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for Joe McPhie
Jay and Annette Casper
December 28, 2006
Dear Gaye and Family,
Such good memories we have of all of you as your neighbors for many years in Heber City. We enjoyed your friendship and visiting with you. We'll always remember the beautiful Christmas trees we got from you every year as it was special because it was a McPhie tree. May you find peace and comfort at this time. We are thinking of you.
Shellee (Sabey)Bond
December 28, 2006
Dear Gaye and family, I was so sorry to hear about Joe. Joe was always my favorite customer when I worked at the Wagon Wheel. (Scottie you were too!) When I moved back to Utah I saw You (Gaye) & Joe around Utah County more than anyone I knew. I know he will be missed!!
Jerry & DeAnne Brisk
December 28, 2006
Dear Gaye and family: We were so very sorry to hear that your wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away. We have many pleasant memories of living near you and your family many years ago. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Love,
Corey & Krista Baker and family
December 28, 2006
Sorry for your loss your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Genene Cluff
December 27, 2006
Dear Aunt Gaye,
I was so saddened to hear about Uncle Joe. I have so many great memories of him and your family. Uncle Joe always made you feel special, he was such a great guy. He always knew the right thing to say and always had a big hug & kiss for me. I am especially saddened because all last week I had a really strong feeling that I should come over and visit you guys. I kept putting it off because I was "too busy". I feel so bad that I didn't because I will never get that chance again. I hope everyone who reads this remembers that when you have a feeling you should do something, do it, don't put it off, don't make excuses because when you finally get around to it, it might just be too late. And always remember that family is the most important posession that we can have. I love you so much Aunt Gaye, you have always been my special little Auntie. Our prayers are with you and all the kids.
All our love,
Genene & Alan
Wilma & Karl McDonald
December 27, 2006
Dear McPhie Family
So sorry for your loss at this time of the year.He was a great man and will be missed. May the Lord bless your family with strength and courage.
Karl & Wilma McDonald & family
Moore Family
December 27, 2006
Dear McPhie Family,
Deepest sympathy for the loss of a fantastic man. He will always mean the world to our family. May the Lord be with you during this time and always.
Kerry Gee
December 27, 2006
Dear McPhie Family:
I was saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good man, leader and teacher. He was also a fortunate man to have such a wonderful family.
Sue A. Tatham
December 27, 2006
Dear Cousin Gaye & Family..
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your beloved Husband, Father,Grandfather and Uncle. My thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you and yours at this difficult time. Love you Gaye.
Sue Ann
Sandi Probst and Jenny and Lynnette
December 27, 2006
Dearest Gaye and family: I just heard today about Joe and I want you to know that we are feeling your loss and pray you have courage. If you trust in the Lord, you will have courage! When life is overwhelming, and you think you can not find your way.....if you are discouraged...or depressed...hold your head up, know that GOD IS IN CONTROL,AND TAKE COURAGE MY FRIENDS!!!! Sending our love to all of your family.
Doris Ann LaFay
December 27, 2006
I first remember Joe while visting Aunt Elva and Uncle Link in Heber with my parents-Floyd and Alice Webster. I worked in the Judge shop and Asay office so got to know Joe better. My deepest sympathy to you and yours especially Tim. As Alway Doris Ann (Webster) La Fay
Roma Smith
December 27, 2006
Gaye and family - As extended family I want to let you know that we are thinking about you. Due to Mom's poor heath and surgery Thursday for my son, our family will not be able to be there with you. I pray that it helps to know that others care.
Sincerely, R
Mike Wright
December 27, 2006
Dear McPhie Family,
I knew Joe well during the time I worked part time at United Park City, from 1960 to 1968. As a native of Park City, I was studying mining geology and then, in graduate school, geophysics at the University of Utah. I was part of the engineering and geology staff at the mine, and as such interacted with Joe almost on a daily basis for several of those years. He was absolutely one of my favorite colleagues, and his passing saddens me greatly. His personality and humor made it a pleasure to work underground. He kept the place jumping!
Although we know that we will all pass on at some time, it still comes as a great shock when it happens to someone we have known and admired. I hope and pray that the family will find solace in Joe's many contributions and in the caring and compassion that he shared with so many people.
Nadine Thacker
December 27, 2006
Dear Gaye,
Just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you be blessed with comfort and peace.
Jaynette Snyder
December 27, 2006
Dear Gaye and family,
I am truly sorry about the lost of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. The two of you can surely be proud of your time together to raise the great family that you did.
Jaynette Snyder
Francis & Nyda Harrison
December 27, 2006
Dear Gaye,
We have many good memories of Joe.
He will be missed greatly. He was always helping someone with a problem. Our sympathy is with you we too feel the loss.
Soonae
December 27, 2006
Dear Gaye (& Family),
Only God, who knows the secrets of the heart, is truly capable of fathoming such grief, and of providing comfort. I could easily tell you that I understand, that I know the sadness that you will go through and you would believe me, because I have been where you are now. But the heart aches differently with each person. So as you read this remember I am here, next to you, supporting you in silence so that when you are ready you can “Tell me what your loved one was really like” ~
With great admiration and love, I remain,
Sincerely yours.
Sandy Hansen
December 27, 2006
Julie, Brent & Anna, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad/Grandpa, May the Lord bless and comfort you through this trial. Sandy
Jim and Carolyn Ritchie
December 26, 2006
Joe has always been one of my very favorite people to watch and admire. Those of us a few years younger usually pick a handful of people who we watch and want to be like when we 'grow up' - Joe was one of those 'guys' for me. I'm sure that goes for a whole lot of others who are often starved for 'heroes' - men of true character and integrity. Thanks for sharing Joe with a community of admirers. He will truly be missed.
We are sorry we are out of town during both the viewing and the services.
Jay & Alene Giles
December 26, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this time.
Linda Broadhead) Hawkins
December 26, 2006
My Heart and Thoughts and Love are with you! Gayle & familys . You are very sweet people in my life gayle.
Norma Aman
December 26, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow for you. Joe was such a "good "ol boy" and he will be greatly missed. Ken worked with, and admired Joe for many years. And of course, once you have known Joe you were one of his friends forever. Its a pleasure to have known him and a priveledge to call him friend. We Love you all. Ken and Norma Aman
John & Cordelia Bowers
December 26, 2006
Leslie, we love you and we know your Dad is watching over his family, we know that he is with heavenly father, and you'll take comfort in that
Lance,Ally Larson
December 24, 2006
Tim,and Janet,
We are so sorry for your loss. But you will be with him again.May the good Lord watch over and bless your family at this sad time.your in our thoughts and prayers.
Lance,Ally Larson
December 24, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Wade, Shelley, Mick, Barbara Ryan and Elva, Joey & Lynette Wright
December 24, 2006
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 1998-2006
Sandra Martinsen
December 24, 2006
Dear Aunt Gaye & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about sweet Uncle Joe! My heart is saddened for you all. I know how bad it hurts to loose someone so close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you all! Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Love Always,
Sandra Martinsen & Family
bobby nelson
December 24, 2006
i'm sorry to hear of joe's passing. i enjoyed working at the mine with him and most of all sitting and having coffee with him at the wagon wheel. he was always a true friend. bobby nelson, kenai, alaska.
Sharon Jordan Jensen
December 24, 2006
My Dear Sweet Friend Gaye and Family,
My thoughts and love are with you. There are no words to tell you of how much Joe and you have meant to me. You have always been there in my times of need. I am so far away at this time and can't be there, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Sharon
Joyce Bailey
December 24, 2006
We are saddeded to learn of the death of a friend of many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Keith & Joyce Bailey
Jana Summers
December 24, 2006
Dear Sweet Aunt Gaye and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe leaving so soon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you at this very difficult time! We love you and wish so bad that we could take this hurt away. Just remember what a fun and sweet memories we all have of him. He has left a great legacy for you family. He was such a hard worker and loved his family so very much! Uncle Joe was so kind and sweet to everyone. I remember when we would visit you when we were small. I would really look forward in coming to your home! We would have sooo much fun! Uncle Joe would always make sure we would have a great time...especially with the pony rides and fun picnics with all the cousins and the fun we had at Strawberry. He was so darling and nice to us! What wonderful memories we have in our hearts and how blessed we were to have him in our lifes. By now I'm sure he has seen our beautiful mother and brother too! We have alot to live up to and if we live our lifes right, we will have such a great reunion with our loved ones. May your hearts be calmed and our souls be comforted at this time! May our Heavenly Father be with you and bless you always! God Bless You, with our love, Jana, Boyd and Family
Shanna Schild (McDonald)
December 24, 2006
Dear McPhie Family -
I was so saddended to hear about the passing of Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Leslie McPhie-Corless
December 24, 2006
Dear Dad,
I love you and miss you so much already. You are my Hero Dad. You
were always there for me for all the
happy times and the sad.
Dad, you taught me many things about life. You were always such a hard worker and you made sure I always had everything that I needed, even if you had to go without something for yourself.
Your dignity, humility, kindness and love that you showed your family and others will never be forgotten.
You served your country, your community and your family well, Dad,
and I am so proud of you.
By now, I am sure you have had some good visits with your two grandsons
Tyrel and Kelly. I hope you gave Kelly a big hug and kiss for me and Tyrel a big hug and kiss from Tim. I'm
sure you have reunited with Pa
and Nana and all of our other loved
ones that are with you now.
It was so good to be with you a week ago for our annual Christmas party and to hear the kind words you had to say to all of us. It was
especially wonderful that our entire
family was together and the thoughts you shared with all of us about our Savior Jesus Christ were heart felt, especially because it is Christmas time and that it why we have Chistmas.
I hope your Christmas celebration in Heaven is wonderful. If only I had known it was the last time I would see you.. I didn't even get to say goodbye.
You will always hold a special, special place in my heart, Dad, Until we meet again, I will be loving and thinking about you. Take
care of Kelly for me too. Please make sure your two new little great-grandaughters arrive safely to us this spring.
Mom doesn't know what to do Dad, you two have been together for over 50 years. Please watch over mom and all of us. Take care and don't worry abou the Farm and the Hay, the boys will take care of that for you. I love you, Dad.
Love with all my heart, Leslie
Howard M. Fish
December 24, 2006
Dear Family of Joe McPhie,
I have been greatly saddened at the news of the passing of your husband, father and friend. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
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