Thursday, April 18, 2019
To my extended family and father in law John:
John, our time together was far too short. There is a quote “it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years” and this is John to a tee and how he will be remembered. Although our time was short the quality of the time shared, feels like a lifetime of memories, laughs and jokes.
Oh how I will miss the random and unannounced visits to our home. Sometimes these were long….(very long:-) ) and others very short. A perfect example of John’s huge heart that I would like to share… One evening there was a knock at the door. By the time I opened it there was nobody there except a nice bottle of California Red wine at my feet and as I looked up, there was John waving goodbye as he jumped back into his van. There was no real reason for him to do this other than his love for his family.
I am so grateful for everything John did for us. He was truly the definition of the guy “who would give the shirt off his back” & often did by giving more than he had. This was no exception for only family, this was for anyone who crossed John’s path in life.
John you are my family and most importantly friend. Your love & affection along with that loud voice, laugh and smile that would truly light up a room will be forever missed.
Goodbyes are not forever and we’ll miss you until we meet again buddy! R.I.P.
Your Pal,
Travy