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for JOHN WELLS
December 30, 2009
Dear Karen and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Wishing you many happy memories of your time together.
Karen, Carol & Lois Gerlach
Katharine Biele
December 28, 2009
I can't help but think that, with John goes a piece of Utah history. The early days of Valley Bank were certainly exciting and compelling. My dad, Hank, always talked of John with great respect. That's not to say they didn't have their fun, too. I'm sure you'll miss him, but he leaves a great legacy.
December 24, 2009
Kelly,sorry to hear about your father.I enjoyed knowing him from VALLEY bank days.Jo and I send our deepest sympathy to you entire family Art and Jo Elizondo
December 22, 2009
We are so very sorry we couldn't make it up for the funeral,know you understand. The weather didn't cooperate. Your Uncle Richard, wants all of you to know he loves you and is keeping you in his heart. We both send our sympathes.
Richard and Betty Wells
Sandy Kinser
December 22, 2009
To Kelly, Karrie and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I knew John for 15-17 years before having the pleasure of working with him on "the bridge." He was always very pleasant and kind. I enjoyed working with you Kelly, at the old South Salt Lake office and I enjoyed getting to know you too, Karrie, at the Broadway Office. I remember what a good friend you were to my daughter, Cynthia.
John and Gayle always seemed like such a good couple together and were always the "fun ones." Imagine the great times they will have together again.
Please accept my condolences and apology for not being able to attend the services. You will be in my thoughts.
December 21, 2009
To the entire Well's family,
Papa John was like a father to Corey and a grandfather to all our girls. He had the biggest heart and shared everything with us. Bear Lake won't be the same without him. Love to all of you, The Karren's
Corey, Jen, Rachel, Nicole, and Anna
December 21, 2009
Dear Wells Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I only met him a few times and it was a very long time ago but I do remember a kind smile. Be comforted in your memories and his wish for your happiness.
Sincerely,
Tina (Perry-Palmer) Nelson
Kristen Hill
December 21, 2009
I was so shocked to hear the news. I pray that you and your family will have strength during this rough time. Lean on your fridns and family for the love you need rigth now.
Mark Heugly
December 21, 2009
I worked with John for fifteen years at Valley Bank. He inspired me with his calm wisdom, his sense of fairness, his honesty and his loyalty. He was a great banker and a gentleman. My sincere condolences to his family.
December 21, 2009
Papa Kev, Nana Marsh, and Brooks Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Papa John was such a welcoming guy! Great memories of him up "Bearlakin". He always made us feel just like family! He will be missed.
Matt, Amy, Tyson, Cole and Cadence Fromm
Kathy McCrohan
December 20, 2009
Aunt Gayle and Uncle John were two of the kindest people I ever knew.They always treated me and my husband and kids like we were their own. I'm so happy that they will be together for eternity.God Bless you all, Kathy Wells McCrohan
Joyce Craig
December 20, 2009
Dear Family,
I worked with John at Valley Bank for many years and always enjoyed being around him. I will always have good memories of our times at the Bank.
Barbara Wells-Arnold
December 20, 2009
Aunt Gayle and Uncle John created many happy memories for me as a child, it is good knowing that they are now back together. I love you all. Barbara
Tom Lovell
December 20, 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)
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