Today, November 5th, my sweet father-in-law, Dennis, passed away. For the last 1 1/2 years he has been battling with a disease (myleodysplastic syndrome) that we knew would eventually take his life, but we did not think it would happen so fast. We are comforted knowing that this last week he had come to terms with the severity of his condition and was able to spend some quality time with all of his kids at one time.
When I first met Dennis 11 years ago, I remember thinking that he was Santa Claus. He had a beard that was white and he was a jolly person. He always smiled and was so positive. He was also a jokester. My most fondest memories of Dennis was sitting with him and he would tell me stories of growing up and of the funny things his kids had done. He was so proud of his children and his grandchildren. He raised some really great children too and I have been blessed to get to know them and call them my family.
Dennis was a great photographer and he loved sharing his pictures with everyone. He often sent his photos to Deseret News and they would be published. He captured the beauty of nature in his photos.
He was a lover of fishing and hunting. I remember opening up the refrigerator in the garage and finding a duck with feathers and all just laying inside or a fish that he had caught that morning and laughing and thinking, it is not often that you see this in a refrigerator.
Dennis was a wonderful cook. He often made soups, grilled yummy fish and meats, and he often made his famous clam dip. The best part was that he found joy in cooking for his family and sharing his recipes.
Dennis was such a wonderful father-in-law. It breaks my heart that I will not get to see his face again while on this earth. I always felt at peace and comforted being around him. He had that affect on a lot of people. I loved him very much and I am going to miss him a lot.
The last time I saw Dennis was in the hospital after the twins were born. I am so thankful that he was able to come and meet these sweet boys. Now I can tell them about their grandfather. I will treasure these memories forever.
Dennis was Eric's step father, but he loved us unconditionally like his own children. Although we are not sealed to Dennis and his family, I know that one day we will see him again after this life is over. So Dennis, Till we meet again.
When I first met Dennis 11 years ago, I remember thinking that he was Santa Claus. He had a beard that was white and he was a jolly person. He always smiled and was so positive. He was also a jokester. My most fondest memories of Dennis was sitting with him and he would tell me stories of growing up and of the funny things his kids had done. He was so proud of his children and his grandchildren. He raised some really great children too and I have been blessed to get to know them and call them my family.
Dennis was a great photographer and he loved sharing his pictures with everyone. He often sent his photos to Deseret News and they would be published. He captured the beauty of nature in his photos.
He was a lover of fishing and hunting. I remember opening up the refrigerator in the garage and finding a duck with feathers and all just laying inside or a fish that he had caught that morning and laughing and thinking, it is not often that you see this in a refrigerator.
Dennis was a wonderful cook. He often made soups, grilled yummy fish and meats, and he often made his famous clam dip. The best part was that he found joy in cooking for his family and sharing his recipes.
Dennis was such a wonderful father-in-law. It breaks my heart that I will not get to see his face again while on this earth. I always felt at peace and comforted being around him. He had that affect on a lot of people. I loved him very much and I am going to miss him a lot.
The last time I saw Dennis was in the hospital after the twins were born. I am so thankful that he was able to come and meet these sweet boys. Now I can tell them about their grandfather. I will treasure these memories forever.
Dennis was Eric's step father, but he loved us unconditionally like his own children. Although we are not sealed to Dennis and his family, I know that one day we will see him again after this life is over. So Dennis, Till we meet again.
2 comments:
The duck in the freezer would get to me. :) What wonderful memories you have that you can share with your sweet boys. It is wonderful that we know that he is in heaven right now with Heavenly Father and his other family. I know that he will be watching over you and the babies.
What a tender post! I'm so sorry and my heart hurts for both you and Eric. I'm glad that you have felt some peace and that you have such a strong testimony. I hope you know how loved you and your family are.
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