John Dean Pettenger

As a little girl I thought everyone had an uncle that drove her around in his convertible corvette. That listened to all the stuff, important or not, I had to say. That made me feel loved and respected. Your horizons expand and you see more of the world. The realization comes that you have an awesome uncle. My memories are shared with my children and grandchildren because he played an important role in the person I am today. Watching the love and respect my dad and my uncle had for each other was an example for me to use in my life. An added joy was watching him pour all that love into my three beautiful cousins Cally, Anne and Margaret and their families. I will always be able to say "He is my Uncle Jack" with lots of love and pride! I love you Uncle Jack!!!