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THAD BEAL
February 8, 2006
DREW AND COLE
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU GUYS AND YOUR FAMILIES. WE ALL THOUGHT THE WORLD OF LARI.
THAD & LYNDA BEAL
DAVE &LARENA BEAL
SCOTT&KATHY BEAL
KIP& ELWINA BEAL
MANDY (JENSEN) WESTWOOD
February 5, 2006
LARI WAS SUCH A NEAT LADY! I HAVE SO MANY HAPPY TIMES TO REMEMBER HER BY. SHE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH THAT I USE IN MY EVERYDAY LIFE. HER AND DREW WERE SUCH GREAT COMPANY AT PORTERS PLACE. WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON. MY HEART GOES OUT TO DREW AND FAMILY. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AT THIS CHALLENGING TIME IN LIFE.
Bob and Pam Parker
February 2, 2006
I didn't get an opportunity to sign the guestbook during the service, but I wanted to express our sympathy for your loss. The service was exceptional, and I know how proud you are of the wonderful job your kids did during the most difficult of times.
Madge Neel
February 2, 2006
Drew and Downs and Peck families:
I've been thinking about Lari alot. I did not come to the viewing or funeral. I have a knee problem and didn't think I'd be able to stand in line for very long and I knew there would be alot of people attending. I remember how fast she could run and how good she was at math. I remember being on the track team with her in jr. high. Now, I don't remember for sure but I believe she and I were on the shuttle relay team together. At the big Alpine Day track meet, our team not only won but set a new record for the shuttle relay. I remember a time when I took my mom's car to "Grand Central" in Orem after school one day. Lari and Marsha were with me. I don't remember exactly what we did, except for looking at record albums, but we were gone a little too long. When we got back to Lehi, I was too late to pick up my mom from work and she had to walk home. Boy, was I in trouble! I feel like we were all so blessed and fortunate to have grown up in "small-town" Lehi together with so many good kids. Lari was certainly one of those. You got a good one Drew. She was the total package. Our family appreciates so very much the kindness and generosity shown toward Ric and Angie and Alex and Meagan by your families. Cancer took some of our special ones didn't it. Meagan not long ago and Lari not far behind her. And of course our Alex also. Danny and I send our condolences and pray for God's blessings and comfort for you and yours.
Madge Neel, Lehi High School Class of 1974!
Bev,Bob & Family Massey
January 31, 2006
We can't express how saddened we were to hear Of Lari's passing. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out. We have read her Christmas letter over and over again. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all your families.
Love to all,
The Massey, McCurdy, and LaBeaf families.
Mary Davies
January 31, 2006
Dear Drew and family,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Lari. She was such a kind and fun person to be around. Although I didn't get to see her very much I will greatly miss her. I counted her as a very special friend. My condolences go out to you all.
Mary Davies
Kathy Mikich-Ivie
January 30, 2006
I absolutely thought I was blessed to hear my son say that your family had influenced him to take seminary, he even mentioned mission :). I have since seen there are many people who have been blessed by knowing this wonderful lady.
Dalton and Dillon always laugh about how Lari would lovingly smack them on the head when they were not using manners during dinner at the Down’s home, I hope that she will be able to find the time to do this even more often from the Heavenly place she is now.
I can’t thank her enough for her influence and guidance.
My thoughts and prayers are with all.
Mike & Laurie John
January 30, 2006
Dear Vicki & family,
I wasn't able to sign the guest book at the viewing - I have never seen so many people! What a wonderful tribute to Lari and your whole family. Everyone that ever knew Lari loved her, that was very obvious. I have special memories of Lari growing up and watching your sisterhood. Please know that I am always here for you if you need me - just call!
Kim Gaisford
January 30, 2006
Dear Downs family,
I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your wife and mother. I met Lari when I started going to church after my divorce in the year 2000.
Lari was the kindest most possitive person I had ever met. I always felt like a nobody, but she always made me feel like I was somebody and would come over to me and talk to me no matter where we would run into one another. What a great role model she was as a mother, friend and wife. I'll miss seeing her friendly face at school registration times and other occasions when I would see that friendly smile that always made me feel like I was a good friend. God bless you all in this sad, sad time in your lives. Lari was truly a special kindred spirit to all she came in contact with. What a wonderful world it would be if we all could live our lives as she did. My thoughts and my prayers go out to you all, and may God Bless you with strength to get through this, the hardest time in your lives. Amen.
Debbie Parker
January 30, 2006
Downs Family (Darci):
I just wanted to let you know how nice your mother was to me when I met her. She came in to the junior high and we talked about different things and she was so nice and considerate of my feelings. She made me feel like she was my friend. She had Christ like qualities. I know she will be greatly missed! I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers and thoughts are with you!
Rudy Vigil
January 30, 2006
Dear Janice and family,
I'm Joni Bigg's son. Her mother and my grandmother is Elva (Jean) Kipling. I just wanted to write and tell you how sorry I am over your loss. Apparently, Lari and I were the same age. This can not be easy for any of you. I spoke with Ardell on the phone when my family and I were in California for Christmas. Otherwise, I've not had any contact with anyone in Utah for a very long time. I'm sorry that I never got to know Lari. My Mother wrote me and told me that she had past away and sent me this site. Please know that I am full of empathy and hope the best for you all.
Sarah Anderson
January 30, 2006
Darci And Family~~I am so sorry for your loss. and hope that you and your family will feel comforted in this hard time.
Ali Houghton
January 30, 2006
Hey Dyl,
I am so sorry for you. Your mom was a great person. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Just know that I am always here for you. Love ya,
~Ali
Steven & Amber McPherson
January 30, 2006
Dear Drew and Family,
Amber and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We feel privileged to have known such a wonderful woman, mother, wife and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
MIKE AND DEBBIE DUFUR
January 29, 2006
DEAR DREW AND KIDS, VIKI AND KIDS, LIZ,COLE,CLAY AND JANICE,
WHEN I THINK OF LARI I THINK OF ALL THE WAYS THAT SHE INSPIRED ME. SHE WAS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF QUIET SERVICE AND SHE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE IN NEED. BOTH SHE AND DREW HAVE BEEN THERE FOR OUR FAMILY AND WE CONSIDER THEIR FRIENDSHIP VERY DEAR. SHE WAS ALWAYS GENUINELY CONCERNED ABOUT OUR CHILDREN AND ASKED ABOUT EACH ONE WHEN EVER WE SAW HER. SHE LOVED EVERYONE UNCONDITIONALLY. I REMEMBER A TIME LAST SPRING WHEN SHE WAS STILL RECOVERING FROM A RECENT BREAST SURGERY AND WE WERE ATTENDING A VIEWING FOR A YOUNG FRIEND WHO HAD PASSED AWAY AND SHE WAS THERE FOR SUPPORT OF HER FREIND, THE BOY'S MOTHER, TAKING PICTURES AND I REMEMBER THINKING HOW TOUGH THAT MUST OF BEEN FOR HER PHYSICALLY TO HOLD UP A CAMERA ALL NIGHT LONG. YET SHE NEVER WINCED, SHE ONLY SMILED AND TURNED THE CONVERSATION AWAY FROM HERSELF LIKE SHE ALWAYS DID. SHE WAS SOMEONE I TRULY LOOKED UP TO AND SHE RAISED A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY OF THE SAME KIND OF PEOPLE. I PRAY THAT HER MEMORIES WILL STRENGTHEN YOU AT TIMES WHEN YOU MISS HER MOST AND THAT YOU WILL FEEL HER LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU ALWAYS. I KNOW THAT THE WORK SHE DID THROUGH GENEOLOGY WILL ALSO BRING AN ADDED MEASURE OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH FROM THE OTHER SIDE.OUR LOVE TO YOU ALL.
Peter Sundwall
January 29, 2006
Drew and family, Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family. I have seen several people diagnosed with various medical problems from colds to cancer but few like Lari and Drew rise above the illness and bless others while they are suffering. What a class act your wife and mother is.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sundwall
Ruth Tyson
January 29, 2006
Dear Drew and all your children and Janice and Tony, When I was out driving after I found out that I wasn't going to have Lari to go for walks at Thanksgiving Point this spring, or go on our daily errands, or talk to on the phone as we do our morning "chores", or have genealogy field trips, or go to the Temple and a million other things, I thought the flag should by at half mast and it should be a crime to smile. Lari aced every test in this earth school. There wasn't a service project she wasn't involved with. Once she bought a whole bolt of white flannel and made diapers for who knows what country, made dolls, quilts, emergency kits . . . She took every "wayward" soul in her arms and showed them the Savior's love. She saved my life when I moved here and took me under her wing and has kept me there ever since. I love her so much and can't wait to see her in "just a minute"! Life is so short. Lari has blessed my life beyond what I can express. Lari found her authentic voice and truly had the Savior's image engraven in her countenance. She lived to show us all how to live. Thank you Lari for your wonderful life lessons. Your eternal Sister, Ruth Thatcher-Tyson
Goodwin's
January 29, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this sad time. Lari will always be with you and there for you now and forever.
Jacki Hunter
January 28, 2006
Drew, Kids, Tony, Janice, and family. You'll never know what a great friend Lari was to me. She got me through some pretty tough times. What a TRUE friend she was! She always knew how to bring the best out in everyone. She loved life and knew how to have fun. I heard a saying that "When someone becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." I will always treasure the friendship I had with Lari.
Lari, thankyou for being there when I needed you. Love ya, Jacki
Linda Marshall
January 28, 2006
We send our love and prayers to Lari's beautiful family and wonderful parents. Words can't express our sympathy because they don't exist. Bev called me with the sad news and shortly thereafter I heard the song, "When I get to Heaven, there'll be only happy tears." I'm sure it's true for them. But, our tears are the tears of saddnest over losing such a beautiful and special young woman. Our prayers and love are with all of you.
Linda, John, Jen, Ryan and Jadyn Marshall
Shanalee
January 28, 2006
To the entire Downs and Peck families ... my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gill & Julie Van Wagoner
January 28, 2006
Dear Drew, Tony, Janice & Family,
Please know that at this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. We loved Lari, everybody did. May God Bless you.
Jackie Roberts
January 28, 2006
Dear Downs' Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Lari was a very special mom. She always was there to support and love you. I appreciated all the time she spent helping at Meadow, not just you but all the other students she loved. She touched the lives of many. Lari will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sandra Jensen
January 28, 2006
My Prayers are with you and your family, you where an outstanding person. You always greeted me with a smile. You always showed concern for others,always checking up on my girls and making sure they where doing well. You will be greatly missed by many But there is not a person out there who would have wanted to see you in pain. Thank you God for the chance to know such a wonderful Angel
Michelle Christensen (Ganten)
January 27, 2006
My sympathy durring this sad time. My prayers are with your family. I wish I could have done more. I know that she will be a great influence in the future.
Love Michelle
Sandra Ward
January 27, 2006
Dear Family I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you will take comfort in knowing that she has gone on to a better place where she will be with all of those she researched through her geneaology. My Love and Prayers are with you and your family durring this time of Sorrow. All my Love Aunt Sandra
Daniel Benavides
January 27, 2006
Dalton and Family:
Sorry to hear about your mom. Just remember that she is in a better more beautiful place. She will always be with you where ever you go. Lari was one of the coolest, nicest and caring person that I have ever met. She always wanted to know how everything was amongst other people. Sorry about the loss
Love Daniel Benavides
Natalie (From Dr. Jensen's office)
January 27, 2006
Dear Downs Family,
We were so sad to learn of your loss. Lari was such a wonderful person. It was always so fun to talk to her when she would bring the kids to their orthodontic appointments. She was always so positive and happy even on the days when you could tell that she might not be feeling very well. We will miss her contagious smile & the sparkle that she always had in her eyes..
Love,
The girls at Dr. Alan Jensen's Office. (Natalie, Melissa, Shauna, Stephanie & Anaka)
Jeannine Bird
January 27, 2006
Lari was a great friend to all and will be greatly missed by all that worked with her at LDS Hospital. She always made work that much better. We will miss her kind, easy going personality and all the craft skills she shared. My prayers of comfort go to the family during this hard time.
Rose Vance
January 27, 2006
Drew Downs Family, Peck Family and Dearest Friend Niki Hunter,
Knowing the loss of Mother, Sister and Friends are familiar to me my heart is filled with understanding.
My Sister Donna, left a family of five small children (1978), however, each have experienced their angel Mother's continued love.
I am blessed to have been friends with Lari and enjoyed many hours of conversation ... I admire her devotion, testimony, compassion, talents, and help with genealogy. One time when she was helping with genealogy, Lari found a history of my Father's Grandfather who's name sake was dropped (Marnna) and his Grandmother's maiden name (Vance) taken after divorce, that means generations of family going by Vance instead of the given name Marnna ... this opened up the heavens to work for ancestors,it changed the already written book of Vance history records. Thanks to Lari, for an eternal find; those who know her, realize the list goes on and on.
Please know my prayers and love are with all. Love Rose Vance
Vicki & John Rose
January 27, 2006
Janice & Tony and Lari's family - we got to know Lari a little better at Dad's funeral - she made such a lovely album. We are so sorry for your loss, but heaven's gain - she was and is a treasure - many in heaven are rejoicing and although she will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her - we will look forward to getting to know her in eternity. We have sent donations to several of our breast foundations in her memory. Our Love and deepest sympathy, Vicki, John, Tifini, Wylie, Lisa, Scout and Reese.
Jami Robinson
January 27, 2006
To the Downs Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Lari. She was such an awesome woman. She definitely touched more lives than she realized. She was always so good to our family and I enjoyed being neighbors and growing up with all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We will definitely miss her and her fantastic smile.
Danielle Goodwin
January 27, 2006
im so sorry you guys you mom was one of the coolest people ever i thought she was doing so good to. she was allways so nice when you lived by us
AUNT EL AND ALL YOUR FAMILY FROM CALIF. KIPLING
January 27, 2006
MAY THE PEACE AND LOVE OF GOD FILL YOUR HEARTS OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
AUNT EL, JONI AND FAMILY, BEV,BOB AND FAMILY
Shelly Kirton
January 27, 2006
Dallas and family, I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. I know how much she ment to you. I am sure she was grateful to have you by her side those last few days of her life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy and Janit @ LDS Hospital Scheduling
January 27, 2006
To the family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Lari was a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with always. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Heidi Wilcox
January 27, 2006
I'm so sad that you all are suffering such loss right now. Lari was such a great cousin. She always cared about all my kids and would ask about each one of them when we saw each other. She had fun and joked with the kids too. My oldest was telling his friend the other night how he really liked Lari and how she was his favorite. She was such a loving and caring woman. I love you all and pray that you are being comforted through these hard days. Love ya Heidi
Lori Lewis Gammon
January 27, 2006
To the Peck and Downs Families -
I was sad to hear of the loss of Lari. I have really great memories of high school with her and Vicki. She was a great person to be around. I was so happy to see - since losing touch - that Lari has a testimony of the church and had worked so hard to help her ancestors become members also! She was a great person and has touched more lives than she will ever know!!!
Lori Adams
January 27, 2006
Drew & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lari was a beautiful and caring lady. She loved all of you very much. Her family, especially her children, were her life. She has touched so many people with her loving spirit that she will be greatly missed by everyone and always remembered in our hearts.
The Adams (Mike-Lori-Payden)
Tiffany Snow
January 27, 2006
Dallas - It has been forever since I have seen you. I have wondered what you were up to since we graduated from dixie college. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Always remember that she will be watching over you in all you do.
Maralyn Mecham
January 27, 2006
No, Not Lari! I am so shocked to see that she has passed away. Lari spent many hours in my home when she was a young girl. She and Jacki have had a long lasting friendship. I am so sorry Drew and family. Vicki and Janice this must be extremely hard for your whole family. I send my love to all of you. What a wonderful girl she was.
Sue Yates Neibaur
January 27, 2006
Drew Downs family and Peck family-
My memories of Lari are so precious to me. I appreciate all of you in letting me feel like a true friend to Lari. May the Lord bless you all through this time.
Brooke (Jensen)Hutchings
January 27, 2006
I am sorry for the loss that your family has suffered. It is true that you touched the lives of many. You where a wonderful person and a great young woman leader. I will never forget the times you where there for all of us,and the wisdom you shared with many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family peace be with you all.
Tami Griffith
January 27, 2006
Aunt Janice and Uncle Tony and Lari's family,
I'm so sorry for your loss! I just hurt inside thinking of how much you must be hurting. I promise you that the Lord will help you get through this if you ask Him. I know from personal experience of losing my husband 7 years ago that the Lord knows all of your needs and will bless you with everything you need!!! Lari was wonderful and is happy in heaven with all the ancestors she helped get temple blessings! She will watch over you still.
Love,
Tami Dean Griffith
Cherie
January 27, 2006
Dallas we are so sorry for your loss, your mother always had a smile when we met. Your mother always support all you and your freinds participated in. Her smile and support will be missed.
Anna Beck
January 27, 2006
Hi Drew and family
I am so crushed and shocked to hear of Lari's death. She was an outstanding woman, and I am sure she leaves a hole in your lives that will be tough to fill. Keep her lessons and her memory close, and please call me if I can help in any way.
Nicole Engel
January 27, 2006
When my Dad died, I found these words in a book and I read them everytime I found myself missing him. " I may not be rich, I may not have fame, but I know I will always be true. For I had in my life that sweet spirit you gave when I meerly touched shoulders with you." These same words came to my mind when I found out Lari passed away. I'm so glad I got the chance to know her. I love her and miss her. Rhett, Jordan, Alec and Quinton want you to know, if you ever need a hug, come on over. We love all of you,
The Engel's
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