled at how nice Alex's mom dad brothers & sisters always were to me, & still are. They all have that real genuine down to earth loveable quality about them.

I remember visiting his family when Alex was about thirteen. He really loved to tell jokes and make us laugh. He had such a happy smile. What a great quality: to want to make others happy!

My first child, Blaine, was born February 7, 1965, while I was staying with my parents at Idaho Falls. The day Alex was born, I had a final post-natal checkup with Dr. Baker, who had dilivered him. He had just begun to talk with me when he got a call. "It's your sister," he said. It seems we had the same doctor. But knowing that Fern needed the doctor worse at that moment, I was glad to miss my checkup.

I stayed with Mom and Dad for a week or two longer before leaving for Portland, Oregon to join my husband. While there, we took the following picture. It isn't a great picture, but you might like it anyway.

I woke up yesterday morning thinking about how August 21 will forever be a day I will never forget. Not just for the sad ending of a great camping trip with wonderful friends, but for the day itself. The pictures and memories of Aug 21, 2010 will be with us forever. I choose to remember that day for the amazing people we were with, the beauty of the mountains, the laughter, the wrecks (Stevie... ouch!), the camp food, atmosphere, the glistening stream, the two little girls fighting over who got to sit between Al and Sam on the razor, the Cardoza family, Cody showing us all up in the dirtbike department, spence riding my little 100 up the trail, the b double e double r u n to the little corner store and the memories we shared around the campfire the night before. I know that is what Alex would want all of us to think about. How much fun his last camping trip was, surrounded by family, friends and breathtaking beauty.
To me, Alex was one of the most honorable people I have ever met. He was true integrity! When I first got to know Al, he was so quiet and shy. It wasn't long until I got to know the 'real' Alex. He didn't 'let loose' very often when others were around, but when he did, it made for a fun and memorable time! He always made people comfortable around him and when you got a true "Alex smile" complete with the pink cheeks, it was contagious! He was a gracious host and grill master who never let you leave his house hungry. He liked to spoil my kids and Sam has continued with that tradition... much to their delight. He was always someone who had time to listen to you and gave very heartfelt advice and encouragement. Never forgot my birthday (I have many presents from Sam and Alex... the last one was a 50 gift certificate to the NightFire races where I got a super cute shirt!). I have so many memories of Alex that I will probably have to write them into a chapter for the Humphries ladies because there is not room for them all here. He was the best mentor and friend for my husband Spencer who misses him every single day. I miss the huge smile, hugs and the real Alex laugh that was a treat every time I heard it. One of my favorite memories is the night at the campfire when he had both Aspen and Jayla on his lap and the big huge smile on his face. He truly loved us all and showed it every chance he got! We miss you Big Al! I love you Sammy, Stevie and Alexis! Thank you for sharing your husband/daddy with us!! Dixie :)

he only memory I can think of at the moment is when the both of you showed up in I think Stanley when Bob-o and I went salmon fishing. I remember snagging one in the side and Alex saying I couldn't keep it because of that. I think I keep it anyway. LOL

I just can't believe it has been 2 years, it just doesn't seem like it was that long ago.. I will always remember talking to Alex on the phone when he would call for Brad here at the office - it took me so long to get his voice down but I finally did and and never forgot it! Then he used to try to tease me when he would call and pretend it wasn't him. I always hung up with a smile :) I finally got to meet Alex here at the A-Core office in Idaho Falls - he looked just like he sounded and he had just the best smile and those rosey cheeks!! It was also fun to be able to hang out with Alex, Sam and the girls at Brad & Janets house for a New Years Eve party with lots of fun and laughs!! There was just a specialness to Alex that I think everyone saw from the first moment they met him and that will never be forgotten. I know he is looking down on his family and is so proud of them and knows he will see them again some day! We Miss You Alex!!!

Two years ago today I married my best friend. Everyone says that right - but I did, we were old junior high school sweethearts. It was an incredible day where we got married on the river at a waterfall. The very next day I found out that my dear friend lost her best friend the day I married mine. Although I knew Alex briefly, I have known Sam since high school. Of what I knew of Alex, he was always willing to go above and beyond for his friends and family and the love Sam and Alex had for each other was unimagined. Very few people get to experience that type of love and committment. Every year on my anniversary I feel great sadness for Sam and the girls. I don't feel like I can celebrate this day. I spend this day crying with the dreadful feeling that I have my best friend and Sam does not. I think of you Sam all day on this day. I remember what you said to me last year on this day, and I am amazed at your strength, positive attitude and graciousness for others while you endure what you go through without your best friend. I try to keep in mind the words from my favorite sonnet: "I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life! --- and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death." Love you my friend...

Wow it's been two years and it's still hard to believe your gone. I find myself thinking of you often. I have yet to find another man that could fill your shoes and be the man you were. With football season approaching, i find myself thinking back on BSu game days and coming to watch the games at your house. Those were some good times,those games were probably one of the only times i have ever heard you raise your voice, only to yell at the tv of course. WE had some good times at those parties, hopefully you can help the Bromcos out this year, i have a feeling they might need an extra push this year, and your the man for the job.

Love and miss you uncle Al

The first time I heard about you was when I was a senior in high school and my sister Lisa told me all about what a great guy you where. My response was "A farmer I do not think so". I was no more moving back to Idaho than flying to the moon! The first time I met you was at Trevor & Ellie Povah's home. As Lisa brought you with her and my brother Floyd to visit my Mom in West Yellowstone. Again I thought no way and this is gonna get me in trouble as I was dating another boy... Flash ahead to Aug of the same year (1987) and the boy I was seeing had lost his job. So I called Lisa to see if Dave (her husband) had a job opening in spud harvest. She tells me that you needed drivers and that if I would work for you she would make sure that Dave would higher the boy I was seeing... Of course I said yes cause he needed the work... So I go out to get the truck I was gonna drive for you and~~~ you had given the last spud truck to Danial Rudd! You tell me not to worry about it that another one will be available in a day or so. That I could just ride with you in your truck for the day and see how things work at Larson Farms. A day turned into a week than two weeks.... Mean while the boy I was seeing get his first check (after I paid our rent and utilities) and decides that a CD player is a must have over the rent we had due, I had no idea how the rent was gonna get paid I had drained my savings and was pretty sure this was not going to work.. After you listen to cry about my situation you tell me that you have a trailer in Mud Lake that you never stay in, you always go back to Egin so I might as well just stay there and figure things out and that I should never come second. At that point I think I really did not care if you where a farmer, I just thought you where the nicest guy I had ever met.So I took you up on your offer and if I recall it was the next day we first kissed. I had been in that trailer for about a week when you asked if I needed anything. I told you I did not have a T.V. you brought one that night and never left. I believe that date was Sept 28th 1987... Oh yah I never did drive that spud truck, but we did get great comments across the farm CB's everyday during that Spud harvest....
I will find that pic of you at the Povah's and put it in here for our grand babies to see one day.
Oh man Al, I miss you every day and I thank you for every moment you gave me and for only putting me second to your daughters. They do still always come fist. Love & Miss you more Babe.

My heart goes out to sam and the girls. All though it has been a year, not a day goes by that i don't think about how we all miss al so much. He was a superior man with class and great integrity. I miss you dear friend..

Thinking about you big guy. Keeping an eye on the family for you especially Sammy. She's getting very strong. You would be proud. Love you, Big hugs.
Alexis
Ms. Alexis that is just in case you got me confused with your Lex. lol

Dear Alex. I can;t believe that you have been gone for a whole year. I sure miss your big hugs and your smile. I know that you are watching over your girl and you must be very proud of them all. I thank the lord every day that you were in our life even though it was such a short time you blessed ys all. love you , miss you, mom

Hey dad! I miss you sooooo much, think about you every day! Hope heaven is going good for you! I love you, and im one more year closer to seeing you again! cant wait to get one of those BIG hugs you shared with the world! Keep those cheeks rosey! a lot of people hope to see them again! LOVE YOU! Stevie Nicole :)

i remember when he told me my tile floor i layed in the bathroom "had character", he was such an amazing guy, all my memories of him bring a smile. he must be looking down on us all now and smiling that great smile he had!

To SAM, Stevie and Alexis, We are thinking of you today and remembering. We are grateful for you and for family and friends who have posted on this book. We are thankful that Alex is one of our children and we love him and we love his family. May you all be blessed this day and remember the good times and good things about his life. Love from the Parents of Alex Chris Humphries.

One day my girlfriend and i stopped by A-core to see Alex and Sam to introduce her to them for the first time. they were swamped with work at the time but Uncle Al put it all to the side like it wasnt even going on the entire time we were visiting, he ENGULFED both of us with hugs even though it was the first time meeting Shelb. He never rushed us to leave or put us on hold, he just enjoyed our company. Uncle Al taught me that no matter how busy we are at work or with anything at all, family is the more important. its a prime example of how work will always be there and family wont! MISS AND LOVE YA UNCLE LA LA

Uncle Al was such an amazing man! I will never forget his hugs and his smile! I loved when he would come watch my basketball games. And always keep on meand stevie to get along. and I am so thankful he did, because she is my best friend!!! He loved like no one else could love!!! and I love him very much!

hi sam and girls .i just wanted to say that i see al all the time and his huge smile puts a smile on my face .i knew al forever and have no more RESPECT for any man i've ever known. i know that you girls were everything to al he told me many times how special you where and how lucky a man he was .well i feel like a very lucky man to have known alex. he made all he knew stronger and i'll see al again .until then just in my thoughts god bless and love you guy's dearly.

Can't believe it has been a year, We miss you to much. You will always be in our Hearts!

Alex was more of an uncle to me than my own. I remember one time that my husband and I took a trip to Boise and we showed up to his house unexpected. He could've had his own plans but he happily took us to dinner and races. We stayed at his house all weekend, watching movies and visiting. We had such a wonderful time! He was one of the kindest people I've ever known.

Sam,Stevie and Alexis:
The world lost a super man when Alex was taken. He loved all of you so very much.

Sam & Girls,
Alex had that wonderful smile on his face all the time except when he didn't like a call on the basketball floor. He would smile and smile and the whistle would blow. If Stevie was involved, the frown would appear. Sometimes a few words came out too. He was definitely a family man. We all miss you Alex.

Sam,Stevie and Alexis,
The biggest memories I have of Alex that will forever be in my heart is that great big smile with those rosy cheeks and the best hugs of a lifetime , the first time I met Sam and Al I felt love as if they where my family , and after awhile you all became my family , you have touched Brad & Janets life forever you will forever be in my heart .

Dear Sam, Stevie, and Alexis,
Although I didn't know Alex in recent years, I remember him at your wedding and when the girls were little. What I recall most about him was how very much he loved his wife and kids! He was such a nice guy with a great smile. We are so sorry for your loss and keep you all in our prayers.

Alex and Al's Gals,
I have nothing but wonderful memories of time spent with Alex and his family. I guess that is because every time we were together we were doing something fun. Christmas parties, office visits, dinners, etc. were all fun to be at with you. There is a void left by Alex's passing that cannot be filled. He will always be considered a great man by all who had any contact with him. He was wise beyond his years and so kind and caring. A true Gentleman. I treasure my association with him and with each of you. You are in my prayers. Lots of love,

My Dear Alex,
There is only one word that embodies how we feel about you. A man of INTEGRITY. We have been blessed to be your neighbor and your friends. Sam, Stevie and Alexis our hearts are with you. We are always just a call and a couple houses away. Alex your will be forever in our thoughts and we promise to take care of your gals.
Alexis, Bob and Josh Cormier/Autin

It has been an honor to be Mrs. Alex Humphries. What a great 23 years of life we shared. I truly was made for you. I still see you everyday when I look at Alexis face (those checks of yours),I hear you when listen to Stevie (your logic she certainly has), I feel you when I hold Awz (your unconditional love he has).You have left an incredible legacy behind & I am so thankful to have been the one to share it with you. I miss you every day & I know I will carry a part of you with me for the rest of my life. I look forward to the day we unite again Babe.
Your Loving wife
Sam

Alex,
I am honored to call you my friend & mentor in this world. You have taught me so many values & showed me how to live a better life in this world just by being around you. My five & six year old daughters adored you & the kindness you showed them. You will always be in my thoughts & prayers and I know you are looking upon us guiding our spirits. God has blessed me with our friendship that I have been given & god will bless you now that you are walking beside him in his glory. Alex I thank you for the wonderful memories, the love, the kindness, the honesty, the knowledge & the man that you are. You are now & forever my loving brother

daddy,
you were the most incredable man ever. you put so many others before yourself and i just hope and pray that i grow up to be like you. you are a true hero and im so lucky to say that you were my daddy. tomorrow will be 4 months since you passed and as every day goes by i miss you more and more. i wish you were still here. i love you and miss you...
your baby girl

Alex was an example of love to me. He was the best baby brother a girl could have! He was my very best friend and I honor him. I will miss his adorable red cheeks! He was a teddy bear to so many people and just reading and hearing all the good things about him has made me realize how very wonderful he was to so many. He will be greatly missed. I do not know anyone who did not love him and he loved them! He was very forgiving and was always concerned about others needs. I shall miss his phone calls, his visits and his big bear hugs & kisses. He was very caring and new exactly what to say at the right time. I will miss his advice...yes even a big sister needs advice and he was always there for me. Alex & Sam dropped everything for us when we almost lost my daughter Megan in an awful car accident that almost took her life and took the life of another family. They were there with us at the hospital. They dropped everything and opened up there home for my youngest son Spencer when he needed help. Alex picked him up and made him feel welcome and treated him as his own son. Alex loved my children and obviously would do anything for them. Family was important to him and he would do anything for anyone of us. He loved his girls and relished in telling about there acomplishments and truely had joy in being a father. He loved Sam and it showed. He was always respectful and considerate and kind. He was always open with his little acts of kindness. I think he truely found joy in giving to others and looking out for those who he thought might need help. I wish I could have been there for him and that I could have protected him from this horrible tragedy that has temporarily taken him from us! When we were little I was always sticking up for him and fighting what should have been his battles, but I couldn't stand for anyone to make fun of him. I was always quick to be angry, he was always calm and gentle. He actually taught me something with that...to just grin and let it go. So Alex, I'm trying to just grin and let it go...but it's hard! You know that I love you and I know that we will all see you again and I can't wait to get that big hug that we all miss!

I haven't seen Alex in years but I remember him from school. He always had the most contagious smile. He looks the same in his picture as I remember him. Thoughts and prayers to all who knew him, especially his wife and children. May God bless and comfort you all.

I first met Alex at the Gilmore Ghost Town ATV camp site. Alex impressed me as a generous and loving man. The winkle in his eyes and the huge smile portrayed his countenance. Alex truly loved his wife and daughters. If there are self-actualized individuals in this world, Alex is on top of the list. Alex a beautiful man enjoying life to the fullest!

To the family at Acore,
I am so sorry for your loss! I know my son Scott Walker had the highest regard for Alex and all the employees. Alex help make Scott the man he is today! Thank you!

To Len,Fern and family. I just heard about the terrible accident that happened to Alex. Even though we really didnt get to know him that well he was a cousin and family is family. We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Its times like these we realize how short life is and we should remember and get to know our family members. We send u our love and may the Lord bless your family and give you the comfort you need to continue on. We are so blessed to have the gospel in our lives and know that Alex will be waiting to see his loved ones again. love cindy and david stucki

Dear Sam,
I am so sorry for your lose I know we don't know each other very well but when we were together I had fun and you both mad me feel like a freind, Alex will be missed.
much love for your whole family
Stephanie

We were so fortunate to have camped with Alex, his wife, Sam, and his two beautiful daughters this July 4th. Alex left this earth too soon and he will be sorely missed. We could see how he loved and cherished his daughters and wife. Even Azwald. He had a soul that many of us can only wish we had. May you find some peace knowing how his life has touched ours.

Dear Sam,
Alex was one of the most consistently happy guys I have ever met - I don't think I ever saw him without a smile. He was a big man with a big heart and I am certain Heaven is happy to have him, even though we all miss him.

Dear Family,
You may not know me, but I grew up right down the street in Egin with Alex. My fodest memories of Alex is how caring he was. I always knew he carried this attribute with him and that he would be well respected in life.

I am sorry for your loss. Please know my heart goes out to all of you.

Sincerely,
Layne D. Orr, Gilbert, Arizona

Sam, Alexis and Stevie.. I am so sorry for your loss. Although Alex and I didn't have much interaction, he was always so friendly. I had just spoke to him on the phone last thursday.... life is so short. I will always remember those bright red cheeks. He will be greatly missed.

Bonnie Brown
A-Core of Utah

Dear Sam, Stevie and Alexis,
We were devastated when Janet told us of the tragic accident that happened to Alex. I always thought of Alex as the gentle giant. He was such a great friend to Brad and Janet. I always enjoyed spending time with you Sam, Alex and the girls, whenever I was in Idaho Falls. You are a beautiful family. Sam please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this difficult time.
With much love

Sam, Stevie & Alexis
I am so sorry for your loss of such a great father and husband. Alex always had a big smile and gentle heart for everyone that new him. He will be greatly missed by many friends and work associates. He was a friend most of all.

My heart goes out to you Sam, Alexis & Stevie.. Alex was such an amazing, kind, gentle soul. I didn't know him as well as alot of people, but with Alex after the first meeting he made you feel like a friend. I will miss being able to talk to him often on the phone. He will be greatly missed. We Love You Alex!!

Wendy Follett
A-Core of Idaho

Alex and Sam, words can't describe the sorrow I have felt since hearing the news from Brad R. Monday morning. I will cherrish the memories we shared forever. Alex you taught me so much not in words but in your actions as a businessman, husband and father. It was truely an honor to have had the opportunity to work and socialize with you, Sam and all the staff at A-Core.

Sam and girls, I am truely sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family. Alex was a great man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Bryan Saunders
A-Core of Salt Lake City

Alex, You have no idea what grief i have felt since hearing of the tragic situation that cut your time so short with us. You will always be in my heart, for the kind things you did for me in the time i had the pleasure working for you as a operator in the profession we chose. I just want you to know that my prays and thought go out to you and your family. There won't be a time in witch, I will never forget the memories... Thanks for everything.. Deepest regards to your family and the A-core family..

Scott Walker
Rogan Concrete coring and sawing..

Sam & girls,
We are so sorry to hear about this tragic loss, your family is in our prayers.

Trent & SueAnn Dabell